Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-31
OUT In THE WOODS.
Children'S Day at Valley Camp One
of the Seasons Successes.
no TIME TO TALK OF TARENTUM.
An Interesting Programme Carried Out
Without Wrinkle in 1t.
TIE JUBILEE AN IMPORTANT FEATURE

n JamentaDle state OF ignorance See1l
ingly prevailed yesterday among the minis
tiers and directors at Valley Camp as to the
troubles OF the neighboring camp, Taren
tum, which is just across the river. Presid
ing Elder Miles, when approached on the
subject, suddenly became member oi
that party that was supposed TO have died
with the Republicans birth. Rev. c. NJ
Miller was likewise in deplorable state OF
ignorance on this one subject, though
thoroughly versed in the benighted condi-
tion of India. Joseph Nobhs, while well in
formed on all else local, was not at all con-
versant with TaCentum ana its tribulations.
Had these gentlemen been anything else
but minister. an elder, and a deacon, it
might be said that they "winked their other
eve" as they met the inquiries of the re-
porter but from such expressive slang their
calling protects them. They all agreed,
however that Rev. Mr.. Mead should and
did understand the subject thoroughly, and
kindly volunteered to induce that gentle
man to divulre.
Mr.. Mead, who is very striking duplicate
OF Bill Nye, in appearance, while admitting
TO knowing a whole lot abou: the Tarentum
matter, moGestly declined being the dis
seminator OF such knowledge. Their stand
On the Sunday question may be inferred
however, from the fact that religion in
Valley Camp has always been as free on
Sundays as on any other day.
AN ENJOYABLE CIIILDREN'S DAY.
5 One thing is certain, however, and that is
that the troubles and dissensions of Taren-
tlm did not intrude themselves in Valley
Camp TO mar the peace and harmony that
prevails there thjS year. and yesterday,
Chiidrcn's Day was one of the most delight
f1ll or the season shuS far. Even the showers
were CorsiGarate. and descended when they
!, tla.a.a
,YriSeS OF the little folks. 1t Is true, the
grove was NOT crowded as il has been on
similar occasions in past years, but the en-
thuSiaSm WAS contagious. and what was
lacking in numbers was made up in appre-
citation.
Very few city people were present except
ing those that are summe-ing in the camp.
the audience being composed mainly of the
residents Of the neighboring town, who, by
WAY OF the railroad and private carriaxes-
the larter mod" of travelling being adopted
universally hE youths and their best girls
1Ocked to the camp early in the morning
Some were accompanied by generous-sized
lunch DaSlEets, suggestive of cold chicken,
pickles harG-bOilvd eggs, sandwiches and
cake, which became living realities as the
noon hour approached: others came appar-
entity, without a thought for auGht than the
bread Of life. But the latter class might be
seen about l2 O'Clock vending their way
toward the hotel, for the grove is a power
iEl i'iacc Tor producing an appetite that is
decidedly OF the c;lrth earthy.
Owing. prOba blv. to the threatening ASPECT
OF the weather, the patriotic display was
somewhat limited, excepting in the audi-
torium, where the pretty flags waved with
every breeze and DaIe defiance to the rain
drops that would have made short work of
their beauty had they been displayed out
side. The auditorium was further decor
ated by fresh grasses and woodland treas
ures that gave it a most attractive appear
ance.
EXERCISES OF THE OCCASION.
In t1,a
listeners by several speakers, who dealt in
subjects for their special benefit. In the
afternoon the little folks turned the tables
and made listeners of the speakers who had
contributed to their Amusement and in
structiOn I'm the earlier part OF the day. and
acted rs nasterof ceremonies in the morning
md introduced the various speakers among
them Rev. Mr. BeaZell j. II hobbs and Anna
De Knight Robinson.
