Old Settlers Reunion, 1874

The third reunion was held at New London, February 19, 1874.

Historian Waterhouse read a very interesting report, portions of which are published in this volume.

A neat address of welcome in behalf of the New London Old Settlers was made by Captain Sterling, and responded to by Vice President Mumbrue. Appropriate remarks were made by several Old Settlers.

The New London Glee Club gave some excellent vocal and instrumental music.

Officers Elected

Toast, by W. F. Waterhouse ''The early politicians of Waupaca County."
Response by James Meiklejohn, running over with genuine humor.

Toast, by Ira Millerd ''The first mercantile establishment at New London."
Response by William Masters, telling "how they used to do it."

Toast, by H. C. Mumbrue "The early interpreters of the Indian language on Wolf River."
Response by J. C. Hoxie, creating some merriment when he told
how "Bill" Masters used to interpret Menominee.

Toast "Spruce gum gatherers." A. J. Perkins told about that.

Toast, by Giles S. Doty "The early settlers of Bear Creek."
That called out C. W. Packard.

Toast, by J. E. Devins "Early weddings of Waupaca County."
W. F. Waterhouse told how he once employed Devins to interpret for him at a wedding,
and then "Jim" managed to secure the lion's share of the fee.

In addition to the toasts and responses, some very interesting reminiscences were called out.

New Members List, 1874

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