The Dillon tribune., 1886-07-31
ANOTHER PICNIC.
The Glendale Day and Sunday Schools
Unite anil have II General Good
Time.

Time.
On THURSDAY, July 18th, it was an
nounced and agreed upon by all that on
Thursday, the ed, all lovers OF such mer'
ri,nent as general social picnic brings,
were to assemble at the Chapel, at s
o'clock sharp, where teams would be in
waiting to carry them to Greenwood (the
spot chosen for the occasion) SO, through
the kindness Of Mr.. Knippenberg tour
superintendent and the generosity OF Mrs.
Pickett and Mr.. Martin we were furnished
with conveyances, and at very near the
appointed hour all were ready. After be-
ing carefully slowed away and baskets
judiciously packed, tails ready," was
heard, and we set sail. The bracing
morning breeze, laden with fragrance,
together with the melodious strains Of the
'forest messengers" buoyed up our mel
ancholy spirits, and brought such ani,na.
ton as enables one to have a good time at
picnic AS the place Of destination was
reached, distant thunder was heard and
finally a little cooling and refreshing
shower came Gas is always the case) during
which time, through the Kindness Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. A. Ross all were comfortably
seated in their spacious parlors, enjoying
social conversation, not impatiently await
ing the cessation Of the delightful little
shower, which picnickers do SO much enjoy.
After it ceased, the tables were spread
with all the dainties and delicacies of the
season, from fried Holsters down to cells
faces, and such display Of culinary skill
can only be made by the ladies Of Glen.
dale (Oh! I didn't dare say that, but its
said now and Pm bound to stick to it,
But if you just want to have good time
you want to come here to a picnic.
After the sumptuous repast was over
hammocks were stretched, and swings put
up for the children, and after being salts.
factorily INDUCED in, the superintendent
called all to order, and a short programme,
consisting Of Rotations and singing, ar.
ranged by Mrs. Sholes, and prepared by
her scholars, was as follows: singing
"Going to SCHOOL,; recitation, by Leily
McLain, "The Loom of LIFE; declama.
ton, by Alta Bason, slave Courage"
singing, marching on to Music's Time"
defamation, by George Roberts, 1.-The
Drunkards Dying Boy; recitation, BY
Mertie Parkes, "All Happy at the Picnic"
defamation, by Eddie McLain, "Time'
Clock; recitation by Nellie Wheeler
"The Contrast; then short sermon by
George Roberts, his text being "Educa
ton the Growing Glory of the Unitet
States," ended the programme. After tn
programme some enjoyed themselves i,
social converse, meath the lovely shade O
the lofty pin 5; others by taking littl
stroll throu, the beautiful grove viewing
with wonderment the grandeur and mag
nificence Of the astistic works of nature
which at this time dawns in all its beauty
Yes, everything was lovely, and every
thing going on nicely until all of sudde
: the intelligence reached the reporter. that
}. regiment Of mountain rats, had made raj
on our baskets, which had been packe
ready for transit home, when to our agree
u able surprise, it happened to be some {
our party that through the enjoyment Of
slow and pleasant ride (such as the youn
people SO much enjoy) had arrived at
late hour, and feeling the need Of refrest
q ments we'll knew that the Glendale peopl
never go home with empty baskets, pr
ceeded to investigate and found luxu
les to their hearts content, and were a
most glad that they happened in lat
However, the sun was seeking shelt'
behind the western hills when all dispense
forgot to say that Peck's Bad Boy WI
y there, and played hide and go seek wi,
the neighbours calves; but he says he wor
never do so any more.
- r. J. S.
=. H. NJ. b. CO. DIRECTORS.