The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-12
CENTRAL EMPLOYEES AT OLIVER.
Fifteen Hundred People Spend q De-
lightful DaY There.

I llL06A Oh 1OORAC GPOAA q ~
lightful Day There.
The third annual picnic by the Central
railroad employees yesterday at the little
! town of Oliver was big success. One Of
the most conspicuous features was that not
a single incident occurred to mar the occa-
sion. Fully ], 800 people were present. No
intoxicants were on the grounds, and the
committee on order, with the best of order
prevailing, had little to do.
Two excursion trains of twenty cars
pulled out OF the car shed yesterday morn
ing bearing the Centrals employees and their
families, not less than fifteen hundred people
altogether.
At Pooler, Bloomingdale Meldrim, Eden,
NARROW, Pineora, Guyton, Tusculum,
and Egypt this number was augmented
by others who reside at those places.
Middleton's brass and string band, which
had been engaged for the occasion, was
aboard and rendered stirring and popular
airs, and by the time the trains reached
Oliver the enthusiasm had full possession of
the excursionists.
The first train arrived about $50 o'clock,
and the second, which stopped to pick up
the people at the intermediate stations, ar
rived an hour later, and was met by the
oitizsns of hospitable little Oliver, who
gave the picnickers hearty welcome to
their homes.
The crowd soon dispersed and filed the
beautiful grove and the large pavilion
which mad been erected for the dancers on
the occasion Of the Central's first picnic, in
1889. Messrs. Powell & McNeill had ten
dered the committee the use Of their large
store, just completed, as dancing hall, in
the event 1t was found necessary to use it,
but the pavilion was sufficient for the occa-
sion.
Soon after arriving the band struck up
and the dancing began. Many who did not
participate sought shady resorts In the old
grove once the charming home OF the Luff-
burrows.
Some spent the time around the refresh
ment tables, or in the target practice, base
ball. swinging and other amusements.
Some spent the day fishing in the Ogeeohee
creek and river, while not @ few spent it
pleasantly with their country cousins
The committee. Of which w. o. Charl-
ton was chairman, was present looking
after the wants and comforts of the pick
nickers. The ladies, as is usual on such &C.
casions,' predominated, but they were care
fully looked after, and praised those who
worked up and carried out so successfully
the third annual picnic Of the employees of
the old Central
At ! o'clock dinner was announced. Soon
the crowd dispersed to all parts of the grove,
and from well-tilled baskets, trunks and
boxes appetizlng dinners were spread.
Ice water, lemonade, sherbet and cream
were amply provided.
After an hour or more the strains of the
band called the dancers to the pavilion, aud
dancing and other amusements were re-
sumed and kept up the rest of the day.
The day itself was a most delightful one,
and, barring the short delay of train No. 2
at Clifton, where one of the coaches had to
be left, nothing occurred to mar its enjoy
ment. Representatives from the surround
ing counties came in numbers to join their
Central railroad friends In the festivities
Everybody was in good humor, and old
men and women, young men and maidens,
with large number Of the little ones, eu-
Joyed the day to the fullest extent.
The people of Oliver expressed their
thanks for the entertainment given them,
and the gentlemanly behavior which has
always characterized the railroad employees.
On all sides were regrets for tine recent
changes which will take away 30 many of
their favored officials. General Manager
Gabbett aud the officials of the road were
thanked for placing at the disposal of the
employees the facilities for day of rare
pleasure and enjoyment The trains were
efficiently handled by Conductors Frank
Bevll and Lawrence and Engineers N. W.
Taylor and veteran W. o. Ryan, all of whom
are trusted employees of the Dad.
The MORNING NEWS correspondent is in
debted to Mrs. Eugenia Dutton and son OF
Egypt for the opportunity afforded to par
take OF very bountiful spread; as also to
courtesies shown him by Dr. A. B. Lanier,
M. G. Powell, j. j. Rimes, Mr.. McGeachy
aud Mr.. Mason of Oliver, and to Chairman
Charlton and his efficient committee.