The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-08-11

PIr.SrC EXCURSION. According TO pre-
yious arrangements, the pupils, teachers,
and friends Of the Union Station Sunday
school made an excursion day before yes
terday, on board the steamer" Thomas IL.
Morgan" to Cnrl's Neck plantation, on
James river. The steamer left the wharf
ut quarter before S o'clock, and after
ride of two hours, reached their destins-
ton. The pleasure Of the occasion was
somewhat marred by the heat and dust,
bnt the children disregarded these incon-
rcniences, in consideration Of the plea
sures experienced By them in other re.
spects. Having arrived on the ground, the
party was entertained with vocal music bv
the choirs OF Trinity and Union Station
churches. The singing Of the scholars of
the Sunday schools Of these two churches
is unusually fine. At concert given by
them some time since at Trinity, the ap-
plausc of all who heard them was elected,
and the highest credit was awarded their
instructor in music, Mr.. Winston.
About IL o'clock, refreshments, consist
ing of icc-crcam, confectionery, ETC., were
served; and at 2 2o'clock, the diuner, which
was most excellent one, consisting of oil
the substantials and delicacies of the sea-
son, was spread. 1t was done ample JUS
tice to by all present. After the dinner
was over, the children engaged in games,
and amused themselves in various ways
until the hour of arrived, when the cx-
cursioni>ts reembarked for the city.
On the way up the river the officers and
members of the "Union Station" Mctho-
dist Sunday school held a meeting, when,
" on motion of Mr.. K. |. Christian, the Rev.
Joseph A. Proctor was called to the chair,
and Robert +. Richardson was appointed
secretary. 80. !.
The following resolutions we're offered
and unanimously adopted:
81. Resolved, That we hereby tender
our sincere thanks to Major William Allan,
proprietor of "Curl's Neck" plantation,
for his courtesy in inviting - 10 use his
estate for our picnic occasion, and his
kindness OF treatment whilst there.
-. Resolued, That we shall alwaysre-
member this favor of our esteemed friend,
and fervently pray that Gods blessing
may rest upon him.
90. Rcso!rei, That we hereby express
our high appreciation of the courtesy and
kind attention of Captain J. II. Freeman
and of the officers OF the steamer 'Thomas
A. Morgan.
"And, on n further motion, it was re.
solved that these proceedings be published
in all the daily papers in the city"
The meeting then adjourned.
Whilst the elderly gentlemen were en-
gagged in the meeting, the Juniors, ladies,
and children were watching the objects OF
interest that present themselves TO the
view Of tho passenger on or beautiful and
historic river. The steamer reached the
wharf At J o'clock, when the cXcurslonlsts
separated and repaired to their homes,
well pleased with their days pleasure, and
hoping for many happy returns OF such
visions.
It was happy thought Of the supern-
tcndents and friends OF the different Sum
day schools in the city to get up excur-
sions and pic-nics in the country for the
little ones who are their pupils. Nothing
is 50 much enjoyed by these little people
as to get out of town for Il day, and they
are stimulated by the anticipation OF an
occasion Of this sort to attend the schools
and TO bc orderly and studious whilst
there. The Sunday school work is no.
bic one, and We are glad TO see every
means used to promote the interest OF the
pupils and stimulate them to attend.
Rosenberger's band, which was engaged
for tie excursion, added to the enjoyment
Of all on board by the excellent music
furnished by them.