The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-08-02
CORRESPONDENTS PICNIC.

The correspondents of the Marietta
Journal held their eleventh annual
picnic at Mars Hill, near Acworth, last
! Saturday.
There were about one thousand peo-
pie present, and it was stated to US
that there would have been twice that
many present if the ominous clouds
had not threatened adownpour of rain
The rain, however, did not fall on that
/ occasion and the vast crowds had a
most enjoyable day. In fact, the pic
mic was complete success in every
particular
the edge of the grove with seats,
tables, organ, with floral decorations.
The word welcome" conspicuously
greeted the eyes of all, and it was in
deed most cordial welcome those es-
teemed and hospitable people gave all
who were so fortunate as to be present
on this delightful occasion. Seats were
provided in front of the stand and all
were comfortable while listening to the
exercises.
Mr.. A. p. McLain, most noble
hearted and genial gentleman, was
master of ceremonies. A large choir
gave some of the best music we have
heard in many a day. Some of the
pieces were choice and would have done
credit to the Chicago Glee Club. Mr..
5. H. Davenport was leader and he
proved a most competent one, being a
musician of intelligent conception and
skill. Miss Lena McLain presided at
the organ in most skillful manner.
America" was the opening song.
Rev. j. H. Patton, of Marietta deliv-
! cred an impressive prayer.
Then came the roll call of cores
pondents and distribution of badges.
The welcome address was delivered
by Master Sam McCleskey, fervent and
cordial, creditable and appropriate.
The response was made by Mr.. Carl
Kemp, of Due West 1t was "a spleD-
did production and quite creditable.
Mr.. B. w. Griggs, "Amor," gave a
history of the origin of the correspond
ents' picnic, he being the original mover
in this annual gathering fraught with
so much social and intellectual pleas
ure.
Hon. J. J. Northcutt, Acworth, de-
livered a magnificent address to the
children and young people present, on
| Character Building" 1t was sound
in principle, and forcible in thought
and presentation.
A letter of poetical verse from Mr..
T. F. Jeffries, one of the JOURNALS old
est correspondents and best friends,
was read by Mrs. Mollie Reese.
Congressman John w. Maddox was
next introduced and held the attention
of the crowd for three quarters of an
hour in mastery speech. He was
happy in expression and eloquent in
F! delivery.
This brought us to the noon hour
when a most bountiful dinner of every
thing good to eat was spread, and that
hungry crowd did full justice to this
feast of viands. There was plenty and
to spare and everybody was loud in
their praise of the good people of Mars
Hill and vicinity for their generous
hospitality.
For one and half hours then the
peopled mixed in social courtesies,
made new acquaintance and renewed
| old ones.
After dinner, Senator A. S. Clay was
introduced and for one hour gave those
people a splendid address, keeping
them in good humor by his wit, and
holding their interest by sentences of
wisdom and paragraphs of patriotic
utterances. His speech pleased all.
To have a United States Senator and
Congressman present at a Journal cor
respondents picnic is an honor of con-
siderable magnitude and one which
editors and correspondents appreciated
Mr.. "Allen" N. Mayes, correspond
ent at Lost Mountain, was called upon
and made few remarks. and urged
| upon all to subscribe for the JOURNAL.
Mr.. Charles Durham delivered fine
speech on journalism that did honor to
his head and heart.
A letter from Mr.. Will Z. Upshaw,
Earnest Willie, one of the originators
of these annual picnics, was read
breathing fervent words of good wishes
and encouragement.
The editor of the JOURNAL was called
upon and made few remarks of thanks
to the good people of Mars Hill and
vicinity for their cordial welcome,
pleasant and courteous treatment and
unstinted hospitality.
The day will long be remembered as
one of the most enjoyable of all the
picnics we have had.
Mars Hill people thoughtfully made
1 tho naaaSinp raplata