The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1879-05-22
The Methodist s. S. Picnic.

The Methodist S. S. Picnic.
The picnic of the Methodist Sun
day School took place on last Thurs
day at Teams Grove. TWAS i'll every
respect a very pleasant occasion to
both the children and elder persons
who were present. At an early hour
in the morning the crowd gathered
at the Methodist Parsonage, from
whence they were conveyed Ill We
CONS to the scene of the days cnjcy-
mcnt.
After arriving at the grove, the
children scattered themselves around
under the shady trees and on the
grassy lawns, to find amusement as
best suited their incinations. Some
kept the swings in steady motion,
some played games, while others
turned themselves loose in a general
romp all through the delightful
woods. The croquet ground was
well patronized by the ladies and
gentlemen, while others of these az
rayed themselves i'll picturesque
groups under the shady trees, to
pass the time in gentle conversation.
We mt one time saw our Senior
backed up against a tree. entertain
ing a bevy OF Ladies' with his clio
oucnce, but we did not get near
enough to learn whether he was dis
coursing upon the latest styles III
spring bonnets. or the effect that
Hayes last veto message will have
upon the cotton crop. Our tallest
esteemed Contemporary was making
himself generally useful cheating at
croouct. and the Judge was with
the people his own size, swinging the
children until be was red III the face.
We saw some lovely young ladies
all 10 themselves in the woods, and
made for them; hut We did not stay
III their company long, for they were
talking about what a good time they
would have if their sweethcarts were
only there. and We did not receive
any encouragement to suppose we
y:rro one Of ihcm. So We sorrow
fully wendell our way back AID
mounted Guard over the lunch bas
kets. There we staid until the kind
ladies who had these matters in
charge got ready to spread the feast.
!Tha table was the ground, covered
with snowy cloths, and nnon these
was soo& placed Il most tempting
and bo,ntiful repast. About this
time we began 10 feel happy. too,
When everything WAS ready. the
Eorn was sounded, and everybody
assembled for dinner. Then an III
teresting scene occurred. The little
folks were iitst i.eipcd With ho'mti
ful hand, and then the elder ones
partook. The Judge took advant
age of his size. and got helped with
! the little ones. \ kind young lady
got /. y4e,, ,,il.: Of goodies for him
and put them on chair. She then
placed two chips for him to stand
on. SO he could reach the top, and
| Left servant with him to prevent
the bla Lots f.on iahing lis dinner
| away. Another kind lady took
Charge Of us, and fed us en- seven
teen different kinds Of cake until VIC
couldn't tell a '.gunSer' from float
ing island" Our Senior behaved
himself very nicely, and waited Oh
six yomig ladies al one iImG. uuf
tallcst esteemed Contemporary eat
so much sflmon and sardincs that
he imagined he was 4 whale, and the
last we saw 0f him be was making
his way 10 the creek, to find local
habitation and Il name.
After dinner amuscments were re-
sumcd. \ slight shower caused nj
10 seek shelter for q while, but the
sun soon peamsd olt again; and Joy
was mconlined After wandering
around obicctless for while, we
found some ladies who seemed to
be willing to endure us, and We soon
f"lt so happy in their company that II
Joshua l.a,l been there, we would
have asked him, as personal ta'or:
to command the sun to stand still
for at least five hours. But the sun
went down. and the JOY had to end
for that day. The little ones and
thc BIG ones were packed into tho
wagons, and brought safely back to
town. This picnic was one OF the
NEST harmonious and enjoyable al,
fairs It has ever been or pleasure to
attend, and has left iii onr memory
& very green spot that will constant
" be watcrcd with pleasant recoliec
tions. IN behalf of the Sunday
School we tender thanks to Captain
and Mrs. Adam Team for the many
courtcsics extended to their visitors
during the day.