West-Jersey pioneer., 1873-07-04
THE EDITORIAL EXCURSION.

of the New Jersey Editorial Association
was made to the Delaware Water Gap
last week When all had arrived, the
party numbered about one hundred anG
seventy-fve, including invited guests
About eight o'clock on Tuescay even
ing, the excursionists reached the .sWa-
ter Gap and ''Kittatinny" hotels, after
very pleasant ride through roman
tic section OF country The rain in the
morning had effectually settled the
dust, leaving the atmosphere pure and
delightful. An excellent supper had
been prepared for the excursionists,
who did it ample justice Wednesday
morning, the sun rose over the East
ern mountains, dispelling the dew, and
bringing gladness to all; 1t is surpris
ing to see how rapidly the rain disap-
pears from the mountains. Many feared
that SO much rain the day previous,
would interfere with the rambling over
the mountains and hills. A few hours
only was required to dry up all the
principal roads and pathways leading
to the various points of interest. The
day was spent in rambling through
the woods and over the mountains, in
carriage drives and boat rides to the
various rocks, cliffs, SUBMITS, grottoes,
cataracts, baths, lakes, valleys, quar-
ries, caves, etc.
The editorial banquet came off at the
Water Gap House, on Wednesday even
ing. The tables were loaded with the
substantials and delicacies of the seas
Oh. Excellent music was discoursed
by the band, during the feast. The
President announced the following
toasts, which were responded to -
1. Our country-May it always be
right, but, right or wrong, our country.
Responded to by George Wurts, of
Paterson
2. Our State-o1le of the first to form
the union of States, under which we
have been so greatly blessed and pros
pered; she will be the last to desert it.
Responded to by J. R. Freeze.
Pennsylvania-Alli to us in inter
est as in neighborhood; we rejoice in
her prosperity, and gaze without envy
upon her physical greatness, her vast
resources, and her immense capabilities.
Responded to by Edwin I. Freddy.
f. Our Association-The pioneer of
the Editorial Associations in the coun-
try. May its influences for good never
cease to be felt and recognized
Responded to by Judge Naar.
s. Our Sister Associations-The
have emulated our example; may they
improve upon it.
Responded to by Mr.. Spaight and
Dr. Houston.
g. The Legal Profession-From it's
relations to the making, expounding
and enforcement of the law, it should
be, as Caesar would have his wife, mot
only pure, but above suspicion"
Responded to by Garret Berry.
T. The Clergy-The most useful, the
hardest worked and yet the poorest
paid of the three popularly termed
learned professions; they have our
warmest sympathies. We know how it
is ourselves.
Responded to by Rev. DR.. Steele.
n,,,. D,,l,1.n Caboo1c Now o,,ooprr
the most efficient and best supported
in the country. May their progress be
still onward
Responded to by MI. Edward S. Ellis.
8. Woman-The light and Joy of
our Summer gatherings. We should
be lonesome if not disconsolate, on
these occasions without her
Responded to by Judge Guild, OF
Newark
TO- Our Hosts s-Fortnnate in their
situation, ample and generous IN their
accommodations, thoughtful and kind
in their attentions to their guests, they
richly deserve all the success they have
achieved.
Responded to by L. w. Brodhead.
Judge Gray, of Camden, could not
be present, but sent letter that was
read
Thursday was delightful day afford
ing the excusionists further opportu-
mites to explore the regions round
about" The company was augmented
by the arrival of a number of distin-
guished gentlemen, among whom were
Gov. Parker, Hon. Amos Clark, M. c.,
Senator Sewen, Hon. Edward BEETLE, Su-
preme Court Clerk B. F. Lee, Comp
troller Runyon, State Treasurer Sooy,
delegates from Pennsylvania and New
prominent persons.
Thursday evening the Juniors hop
took place at the Kittatinny House.
One of the proprietors remarked that
it was the finest looking company he
eversaw on that floor The delegations
from Salem and Vineland attracted con-
siderable as5ention, while tripping the
eight fantastic Gov Parker made
his appearance and was intro duced by
the President, to many of the ladies.
Judge Naar figured in the dance
Few were aware that his golden we'd
ding had been celebrated many years
ago. Henry Curtis, known as the phil
osopher of Camden, displayed ability
with his heels, which left many of the
more fashionables in the shade. At
midnight, ssthe fun was brought to a
close'-so say those who were present,