Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-10-22
For the SPECTATOR.
Moscow. aHFrJl- 81
THE SUNDAY sCHooL-THE PICNIC.

| IhE SUNDAY SCHOOL-THE P1CNlC.
This name-sake of that historic of Eu-
ropean cities unfrequently finds place
In your columns not, however, because
OF fherunwOrthiness being the namesake
ofthat noted of Revolutionary cities if for
no other reason, Should make her note
worthy. And who knows but that she
may yet become as famous in the an
nails of history as her once fallen rival.
| Moscow is situated between Stauntcn
and Mt. Scion about IA miles from the
former, and 2 miles from the latter. At
this place are located a Church, post
office and school house; around it, a
quiet, industrious, and thriving coun-
try.
Here, during the summer months is
one of. the most prosperous Sunday
schools in this part of the county, hav-
ing an enrolment of 75 scholars, with q
high percentage of attendance.
The adjoining neighborhoods take es-
pecial interest in the school; consequent
ly, quite number are always in atten-
dance. As illustrative of the working
of the school, one little boy of ten sum-
mers, has already committed to memo
ry more than eleven hundred verses of
scripture, and others nearly that num-
Der.
On last Saturday the good people of
the vicinity gave to the school "pic-
nic", in which all participated. The
exercises Of the day were varied by
speaking, music and various amuse-
ments. The people were entertained
mingled with animated anecdotes, by
Revs Jefferson and Homan. Messrs.
Fisher, Kyle, and Fifer dispensed
ssweet music" which added much to
the enjoyment of the occasion. h9
Shortly after noon all were invited to
partake of the bountiful refreshments
than which more abundant and taste
ful supply is seldom provided.
Some one, unaequainted with, the
liberality and energy of the ladies, re.
marked that when he came here he had
thought the great number present,
would ''eat them out !" but after bold,
but vain attempt to do SO, enough was
left for an hundred more. Too much
cannot be said for the ladies, who took
part in providing for the occasion.
Having feasted sumptuously, all re-
turned to the school room, where they
listened to an appropriate speech from
John ]. Cupp of Mt. SOlon, and music
by the string band. When Mr.. Cupp
told his interesting joke, that the legis-
lature had passed an act providing,
''That all ''old maids" with small
mouths shall have husband" we saw
many pucker heirmouths in faint hope;
but when he said that the act further pro-
vided, that all 'old maids" with large
mouths, should have two husbands" it
was then we saw nearly all stretch their
mouths in fond anticipation of coming
events.
| A small sum was asked for the pur-
chase of rewards for the Sunday school
scholars, which was promptly given.
| The ''crowd' was then dismissed by
superintendent Whitmore, when all re-
paired to the open grounds, where ma
ny school day amusenents were engag-
ed in, which carried us back to our child
hood. and caused US to wish a return of
those playful schoo-days, which seemed
to us the happiest of life. The old, as
well as the young. participated in those
cheerful games, much to the amusement
of those engaged in the plays and to the
| Spectator.
! A more lively. gay, cheerful, social,
and above all, a more lovely party, we
have not seen anywhere. rsl.
! May success attend the efforts of those
interested in the Sunday scool, and may
they strive to keep it in the path Of
PROGRESS.