Rensselaer Union, Volume 8, Number 41, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1876 — A Sabbath school Picnic in Jordan Township. [ARTICLE]

A Sabbath school Picnic in Jordan Township.

A grand union Sabbath school picnic was held in Gailey’s grove on Saturday, June 24th. About 400 people attended. School No. 6 formod in lino at the little grove south of the ■ peaking ground and welcomed the approach of Sage school by sing “Voices happy, voices happy.” This school was marshaled by Mr. J. G. Bullis, their flag was born by Mr. Clinton, and the banner by four beautiful Indies supported by twen-ty-tour others, looking as happy as angels. Fallowing these came seventy gentlemen. All formed in procession antler the leadership of Mr. Norma and marched to the grove when several beautiful Sabbath school songs were sung while waiting for Egypt school, which came in squads like loot sheep of tho house of Israel, without a shepherd. But, thanks to the Good Shepherd, they found him in good oompeay. They collected near the grove, however, under the marshaling of Mr. David Miehaels, as fine looking gentleman as ever wore sash, sat in California saddle, or rode a mule. He was aided by Mosers. J. W. Jacks and J. G. Bullis. The procession was heeded by martial music. The speaker'S Stand was occupied by Mr. Lewis who opened the exercises with an address to the children. He was succeeded by Mr. Farmer, who was followed by Dr. Ritchey, and he by the superintendents of the several schools. The exercises were oonoluded by singing "Praise God from whom all

blessings flow.’ ’

JORDAN WRITER.