The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-06-14
THE oEnrRAL,s BIG PICNIC.
Fifteen Hundred People Spent the
Day at Oliver.

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The first annual picnic given by the Cen
trail railroad 10 its employees at Oliver yes
terday was big success and is the drdnt
courier Of future annual picnics. 1t was
one Of the most conspicuous features Of the
occasion that not single person was under
the influence Of intoxicants, although there
were nearly 1000 people present. No in
toxicants were on the grounds, and the
committee on order, with the best OF order
prevailing, was like 0thello, whose occupa-
ton was gone.
The excursion train Of twenty cars pulled
out Of the cotton yard yesterday morning
bearing the company's employees and their
families, no less than 500 people alto
gether. At Pooier, Bloomingdale, Eden,
MARROW and Guyton this number was aug
mented by fully 200 more of the employees
and their families who reside at those
places. The regimental brass and string
band, which had been engaged for the oc-
casion, were aboard and rendered popular
airs, and by the time the cars reached
Oliver the enthusiasm was at its highest.
The train arrived at the grounds about 9
o'clock, and was met by the citizens Of the
hospitable little town of Oliver, who gave
the picnickers hearty welcome to the town
and TO their homes.
and the large pavilion which had been
erected for the dancers. The band struck
up lively air and the dancing began.
Many, who did not participate, sought
shady resorts in the grove
Some spent the time in converse
ton, OF in target practice, base ball,
swinging, etc. Somesspent the day fishing
in the Ogeechee creek and river, while nos
few spent the day pleasantly with their
country cousins.
The committee, of which Master Machin-
list +. II. McCiee was chairman. was omni-
present, looking after the wants and COM
forts of the crowd. The ladies, as is usual
on such occasions, predominated. but they
were well cared for, and were loud in their
praises of those who worked up and carried
out so admirably the first annual picnic of
the employees Of the Central
At O'Clock it was announced that an in
Permission would be taken for dinner Soon
the crowd dispersed to the large grove in
front OF the Lutfburrow mansion, and from
well-tlled baskets an appetizing spread was
made. Ice water and lemonade were amply
provided. All were abundantly supplied
and many baskets full were left over.
After dinner a business meeting Of the
employees was held to give some expression
to the feelings Of gratitude toward the Cen
tral railroad management for its thoughtful
kindness in rendering this complimentary
picnic to them and their families.
Master Machinist f. H MCGEE was called
TO the chair and John p. Mcintyre acted as
secretary. Mr. William Hodgson offered
the following resolutions which were unan-
imously adopted by rising vote:
WHEREAS, The employees Of the Central rail-
road have enjoyed this day most gloriously and
nothing has occurred to mar the felicity of the
occasion, we would be wanting in gratitude il we
permitted the opportunity to pass TO tender
our most hearty thanks to the officials of the
Central who inaugurated the measure which
has so largely contributed to this days enjoy
ment; therefore,
Be it Resolved, That the employees of the Cen.
tral and our families and friends do most sin
cerely thank the officials of the Central railroad
for their kindly consideration in inaugurating
an annual day of recreation for us.
RESOLVED, That DR.. Lauier and Messrs. White
Rimes and the other citizens of Oliver gener-
ally, deserve our thanks for their courtesies and
inequalities, and to which are due many of the
pleasures and accommodations of the day. and
we most cheerfully recommend Oliver as pecu-
lIarly fitted for occasions of the kind where a
day OF unalloyed pleasure may be spent
Resotced, That the committee having in
charge the management of the picnic deserve
especial thanks for their efficiency, courtesy
Resolved. further. That the thanks of the
employees are hereby rendered to the MORNING
News for the kindly reference to our first an
nlal pisnic, and that copy of these resolutions
it be given publicity 10 its columns.
After the business meeting Of the en-
ployes had adjourned, DR.. A. B. Lanier, on
behalf OF the citizens of Oliver, read the
following address of the citizens committee,
composed of A. b. Lauier, j. j. Rimes, Z.
ID. White and II. r. Tarver:
We, the citizens of Oliver, take pleasure in
expressing thanks for the entertainment given
us this day by you, and when such an orderly
set Of gentlemen can favor us In the future we
shall be delighted TO have them do SO.
On motion of DIR. Lanier the address was
ordered sent to the MORNING NEWS, with a
request that it be embodied in the pub
lished report of the picnic.
Short addresses were made by Chairman
McGee and DIR. A. B. Lanier. The latter
said that he hoped that Oliver would be
made the permanent place for holding the
annual picnics of the Centralis employees.
General Manager Belknap, General Road
Master Marvin and Supervisor II. j. Ivey
arrived at Oliver on the afternoon train,
and spent the evening with the employees.