Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-08-04
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MEssRs. EDIToRs. ON Saturday last, il
compliance with an invitation received | at
tended a picnic gotten up by the Presbytcri
an and United Brethren, Sabbath Schools, o
Cresaptown. left Cumberland at So'clock
in the morning. in company with the Cum.
berland Brass Band, and number of Other
persons, and arrived at Brady's Mills about
81, where we found wagons ready to convey
us to the grounds. The wagons were with,
out springs, and the road very rough and
filed with rocks, so that the Journey was
anything but pleasant still we bore it with
good grace, expecting to be repaid by the
good time coming" When We arrived at
the church we found the Sabbath Schools a.
waiting us with gaily decorated banners,
bearing appropriate notices, and all appear
ed lively and cheerful. Afterstfies band had
played one or two beautiful pieces the line OF
march was taken up, and we proceeded to a
beautiful shady grove about one mile west OF
Cresaptown, where every preparation had
been made for our accommodation.
| The scholars were all seated in front Of
the Speakers stand, and after reading por-
| ton of the Scriptures, and having pray ers,
Rev. Mr. Anderson ofFrostburg addressed
the smaller scholars in very appropriate
catechisr1, and almost every question was an
swered with surprising cxactness. The par
ents of th@e scholars should feel proud of
| these schools, and for the sake of their chill
dren should make every effort to promote
their success, for their prompt and correct
answers, quiet and polite department, all IT.
dictate that they are being instructed Alright,
and will make good and useful men and
women,
After the Band had again enivcned the
occasion by their enchanting music, we were
summoned to discuss the substantals and
delicacies with which the table was profuse-
ly spread, and feel justified in making the
assertion that the most choice epicure could
have had every desire gratiiied to the fullest
extent. The greatest harmony and good
feeling existed amongst all assembled, and al
though we had nothing stronger than lem
onade, still the flow of "spirts" WIS very
great, and each endeavored to surpass his
neighbor in cordality and generosity After
we (some 1907 had done ample justice to the
numerous viends which were placed before
US, we retired to enjoy walk, play, ride, or
whatever might present itself as most attrac-
tractive to u.s.
About 3o'clock Rev. John Cramer address,
ed the audience in neat and chaste manner,
and added muchto the interest oftbe occasion.
When the tables had been removed from the
ground a beautiful level spot was selected on
which to trip the light fantastic toe,' and
soon some twenty couple were whiring
through the May dance to the gay tunes of a
splendid string Band.
In this way the day passed off very pleas
antly to all, and when we returned to the
church at o'clock in the evening we felt
that although the ride was rough tho pay
was good, When we arrived at the church
on our return MIR. Sweeney returned his
thanks, to the Band and the guests for their
kindness and courtesy, and after three hearty
cheers we parted from them, and soon arrived
at Bradys Mills where we found friends and
refreshments. AT 81 we got on board the
passenger train, and were soon again in the
Mountain City.
We noticed ayoung couple who appeared
to enjoy themselves best when alone, and free
from the gaze of the multitude and if it be
true that coming events cast their shadows
before" they will ere long be one.
All who engaged in the pleasure of the day
will long remember the careful and polite
management and strict attention which was
paid them by MIR. Seymour, and Jas. Brady,
Esq, and number of others who assisted
them. We take PLEASURE in saying that the
coffee furnished by Mrs. S. d. Brady was
superb.
Here | cannot refrain from saying some
thing in regard to the Cumberland Brass
Band, led by G. G. Snyder, which is now
fully organized, and fulfilled its first engage
ment on the above occasion. ALI the mem
bers are accomplished musicians, and they are
still practising and preparing new pieces. It
behooyes the people ofour city to encourage
themin every way in their power, and we feel
satisfied that ore long it will be second to no
band in the State.