The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-09-12
MANTUA.
Correspondence


Since haying and harvesting arc over, many
OF our citizens have indulged in various modes
of recreation. Picnics and Excursions have
been quite frequent, and both old and youn g
profess to have derived much pleasure and en-
joyment from them Several parties have v sit
ed Nelson Ledges, whlle others extended their
travels to Niagara Falls. Chautauqua Lake and
other places,
About once week the boys indulge in B. b.
exercise. sweating and working hard enough to
make one day count two, if employed in some
useful labor, besides the fnn of having a smash
ell finger or thumb, Il broken nose to wea,
around a few weeks, as the reward for their ef-
fort in attaining more perfect physical devel-
opment
On Friday last very pleasant social gather
ing took place at the Methods. parsonage
About sixty Of the friends of the pastor Rev. d.
Rhodes, assembled together with a determina-
tion to have a good time. and not only enjoy
themselves, but afford the pastor and his excel
lent lady Il parting evidence cf their lasting
friendship and esteem, US he will soon be ca liz d
to other fields of labor. Under the shade of the
large and beautiful evergreen trees in the front
yard, tables were arranged. which were bounti.
fully supplied with wholesome food and all
needed luNurieS, ana after ample justice had
been rendered to physical wants and necessities
cheerful conversation and in listening to most
excellent music, both vocal and Instrumental
and short and appropriate speeches from the
pastors friends, all joining in kindly expression
of their best wishes for his future success, hap
piness and welfare.
On Saturday the Union picnic ut the Station
was, owing to the threatening rain, non est
incentns," but quite a gOOdly number assembled
ut Citizens Hall. where several speeches were
made on various subjects pertaining to spirit
ualism. The next day. Sunday, the Grove meet
ing at that place was numcrOusly attended. The
principles Of the IIarmOnial Philosophy were
ably explained and advocated, by Il. +. Braincrl
ESD, of Ravenna who read an excellent essay.
and bv Rev. A. j. Fishback, whose elouuent
speeches, both forenoon and afternoon. were lis
tened to with breathless interest. Several five
minute speeches were made by various parties,
and excellent singing and music by MesSrS
Nash, of Troy, and King>bury. of Chagrin Falls
and Misses Blair and Miss Foster, of Mantua
added not Il little to the interest et the occasion
If our good friends at the Station could con-
triyc, for one day in the week, at least to hi e
the amusements. tippling and petty thieving OBJ
serving eyes frequently discover there, It would
elevate the character and reputation of the vii
lage To n great extent. and entirely superce,ie
the necessity of establishing Il missionary STA
tion at that point
On Friday evening, while Mr.. l.. +. Carlton
was riding home in his carriage his horse COM
menced running. and rather unc xpcctedly placed
both hind feet through the dash. and also seri-
ous'y injurng Mr.. e.. striking him on both leg
below the knee, but fortunately without break
ing any bones. Mr.. &. was unable TO walk yes
ter'lay, and was more seriously hurt than was
ut first supposed. but with care will probably be
able to recover in few days.
Mantua. Sept 2. 1878. VERITAS.