Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1894-06-26

poys deserve much credit for their
arduous efforts to please, in which
endeavor they succeeded admirably.
The address by State Deputy Head
Consul William A. Rodenberg was of
much Importance to all W6odmen
and their families. He explained the
object and the good work of this no.
bic and fratcrnal body; portrayed the
past career of the lodge, and Invited
all who are not now numbered
among this glorious band to step for
ward and ask to be nassed upon: how
people OF all nations bowed to the
shrine of love and charity; how this
great galaxy of heroes exemplitied
that great virtue, charity. and spoke
Of all subjects relating to and of inter
est to Woodmen. Mr.. Rodenberg is
a forcible and convincing speaker,
and is an orator of high merit and
ability. :.
The End of the Exercises.
After the address of Mr.. Roden-
berg, the ardent and admiring audi
ence was dismissed with the old and
beautiful Home, Sweet Home" The
people were loath to part, so well had
they enjoyed the suspicious occasion,
and it was utter dusk when the last
persons left the grounds.
The Decorations.
The platform was profusely and
beautifully decorated. .Old Glory
occupied prominent position on the
raised side, and flags and Woodmen
emblems were mostly displayed.
The grounds were shady and hand
some, the stands furnished excellent
refreshments, and the Woodmen,
above all else, made everyone feel at
home.
THE ARGUS had its part of the or
namentation on the grounds. Large
signs were hung between two gigan-
tic oaks. which were covered with
beautiful bows and streamers of
bunting, while two axes, emblematic
of the NJ. W. A, were hung in con-
spicious positions, and dropped with
the national colors.
j. c. Voris. the jolly man from
Aledo, came up to rusticate.
G. M. Eames, editor of the Aledo
Democrat, came up to see his friends
and patrons.
DIR. Taylor, Jr.. of Woodruff, came
down to be entertained, and he
wasn't whit disappointed.
A game of ball was played between
the Viola Seniors and the New Bos-
tons, the latter being victorious.
H. Galloway. editor Of the Aledo
Times-Record. was in attendance at
the picnic and saw many old friends.
b. F. Cul.ison, the Aledo barber.
came down to view the crowd. and
was one of the last bows to go home.
The only accident that occurred to
mar the Glove feast" was when boy
became fastened in the cable of the
merry-go-round, and his leg was bad
ly bruised before he could be extri-
Gated.
For some unknown cause the Gil
christ banda band well known for
talent and proiiciency-was not in
vited to the picnic. The boys. while
perfectly Indifferent, were more or
less mortified to think that bands ut
| distance would be called in. when
they are only four miles distant
A dance to be given by the Senior
ball team. of Viola, was entered on
the list, but the rain of the evening
spoiled all plans, and the hopes of
many lovers Of terpsichore went
glimmering. However, quite num-
Der Of the Drawer sort assembled and
tripped the light fantastic toe until
nearly midnight.
What promised for few minutes
to be serious. if not fatal disas-
ter, took place in front of the Viola
hotel. The Laton boys had hired a
4-horse band wagon. and at the same
time horse who would kick if he
were playing foot ball. Just as the
rain began to descend in torrents,
and the team was about to start, one
of the head horses. the kicker and
all around blatherskite, became
tangled up in the harness. Then the
hosting of heels and head was some
| thing to behold. No one dared to
approach him, as he was vicious and
agile; the boys scrambled from the
two sides and end of the wagon; the
driver held firm rein. and the horse
was finally subdued. The only dam
age done was the drenching the boys
received, but that was quite enough.
| Tired. Weak, Nervous,