Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-07
A delightful Affair.

The picnic of the Riverside Sunday School,
last saturday, held on the banks of the Shen-
andoah river just below Munning's ferry, Twas
most delightful affair from start to finish. The
School formed in procession at the School
House. and headed by Messrs. j. b. Good,
superintendent, and B. E. Beavers. assistant
superintendent. both worthy and efficient Off
GERS, proceeded to the place selected for the
occasion, and as they reached the grounds the
good old song, "We're Marching to Zion"
was struck up and snng with good spirit as
they came marching along. 1t was quite an
inspiring sight. Arriving at the stand the
whole company gathered around the organ, at
which Miss Mamie Beavers was presiding. and
Joined so heartily in singing the beautiful and
appropriate song. g Shall We Gather at the
River" that the Blue Ridge fairly resounded
with the melody. Prayer was offLred by the
superintendent, and another song was sung,
after which Rev. S. w. Cole was introduced,
| aud delivered address on responsibility of
parents to send the children toSundaySchool."
He was followed by MIA. d. Barr, who illus
| trated for the children Mathew 25th chapter.
Saith to 10th verses.
| Then came the dinner hour; how shall we
describe it? 1t was q feast fit foI the gods. The
| tables were filled to OVERLOOKING with every
| desirable article the most fastidious could de-
sire, and although every one present was filled
| chock full OF the good things, there was still
| a superabundance left on the tables, which
made them look as if they had scarcely been
disturbed by voracous appetiics. After dinner
| there was more music and addresses by Rev.
Mr.. Wolff and the superintendent, after which
the following programme, which was in charge
of the Librarian, Mr.. William James, was rem.
dered in admirable style by all who took part
introductory address, Henry James; Wher
George III was King. Abbie Beavers; Love
Craven James; Bird Story, five little children
Does Anyone care for Father, Abbie Watson
AS his Mother used to do, Lizzie Good; VIVA
VIII You do Without Him, Henry James
Mother and Home, Maud Good; The Brothers
Nora Gore; What Love, Eta james; am
Little Scholar, five children; When l Wa
Young Emma James and Maggie Nicewarncr
Wonderful Words, Matte and Robert Nice
warner; Don't Wake the Baby, Nellie Gore
Tongue and Temper, Maggie Nicewarner ant
Nora Gore; Winning Widow, Robert Hoff
master and Grace FIorin; Young America ii
Pinafore, Nora Gore Kiss my Eyelids Dow
Tonight, Matte Nicewarner; Entertainin:
Sisters Beau, Grace Florln; Shllu rover, bes
sic Gore; Nobody's Child, Ella Watson; Littl,
Annie, Matte Good; That City, Bessie Gore
Almost Man, Elmer Watson; Little Drops o
Water, Arthur Ramey; Mr.. and Mrs. Blizzard
at Home, Bessie Gore and Robt. Hoffmaster
Mrs BIakes visit to the White Mountains
Grace Florin; Little Chatterbox, Nellie Wat
son; Good Morning My Little Baby, Elsi
Gore; Red Bird; Eta James.
AT the close of the exercises everybody wa
invited to long rcfreshmcnt table LOADED
with cakes, candies. nuts, lemonade, &c. Tit
day WIS all that could be wished; gentl
cooling breeze prevailed, which made thu
weather exceedingly pleasant. and all too
soon the setting sun reminded us that VIC mus
hasten homeward. Very reluctantly we lief
the beautiful and facinating scene behind ,auC
were indeed 10th to part with day flied witt
so mnch joy aud happiness.