The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-05-29
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES.

inaugurated into the already busy life
of our Normal School, new and
thoroughly practical fea ure, that Of an
annual excursion, to include all mem
bers of the school, their invited friends,
and all alumni.
The direct objects of this new fea-
ture as conceived in the minds Of the
Faculty, are to give the great body of
students day of splendid enjoyment
in the woods, and also to furnish the
occasion for forming new acquaintan-
ces among the invited guests, and the
renewing of friendships in the return
of members of the alumni.
Well, if we were to expatiate on the
success of this first Annual excursion,
we would fail of words to tell of the
jolly, good-hearted crowd that left SHE
hiii," at SIS Friday morning for the
ID. l.. & w. station and of their valiant
exploits during the day.
The day broke cloudy and rather
discouragingly, but even before start
ing, and as If to add more buoyancy to
the already high spirits of the party,
old Sol dispelled every cloud, and sun
shine and gladness reigned supreme.
Through the kindness of Supt. Lead
er, of the b. & S. r. r.. and his effic-
lent corps of assistants, we were given
every comfort and convenience within
his power, and the general care and
courteous politeness of every attachee
of the train made all our party feel we
were in good hands. Even the engi-
neer seemed to realize what an unusu-
al crowd he had aboard, and the way
he managed his "iron horse from
throttle to air-brake, stopping now to
give him drink and again to oil the
bearings, made us all say: "We'll take
him along next year." Conductor
Scott, too, was full of kind words for
our party. "Why, its fun to have such
a crowd" said he, "no body is impudent
and saucy as some parties are"
Central was the destination of our
light-hearted three hundred, and as we
followed the serpentine windings of
our iron way, exclamations of surprise
and admiration at the beautiful scenery
were heard on all sides. Indeed, the
morning was well in tune to inspire
one with love of nature, and the fine
prospects along the famous B. g. S.
were greatly admired. Space forbids
any detail of amusing incidents en- route,
but the improvised orchestra by Messrs
Nyhart, Click, Snyder, and Streeter we
must refer to, not to make mention Of
that noble senior who attempted to
classify land terrapin as a botanical
specimen of the family Hymenoptera.
Arrived at the grounds each We'd
with the other in proposing or to set
about doing those things that would
insure pleasure to the greatest number.
Lawn tennis courts were laid out, and
the targets for archery located, croquet
grounds selected, and other out Of door
games arranged for. The games were
fairly started, however, when through
the woods, there were heard ringing
the stentorian tones of our chief-"din-
ner" dinner!" and how that crowd
responded! Through the kindly prep
arations of our steward, we were pro-
vided with an abundance of "substan-
tials" for a days outing, and right
heartily did we show our appreciation
of the good things.
The entire day was most happy
one. Every body was most highly
pleased. The students say: "We want
an excursion every year." Prof. Welsh
says: 81 never spent day anywhere
with more orderly and polite body of
young people," Conductor Scott says:
81 want to haul that crowd next year" "
and every body demands an annual
excursion.