The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-07-22

between the acts. The concert was by re-
quest repeated on Friday evening to very
fair audience, which would have been mate
rally increased, had the public been advis
ed Of the circumstances. The effective
manner in which these young ladies filed
their parts, many Of whom for the first
time appeared before the public, not only
did them honor, but reflected much credit
upon the musical and executive talent of
Mrs. II. G. Scott, to whom we are indebted
for genuine musical treat.
For the City Papers.
The Excursion.
The honor of preparing a report of the
Sunday School excursion OF last week hav-
ing been assigned me, l proceed to the
pleasing duty, regretting however that
business pcrplexities and interests prevent
Gerry special details:
At9 A. NJ. of Tuesday, July 14th, the
children of the Baptist and the Methodist
Sabbath Schools Of McGregor were prompt.
ly assembled at their respective rendezvous
(military terms arc in order now?) with
Superintendents and teachers in force
A fter proper ceremonies the children, teach.
ers, parents and guests, preceded by Ira
II. Church and Geo. Harding, Drum Majors
for the occasion, took up the line Of march
for the packet McGregor, Capt. Sherwin,
commanding. The steamer was decked
with flags and boughs; baskets Of provi-
sions in great numbers were carried on
board; barrels Of ice-water shipped; ice
cream on hand by the young storekeeper
of the boat, and every good thing provided
for the contemplated VOYAGE voyage, by
the way, that had been anticipated by our
little folks for two weeks preceding the
embarkation. Let me state here that the
Congregational S. School had their annual
pic mic on the 4th.) Amid the cheers of
the wharf spectators and the hearty re-
Spouse of the 500 on board, the steamer
moved down the river, piloted by that
obliging gentleman and skllful river man.
II. W. MORSE, Esq, now Of the American
and U. S. Express Companies Of McGregor
In the bow of the boat an awning was put
up, seats provided and the more quiet of
the party canvassed the beauty of the day,
the happiness of tha children, the excellence
Of Sabbath Schools, the po!iteness of Capt.
Sherwin and the general joy of the whole
company. The children, beautiful in their
gala dresses, and as joyous as young birds
on first essaying to fly, roamcd about the
boat in pairs, squads, companies, battalions,
regiments and brigades. Some of the older
ones joined the girls and boys in their
promenades, and it was difficult tell, except
from size, who were young and who were
old; we confess to forgetting whether our
age was Is or 5l-for once, all were chill
dren, pledged to make every one happy
whom we met. What blessed time
would it be if the whole world could be en-.
gincered on the social basis which marked
the intercourse of all ages, parties and scots
on that day!
Sup't Calkins, Of the Baptist School,
Sup't Case, of the Methodist, Rev. Mr..
Fuller and lady, Rev. Mr.. Jackson and
lady, Rev. Mr.. Sloan and lady, Mayor
Stoneman, and other prominent citizens,
were with this happy family" all as
young as the youngest and as free from
care as though the world had been left a.
shore when We babe goodbye to McGrcgor.
The "old folks" came along partly to look
out for the little ones, but that was useless.
Young America" did not require much
care-the girl Of 8 and the boy Of 10, are
qualified ito travel and no falling over.
board. nor getting 6art by the engine,
marred the trip.
The river IS very low, and on going down
our boat often struck q bar, but the skill
Of Morse soon relieved us, and on went
the ship. About III A. NJ, we reached
Clayton-the Sabbath School of that active
young city, with flags, baskets, and happy
faces, headed by John Grinncll, James A.
Brown, and others unknown to the writer,
came on board. The NcGregor steamed
up the river halfa mile, and all were landed
near the dining grove. Time was too lin
tied to have any formal ceremonies, and
the party proceeded to discuss the contents
Of the baskets. After lunch, swings were
erected. and then the fun began in ca, nest.
An hour or two spent in walks, talks,
swings, specimens, (pide Doc. Parker)-
when suddenly the Captains bell rang the
order, IAN Aboard p On reaching the
boat, We steamed below Clayton half a
mile, landed a, the city wharf on return.
ing. delivered the Clayton passengers,
cheered tie city and its Sunday Schools,
received response by suggestion of Bach
elor DOUGLAS, headed our craft for Nc Greg.
or, ratified the drums and left.
When fairly at sea, meeting was i'm.
proviscd, GEO. L. BASS was made Chair.
man, aud the following resolutions were
adopted.
Resolced, By the Teachers and chill.
dren of the NJ. +. and Baptist Sabbath
Schools in McGregor. that We heartily
thank John Lawlcr, Esq, of Prairie Du
Chen, for the Kind favor he has granted