The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1880-09-11

WILBERFoRCE, o., September =, 1880.
A few days ago lady and several gen.
tlemen went to Xenia to do some shopping
They returned between and o'clock p.
No.. ju-t VIXEN the sun seems to try his
strength. When opposite Secretary Clark's
gate stout built young man halted Mr..
Clay, our hackman, as though there was
something of importance on hand. GRAPHIC,
feeling that he was not concerned, leaped
from the vehicle and started, rather hurried
ly, to his room for, he had been playing Dr.
Tanner ever since breakfast. But the young
man called him back, and at the same time
remarked: "This is the very place to settle
the whole affair" GRAPHIC returned, and
found by little inquiry that the matter in
volved several persons and required prompt
action or none. Very soon three or four
gentlemen, with pen in hand, were brought
upon the scene, and in a short time our little
vicinity was visited to the satisfaction of all
concerned. The excitement Is now quelled
and anxious hearts are again at rest.
The church bell rings and many ofus attend
the Friday evening prayer meeting, which
proves to be both interesting and beneficial,
having special object before it. As soon
as church was out, it was rumored that
most of the work done in the afternoon was
failure. Another stout built young man,
who is associated with the first, met GRAPHIC
at the pump, and urged him to go, in haste.
and undo his first work or somebody would
be hurt. Graphic rushed across the yard
and found that the news, then prevalent,
had created much confusion. Danger seems
to overhang the whole project. Fear and
despair rests upon every heart.
Three young men resolved, since they
were in the conflict, not to leave the field
till fallen hopes and faded prospects were
restored. A gentleman, dwelling in one of
the upper chambers, was consulted, and
after he dropped we'll filled envelope from
his window the three entered upon their
mission, cheered only by the adage, Where
there is a will there is a way"
The mission is ended, the victory won
and all retire from the field. The morning
dawns upon us with rare serenity. Every
breeze seems to bring some blessing. About
a. m, q horse is lead from the yard.
GRAPHIC is INTERCEPTED and answers from his
window-"Yes; we'll; all right" Now there
is greater stir than ever. Though the tide
OF excitement is not so high there is great
er number of persons concerned. Four con.
,eyances, with capacities varying from two
to ten persons, are brought forth and well
loaded. What next? Who will reveal the
secret2 Is it dream? No; the veil is
now lifted and We see fishing party off, to
spend the day at the river. Thus the con-
templated picnic was turned into fishing
excursion. How strange and yet how fair
was the change ~. Before the sun had
driven the dew drop from grass and flower
the farmers were gazing as the party passes
by. The waters are reached and the work
of the day entered upon with much interest.
1t is now dinner time. The table is pre-
pared. The fried fish is brought forth.
Now all are seated Upon the ground and
happiness reigns without a rival. The pleas
ure of the afternoon ended with a water
melon feast, and we are off for home. As to
this part of the programme, imagine your
self pleasantly seated in a good vehicle,
behind horse that knows his business,
be,ide one of the opposite sex and famed by
the gentle zephrys of heaven and you have
the whole story.
The last evening of vacation was spent at
Miss Gus>ie Ciark's. In addition to the
usual number we had several of the old
students, and some new ones, who added to
our pleasure.
School has opened and from every hand
strange chances strike US.
Some of the new students are pretty we'll
advanced.
The right Rev. Shorter is at home.
Rev. j. NJ. preached his farewell serm on
last Sunday night, at which time he revealed
his intention to sever his relation with
Wilberforce. GRAPHIC.