The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1909-08-26
Mr.. Fuller Coghill Writes
Appreciation of Henderson's
Generous Entertainment.

EDITOR GOLD LEAF-Please allow me
to extend a word of thanks to the kind
and generous people Of Henderson for
the splendid entertainment provided in
the great picnic last Friday. As it was
generally known throughout the length
and breadth OF Vance county, also Gran
vile, Franklin, Wake and Warren, that
on Friday, the Goth of August, there
would be given to the farmers and their
wives, sons and daughters, a picnic by
the business men of the beautiful and
growing city of Henderson, the invita-
ton 80 generously extended for all to
come and partake of the great picnic
that would be prepared for the enjoy
ment of those who might attend, did not
need to be repeated. On the morning OF
the Goth, the great luminary that dispels
the darkness from our land rose bright
and clear, and the sons and daughters of
Vance arose from their sweet slumbers
and prepared themselves to participate
and realize the Joys and pleasures OF the
day. Thousands went hurrying onward
to the city. On arriving we were de-
lighted to see the long and beautiful
parade representing the different occupa-
tions of the prosperous little city. The
parade was indeed magnificent far be-
yond anything can picture to the mind
and imagination. Enough to say lust
lovely indeed. The marching of the sol
diers was splendid, and the music! this
brought back to memory DAYS and years
gone by. Everybody moving in the di-
rection of the picnic grounds \ sublime
scene 1t was. Automobiles, buggies, car
riages, all filled and the vast multitude
marching was a grand sight to witness.
On arriving at the picnic grounds we
found the Mayor of Henderson deliver
ing speech of welcome. Several other
orators spoke Communicable to the oc-
casion. Words that | could write would
be insignificant to their noble speeches
delivered in such fine spirit and the cor
dial welcome given to one and all. The
tables We're systematically arranged
everybody could be waited on and eat
just as much or little as they wanted
Before and after dinner kindred and
friends met and had q Jolly good time.
Friends and old acquaintance enioyed
meeting each other and shaking hands
once more in the flesh. Baseball and rid.
ing in the automobiles was greatly en-.
ioyed by the people, and going back To
the main part of the city we had the
pleasure of seeing the moving picture
shows which were amusing to us all
and everything free given by the good
people OF Henderson. They wanted the
country people to have a good tim,
and enjoy themselves during their stay
in the city, and certainly we did. thinl
but voice the sentiments of all when
say to the good people of Henderson
that we highly appreciate their kindnes,
and not only that, but enjoyed thei
hospitality. Words fail to express oul
gratitude and thanks. Sufficient is i
to say we all had a Jolly good time.
feel that l would be very ungrateful in
deed If | did not in some manner show
our appreciation and give thanks to al
who contributed to our pleasure an,
entertainment, let them be merchants
warehousemen, manufacturers, PROBES
sional men and all others. Please accep
our thanks for your good and kind treat
ment to one and all.
Very truly,
j. F. COGHILL.
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