Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1868-12-24
n. r., Dinner

20 AIaiiisoIibu4 sito i-S
~. A. s. NJ Railroad. We founa9lllle lain
we'll filed with citizens from Alexandria, and
the different points along the road, most Of
whom were provided with tick cts of jsrftation
from Hnrrisonburg, and for the great Railroad
Dinner, which was given on Tuesday, at three
o'clock, III the different hotels at that place.
The trip up was very pleasant, and made
especially SO by the general good hnmor Of the
crowd, among whom re recognized great many
trieads and acquaintance from Alexandria
and Baltimore. All along the route ct the
different new depots, we were hailed and
cheered by the enthusiastic citizens. Nothing
however Ct more thaa ordinary incident oc-
Cured on our way up except, that re remem
Der the drcll expression of one who wasa Gilt
more than half seas over" staggering thr ough
the ear, AZ sober men will from the rocking OF
the car, said in his half bland, half serious
hGmor, sober men pass pretty well for drunk
here. We mentally said, ''but drunken men
never 60. sober On our acriya, at Harrison
burg We were met enthusiastically by the cit
izens-men, women, and children, and Ne
groes. Eshman's Brass Band discoursed some
choice music from the depot porch, whilst eth
ers were sending mp fire-rockets IN honor Of
the occa sion. 4 large number Of hacks, ON
nibuses and coaches were in attendance at the
depot to eonvey visitors to the various hotels.
The perfect bable that reigned for awhile
caused blythe unintelligible screams Of The
hackmen and p0rters, gaye Us tolerable idea
of q New York Depot scene. Alter consider
able hustle and confusion, we found olr7eTes
at the American Hotel, which was then just
about run crer, and had serious thoughts Of
hunting the Market House and engaging
hook for the night. when Mr.. Boez the gentle
manly clerk, kindly proffered has room to tvs.
The town was crowded-everything and euery
Jcdy was full We noticed fat AlexanGiaD
curled up on centre table, dreaming himself
in the arms of Morpheus, or somebody else
About eleven o'clock I'VE retired sayly to our
alumbers.'
After hearty breakfast next morning We
saI;atered out TO see the sights in the Metro
iolis of Rockingham, and TO learn somewhat
Of tie programme Of the day. We scarcely
knew any one--no one scarcely knew us-and
finally, we scarcely knew ourselves. About
10 O'Clock an excursion train left for Timber
vile, which was denseiy crowded with ''fair
women and brave men" The excursion was "
q icbs s." Every body was delighted and no.
lo1, no; ~ I'M fnr rt,n
great dinner, which was served precisely a;
threa o'clock Tie dinner was very private
oae-no toass-no nothing, but good eating
Nothing else of interest during he day, but
svery fellow left to his own pleasure.
at night We attended The Musical Conven-
ton, at the Old School Presbyterian Church,
under the conduct Of Prof Evans. We were
highly entertained, for few hours, listening
to The excellent singing CT The Convention
Alter he singing exercises, we had !he pleas
ure of listening to Rev. Thomas U. Dudley's
lecture upon Paper Collars" which was one
Ct the richest treats of the occasion.
we are sorry that &c have not time, no!
space TO give many Of he little incidents that
Occur Ell during cur visit, and participation in
lhe railroad demonstration.
ne return our sincere thanks 10 the many
friends Of Harrisonburg, for accommodations
and courtesies extended us whilst there. Altho
we have no complaint 20 make ourselves, WI
have heard considerable dissatisfaction ex
pressed about the incomplete arrangements.
upon the part Of the Committee, principally IL
regard to the expense which many were sub
jected to, who had been specially invited from
distance to participate in The joiiication.-
We know that an amount Of money and pro
vision was contributed for the occasion, and
thiak that a more general invitation mig t
have been extended to The country, and espe-
cially to the hands on the road who have Ia
bored SC faithfully for its completion to chat
point. But, however Harrisonburg has the
Railroad now, the guests their dinner, and
'she world still wags on
Amongst the many guests present we're Ii.
W. Vendegrift. Chief Engineer and General
Superintendent Of the Road Edward C. Mar
shall, former President Of the Manassas Road,
Edgar Snowden, CT the Alexandria Gazette,
and other members of the Press in the Valley.
Front Royal.
We made pleasant visit Of few hours. to
Front Rnval few DAYS ar0 This IA p beau-