The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1892-08-18
Auxiliary Mestlng as s.lanoook.

grounds and were soon whirling
briskly over the way. We allowed
Editor Stevens to lead the procession,
feeling sure we were safe in following
his direction. We wondered little
why MIR. hl,.usually SO prompt, was
not on time at starting, but we found
out the reason, when about half way
there he came whirling into sight and
passed by the whole crowd. Then
we knew that he just wanted to show
the speed of his fine team. He was
first to drive up in front of Mr..
Thorp's dwelliHg, where the gentle
man of the house and his estimablo
wife stood to give us welcome, Our
horses were all put up in fine shape,
and before we left were all groomed,
watered and fed, ready for the even
ing ride home. On entering the
house we found ample Accommodations
for all our needs, while beautiful
flowers and decorations added their
grace to the cordial greeting rendered
by the hostess.
At 3 o'clock, sharp, we were ready
to enter upon the business part of the
afternoon and were soon in the midst
of one of the busiest and most inter
esting sessions we have held. Slim
ulated by the presence of some of
Hancock's most foremost ladies, our
President seemed a host within her
self by the interest she felt and man
ifested in the work. Eight new
members were added to the Auxiliary
-four from Morris and four from
Hancock. These together with the
former IS, gives a pretty fair showing
for thewomen Of Stevens county, and
we may hope that the combined eff
forts OF these ladies will bring to a
successful completion the work of the
auxiliary already begun.
Soon the fragrant odors of coffee
came waiting through the open
windows, exciting our already keen
appetites, and we knew we must
hasten our adjournment and be in
readiness to partake of the bounties
which were being spread underneath
the grateful shade on the side lawn
Just as vote to adjourn was carried
Mrs. Thorpe came to announce that
supper was ready, and Immediately
AZ hungry Morrisites were seated
around the tables, while each lady Of
Hancock seemed to vie with the
hostess in bestowing attention and
adding to our enjoyment. We were
little concerned to see that none Of
our Morris men folks were to be seer
as we gathered around the board
but just as We had nearly finished
our meal and were striving to sup
press the groan after peaches, water
melon and ice cream, they came
sauntering along. The truth is they
had strolled by occasionally and OBJ
served our fair walters preparing the
repast and had very wisely decided
to wait and eat at the second table.
While at lunch we caught tht
sound of distant thunder, or what We
supposed were the mutterings of the
elements, but our fears were suddenly
allayed for time in the belief that i
was only Mrs. Pearce groaning unde1
the weight of olives and chicken
Again thesominous sounds were hearc
and all eyes were rivited upon sale
culprit, who was found too busy eat
ing to groan, and was at once exon
Grated from the charge.
Well, being convinced that storm
was approaching, we decided t
start home as soon as convenient, bu
before breaking up we thought i
were proper to show our apprpreci
alton in some way for our entertain
ment. Being rather sober minded
myself, I thought we better sing
"Blest be the Tie" but upon second
thought and remembering the major
ity Of morris women were very patri
otto, we decided on "three cheers fo
the ladies of Hancock" These were
given with heartiness, and we badt
a reluctant good bye to our friends
wishing they would all move t.
Morris.
From the hands of Mr.. Thorpe auc
sons our carriages were soon il
readiness for the homeward drive
and we all arrived safe before the
storm, feeling that we had had {
splendid time, and wishing we nigh
go again. ONE IN THE RING.