The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1897-08-12
THE EDITORS.

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Friday last was a day of some conse
quence in the history of Manitowoc, DO
for the occurrences of the time but tn
results to which they will contribute
Never before had the city made prepare
tions better calculated to impress visitors
The committee on arrangements consist
ed OF William Rahr, julie Lindstedt, 81
G. Kress and John Nagle. and as the lat
ter had only to deal with matters which
did not pertain to the form the welcome
should take or the means by which it was
| to DE carried into effect, he feels free to
give hearty commentator of the work
done by the committee without the en-
barraosment naturally attendant upon
appropriation of self spoken praise. The
ladies of the gentlemen mentioned,-the
former exception made still governing
and the reception committee gave unre-
hitting ana valuable assistance. When
everything WAS perfect ed it was apparent
that failure of the success planned for
could result only from the untImely ar
rival Of the expected guests.
A carriage ride WAS planned for the
Minnesota editors. People with suitable
vehicles responded with readiness to re-
quests to assist in carrying out this part
OF the programme, which unfortunately
had to be abandoned because of the late
arrival Of the Pere Marquette from Lud
ington. John Staudt had charge of the
dinner which was served in courses, and
he proved himself most thorough and
reliable caterer.
Five tables extending The entire length
OF the hall were laid. They were beauti-
fully decorated with flowers, presenting
30 delightful an appearance that they
drew CALCULATIONS of pleasure from tie
guests as soon as they entered.
The Wisconsin people arrived at 7:15
over the Wisconsin Central. They were
by General Passenger Agent
Pond OF the Wisconsin Central and II. ".
OF the F, Il p. Nj. They we're
met by the reception committee and a
band and marched to the hall. An in
formal reception was held until $50 when
dinner was served. The Minnesota edit
Ors arrived at 9 D. M. and rs they had to
leave at 10, could be served with only one |
course. Here was exhibited the most adj |
mlrable waiter service ever conducted at |
a banquet, and made the more rem8rka.
Bile by its extreme success despite the lack |
Of needed faclilties and the rush made !
necessary by insufficient time. Forty |
young ladies under the management of |
Miss Flora Waldo, served as walters.
They were taken from the ranks of the
most Intelligent in the city and solved |
successfully the problem which caused
The greatest anxiety in all discussions
over preliminary arrangements. The
writer had formerly seen chaos reduced
TO order, and done without obtrusive eff
tort, but 1t was in large hotel with full |
appliances and by college students who
we're trained to service during each vaca-
ion. The ManItowoc girls III der far |
more untoward circumstances, perform
sd their work without an observable
hitch.
The Minnesota crowd included some |
Of The brightest editors of the Gopher
state. Their excursion had tuned them |
up to charming extravaganza and the
humor inspired by congenial companion
ship. Though the hurry OF limited time
y as on them they found time to sing one |
Of their humorous songs so changed as to |
be complimentary to Manitowoc in |
as it was designed to be in
purpose. They quit the hall reluctantly |
with expressions of gratitude for the |
shown them and regret that |
their late arrival prevented the carrying |
out OF the programme in its details.
Before the Minnesota party left, Mayor
Torrlson delivered a brief address OF well |
come and Mr.. Villas responded to the
Toast Manitowoc. This Was done while
The railway officials we're gestlculatlng to
Indicate the need OF proceeding to the
depot. The responses to the toasts "The
Press" by Lieut.. Gov. Baensch and "OEr
Guests" by Judge Michael Kirwan were
delivered to t Q Wisconsin assemblage.
President Bowron spoke the thanks OF
the association for the courtesIes shown.
those present were then asked to a party
on the lawn OF Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. kabrs
residence. 1t was fitted up in admirable
style. A platform was erected in the little
depression, which surrounded by trees
had the appearance of a deep woodland
retreat. Here the ladies of Manitowoc
who had assisted at the banquet met a
number OF their friends and dancing was
kept up until it was time to leave for the
cars. Assistant Passenger Agent Noel
Ter, superintendent Trumpf, oupt. How
good and Fl. w. Jameson accompanied
the party. Manltowoc showed its hos
pitality in royal fashion and has earned
the hearty good will of its guests.
T,1u toe ,s,oro, inofifura for this coupty