Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-06-17
GREATEST PICNIC.
OF the Catholic Societies of S. W.
Wisconsin.
IN MINERAL POINT
LAST WEDNESDAY
Eloquent Address by Rev. A. B. G.
Dunn Of Eau Claire; Good Program;
Good Music; Good Cheer.

Dunn Of Eau Claire; Good Program;
Good Music; Good Cheer.
Kind fortune smiled on the seven
teenth annual picnic of the Catholic
societies of southwest Wisconsin, which
was held in Mineral Point last Wednes-
day and it proved great success.
Arrangements were made by the man
agement to accommodate a vast multi
tude; and they were not made in vain.
At an early hour large numbers came
in from all points Of the compass.
They came by special train; by horse
drawn carriages; and by automobiles
in great number. The garage of the
Star Auto Company, short distance
west of The Democrat office had, all the
appearance of union depot.
Promptly at 10:30 the procession
formed. 1t included three good bands,
the Highland band, the Cuba City
band and the Mineral Point band,-and
extended clear from the Municipal
building, where it formed, to the park
where the picnic was held.
At the park Ernest G. Fielder pre-
sided and Mayor Parmley delivered
an address of welcome and James d.
McGeever of Dodgeville responded.
Dinner was served in st. PauPs hall
and st. Mary's hall and the hotels and
restaurants down town. At st. Pauls
seven hundred were served with dinner
and four hundred with supper. And at
st. Mary's nearly as many were served.
Fennimore in 1916
At the business meeting of the asso-
citation it was decided to hold the picnic
in Fennimore next year. The follow
ing officers were elected:
President-George Finnigan, Fennimore.
Secretary-James Tormey Fennimore.
Treasurer-Rev j. B. Feld Fennimore.
Vice -Presidents-A. j. Sides, Benton; Patrick
Mcdonald, Truman; Herman Hildebrand,
Shullsburg.
Directors-Dr. A. Hayden, Shullsburg; N. j.
Kieffer, Mineral Point; Patrick Mcdonald,
Truman; A. J. Enger, Highland.
In the Afternoon
After dinner the following exercises
were held in the park, and were en-
joyed by very large audience: --e. %ts"''-s
Song "Star Spangled Banner, Royal Male
Quartette.
Songs, IA Perfect Day."
Just Before the Battle,'-
Everett Wiesen.
Address, 1.-THE American Citizen, Rev. FIR.
A. B. G. Dunn of Eau Claire.
A Few Words of Appreciation of Father Dunn
by E. c. Fielder
Song, Native Land of Liberty, Royal Male
Quartette.
Music-Cuba City Band.
Drill-Twenty two girls from st. Mary's
Church.
In his address on The American
Citizen" Rev. FIR. Dunn of Eau Claire
we'll bore out his widely and we'll es-
tablished reputation as an eloquent and
pleasing orator. He touched upon the
topic of the hour-the resignation of the
Secretary of State,-and appealed TO all
citizens to stand closely behind Presi-
dent Wilson, in calmness and courage.
And this appeal met with the heartfelt
approval of the vast throng which filled
the grounds.
There were interesting sports; and
many enjoyed themselves in large
dancing hall erected for the occasion.
The committee wishes to extend
words of appreciation to the citizens of
Mineral Point for their generous CO.
operation, and for financial assistance
rendered; also to all the people of
neighboring towns for their presence
with us; and also to the associated
societies for their liberal patronage.