The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1867-09-05
For iho Lnncaalor Gnzolla.
The sunday school PIc-nIe.

in Lancaster on Thursday, August
9th, ono of the most Delightfully."-
pleasant days Of all the year and
a moro happy group of bright
eyes and smiling faces; all so neat
ly attlred, so well behaved and or.
derly, arc seldom gathered, as with
Suporintendents, Teachers, Pa
rents and Friends, were seen to-
gether, on this delightful occasion.
AT an early hour, according to
arrangement, the different Sunday
Schools of the city met at their
respective Churches, and each
marched in body, to unto with
the Cross Roads Sunday School
from Pleasant Township, which
with flag and banner floating high
above, came in large numbers, pre-
senting quito an imposing appear
ance, and formed in procession on
Broadway, when at the appointed
hour, headed by the Band, each
with their beautifully appropriate
banner and motto, marched two and
two in procession, amid tho admir-.
ing gaze of hundreds who crowded
the side walks, to the Depot; where
a train of cars were in waiting, to
take thom free OF charge, to tho
beautiful grove mile OF so beyond
and where we found on arriving
hundreds already gathered, mer-
ry, happy group of all classes and
ages, all seemingly prepared to en-
joy the day to its fullest extent.
Owing to the limited number of
cars, four only-but two schools cod
60 out at o time, and it was nearly
noon when the last arrived on the
ground, yet with all their long
waiting, mono seemed impatient,
or weary of delay.
A stand with seats had been c..
rected, on which the officers and
speakers were requested to take
their places; after which the meet
ing was called to order, and a few
appropriate remarks made in his
happy graceful style by the wor-
thy and esteemed President, Gen
eral Reese; a beautiful feeling
prayer was offered by Rev, L, Taft,
and the opening song" 'Tis Ami
versary Day." was sung by the
children with good effect. After
music by the band, an hour or so
was given for all to enjoy the good
things that had been SO bountifu)-
ly and literally provided; and
each school raIlying round their
respective banners, were soon seat
ed; and an elegant dinner from
their we'll filed baskets was invit-
lngly spread before them; ofwhich
all seemed to partake with heart.
felt satisfaction and good will.
There was enough and to spare,
and the ice. cold Lemonade was de.
lightfully refreshing, while ice.
cream and candies were among
the luxuries-and no pains or ex.
pense had been spared, to make
this one of the most delightful, hap
py days, long to be remembered
Pleasing addresses by Rev. Mr.
MartindaIc and Prof. Tuckerman
were listened to with deep interest
and attention by all; several beau
tiful songs, selected for tho occa-
sion, were interspcrscd, closing
with,
"My Country, tis Of thee,
Sweet Land of Liberty,
ofthee sing"
The day was pleasantly cool
delightfully."- SO as could have been
wished; and every thing passed
off happily, without harm or acci'
dent to any one; and between three
and four, the Schools again formed
in procession to return in the same
order as observed in coming out
and with the band preceding, the
cars were again filed to overflow
ing, and u few minutes ride brought
them safely back to the depot, from
which thoy had started with sucl
high hopes and pleasing anticipa
tions IN the morning, apparently
having fully realized their mos
sanguine hopes of enjoyment; only
rcgretting that but one of thu
many Sunday Schools in the coun
ty, had in a body, responded t.
the invitation so kindly extended
and this one, so large in attendance
and withal making so fine an ap
pearance, merited and received it'
due share OF praise, for the spirit
energy and interest manifestly
displayed; and we earnestly hope
that this is but the beginning o
what we shall see in the future; th,
"little leaven loavening the who'll
lump" spreading and extendin!
far and wide, awakening new ant
increased interest in every heart
and melting to action, till ever.
School in the county imbibes tn
spirit and will strive at our mex
Anniversary meeting to swell tn
number to Thousands, and thus adj
to its interest, making glad tn
hearts of the children, and thrill
ling with now life aud zeal ever,
friend and lover of Sunday Schools
A. II. DEVELLING.
Lancaster, Aug. 81, 1867.