The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1893-06-07
WASHINGTON CHANGERS.
The Meeting Opens Auspiciciously at
white Salmon.
WHITE SALMON. June 6, 1898.


WHITE SALMON, June 6, 1898.
The Indications early this morning
were not very favorable for pleasant
day for an outing, as there was every
prospect of windy day. Therefore the
excursionists who left on the Regulator
for White Salmon were not very numer-
Gus, being only about forty persons.
They were however reinforced at Hood
River by about an equal number. Upon
arriving at White Salmon they were met
by the teams of the citizens of White
Salmon, and the teams of their guests,
and then commenced the pleasures of
the day, which were conceded by all to
be one of the most pleasant excursions
on the river. The ride from the landing
to the camp ground-about two miles
was up a lovely mountain road in almost
a complete avenue of oaks, pines and ma
pies.
Upon arrival at the grounds, the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Jewett, the
surprise to those who had never visited
them before was a grand one. Beauti-.
full grassy lawns, Towering shrubs, roses
and other numerous plants perfuming
the air with their fragrance, the mag
ni6cent scenery both up and down the
river, with Mt. Hood in the foreground,
and the pretty little town of Hood River
dotting the south bank of the Columb bia,
all united in making the first introduce
ton to White Salmon an ever memoir
able one. One of the excursionists ex-
claimed; "There is no second place to
this on the river" After feasting the
eyes upon the lovely scenery, the party
repaired to the commodious barn which
had been festooned and adorned with
evergreens and flags in most artistic
manner.
The following program was then rem
dered:
Words of Welcome. Mrs. Jennie Jewett
- Music.
Welcome Address from Klickitat County.
Response in Behalf Of State Grange. I - Q. Wing
Music
"reminiscences of Grange Work. Mrs. E. L. Smith
Song, 'sWho VIII Reap?''
xolu9teer Addresses n. NJ. Trenner and others
Benefits Of the Grange Jas; Neyin
" X, " ISLe ne1e d " III 1IeIc , /" ny
Song, tsIhe Farmers the Man That Feeds Us Ali''
A unanimous vote OF thanks was ten
-dered Mrs. Smith for words of greeting
and encouragement. Her address was
very fine. The address of J. NJ. Wagner
of Salem was an equally happy effort,
well worthy of reproduction in printed
form.
at 1890 an adjournment was made
and the guests of the White Salmon
people strolled over the grounds, played
croquet, quoits, ball, etc., until 1 80,
when call was made to come and eat,
for ''all things were ready" and what a
feast tl-barbecued- beef, done to perfec-
ton, pies, berries and cream, etc., etc, !,
enough and to spare, although over 300
people had partaken. Quite a number
wanted Granger applications on the
spot if that table was sample of the
way Grangers lived, and we understood
it was the fifth degree of that order.
After spending another hour or two in
social chattering, the whistle reminded
us that we must leave this most en-
chanting place, Hood River and The
Dalles joining in saying that never were
guests more royalty entertained, and es-
pecial thanks were due to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jewett, whose untiring efforts and open
hearted generosity had made the day
such pleasant one. to all who were
there. That an exceedingly good time
is in store for the members of the Wash
ington State Grange, now convened
there, is assured, if today is to be taken
as sample. The bright and happy
faces indicated that they fully expect
that it will be.
In closing will say that those who
failed to avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of taking this excursion missed
the best of the season. COLUMBUS.
PERSONAL MENTION.