The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-04-30

ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE ORPHAN HOUSE.
Regularly each spring, the children of the
Charleston Orphan House, an institution that
| cannot be excelled in its management and dis
cipline, are treated to 3 picnic in the woods,
where they spend q day in such innocent an
suitable pastimes> as the Board Of Com
missioners may direct. The occasion is
always looked for with the greatest in
terest on the part Of the children and
their friends. AT an early hour yesterday
morning the orphans were up early, with their
minds full of the event, and formed in line,
three hundred in number, headed by the prin.
cipal and teachers, and marched to the North
eastern Railroad depot, where they took the
cars at o'clock, accompanied by the Board Of
Commissioners snd other invited guests, and
we're soon on the way to the farm Of their old
friend. Philip J. Porcher, Esq, who for several
years past has welcomed the children to his
rustic home. When they had reached the farm
they began to cast about for the best method
of enjoying the occasion. The boys we It
romping in one direction, while the girls
sought wild flowers and shady seats be-
meath the venerable oaks. During the day
a visit was made to the old Goose
creek Church, nearly two hundred years
old. In the church the children, led by the
teachers, sung some touching and beautiful
hymns. after which they again betook them
selves to the wild woods for enjoyment. When
dinner was ready. the little band attacked the
edibles with spirit, after blessing by the Rev.
Jno. 81. Honour. AfSer dinner, James Ingham,
pupil OF the institution, stepped forward and
delivered in creditable style the following ad-
Dress
Respected Friend After weeks of anxious
expectancy, again are we assembled beneath
the shelter OF these venerable oaks. In limo
cent amusements and healthfm sports have
swiftly sped the hours Of our vernal festival.
Yon weary sun, in his descent, towards the
horizon, reminds us that the hour of our de-
parture is 1T hand. when we must bid farewell
TO these familiar scenes, and to you, sir, our
generous host and friend, As each year, kind
sir, we look forward to this eventful day-as
we recall the happy memories OF the past, and
in childish faucies picture the glowing future,
there is name linked with all. and lisped, in
gratitude, even by the youngest or our youth
ful band. That name is yours. lis the humble
tribute OF our hearts, and all that we can offer
in return for the many warm welcomes and
ever gentle consideration extended to us here.
Accept 1t, Sir, with the earnest hope that you
may long be spared to render others happy,
and by so doing insure for yourself the purest
happiness which earth affords.
Then. turning to the commissioners:
Nor are we unmindful of the watchful care
and parental soiicitude evinced by you, our re-
spected guardians, towards those who, in the
providence OF God, have been cast upon that
charity which it is your sacred privilege to ad-
minister.
Then turning to the teachers and other Off
GERS: .a. ts.Qr -f u...l,
And never, no never, can We cease to remem-
Der with gratitude and affection these. our
dear instructors, and these, our faithful Off
Gers, who have ,labored SO asslduousiy to rem
der us useful, wise and happy.
Then turning towards the cars: w't
There is another-absent, yet gratefully re-
membered-the worthy president Of yon road,
whose iron steed and well freighted cars have
often sped with us to this cherished spot, and
now await our coming. IN
Then again facing the group in front:
From our hearts we thank you oil, and may
He. whose ear is ever open to the orphans
plea. reward seven-fold in your own bosoms
your works OK charity and love. .-
MIR. Porcher responded feelingly. and assnr-
ed the children Of hearty welcome. He told
them that as long as he lived they should en-
Joy the vernal season on his farm.
The incident Of the day, however. was the
presentation to the principal, Miss Agnes X.
Irving. under whose mar agement the general
economy Of the ins sfitution has given the great
est satisfaction to the Board.
A beautiful gold and enamel ring, set with
pearls, was purchased by the pupils, and Mr.
William Morrison, a graduate Of the institu-
ton, was deputed to make the present, which
he gracefully did as follows:
Dear Friends have been selected to recall
one to whose faithfuiness, love and wisdom we
owe the promises of the past, the happiness OF
the present, and the hopes OF the future.
am not old, yet ! can remember q long
Srnn ntrfo ko {,-tt~ -
when in sorrow joined your happy throng,
and first felt the sweet influence Or that good
spirit which ! see here to-day. struggling and
you, just as it did then for us; and when + try
to estimate the benefits and blessings accruinu
TO- you by what I know, apd thousands Of
others, during this long period, have received
from these selEsacriicing labors, and cease
less anxieties and aches, wonder not that my
brain falters ut the task, and my tongue UNEQUAL
to the requirements Of myhearf, becomes silent.
Yet will these feeble hands strive to add one
ness by bringing to our noble friend, your
peerless principal, our deuoirs OF obligation
and gratitude IN the proud consciousness that
ne5 ssh nshre VII permit us e seal with
that she will retainths emblem in recollection
ofthose humble friends who ardently wish
that all her days may be as bright 90 its gems,
| and her happiness as perfect and endless as its
| form. ss
| This was great surprise, but deserved re-
cognition Of the devoted services Of the good
principal. After singing In concert the exer-
oises closed, and 'homeward boundn was tho
watchword. The depot was reached about
seven p w., without single accident having
occurred to mar the happiness Of the ccca-
sion. /; te,i .es. .ag s,lrssg. Y, ass.
A CHANCE Fon MAoHENIsrs or rice planters
who desire to Gisposs OF . rice threshsr, isos-
fered by Louisianns planter desirous OF ob.
| tanning one OF these machines. There are GER
| tainly number OF planters 10 the State who
| possess machines OF the description needed,
\ can @ end pnrehssseTs by applyipg to M. Geo: