Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1893-04-27
Evansville Tribune of April 18th.

Evansville Tribune Of April 18th.
The steamer w. r. Nisbet arriy-
ed in port this morning from Ten
nessee river, and had aboard
about sixty excursionists from
Chicago and Springfield, ILL.,, who
had made the round trip to Flor
ence, Ala.
To say that the party had an
elegant trip is to put it mildly.
They took possession of the boat
almost before the gang planks
were hauled in from the wharfboat
here, and held possession until
they we're throw out again at this
point. Capt. Bob McMechan will
ingly gave up to them, and with
his clerks assisted them to all the
enjoyment there was to be had on
the trip.
So enjoyable was the journey
that over a dozen persons who
have just returned will make it
again, going out on the boat to-
night. A party from here, one
from McLeansboro and another
from Oakland City, will also visit
Florence with the genial Bob.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the delighted passen-
gers:
Resolved, by the eXcursionists
from Chicago and Springfield.
That their thanks are hereby due
and rendered to Capt. r. G. Nc
Mechan and the officers Of the
steamer Nisbet for their uniform
courtesy and kindness in render
ing their trip to Florence and re-
turn so pleasant and agreeable,
and the table so profuse with good
things to eat, that we can assure
all parties that no pains will be
spared, no patience exhausted
and no courtesy and gentlemanly
conduct wanting on the part of
Capt. McMechan or the officers of
the steamer Nisbet, to render the
trips on this boat full of grateful
membranes. II is also,
Resolved, That the professional
services of our friend DR.. John
Gilwee rendered with skill and
gratuitous courtesy are gratefully
appreciated by this party, and it
is further
Resolved, That we repeat this
trip next year, as many of us as
can possibly do so.
Capt. McMechan was then in
veigled into the crowd and pre-
sented with a beautiful ring set
with a large ruby. 1t is a beauty
and a memento he can always
wear and be proud of. Kirk N.
Eastman, of Chicago, made the
presentation speech as follows;
"Captain, as a further mark of
their confidence and feeling for
you as a gentleman, in rendering
our trip so pleasant and agreeable,
our party has bought little me.
mento of this occasion that they
desire to present to you. Often
times when looking at these little
pictures that we have had taken
and seeing your kindly face, we
shall remember this trip with joy
Please accept this little present
in the spirit in which it is offered
by the ladies and gentlemen Of
this party"
Capt. McMechan responded III
his usual happy style, saying
"Ladies and Gentlmen-I want tC
return my profound thanks, OF
behalf of the officers Of the boat
for this testimonial of your esteem
| also want to express my thanks
and appreciation. You have made
the trip very pleasant for us in
deed, and | believe you have made
the trip pleasant for yourselves
One advantage you have had il
that you people have all been sat
isfied-no kickers among you
You have been patient, and W.
appreciate that very much indeed
Even when we ran out of butter
and gave you eggs, you didn't asl
how old the eggs were, or any
thing of the kind.
II am glad that the testimonial
has been of a lasting character
something that won't fade ava.
and | can assure you that m.
remembrance of this trip will b.
as pure and as lasting as tn
memento.o