Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-02

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How THE PATRONS or HUsBASDRY
PIcSIcED.-The Grange Society deserves
The most hearty congratulations for the
pleasant manner in which its picnic was
conducted last Thursday. Nature lent its
aid in spreading before the upturned, cx-
pectant faces of It's members clear, blue
sky, and rs the cool wind famed their faces
and the sun beamed forth his loveliest,
all knew that day of enjoyment was in
store for them. The only possible excep-
tion to perfect picnic day could bo found
in the fact that the early approach Of Jack
Frost had rendered the air too cool for en-
tire comfort in the woods for those at all
sensitive to his icy touch
The Patrons employ and understand
the best way of entertaining their guests, in
that they do not bid them join in listening
10 long-drawn-out, burdensome speeches,
or compel them to submit 10 a set form of
exercises, but after reaching the place of
enjoyment each one is allowed, as in this
instance, 10 follow the inclination of his
own sweet will, as il the picnic were his
own, always provided he confne himself
within the bounds Of propriety The day
was one of pure enjoyment to the hundreds
who were present-such recreation as
weary mind and body seeks. Social inter-
course, happy meetings Of friends separated |
perhaps for months, exchanges Of views on |
and domestic topics, occupied
Kgr.ot those present. "Cupid" was
the h5Sz ngsr is where young men
present, as he e Ie, and many couples
and rnaidens assenf zaects of his WE'LL Z
felt for the first time tfSs gentlemen in
aimed darts. Many Of the nslling, :
dulgcd in popular games, such as VssAsi
pitching quoits, &c, to the entertainments
of pleased audiences.
We linger with peculiar pleasure on the
important feature Of all picnics and the
doubly important one in this-the dinner.
Patrons Of Husbandry have gained by long
experience a capacity to stow away an un-
usual quantity of the rich provision for
the inner man which they raise on their
own rich farms, and the fresh air Of Thurs
day last did not serve to decrease their
natural appetites. The wonder was how so
much as was spread before them could have
been conveyed to the mountain top. The
day throughout was pleasant and every
provision was made for the entertainment
and comfort of those who were present.
But at last the declining sun warned all to
return home, and amidst clattering wheels
and flying dust the pienicers passed down
the mountain side, separated in various
directions, and the picnic was numbered
among the pleasant occurrences Of the past.
We print in this connection an address
Of welcome delivered to the Patrons by
District Master Leonard Rhone;
FELLOW PATRONS AND CITIZENS:
I can but feel grateful for the high
honor conferred upon me in being Sc.
lected to make the opening address at
this sixth great annual gathering of
Patrons of Husbandry of Centre
county.
appreciate this expression OF regard
the more highly from the fact that IL
Genes from the farming class Of our
county. am glad that there are so
many present on this reunion occasion
Of the Patrons of Husbandry. am
glad Of the opportunity TO meet once
more face to face with the Patrons of
Centre, Mifiiin and Clinton counties,
and to express my gratitude for the
unvarying kindness and generous feel.
ings they have ever manifested toward
me.
IL Is with sincere pleasure that per.
form the duty that has been assigned
Inc on this occasion as Master Of the
Centre County Pomona Grange; to
tender 10 you all, Patrons, farmers,
mechanics, laborers, and those Of every
calling and pursuit Who have the mag.
nanimity Of heart and nobleness OF
mind to say, God speed 10 our beloved
order, hearty greeting. and cordially
bid you welcome TO our sixth annual
gathering. which has been cast upon
this grand and pleasant summit Of Nit.
tany mountain, spur at the base Of
the AIleghenies, from where, as II In
forgetfulness, they fingered in faseina.
tion, taking . long and final look rs IL
were nj the grand and beautiful Penns
Valley which spreads out so charming.
ly below, from where the Alleghenies