Mrs. Robinson vas Il visitor at the camp |
last year from the Indian Reservation where |
she il employed in teaching the Young saw
ship she las become very well acquainted
with the Indians and their customs and
habits, she is not the least savage, but on
the contrary, one of the most refined and
of women. who interested chill
dren and grown people alike with her
description of Indian life. In speak
ing she referred TO elopemcnt. which
is serious question with the
authorities of the reservation, as the young |
who return from the Carlisle school |
fascinate the maidens with the |
blue coats and brass buttons which thev |
wear, and, 1iSrc%Grding alike the old method |
by which their forefathers obtained their |
brides, in which the warrior with the fleet |
est horse won the girl in Il free-for-all go-as-
yOu-plcase race. and the new method they |
have been Taught, where wooing and engage
ments. with chaperon attachment figure, /
the youths and the mnidens pursue the |
ma tTimOnlGl road pTacticed by some of the |
more civilized, and DEPART the Camp until |
the knot is tied Mrs. Robinson SAYS there |
IS a tendency among the Young warriors
in the East to forget that of their /
teachings that may conflict with their de- |
sires ana convenience and go back to the |
habits Of the tribe. But she admits that |
much good is accomplished, nevertheless, |
by the education.
FROM INDIAN TO INDIA.
Rev. Mr. Miller followed til = Indian disser-
tation by one on India, its people and its Gus
toms, couched so the tiny understandings as |
well as the more mature m;nds could under |
stand. The home life of the women es-
pccinlly. was-dealt with and the great good |
that the lady missionaries are accomplish |
ing in that benighteu country.
Rev. Mr.. Beazeil spoke on things not so |
far remote from Valley Camp, the dininu- |
tive heathens close to Pittsburg, that the /
little religious enthusiasts should look after. |
The most interesting of the days exercises
doubtless, was the chIidren's Jubilee which /
commenced al 80 O'Clock, and for which /
MesGames Johnston and Bush1ield were
1elUgcG with compliments, as they we're |
OF the very successful entertain
llent. The fisher maiden's drill was the |
lrettIest number on the programme, and |
lie Indian club drill came next in point of
beauty. The little girls were all gowned in
yhlte 1rOcks. and wore bright golden
ashes. Whether in song, dance or march
hey were equally graceful and bewitching
The Welcome" WAS delivered by Clara
Juva and quartet, 'ln the Starlight" by
he Misses Thompson. followed Grace
Reed impersonated the funny" professor !
II recitation. and the '.pilot Rave" was
ung by the Misses Duva. The dnvs of the
week were represented by Lydia Bushfield,
lily Duva, Mary Brobst Iuelia 8ryam Clara
thompson, Clara Duva and Carrie Bushfield |
Lne Misses lholnpson rendered the song
calvary and Il I'll soon BE Il Woman" was |
i,e title of Blanche Baileys recitation.
CLOSE OF THE PROGRAMME
Alice Reed became for the time the Little
'ilgriln,' and Clara and LYDIA Bushtield
ang pretty duct. The "Childrcn's Offer
ng" WAS an enjoyable number, in which the
ALLEY Camp Mission Band appeared Mary
yrobst preceded the collection with a reci-
alton entitled "Frccly Give" Clara Duva
lcXt appeared in How Clara Tended the
}aby." Lydia Bushfeld and Willie Brown |
,iayed violin duet. and Tanner Whitmever
ave recitation. The "MUrmuring Seas' |
ras sung by the Misses Thompson, and an |
utohaTp solo was rendered by Samuel
Irobst.
Those who appeared in the drills were
Larry Brobst. Lille Bryant, Lila Duva, Alice |
iced, Eima Brown. Lydia Bushtield Edith |
thompson, Mary THOMPSON Bessie Swim |
ell, Bessie Kerr. Grace Reed. Carrie lee.
1ela Reed, Ella Deet, Blanche Bailey, Clara |
thompson, ida Flaccus, Helen Thompson |
nd Stella " llliams The musicians were |
oslo Holnesburg and William Brown. Lit
D Carrie Bushfield, who was to have an
cared, instead nursed a broken arm, the re-
Ilt of a tre;lcherous hammock.