The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1865-08-15

| nS- About 400 people atteEded the Sun
day School Picnic at Raymonds Corners Of
Friday, august IL.
! The school ct that place had invited othe
schools to unite with them, and most nobf,
and heartily did Lewisville and C6lesburs
respond to the invitation.
The crowd began to gather at leI A. N
| AtII 4. NJ the Methodist School Of Ulysse!
came in with Il judge &c to IS members
with a beautiful banner, with several -four
horse teams, and mot the least importantly 6
most bountiful supply of eata5les--enougt
for themselves and to spare-very nicely
packed in large box in excellent condition
and superintended by very efficient com
mittce They were accompanied by their
worthy Superintendent. Rev. Henry Rowland
Banner carried by Lewis Golden.
A little before noon the Colesbrrg School
drove up in just about the same style and
numbers. having sent on a little ahead, ever
so much of good things tc eat. Were accom-:
panied by their efficient Superintendent, A
G. Presho:
At l23 P. NJ, the protessioh formed al
the School House-Colesburg School by
classes; leading promptly and in order
ULYSSES School followed in good styly and
ready. Raymond School by classes, and not
outdone by others in numbers and manner
having in the rear its Bibls Class in which
visitors were invited. We noticed, with
pleasure, several Sunday School friends from
Couderstort, whsrs we had met as teachers
and scholars 10 years since, and quite del
egatiou from Pike townships!
The Marshal, Norman h. Wood Late off the Army
was on foot in citizens dress, with red scarf
about his waist, very modestly and efficiently
conducted the march, giving orders in quie
manner that assured the teachers who lee
their classes, and did not frighten the little
ones. His assistants were L. g. Presho O.
| Anecany, and Henry Gridley of Ulysses, VIII
were not behind in attempts to do 1t ali right
Each class was led by its teacher, all seem
! ing desirous to do just the right thing at tn
right time. The procession reached abou
| so rods, and as they opened ranks and march
ed down its centre to return to the Schoo
House and thence to the grove, one coul
not but be charmed by the sight. As W
passed certain point near the School House
on the way to the grove we were greeted D.
an excellent song from siugers.
AT the grove, after singing by the crowd
Rev. ". Calkins, of Philadelphia, made q
excellent and appropriate prayer, Rev.
Rowland made good, interesting address
III: w. Bird gave an interesting talk on
celebrated Cave near Stanton Va.
Rev. ]. F. Calkins of Wellsboro, made
short address on "Jesus, our True Guide,
and on the "True Way text taken from on
Of the banners, in his usual of-hand an
effective manner.
The speaking was interspersed by som
excellent quartettes-by two songs from som
of the Allegany girls and children formerl
trained by Mr.. l. NJ. Horton, and by sever;
songs by the crowd.
At2 NJ. Procession formed and marche
to the table. The children were well pro
viaed for, and am proud to say that tn
Schools proper, and our distant visitors, cor
Quoted with the utmost propriety, and a
Iseemsd to enjoy the proceedings hugely.
, Two good Rope swings had been provide
and were we'll used after the dinner.
| Supt Of &. c. School.