The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-05-24
EDITORS ROYALTY ENTERTAINED.
BY Hastings Hustling Citizens in their
Beautiful City.

Beautiful City.
The annual meeting of the Michigan
Republican Newspaper Association was
held In Hastings on Thursday and Friday
of last week and was most successful and
pleasant gathering. Hastings is one of the
very pretty cities of Michigan, the residences
being large and elegantly furnished and the
public buildings unusually fine and well
kept. The citizens are progressive free
hearted and first class entertainers and their
best efforts were put forward on this occa-
sion.
| The editors were met at the trains by q
reception committee and taken to the
Hastings House, which was practically
turned over to them for two days. Thurs
day afternoon the Visitors were taken for
drive by the citizens and the many beauties
of the city shown up to good advantage.
The soldiers monument of granite is one of
the best in in the state, while the court
house is arranged and furnished to per-
lection. A number Of dinner parties were
given by citizens during the stay.
w. II. Cook, editor Of the Hastings
Banner. one of the youngest and most sue
cessful newspaper men anywhere and one
who has. through his excellent newspaper
work, done much in building up Hastings,
which the citizens most highly appreciate,
had planned round to fill every hour
with something OF interest to the guests.
AS an entertainer he can not be excelled.
Charles Brown, Michigan agent for Barn.
hart Bros. 81 Spindler, typefounders of
Chicago, entertained quite party, and as q
host he Is as successful as he is in selling
goods. These gentlemen with ex-Mayor
Greusel and Hon. Daniel Striker looked af-
ter the wants of the many visitors and so ex-
cellently did they succeed that the visit will
be held in remembrance as long as men,
DRY lasts. In the evening the home of ex-
| Secretary of State Hon. Daniel Striker was
the scene Of a delightful reception. The
Hasting people gave all a hearty welcome
and with music and greetings the evening
quickly passed. Mr.. and Mrs. Striker and
their daughter are we'll known for their
hospitality and it was certainly apparent on
this occasion.
A session Of the association was held
Thursday afternoon at which Mayor Kenas-
ton gave an address of welcome which was
responded to by Chase S. Osborn, of Sault
Ste. Marie, after which q short business
meeting was held. Friday was taken up
by business sessions. Matters of interest
to the fraternity were discussed and action
taken on several important matters includ-
ing bills now pending in the legislature.
Resolutions were adopted re-af1irming the
, 1892 financial plank Of the republican plat.
form, endorsing the Shaw anti-fusion law.
A congratulatory resolution on the 59th
birthday of VIM. M. Clark, editor of the
State Republican, was passed. followed in
the evening by the presentation on behalf
of the association of gold headed cane by
Perry f. Powers, of Cadillac.
in the evening banquet was given al
the Hastings House. The large dining
room of the hotel had been transformed by
the ladies into a most beautiful banquet
hall, the plants and flowers giving a mos!
delightful fragrance while the decorations
of white and green and the brilliant lights
made it almost fairy parlor. The menu
was substantial one followed by one of
the best program of toasts that has been
given in press meetings in many years.
Hon. Phillip L. Colgrove. as toast
master, displayed those peculiar quail
tiles which show the born orator and his
introductions of the speakers were sparkling
with good things and called out the wonder
full resources of those responding, making
the evening one of great enjoyment. The
address of welcome was given by Judge
Clement Smith and responded to by Chase
5. Osborn and both were brilliant and witty
and succeeded in getting entirely even with
the POSTMASTER for his Introductory thrusts.
They were followed by Gov. Rich in his
usually pleasant manner and with many
veiy good points of advice and congratula-
ton; Hon. James O'Donnell, one of the
ever popular newspaper men, scored
the present administration and expressed
the sentiment of the American people most
aptly when he wished for zone hour of
James G. Blaine in the state Department.
Hon. John Patton Jr. was given an en-
thusiastic welcome and discussed in mas
terly manner the duties of the republican
party under the toast ''The Outlook" Mr..