The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-15

and the meeting wound up with q very
interesting prayer meeting, having parhc'
ular reference 10 the success Of the excur.
sion.
As the train was 10 leave Bridgeport
before six o'clock, the children, as OF
course AL others, had to be stirring pretty
early, and 1t was thought that many
would be tsrdy, and in consequence, be
left behind. But such was net the case.
Although four o'clock Is a pretty early
hour to get children out Of bed, it was
found to be no trouble on this occasion,
80 filled were they with the prospect Of q
glorious days sport and recreation. And
IT did one good to pass through the cars
and notice the cheerful faces, in place Of
the gloomy looks andl frown that 9ns
would expect to see under the circp4'
stances. All seemed to cheerfully accept
thu aituation, and although they bad
hoped, wished and prayed sOs fAir wealth.
or, their faces seemed to say "He doeth
all things we'll"
An early morning ride up the O. T.
IS, To all, q ride Of rare pleasure, and the
river and woodland scenery delight TO
the eye Of even the experienced ira Feler.
But to the children, many Of whom hPd
never before been up the road, or even Ein
a railroad car, the scene was one Plat
seemed TO them almost like the fairy lAId.
They had never before seen anything bo|
lovely, and 1t seemed to put a new liget
in their eyes, and fresh glow upon they
cheeks. ISL Y
Five cars were well filed, but all were
comfortably seated, the managers choos-
ing rather TO pay the additional $26 for
the fifth car than to crowd them into four.
The baskets filled with eatables were
slowed away in the baggage car, and
were handled and carried so carefully
that scarcely q dish was empded Of It's
contents during the tripto the grove.
Arriving at Mc0cys station about halt
past eight, the rain was still pouring
don.w The cars containing the iexcur-
sionists were put upon the siding, and the
large depot building was thrown open for
the use Of the party Many remained on
the cars, while others took possession oil
the depot, and all were soon enjoying
themselves In various WAys, No one up.
peared to care much for the rain. To DO
sure, they could not get to the beautiful
grove which had been prepared with so
much care. Sometimes one would be
heard TO remark, "What q pity It rains"
but the next instant you could hear the
words drop from the lips OF some happy
one, ~ never enjoyed myself so much in
my life" In the depot the children soon
erected couple. Of swings many inno-
cent, and yet, to the children, amusing
games were started, the band commenced
playing, groups Of children were singing,
and all seemed happy. In the cars all
were conversing, laughing or singing, and
seemed. quite Is happy. Soon baskets
were opened, and tables were improvised
out Of everything from dry goods box to
car cushion, and then the eatables gut-
iered. Those who had baskets Of their
own, made dIligent search for those who
had neglected, or through any other rea-
son had failed TO bring provisions, and
were supplied with all they wished to
eat. Then the dishes were gathered up
and put away, and the scenes Of pleasure
were again renewed. Just here It will be
proper to remark that the residents OF
McCoy's turned out almost en- MdSSe TO
welcome the exCurEioniSts, and each
seemed to strive TO Guido the other with
kindly attentions. One offered the nSe Of
house for the accommodation Of any
who wished lor, quiet or rest. Another
offered the use oil fire and stove for cook
Ing. Another offered coffee ready made
for any who wished It; "Without. money
and without price." Many ofthese offers
were accepted, and tho excurslOniss will
ever feel warmly towards the kindly do.
nors. Among these persons we mention
Messrs. J. R. II. Stewart, ]. q. Atkinson,
John G. Ware, J. J. Standby, oper-
ator, and the gantemnnly and kind
hearted railroad agent, Mr.. @. @.
BrennemAn. ThelOtter gentleman seemed
from the very inception Of the excursion
to take as much interest in It's success as
any Of the managers, and II was through
his kindness, being assisted By Mr.. ]. Q.
Ware, that the grove, which was to have
been used, was fixed up, all Of the under
brush beng cleared of, and q path moved
to It from the station. The operator, Mr..
Standby, was also very kind, and will long
be Remembered by many Of the party a 4
young man who endeavored to make them
happy. Had the day been fine hundreds
Of people nom this State and Ohio would
have Joined the excursionists, Is they had
arrangements made 70 that end. Two
Sunday schools nom Hancock county
were to have bean there, but Of course
could mot 20 through tho rain. Many
people, however, were in from the sur
rounding country, A pleasant day would
have brought to MeO0y's such o host Of
people q theY donot often sec.
Thestrail up MAS under the manage
mont Of ;AeSifs. l. Barry, conductor, and
Joseph TaYloF, engineer. The train was
handled very carefully, and these gentle