Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-07-08
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL,



Chesapeake and Ohio R. r., having with
great kindness, given direction that train
of cars should be placed at the disposal of
the schools for an excursion on the Rail
road on that day, it was looked forward
to with great expectations Of pleasure
Contrary to most human affairs, there
was no disappointment. Early on the
morning of the welcome day, the little
ones commenced 10 assemble at the Con-
gregational Church, all looking bright
and happy, having their baskets we'll
stored with provisions, and all ready for
the trip; AT about nine o'clock, the pro-
cession formed and marched to the cars
which were in waiting at the Depot.
The train was speedily filled and there
was call for more cars: they were forth
coming, and car after car was filled, till
seven were crowded.
All being in readiness, at about half
past nine o'clock the word was given, and
amid the waving of flags, and the good
wishes for a pleasant day from those who
STAYED at home, we were of, under the
care and supervision of Conductor Cason
who was assisted by the Committee and
Mr.. B. P. briggs.
At Guyandotte, a considerable access
ion to the numbers was received, oil the
EMPLOYEES Of the road and their children.
Just above Barboursville, the Sunday
schools of that place had assembled for a
Picnic, and were drawn up alongside the
road as the train passed, hailing it with
shouts and cheers.
Nothing special took place till the arri-
val of the train at it's destination. oppo-
site Col. Hansford's place about half a
mile beyond st. Adams Depot. There all
debarked in safety. Col. Hansford, with
great kindness and thoughtfulness, had a
wagon ready at the road to carry the I'm
pedimenta," in the way OF baskets Of pro-
visions, ropes for swings &C., and then the
march for the grove was taken up, the
Colonel leading on horseback carrying
one of the little ones who had sore loot,
behind him.
On arriving at the Grove, the Sunday
Schools of st. Adams, who had preceded
us there, were drawn up, and after song,
Rev. Mr.. Galway welcomed the Hunting
ton Schools in 4 neat addres. 1t was
then about twelve O'Clock, and it was an
nounccd that dinner WIS the next thing
in order. Soon the groups were discuss
ing the contents Of the baskets, until the
participants were lain TO cry "hold-
enough -
Some of the liberal citizens Of st. Al
bans had provided a good supply OF Ice
water, lemons and sugar and concocted
bountiful tubs of Lemonade, OF which all
were invited to par,ake freely.
After dinner everybody did az they
pleased rested quietly under the delight
i'll shade of the trees, played croquet,
swung, walked and talked. Happiness
was infectious no one could see so many
happy faces around without feeling hap
py too.
At Two o'clock, Mr.. Adams, Chairman
Of the Committee, announced that there
would be some short speeches. There
were some iddlers present playing some
lively tunes, and when they got through,
the speakers were announced. Capt.
Parsons made an eloQent address on
sour Country's future" Rev. Mr.. jenkins,
and some others made few remarks.
Then there were no other exercises, but
the day was spent in general hilarity and
fun. The view from the porch 81 Col.
Uansford's house vas most beautiful. The
visitors from Huntington and GuyandOtte
were about $50 by actual count. There
were about 800 from ST. Adams and Vi
cinitv, so that there were over 500 persons
mostly children, scattered in groups
around the grove, all enjoying themselves
as only those can do who are free from
care.
There were a number Of fine swings
erected which were in constant requisi-
ton.
Col. Hansford and his kind family seem
ed to have laid themselves out TO see that
every one enjoyed themselves. They lit
orally gave up their home, and its con-
tents. In the afternoon the parlor and pi-
ano were taken possession OF, and some
young ladies PLAYED and sang several very
beautiful pieces OF music.
When the time arrived for the depar-
ture OF the train, every one seemed ready
to go, for all had had their fill of pleas
ure.
Soon the groups were vending their
way to the train and at live o'clork the
journey commenced. Every
thing went we'll, and at half past seven
the precious freight was delivered at its
destination in safety.
We must congratulate the committee
on the entire success of the arrangements.
There was not a single thing that was
failure.
In all that crowd Of over 500 people,
there was not an accident of any kind
nor quarrel, and what was more remark
able still, there were no grumblers; we
did not hear any one, the whole day
say that they could have i'm
proved on the committees arrangements.
Every one seemed to come home pleased
and satisfied.