The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-09-01
FROM STONEGA.
correspondelles d NE RIg stnne Gap ro.r-

4 Correspondence Of The Rig Stone Gap Posr.
SroSEGA, Va, Aug. 3O.-Tbe union mic
mic of seven Sabbath schools, viz: NJ r
, North and South, Presbyterian and Baptist
schools OF the Gap, and LoCney Creek. and
hlondike, was held in a sheltered neck o,
the woods about half a mile from the
church at Minetsville on Thursday, Aug.
10th. The place selected by the commit
zee OF arrangements was all that could he
desired had the weather been fair. and
everything that could possibly have been
done for the entertainment of the schools.
was done. In the early morning a shower
dampened the arder of expectants. but
before the time for starting to the grounds
the sky cleared and the indications were
Tor a bright day, and the train from
Stonega was headed for the grounds, two
nat cars and the coach being well filled
with the jolly crowd from the village.
reached the grounds at a quarter past ten
o'clock. After unloading. the same CON
yeyance ran down to Klondyke, where the
Gap schools we're in waiting, having been
brought up by the dummy, and a happier
party never went on an excursion. They
boarded the train and arrived at the
grounds at about II o'clock. The COM
mlttee of ladies from the various schools
set about unpacking the abundant supply
of the good things that all had provided |
and 1t was not long till the tables were
groaning under the weight ofthe tempting |
yiands with which they we're loaded. The |
sun, which had been shining ~ TO This
time, hid behind cloud and fash of
Tightening and clap of thunder warned the
committee that the feast of good things
would have to be served without ceremony.
and the word go was given and it was de-
llghtiul to see the heroes feed, but before
they had reached the desert the rain
descended in such torrent that the pies
and cakes melted like snow off a ditch.
Only few Quakers were in attendance
and umbrellas were scarce, but the good
natured crowd took it Phlosophcally and
moved around as jovially as if the sun was
shining. A double load of watermelons
now appeared on the scene provided by
oupt. John A. Esser, who had also furn- q
shed the free transportation for the {
schools, and many other good things too i
to mention. The rain not ap-
bearing to abate, it was agreed that the
company headed for the church, and the |
Dad OF melons were sent there together Il
With the provisions which had been pro- q
ected from the rain, and the rest of the I.
.lternoon was spent in finishing the repast.
he games of base ball which was to he
part of the entertainment had TO be put a
II, as when innings of the first game a
ad been played the rain interlered and q
topped the sport. The time for leaving "
anne and every one said, Notwithstanding D
he ram, they had good day and we have
OF heard of any one being sick from the
citing. 1t was estimated that over 700
ere there, so that to give names would s
e to mention everybody. -
Gen'l and Mrs Ayers and family were .
sitOrs here on Saturday last. and after
sitting the points of interest at the works, nj
icy expressed themselves as surprised l.
nd delighted at the rapid and substantial o.
rowth of the village III
Misses Polly and Duff we're Sunday p'
sitors. 81
The public school opened on Monday s.
orning with Mr. Horton as principal and
ISIS Sally Oily assistant. -,
The first hop of the season was given at ..
c residence OF J. W. Oliver on Friday "
e, last, and it was so successful that the sc
cond will be held on Saturday next at II
Leslies home. IN
Rev. Father Burke, of Abingdon, was w
re on Sunday last and held a service in 10,
e schoolhouse, baptising number of =
fants. DC