The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-08-05
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eunions and picnics, but the one
Nay, near Lost Mountains last
lrtiay, capped the climax. 1t was
ggest and best we've had.
anticipated big time and big
and we were not disappointed.
people, big and little, old and
pg, matrons, maidens, sons and sires,
there in full force. Vehicles crow
M for places and it looked like camp.
1eeting in full blast. 1t is estimated
thatthere were 500 people present.
q The editor journeyed to Midway in
poznpany with Mayor Blair, Aldermen
Sorthcutt, Faw, Malone and Morris, and
MIR. D. N. Anderson. Mr.. Northcutt's
.beautiful horses cut the dirt beneath
their feet and placed us at Midway in
fine style.
The vast crowd had assembled under
bush arbor which was well arranged
with seats, stand and organ.
A choir of about twenty-five we'll
trained voices were making the welkin
ring with their charming music, and re-
peatedly favored the audience with
choice selections. Mrs. A. N. Mayes
presided at the organ and her musical
skill was displayed to fine advantage.
The exercises were opened with pray
er by Rev. G. T. Bourne, loyal and
earnest man of God, who is doing a
grant. work in the Masters VINEYARD
throughout that section.
The address of welcome was delivered
by Mr.. A. N. Mayes, the Journals able
and esteemed correspondent at Lost
Mountain. His remarks breathed a
spirit of cordiality and warmth of greet
ing that made us all feel that we had
fallen into good hands among as clever
people as live under the sun.
The response was made by Prof. Fos-
ter Barber, the Journals bright and
faithful correspondent at Due South.
He was Chairman of the committee of
arrangements, and his speech was ex-
pressed in choice language, beautiful
sentiments and delivered with fervency
and impressiveness.
Mr.. j. FL. Lewis, correspondent at
Story, gave an interesting talk. Twen-
ty years ago he contributed his first
items to the Journal, and he has been
the true and valued friend to the paper
ever since.
Miss Victoria Griggs, of Upshaw, read
an essay on journalism, enumerating
some of the tribulations to please boz
rowing people. 1t was pertinent and
pointed and creditable to her bright and
cultured mind.
Mr.. ohm G. Anderson, the ''Bashful
Boy of Milford, gave fine declama-
ton highly creditable. There is a
bright future before him.
Mr.. Wilbur Scott followed with a
defamation of superior merit, tribute
to the Confederate soldier, which touch
ed and found responsive chord in near
~ every Heart. He has Oratorical abili-
ty that will serve him WELL
Mr.. Will d. Upshaw, Earnest Willie
was present and he was requested to fill
Hon. Clark Howell's place, who had
sent telegram of his unavoidable de-
tention in Atlanta We want to say that
Earnest Willie filled the place as we'll as
any man could do it. Standing on his
crutches for fifty minutes, there flowed
from his fluent and eloquent lips a
stream of pearls and gems of thought
that sparkled and held the senses in
pleasing enchantment. Several pathetic
incidents were related that brought
tears from many eyes.
AT noon recess of two hours was Civ
en- for dinner. And such magnificent
dinner as was spread. 1t consisted of
everything that could tempt and give
qualification to the taste. It9was great
IN quantity, quality and variety-the
solld substantials, the sweets and sours,
followed by another spread of melons,
grapes, peaches and apples. There was
plenty aud to spare, and enough carried
PACK home by the generous providers to
feed as many more.
At two o'clock, Hon. r. T. Nesbitt.
state Commissioner of Agriculture, de-
Hvered an excellent speech on agricul-
lure, giving many interesting and valu-
able points, holding up Georgia as the
greatest State in the Union, and urging
the farmers and boys to stick to the
farm and not to abandon it for the un-
certain and often disastrous pursuits in
cues ana towns. Col. Nesbitt was lis
tened to with marked attention.
Mr.. j. III. Ruff, the able correspon-
Gent at Nickajack, gave a brief but bril-
hant address, sparkling with wit and
good sense: 1t was highly enjoyed.
Col. Walter McElreath, of Atlanta.
born of honorable parentage under the
very shadow of Lost Mountain, was
present with his lovely wife. He gave a
most excellent address, showing the pol
lshed scholar and gentleman that he is.
Mayor d. W. Blair, of Marietta, who
always makes good speech on any oc-
caslon, did not disappoint the crowd
TINS time. In clear, strong voice, he
forclbiy and ably pictured the bright
side OF life and the glorious age in which
we i've, denouncing the croaker who
never sees anything good in anybody or.
anything and who failed in everything.
He extolled the progress and advance
nent of the present and Denoted
bright future, and commended the man