The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-06-25
MARSHALL COUNTY.
a Gala Day mt RoSby'S ROck-A Speech
From RempIe-FOUrthO fJuIy Arrange.
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Church.

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Church.
MoUNDsvILLE, June %, 1870.
Correspondence Uithe InelIlgcnccr.
On last Saturday l had the pleasure o
attending picnic held near Rosby's Rock
in honor Of the close OF a very successful
term OF school taught at that place by W
NJ. Warden, and l must say that it was an
enjoyable occasion to all present, old and
young, for the ages Of those present varied
from one year or less to gray, haired mer
and women. And it seemed US though
the eldest portion Of the congregation en-
joyed themselves just as much as the
younger ones did. Indeed, We were al
boys and girls at one time, and it is pleas
ant to see boys and girls enjoy themselves
even in game OF copenhagen.
But to return to my subject again
Some fifty perhaps from Moundsville and
vicinity, took the $50 morning tain, and
in about fifteen minutes were landed al
Rosby. But now came the beautiful part
Of the journey. The grove was still dis,
tant full mile, and there was no way Of
getting to it except by walking, and, and
we'll We walked. But more than one
vowed before they were half way up that
hill, that II they were back home again,
even the pleasures of a picnic would moi
tempt them to undertake such Journey,
But all hardships have III end, and the
wearisome march only prepared all for
what was 70 follow. As soon us the ton
was reached the fun began. Two swinxs
had been previously erected one 10 be
run by hand and the other by horse pow
or, and they were kept going all the time.
AZ II o'clock all assembled around u beauti.
lul and nicely decorated stand erected
by the teacher and pupils OF the school,
where the exercises were as follows:
LIST, Music BY Shimp's band, OF Mounds.
vile; I'd, Prayer by Rev. J. N. Warden /:
Sd, Address by Walter Evans, Of Mounds.
vile. Mr., E. gave very interesting &c.
count OF the schools OF fifty years ago,
compared with what they now are. He
was born and reared in sight Of the spot
where he WIS speaking and knows nil
about that whereof he spoke. 1t is very
evident that our country has made rapid
strides educationally in the last half CEN
fury. At the close OF his speech the
audience separated into various Vroups
The well laden baskets were opened, and
q bountiiul dinner was spread upon the
grassy knoll, and was dispatched with
thatrelish thata keen appetite gives. This
last / speak for myself.
Atl4 o'clock all assembled at the stand
again, where sweet music was discoursed
and speeches made us follows: Yo.r cor.
respondent was called on first, but he
soon gave place 10 Jacob Kemple, ESQ.,,
who entertained the audience for at least
a half hour with one OF the raCiest, fun.
niest aud sprightliest little speeches, it
has ever been our fortune to hear from
Jake" lie was loudly applauded. He
was followed by DR.. Mccullough, OF Lou.
densville, who talked for some time on the
origin Of the English language. Ills Ice.
ture was very interesting, and was appIe.
Ciated by all who heard It. This ended
the speaking, and then began the sport
with the young folks, and when We left al
S:'D o'clock, everything was going very
merrtly, and no doubt so continued until
the shades Of evening caused them to
leave. -
1t was surely very enjoyable day, and
1t would DO well for our people generally,
were they 10 spend more such days In tile
enjoyment OF each others society.
The Fourth OF July will be observed by
the different Sunday schools OF Mounds.
vile, with union picnic on the old camp
ground.
Yesterday morning. grandson Of Cant
David Roberts was buried. He no doubt
fell q victim, young as no was, 10 that
dreaded disease, consumption. His father
and mother both died Of the same disease
bSt short time ago. Capt. Roberts him.
sell Is still confined to his room, and the