The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-06-11
GERMANS SEB HOOD RIVER
Declare they Have never Seen
its Equal--Are Delighted with
Reception rendered them.

Delicious; picturesque" was on
Germans reply when asked what b
thought of Hood River.
There is no mistaking that the Gel
mans were delighted with Hood Rivel
and cordially appreciated the hospital
ity extended to them. These foreigl
farm owners have been touring tn
United States for month or more t
learn something of the latest method
in agriculture and horticulture. In al
the places visited, the Germaus de
clare they saw nothing to surpass HooC
River.
The day was auspiciOus, and in th'
strawberry fields and apple orchards
the visitors had an excellent opportu
nifty to observe the latests tricks In
fruit culture among men who have
won gold medals in competition with
the world. The strawberry patches ap
peared to advantage, and the fruit was o
revelation to the visitors, who are un.
accustomed to such yields and profits.
Hood River Yellow Newtowns, OF
which they had tasted In Germany,
furnished another rare treat. The hos
pitable reception and courteous treat.
ment extended by the citizens, and the
splendid dinner furnished by the
women appealed particularly to the
visiting Germans.
The party arrived in special cars at
Il55, In charge of Hon. +. L. Smith
and Truman Butler, who escorted the
travellers from Portland. Arriving at
A. 0. U. w. hall, they sat down to an
excellent free dinner prepared by the
women of Hood River. Large dishes
of strawberries and cream appeared at
each plate, while apples were heaped
about everywhere. "Es list fine, fine,"
were the comments. German and
American flags were entwined with
the decorations, and flowers and beau
titiul roses were there in abundance.
After dinner, cOnveyances were at
the door, and in groups Of four and
five the guests were driven about the
valley. After taking in the strawber-
ry fields and apple orchards, the party
returned at 1880 to the hall, where the
women of the Unitarian society served
five-course supper. Everything was
splendid, and the tables were set with
the whitest of linen and the best of
silver. Truman Butler called for short
addresses, aud responses were given by
DIR. Victor Ritter Won Bauer, Hon. E.
L. Smith, Ex-mayor F G Brosius and a
German, whose name was not learned
and who spoke entirely in his own
language. The visitors arose aud gave
three rousing cheers for the Hood River
women followed by the national cheer
of "Hoc! hoe! hocp
Seated at the table with the guests
were: Hon. L. l.. Smith, 7. Steinhil.
ber, Friday, H 7 Williams, G L
Gilbert, l. N Blowers, A P Bateham,
John Leland Henderson, George T.
Prather, DR. f G Brosius, Truman But
Ter, Frank Chandler, DR. F Watt, DR.
H l. Dumble, F G Bryant, G II Strana-
han, S A Herring, Harry Holmes and
a Glacier man.
The women who furnished the far
mers' lunch at noon and assisted in
serving the same were: Mrs s f Blythe,
Mrs r E HARRISON, Mrs John Koberg,
Mrs William Scobee, Mrs Roswell
Shelley, Mrs ] L Carter, Mrs John
Parker, Mrs George ROrdan, Mrs Will
liam Ehrck, Mrs Alfred Ingalls,, Mrs
II E Blocher, Mrs B f Shoemaker, Mrs
M H Nickelsen, Mrs f g Church,
Mrs A Blowers, Mrs E L Smith, Mrs
G H Sproat, Mrs w Fike, Mrs U A
Newman, Mrs Clough, Mrs Julia Hunt,
Mrs NJ NJ Hill, Mrs B N Sproat, Mrs
Allen Herman, Mrs Johnquest, Mrs
A Paasch, Mrs Jarvess, Mrs Peter Mohr,
Mrs A l Mason, Mrs V Winchell, Mrs
Wells, Mrs G A Gilmore, Mrs L E
Clarke, Mrs w V Perry, Mrs H Grosser,
Mrs John Mohr, Mrs NJ Mott, Mrs
Hans Lage, Mrs NJ A Scobee, Mrs John
X Roberts, Mrs L D Boyed, Mrs Annie
Lenz, Mrs John Lawless, Mrs ] w Nc
Donald, Mrs Charles Davis, Mrs Frank
Orr, Mrs J L Lonsey Mrs John KrOeg-
er, Mrs G E Bowerman, Mrs James
Mrs M D Odell, Mrs R Cros.
by, Mrs Thomas Lacey, Mrs B I'll
Young, Mrs E T Folts, Mrs Alfred |
Wood, Mrs H G Crockett, Mrs Henry |
Avery, Mrs Plog, Mrs Chris Dethman, |
Mrs Severkropp, Mrs G w Lafferty, |
Mrs S Copple, Mrs John Hinrichs, Mrs |
Truman Butler, Mrs G D Thompson,
Mrs R Husbands, Miss Jochimsen, Mrs |
George P Crowell, Mrs Frank Button,
Mrs w ] Baker, Mrs H L Dumble,
Mrs NJ H Nickelsen, NJ P Isenberg. II
my names have been omitted It was
The farmers who furnished convey
Inces were: Theodore Steinhilber, G d
NoOdwOrth, Hans Lage, John Koberg,
Peter Mohr, L Carter, NJ M Hill,
William Ehrck, F G Sherrieb, George
aordan, John Kroeger, John Hinrichs,
'ears & Porter, H Prigge, G R Castner,
{ G Bryant, A L Stautfer, VIII Pugh, E
| Sheppard, William Kennedy and
Peter Hinrichs.
II is due A P Bateham to say that in
large measure the success of the IT.
option arrangements must he credited
0 him. He spent much of his time In
plans and arranging details
DR. the work. Assisting Mr.. Bateham
Fere Chris Dethman, John Koberg, f.
;. Barnes and others. But it is the
though, to whom all praise
J due.
Following is the menu as served the
ierman visitors in the evening by thel
ldies of the Unitarian society: |,
MENU.
|.
ouillon. Crackers.
III.
hicken pie. Asparagus.
Iashed potatoes. Cold ham.
Olives or radishes.
Jelly.