Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-06-28
SABBATH SCHOOL PICNIC.

SABBATH SCHOOL PICNIC.
The following account of the Sab
bath School picnic, in which the
schools of this place participated, on
the 23d inst, we copy from the Ian
easter Gazette.
According to the arrangements
previously announced, the several
Sabbath-schools of this place and
Guildhall with the exception of the
Baptist) held their annual picnic last
Friday in the grove in Northumber-
land, recently purchased by the Meth
odist society for camp meeting
ground. A special train was run for
the purpose leaving here at ten o'clock
a. IN. Seven cars were required to
accommodate the eXcursonists, num-
bering over 400. The weather was
delightful, and nothing seemed want
ing to render the enjoyment Of the
occasion complete. Conductor Dim
mick, as usual, had everything ap-
propriately arranged for the ride on
the cars, which was enjoyed by all,
both old and young. The train Was
run through to Groveton junction,
giving the excursionists an extra ride
of some four miles. 1t was nearly
noon when the party arrived at the
grove, and it was unanimously decid-
ed that refreshments should be first
in order, which we're partaken of with
q relish, after blessing had been ask
ed by Rev. M. Painth of Guildhall.
B. G. Towne, Esq, Chief Marshall
introduced G. L Allen, Esq, as Presi-
dent of the Day, who after prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Thyng, and singing by the
congregation Of the hymn, "Nearer
my God, to Thee" announced the SEN
timents and called upon gentlemen
assigned for the purpose to respond,
as follows:
LIST. Fellowship One of the chief of the
Christian graces. Rev. II. V. EMMoNs.
End. United Statesi my country, tits of
thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee | sing"
J. g. CRAWFORD.
3D. The Children: Take heed that We de-
spise not one of these little ones, tor say
unto you, that i'll heaven their angels do al
ways behold the face of my Father which IS
in heaven. S. d. CARLETON.
4th. The Sabbath-school Superintendent:
lie has one of the noblest duties iran can
perform. HENRY II. PORTER.
9th. Sabbathschool Teachers: The teachers
shall shine as the brightness of the tilma-
ment. and they that turn many to righteous
ness as the stars, forever and ever. Rev. j.
THYNG.
a poor shepherd that does not care for the
lambs. DR.. JOSIAH MORSE.
7th. Sabbath-school Music :" Who shall sing
if not the children" Rev. Mr.. PAINTIN.
Sth. The Sabbath.school Library: The cup
board in which mental food is stored for the
children. N. IL. RICHARDSON.
9th Sabbath School Festival: Chidren's
brightest occasion ofjoy. Rev LYMAN CLARK.
10th. The duties Of parents to sabbath.
schools. Rev. OTIS COLE.
The assemblage was also addressed
by William Boyce, of Barry VT,
Rev. R. M. j. Grant, O. B. Royce
and Everett Fletcher, the last two
responding to the following couplets,
improvised and repeated by j. G.
Crawford, ESQ.,;
1t is the desire, before we've done,
That every one may have some fun,
SO you pays your money and takes youl
CHOICE"
And will listen now to o. b. BoYCE
If any young lady wants some one to catch
her,
Allow me to present my frieAd, EVERETT
| FLETCHER,
| Who ever is ready to spark or to speak,
And is ready for both at least once II week.
Mr.. Crawford also offered the fol
lowing, which was responded to by
music from the band.
| THE LANCASTER CORNET BAND
Enc ircled in silver, though not very pure,
The music they give us is good am sure.
Any nervous old lady who may think they
will harm her.
Rest assured there's no danger, as it's led b,
John Palmer,
The exercises were intersperse(
with singing and music by the band
and all present seemed to enjoy them
selves to the greatest possible degree
at half past three the party left thu
grove and returned home feeling wei
satisfied with the days festivities.