The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1852-09-09

: of the schools connected with the First
and Second Hopkinton and Westerly
Seventh.day Baptist Churches and
others, were conveyed to Osbrook Grove
by the steamer, Water Lily, for the
purpose Of joining Pick-nick celebra-
ton. After leaving part of the pas
sengers at the place Of destination, the
steamer proceeded to Mystic Bridge to
take on board the Greenmanville
Seventh-day Baptist Sabbath School,
after which it was intended to proceed
to Waterford to take on board the
School connected with the Seventh-day
Baptist Church in that place but after
taking on board some ninety or hun
dred at Mystic Bridge, it was thought
advisable to land them before proceed
ing to Waterford. On gaining the
shore the children with their teachers
and friends proceeded to the grove to
prepare for the festivities of the day
while the boat was dispatched for the
Waterford School. While some of the
friends were engaged in setting out the
tables with the bounties provided for the
occasion, the children, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Charles Potter, Jr., sung
number of beautiful pieces. After which
a meeting was organized by choosing
T. S. Greenman, President, and E. G.
Champlin, Secretary. The following
named persons were chosen Vice Fresi-
dents: T. M. Clark, of Greenman-
vile Church; P. L. Berry, of
Waterford Church; H. Clarke, of ID
Hopkinton Church N. H. Langworthy,
of Pawcatuck Church; w. A. Lang
worthy, of 1st Hopkinton Church d.
Larkin, Of Westerly Church (; G. NJ.
Lewis, of Rockville Church.
1t was voted that each of the schools
represented should select one of their
number to compose Committee on
Resolutions. The following were chosen
as that Committee G.. H. Greenman,
of Greenmanville Chas. Maxson, from
Pawcatuck Jos. D. Spicer, from I'd
Hopkinton John j. Babcock, Asha-
way.
| Voted, That when this meeting ad-
journs, it adjourns to meet at the call OF
the President.
Sons very interesting remarks were
then made by Ed. A. B. Burdick,
ED. S. S. Griswold, T. NJ. Clark, and
E. Stillman, after which the meeting
adjourned, and each one went his way to
seek enjoyment till the arrival of the
friends from Waterford.
At about half past 2 o'clock the boa
arrived with about 100 persons from
o Waterford, when the whole number
consisting of about $50, Immediately re
= paired to the tables, which we're bounti
fully supplied, to partake of collation.
after blessing being asked by Eld S S
Griswold. This being dispatched, tn
It meeting was called to order, when, afte
: singing by the children, the Report o
C the Committee on Resolutions was called
b for, and the following resolutions were
!, read, spoke to and adopted -
# Resolred, That this numerous AM
d Joyous gathering of Sabbath Schools in
spires us with fresh interest in our goo,
work, and we will try during the comm
= year to make greater advancement in th
e knowledge of Gods Works than here
J. tofore.
d ResOlued, That our humble thank
!, are due our Heavenly Father for hi
kindness, manifested to us as Sabbat
Schools, during the past year, and tha
h our future prosperity depends upon hi
: gracious smiles.
: Resolved, That, while we enjoy tn
q exalted pleasures of this festive gather
ing, our hearts are saddened with tn
" reflection that there are millions o
e children in our own and heather land
j. whose minds have never been illuminat
/, ed by the blessed Bible, and who know
nothing of the blessings of enlightenet