The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1890-08-14
A PLEASANT PICNIC
OF THE JOURNAL CORRESPOND.
ENTS.
And the Upshaw Sunday School.

Griggs,) the esteemed correspondent of
the Marietta journal at Due West suC>
gested reunion picnic of the correspond
ents of the JOURNAL during the mouth of
August. This seemed to have met with
almost unanimous approval, and the idea
was enlarged upon by the correspondents
at Upshaw, Earnest Willie" and Dixie"
and the Union Sabbath School at Upshaw
came in and took part, and August 9th
was the day selected as to time and Up
shaw the place.
There were about five hundred persons
present there on last Saturday to enjoy
the splendid program that Earnest wills
lie" Prof Walter McElwreath Mr.. B. W.
Griggs and others, had arranged stand
festooned with evergreens and flowers
and the word Welcome" greeted the eye,
while seats were arranged for the accomo-
dktion of the crowd.
The morning exercises were devoted to
the Sunday School, and the afternoon to
the Journal correspondents.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. A. G. Dempsey
Mr.. Early Kemp conducted the song
service. assisted in the afternoon by Mr..
John Ward and WIFE, The songs were
beautifully rendered and al important
feature of the program. Miss Mamie
Kemp, as pretty as Ter music was charm
ing, presided at the organ.
The opening address, was delivered by
Prof Walter McElwreath, of the Lost
Mountain Academy, who was master of
ceremonies" and one of the JOURNAL s
most gifted and talented correspondents.
His address was fine production, ornate
and beautiful and was complimen.ed on all
sides. Heis one of Cobb county's bright
est young men, and as teacher is win
ming golden opinions and making an en-
viable reputation.
The welcome address" was delivered
by Mr.. Willie D. Upshaw, who for FIVE
years has been an invalid on his bed
caused by an accident in falling from a
vehicle and injuring his spine. But a
brighter and sweeter spirit would be
hard to find among men. His address
was charmingy eloquent and touchngly
impressive. In conception it was grand
and in language appropriate to the occa>
sion.
aztec" a correspondent, pays the
following beautiful tribute to Earnest
Willie;
OVERWHELMINGLY and patiently he lay,
Upon his couch through many weary day.
With smile upon his pale face as sweet
AS illumines angels when in heaven they
meet.
In body wreck, by accident wrought,
A giant in mind in the realm oil thought
And daily his prayer is unto his God
Let thy servant pass humbly under the rod
The rod that is raised to chasten on earth,
Thy people who have felt the miraculous
BIRTH
That works on our being like measure of
leaven,
And fits our souls for the kingdom of
heaven.
The way to the kingdom where the Father
doth rule,
Is plain, and wayfareing man though
fool
May not err therein, with the word for his
guide
He may pass through its portals whatever
betide.
Let US initiate him, determined neer to
fall
May his pety and patience be an example
to all
Let US put on the whole armor 10 battle for
Christ
And fight for the pearl, the pearl of great
price.
Mr.. T. F. JetfIies, also an invalid of
many years, responded to the welcome
address, in speech OF great power, earn
estness and fervency. How grandly he
talks from a mind stored with knowledge
and inspired by heart full of love.
His address was followed by beauti.
fully rendered recitation by Miss Lula
Dobos. Subject, Beyond the Clouds"
Recitation by Miss Salle Blanche Up
shaw, subject, The church walking with
the world"
Essay by Miss Mamie Griggs, Sunday
Schools"
Essay by Miss Clemmie Petree, THE
MIN BILE Gossiping Tongue"
A fine address was delivered by COL W.
R. Power, County School Commissioner,
on the Fundamental Principles of Edu,
cation" Col. Powers argument was
strong, logical and convincing.
AT noon a recess was taken, and the
ladies spread feast Of good things
that seldom greets the vision of country
editor. The kind and hospitable people
OF that community We'd with each other in
making everybody haye pleasant time
and right royalty they succeeded
Sat two o'clock the JOURNAL correspond
ents were on the platform, where each was
honored with bouquet, fastened on the