The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-07-05

TIE WAyERLY PIC-NIc,-Accordlng
TO their custom for the last two years, the
Waverly Literary Society gave picnic
excursion to Cresap's Grove on Saturday
last The day was all that could have
been desired, as the sun was bright, while
its heat was tempered by the heecy
clouds and the cool breezes from the
river. AT eight o'clock the steamer Iron
Valley and barges left the Twelfth street
wharf, with flags flying, and the strains
from Kramer's band giving the party
quite a gay aud brilliant send-of. About
one hundred and twenty-five persons
were on hoard when she left the. dirt and
noise of the city, for the cool and shady
woods. An incident occurred just before
leaving, which may be mentioned. As
one of the gay pic-nicers of female per-
suasion was ascending the planks to go
aboard, the waves OF passing boat
caused the barge to rock so violently, as
to let the planks. fall into the river,
carrying the young lady with them.
Fortunately no harm was done which
could not be repaired by pair OF
dry shoes, &c With no other incident
except ,the abduction of our legal friend
OF abduction fame, who, however, man
AGED with the aid of n skin
to return to. terra trma,
the party started of in good style, amid
the well wishes of many friends who, no
doubt, felt many an envious pang ut the
pleasant prospect before them. The trip
down was quickly and plea -antly made,
with the help OF Kramer's orchestra.
Arriving ut the grove about II o'clock
preparations were made for dinner and
from the chickens huge cakes, and all
the necessary trimmings, it was evident
that the ladies had filled their part Of the
contract, and that it would be impossible
for the gentlemen to fill any
contract they might have made to put
themselves outside of it.
The display OF appetiteS was, however,
something appalling though our joyial
friend with the Eyeglasses, having dives
ted himself Of all superhuous garments,
made it Il hard IN to beat him, and the
mountains soon became hills before his
vigorous attacks. 1t is said, however,
that certain light-haired, lightweight
champion "Pie Eater from Mr.. Pea
body's office made it very lively for our
friend.
Besides the dancing, many INDUCED
in goot.races, quoits, wheeling wheel
barrows blindfold, skiti-riding, and any
thing and everything that had any
pleasure in it.
1t won't do to say anything about
those folks who hunted in couples but
we suppose they found what they wer"
hunting for.
About half past six the grove was des-
erted and with Il good head of steam we
started homeward. The dancing was
not so well patronized as it was gong
down. although We noticed several coup
les who seemed to be ready for waltzlng
as their position left nothing to be des-
ired.
II does not take some people long
time to make up their minds.
However, even the Fourth of July does
not last always, and at about eleven
o'clock, much To the general regret, we
landed at our rtarting place tired and
happy crowd.
Much credit is due Capt. Prince, for
the completeness of the arrangements on
the boat and Tor his uniform courtesy and
kindness.
The gentlemen who represented the
Society on the committee OF arrange
ments certainly deserve the thanks of
both the Wavcrly and their guests for
the manner in which they performed
their duty. y.