The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-08-24
That Celebration.
BY ONE WHO WAS THERE, OR WHEREABOUTS.

Our trip to the Sunday School Celebra
ton held at Beaver on last Thursday
was one that will long be remembered
Capt Grassland commanded, and right
gloriously did he perform his duties
We had proceeded on our way to within
a short distance of James Lackeys, when
tug broke. Sir William Scott endeav
ored to repair the damage, but was un
successful. So he mounted horse and
came to Jackson after more tugs. While
he was gone, the ladies were taken to
Mr.. Lackey's in passing carriage. Then
under the orders of our noble Captain,
we proceeded to extricate the bus from
the mire and the clay. / had the honor
of leading the horse; Jim Baker held the
neck yoke and two or three got pry un-
der the hind wheel Soon the bus came
forth, amid the cheers Of the victorious
forces, and was placed safe on the hill.
When William came, we proceeded re-
joicingly on our way and everything went
merry as a carriage bell. In due time
we arrived on the grounds.
The exercises were in progress. The
crowd in attendance was estimated at
one thousand. Soon after our arrival
dinner was announced, and of all the an
nouncements made that day, it was per-
haps the most grateful. The ladies had
just finished preparing a bounteous din
ner, when a heavy rain began to fall.
The Captain ordered the squad into
the bus. Many ludicrous sights were
presented during the rain. After the
rain DR.. /. t. Monahsn and A. w. Long
made addresses. Soon we started for
jackson. We drove up to Beaver.
While we were there one fight took
place. A short time after we left the
rain came down in torrents. We broke
another tug, and then partook Of re-
freshments in the shape of a watermelon.
The rain Stacking, a new tug was substi-
tuted and again we proceeded on our
way rejoicing. Sir William had gone
home with the Doctor, and A. W. Long
came back with u.s. Without further
difficulty we came to the little creek at
Mr.. Whaley's. Imagine our surprise
when we saw that the stream was swollen
so badly we could not cross, and that
some parties had nearly lost their lives
in crossing.
Here was a dilemma we had not dream
ed of. But our Captain, (as brave lad
as ere commission bore,) with the assist
ance of others, soon determined what
was best to be done. The ladies were
escorted to Mr.. Onstott's, and we hoped
that the stream would fall TO such an ex-
tent, that, in a short time, we could
cross. But, alas, for human hopes. We
were basely deceived. Soon the expe-
rienced eye of the Captain took in the
situation, and we were ordered to stack
arms for the night
Two of the boys were sent after the
key to the school house, and came back,
with the intelligence, that no key could
be found, but that they had secured a
room at Mr.. Weston's. One room for
eleven indicated pretty plainly what
kind of time we were to have. The
horses were taken to Mr. Onstotts, un-
geared, and the ladies were transported
to Mr.. Weston's by riding behind the
boys At last all were safely housed.
After partaking Of splendid supper,
and drying ourselves we were prepared
for business. Mr.. Long, having the ad
vantage of the rest in getting a bed, re-
tired
The first performance of the evening,
was the exhibition of the trained ele-
phant, (Branson,) by the Captain. A ia.
BILE cloth was spread over him, and three
napkins sewed for ears and tail Won
derful feats were performed on that sack
of wheat. Then came the entrance of
the clowns, in which all took some part.
We had lost one of our most valuable
and best performing monkeys, (Bedel,)
he having gone home with Sir William.
The next performance was by two of the
boys, one of them appearing in female
costume. She did honor to the sex
The remainder of the night was reliev-
ed in many ways which were highly
amusing, but have neither time nor
space to particularize
Bright and early the Captain collected
his forces and once more we started
home. All united in praising the hospi-
tality and generosity of Mr.. Weston and
family, and the kindness of Mr.. Onstott
in taking care Of our horses. We came
along nicely until we broke another tug
when another watermelon was eaten.
The broken tug being replaced, we again
proceeded. Arriving at Mr.. Lackey's,
we were confronted with large body of
water, and loose culvert in the midst
thereof.
Every countenance dropped and strong
hearts quailed. We could not turn back
for having come off victorious so far, we
did not wish to be defeated in the final
struggle for home, liberty and friends.
We waited short time, when we were
deserted by our captain and Mr.. Long
They crossed in wagon and express
which came along while we were nerving
ourselves for the conflict.
When we saw this, desperate deter
mination took possession of all.
The driver called all aboard.
1t was survive or perish; wade or not
wade
Right calamity we entered the seeth-
ing waters, with huge billows rolling all
around us, not knowing exactly what
time we should get out
On we struggled, battling with the
waves, and at last victory perched upon
our escutcheon. Our homes, friends and
especially ourselves, were safe. Joy
thrilled every breast. As soon as we en-
tered the city, every countenance beam
ed with pleasure and welcome. Little
boys threw up their hats, and the little
| girls cracked their heels together.
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