Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-04-29

Remember our agreement" The
doctor was called for and being we'll
acquainted in this community. hav-
ing once lived in this county, made
very acceptable speech, which was
enjoyed by all and especially his old
friends. There was both humor and
business In his talk.
The next telegram was to Ralph
w. Hoyt, who is president of the
rose festival at Portland. The dis
patch was from Salem and informed
him that his suspenders. which he
had lost at the capital city had been
found on the bar rail. Mr.. Hoyt
was equal to the occasion and made
good speech. One of the parties
who received telegram was Her.
man Wittenberg. of the Swastika
Cracker company. The dispatch
read. Investigate rumor of a new
cracker factory in Grants Pass, must
be choked off at once" Being call
ed for Mr.. Wittenberg made a most
acceptable talk regarding the fav-
orable conditions in Oregon and how
little was known In the crowded east
as to the opportunities here.
Samuel Connell. a prominent pro-
hibitionist and strong advocate Of
making the whole state dry, read a
wire from the Olympic Brewing Co.,
which read, Have put four cases
Of Salem's best on train for you as
per your request" Mr.. Connells
speech proved him to be an old time
visitor and friend of Grants Pass,
and he had never missed an oppor-
tunity to say good word for It.
There were other kilograms, one to
Tom Richardson, which he responded
to In one OF his talks which take In
the whole state and which gave his
hearers much important information.
There was read telegram to John F.
Carroll, the editor and manager Of
the Portland Evening Telegram, but
Mr., Carroll was out of the room at
the time and did not have an oppor.
tunity to speak.
After the speaking the excursion.
lists were put into automobiles and
taken through the city and out into
the country among the orchards, and
thus the hours were spent and all
too soon came the time set for de-
parture. While the party was at the
Commercial Club the ladies of tho
auxiliary served delicious fruit punch
and later they invaded the train and
placed handsome bunch Of roses
on the back Of every seat, thus dec
Grating e cars and producing a very
artistic effect. The club boys furn-
ished each Of the visitors with 4
paper bag filled with cool air from
Grants Pass for use when the way
farers should reach Medford. This
thoughtfulness on the part of the
club produced much good humor and
was n decided hit Each of these
cold air sacks was accompanied by
n beautiful rose. The affair was
successfully managed from first TO
last and the visitors were highly
pleased with their reception. The
parting came at last and all aboard
was sounded. Az the train drew out
OF the station the departing visitors
gave three cheers for Grants Pass.
quickly followed by three more
cheers for the ladies. The members
OF the club gave It back to them
again In ringing hearty cheers with
shouts Of come again boys" As the
train moved away the visitors were
heard to sing eve are glad we are
here, we are glad we are here" Thus
ended one OF the pleasantest social
functions in the history OF Grants
Pass. 1t should be mentioned that
the Ladies' Auxiliary deserves to
come in for goodly share OF the
credit Of making this reception q sue
cess.