The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1890-08-28

Well, our Journal picnic was to be, Though
some ct FIRST seemed TO doubt IL and now it has
by all most splendid success and pleasantly diff
terent from anything they ever before attended.
We do think that when it is remembered that on
the day OF its meeting there three other
large gatherings within lew miles-s great day
at Chautauqus, Marietta Camp meeting and .
large arbor meeting at Powder Springs, and re-
than two weeks 10 prepare for it, after the first
meeting ofthe committee we think those who
worked go hard for tae marked success that did
crown their labors, have reason TO congratulate
themselves.
of the merit of our home exercises shout which
naught but generous and gladdening words have
come from every side, IL does not become 10
speak here. But of the other things which were
such rich, rare feast TO this invalid boy, he feels
that he must be allowed to say a little (?l some-
thing. Oh! the Joy of being borne by kindly
hands out into fhe grea. broad world once more,
and resting on the stand with the sea Of beaming
faces before me-and then, oh, then, the songs and
speeches? The opening address by the talented
Walter MeElreath, of Lost Mountain, so rich in
beautiful thoughts and language, and SO touching
in tender reminisence, broughttears 10 the eyes
OF old and young; and we cab but wonder II be
will be able to surpsss it when ne has been long
Iees'
mental Principles of Education" was, we believe,
the best we ever heard, Aud il was truly refresh
ing 20 hear him and others that day, place far
above al that spiritual education that teaches the
necessity Of the new heart and points all the sim
full, weak aud helpless children Of men TO Christ
and God and Heaven.
One OF the most unique and inter esting features
OF the day was when, after the dinner hour, the
editor and correspondents were rendered q 1ecep-
ton at the stand by the young ladies, and q
special committee OF pretty girls led by lovely
little teacher here, Miss Aollie Mitchell showered
smiles and pinned bouquets upon the of the
delighted guests, and TO the delight and entertain
nent oil the "spectatng" audience. And the res
ponsssl We must not mention each one here, the
JouRKAL has done that already. However, Amor
OF Due West, who first suggested the picnic and
who was requested TO give himself more latitude
than the others, did make an excellent and note
worthy speech. But our home or rather our ma
tive county correspondents must allow us, indeed
we feel they viii join us, in making special men,
ton OF our Northern friends the genial and gifted
Farmer Beach who yields such facile pen, and
the mature Mr. Spaulding-men from the North
with hearts true enough TO open and let southern
truth fow in, and warm enough and brave enough
10 let it TOW out up North warming and enlighten-
Ing their unbeieving brethren. 1t 10 truly refresh
and brother in affection, the venerable Mr.. JEFF
fries-grand old man! How the people did listen
thrill and cheer when he spoke. The three nights
spent with this In valid boy was such feast ms We
have seldom enjoyed. Bro. Jetfries was the hero
OF the day. and the handsome and accomplished
Prof. Stewart Of Harwood Seminary was thc-well
not exactly the Lion, % but he caught the people.
And some Of our young ladies expressed them
selves as feeling considerably banged" when they
learned ne was so soon to step on into the matri-
little as did hseop's fox for the once alluring
chester.
But the surprise of the day was the speech of
Editor Neai of the journal. Everybody knew he
was fine writer, but when pressed for speech he
mad declared ne had tried to speak but few times
IN his life, and then made failures--he 'just
couldn't speak" And the people were inclined
10 believe him. But as we said he surprised every
BODY. His address was grand and has been called
the speech Of the day. And as he declared next
TO my supreme obligation to the Christ of my Re
deInption and the care of my family, it is my
highest ambition TO keep the columns OF the Jour
nal pure and ENROLLING" our hearts felt hearty
Amen"
And now 10 those whose kind hearts caused
them to vote to have the picnic here on my ac-
Sount, wish TO again tender my heartfelt thanks,
lntenslnej as few can understand, by the five
years spent on 4 narrow bed
one little thing that tended to mar the pleasure
OF the day was my being unable to speak all
wanted 70 the generous friends who crowded
around my couch. But assure them that nv
heart vas vocal, thouEh my lips moved not. What
snail say to those who showered 90 many kind
words upon me in last weeks JOURNAL. What
am going TO- do about It? Just try to endure it.
again, to every one who has shown me a kindly
consideration, you have the homage OF Krate-
iul heart. May God bless you all and make you
happy in Christ until at the ford of Jordon death
stream, life OF faith hope and lave shall melt
away in the sweet fruition, OF those gone before,
VINO were here made new in Christ and whose
happy hearts now culver with the melody Of
feace." EARNEST WILLIE,
Upxhaw Ga