The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1891-07-15


other factories on the morrow, but
the time sped SO swiftly away,
and the program was so full, that they
found themselves unable to do so, much
to their regret.
The ladies of the association Were es-
pecially sorry that they could not visit
the Ladies' Library, whose pleasant
rooms, we understand, were thrown
open and decorated for their benefit.
On Wednesday afternoon the associa-
ton attended the races in u body, and
in the evening were entertained at the
elegant home of Senator StOckbridge.
Although the lady of the house is away,
the senator was ably assisted by Mes
DANES Burrows, McDuffee, Severens,
Cornell, Miller and Shakespeare. Roses,
carnations, marguerites and geraniums
filled the spacious rooms with glow of
beauty and watt of perfume; bright
eyes We'd with sparkling jewels, while
laughter and repartee caused a merry
hum of voices, and the tinkle of glass i'm
the refreshment rooms indicated that
the wants of the inner man had not
been forgotten.
On Thursday morning Old Sol show
ed rs smiling face rs that of the pre-
ceding twenty-four hours, and the day
was all that could be expected of the
good republican who now has the
weather bureau in charge. At $50 u
long string of carriages started from
the Burdick House, going first to Noun
tain Home cemetery, whence an eX
ceedingly fine view of the city can be
obtained, and that it was no funeral
procession could be readily seen from
the smiling faces that beamed from
each carriage.
Continuing the drive to the finely
equipped stock farm of A. 5. Brown a.
CO., the valuable animals were duly
admired, and light refreshments fully
appreciated. Going thence to the in
sane asylum and passing through its
neatly kept wards, the visitors were all
impressed by the courteous officials and
pleasant attendants. Several breaks
of violence on the part of patients,
served to show how much of watchful-
ness, patience and firmness must be
employed in the care of these unfortu-
mates. The return drive was past some
of the princely homes in this wealthy
little city, and the forenoon will be re-
membered as one of the pleasantest of
the entire convention.
After dinner another business session
was held at the court room, at which
Don Henderson read a paper upon
1.-THE Rise and Progress of American
Journalism" and A. Mcmillan, of the
Bay City Times Press, one entitled
keep in the Middle of the Road"
Hon. Geo. Willard, of the Battle Creek
Journal, followed with an address, the
remaining portion of the meeting being
devoted to the election of officers, some
financial details, and the adoption of
the customary resolutions that serve as
a medium to express the thanks and
appreciation of the guests for the gen.
erous hospitality served.
At 5 o'clock the street cars were taken
possession of, and most delightful
visit made to Mt. Holyoke, where the
Michigan Female seminary is located.
Several of the trustees were present
with their wives, and assisted the fac
ulty, and resident pupils in welcoming
the visitors; and after a thorough in
spection of the pleasant rooms, all adj
jOurned to the lawn where delicious
collation. was served, not the least en-
joyable feature of the repast being the
varied and beautiful scenery surround
ing this tree-crowned summit.
Here on the velvety green-sward,
with the rich golden sunbeams falling
athwart the tops which stood "hold
ing their green sun-shadeS over them"
sat smiling groups drinking in the
wondrOus beauty of the scene at the
same time that they partook of the
fragrant coffee and its accomplishments;
and here, too, they gave attentive ear
to the eloquent words of Judge Buck,
who, in behalf of the trustees and fac
ulty, told something of the aim and
work of this institution in which Kal-
amazoo justly takes SO great pride.
Perry Powers then made short re-
Spouse, and Miss French, the principal,
was called upon, but modestly declined
to add anything to what had already
been SO well said.
That evening occurred the grand ban
quet at the American House, and it
proved an eminently fitting finale to
the complete arrangements of the week.
The large and finely equipped dining
hall with its artistically laid tables,
where carnations and roses were dis
tributed with lavish hand, the sweet
music, the unexcelled viands, the con-
genial company, the witty responses to
the summons of +. N. Dingley who, as
master of ceremonies, presided most
gracefully-all united to make this an
occasion long to be remembered, and
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most beautiful souvenir.
The first toast, "Our Guests" was
ably handled by VIM. G.. Howard, who
spoke in behalf of the citizens of Kala-
mazoo, and made the guests feel more
than welcome by saying 1--WE want
you to change your constitution so as to
hold your meetings quarterly instead of
annually and to hold every meeting in
the Celery City" He vouched for The
entire truthfulness of his sentiments by
saying that the chief incentive to his
becoming an editor was that they are
all George Washingtons and cannot tell
,, lie.
kalamazoo, the Garden City," was
, TO have been responded to by L. s. APP
plegate, of the Adrian Times, but this
genial editor having been called away,
A. Mcmillan, of the Bay City Times
Press, filled his place most acceptably,
concluding with q suggestion that Kali
amazoo be called the Ideal City
!, The toast-master having announced