The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-08-19
farmers Picnic.


large attendance Of farmers with their
families and friends, each congratulatIng
Che other upon the positively delightful
weather which contributed so much to the
success and enjoyment Of the picnic, We
scarcely need TO mention the bountiful
provision Of culinary comforts, nor the
evident appreciation which they certainly
received.
The program was good. Several brief
and pointed speeches were made and
seemed to be highly appreciated. Reports
were made from the various Oranges rep
resented, indicating the growth and
strength Of the order among the farmers
Of our county, and manifestlng quite q
degree Of enthusiasm for the work and
principles for which the Oranges stand.
Appropriate music was furnished by the
Oranges Of Brighton and Penheld, Dea-
con McConaughy, of Penfield figuring in
his accustomed place as singing master.
The event Of the day was an address by
the Hon. W. l. Chamberlain, who is so
well known and so highly respected by
the farmers Of our state. In speaking of
the dangers which threaten our liberties,
Mr., Chamberlain produced lessons and H.
lustrations Of incompatible value by hold
ing up the history of the struggle for
liberty In the past. He dwelt at consider
able length upon the struggle in Holland
against the iyrannical oppression of
Phillip ii. and the Duke Of Alva, showing
that In our institution Of civil and relIg-
ious liberty. we owe much 10 that struggle
and emphasizing the truth that in proper
ton as we realize the cost Of our liberties
will we cherish and cling to them. He
said that our liberties were threatened and
wrongfully hampered by he Illicit adul-
teration Of commercial products, by the
operations OF trusts and other monopolies,
and by an Unfair and impolitic distribu.
ton Of the ballot. Mr.. Chamberlain
spoke very strongly in favor Of woman
suffrage, advocating an educational and
moral qualification for citizenship. The
brevity with which he dweli upon the
subject VI trusts was counterbalanced
by the strength and force OF the few words
he did say. The whole speech was q
compliment TO the intelligence Of the
audience and, indeed was received and
listened to inamanner that fully justified
the compliment.
FROM OUR REGULAR Contributor.
The Wellington Grange picnic convened
in Houghton's grove Wednesday, August
12, and proved most enjoyable success.
The grove was in trim, plenty Of seats,
a good platform for the speakers and mu-
sicians, weather delightfully."- cool, and,
best Of all, the people seemed disposed to
find enjoyment; and the social element
was predominant. The Penheld and
Brighton choirs, assisted by Wellington
musicians, made the grove resound with
sweet notes very pleasant to hear Hon.
L. Herrick gave one Of his earnest, spirit
ed talks ON the amendment He was fol-
lowed by J T. Haskell and Walter War
rem, each having matters Of interest to
communicate and saying them in pleas
ant manner.
At noon there was general preparation
for lunch after the do as you please plan.
Groups collected here and there and
spread their collations on hastily impro-
yised tables. II is needless 10 sly the
tables groaned under their load OF good
things, but II is safe 10 say some OF the
people must have felt like groaning after
partaking Of the many dellcacies prepared
for the occasion. We hear Mr.. Barrick,
who had a refreshment stand on the
grounds, sold thiryslI gallons Of ice
cream, and lemonade in proportion. The
Italians fruit collection had also numer.
Gus patrons.
Prof. W. /. Chamberlain, late president
Of the Iowa agricultural college and
formerly secretary Of the Ohio state board
Of agriculture, now resident Of Hudson
o., gave one Of his interesting lectures
subject "cost Of liberty under the reign
Of Phillip Ill. Of Spain. He recounied
the atrocious horrors enacted during the
Spanish ipquisition. In listening TO the
recital Of the various forms Of punish
ment inflicted upon the people by persons
high In authority, for simply acting upon
principles Of right and justice, a person
could scarcely fail TO feel thankful that he
was born in an age and lived under q
government that claims TO give equal
rights TO all men.
Prof. Chamberlain is very popular
speaker and learned man. He is earnest
" interested In all the important questions
relative 10 the best good Of the people and
especially interested in governmental jus
tice and Legislative rights, promulgating
the principles inculcaied in the doctrine
of equal rights and justice to all-womer
as well as men.
A vote Of thanks is due Z. w. Houghtor
tor the free use Of his lovely grove, 70 the
speakers and musicians, 10 Mr.. Warrer
ior furnishing an organ, in fast to eacf
and all who helped 10 add 10 the interes
and pleasure of the people in attendance
d the Wellington GranKe picnic Angus