THE PINE HURST OUTLOOK.
PICNIC IN MID-WINTER.
Our Villagers Enjoy an Excursion to
Itaefortl Academy.
On Thursday morning, the 23d inst.,
about one hundred people gathered at
the Aberdeen & Asheboro railroad depot
in our village to take a special train for
liaeford Academy, where a basket picnic
'was to be held. ' Shortly after 9.30 the
engine with three cars well-loaded with
merry excursionists pulled out of the
depot and the trip was begun.
The first stop was made at Aberdeen,
and as the conductor calls out the name
of the station all eyes are turned to the
windows to catch a glimpse of this town
of which they have heard so much.
Only a brief stop is made here, however,
and they are soon on their way again,
and the conductor announces that the
next stop will be at one of the largest
saw mill plants in the state.
As the train slows up ail make for the
door, and crossing the track are at the
mill. A log train was about due, and
while waiting for it to arrive with logs
for sawing, the excursionists ramble off
to see the sights and many of the ladies
gather pitcher plants which are found
here in abundance.
But what is that coming down the
track? Can it be an engine? If so it is
worthy of a place in a museum, for it
is a curiosity with its broad wheels run
ning on the old wooden rails and with its
machinery all on one side. The logs are
soon unloaded and the party hastens
back to see the saws at work. After
seeing a number of logs transformed into
lumber the party got aboard the train
once more, many of the ladies having
pine shingles as souvenirs, and are soon
on their way to their destination.
On arriving at liaeford it is found that
a rumor has been circulated that the
excursion was to occur one day later,
consequently there was no one at the
depot to meet the party, who found
themselves in a strange country without
a guide. Undismayed, however, they
start out to find the academy. On the
way Yankee curiosity crops out among
the leaders and they walk into the open
door of the village store, followed by
most of the party, which fills the build
ing to its utmost capacity, much to the
astonishment of the clerks employed
there, and gives it the appearance of one
of our mammoth metropolitan depart
ment stores on bargain day.
After making small purchases of fruit
and confectionery, the party again starts
on its way and finally arrives at the door
of the academy, much to the surprise of
teachers and pupils, who turn out to
welcome their guests.
It is now 12 o'clock and many of the
excursionists are ready for dinner, but
tney are told to wait a while until
arrangement!- can be made. A team is
soon seen approaching loaded with bas
kets and boxes filled with good things pro
vided by Mr. Atwood of Holly Inn, Mr.
reck ot the "Berkshire," and Mrs,
Upham of the Casino, besides many bas
kets brought by the cottagers. Boards
are quickly hoisted into the windows of
the academy to serve as tables, and coffee
is soon boiling, and at 1 o'clock many a
happy group, from the two who are com
pany enough for each other to larger par
ties of twenty or more, may be seen seated
under the spreading boughs of the long
leaf pines or in the academy hall, enjoy
ing the good things set before them.
But, I hear vou say, have not the peo
ple mistaken the time of year for a bas
ket picnic in the woods? Do they think it
is the Fourth of July ? Oh, no, my friends,
it isthe 23d of February, but we are in
the Sunny South where the warm sun
md balmy air make a picnic enjoyable
even in mid-winter. One man said lie
didn't think he could eat anything, as lie
had a bad stomach, but in passing him at
the table we should judge he had forgot
ten all about it by the way he was
clearing the plates in front of him.
But the great bell at the academy is
inging and boxes and bags are put
iway and the party hastens to the school
oom for a feast of another kind, llie
students are all formed in line outside
the door and as the excursionists enter
the room the form of .ludge Sample is
seen on the centre of the platform, with
Dr. Parcels sitting on his left and Mr.
McLaughlin, one of the trustees of the
academy, on his right.
When all were seated Judge Sample,
who presided over the exercises, made a
few pleasing remarks and introduced Mr.
McLaughlin, whom he said was born in
this place, as were also his father and
mother, ninety years ago. While we
would not like to accuse the judge of
stretching the truth, yet we fear he
must to have imagined himself on the
bench listening to some of the lawyers'
stories, as the gentleman must live many
years before he will reach that age.
But he was equal to the occasion, and
with true Southern hospitality gave the
quests a heartv welcome to the homes
and hearts of the people of liaeford.
At the close of his remarks a song of
welcome was sung by the students, after
which Dr. Parcels responded in a very
pleasing manner, quoting several poems
and relating a number or anecdotes in
his usual happy manner. The doctor and
the liaeford gentleman, who fought on
opposite sides during the Civil war, met
here as brothers. They spoke of the
past as dead and gone and joined hand
and heart in the bright future of our
united country.
The doctor's address was followed by
a song of friendship by the school, after
which Miss Maud Clark, one of the
Northern visitors, gave a violin solo that
was well received. Mr. liojrers, the nil
grim, who is an annual visitor to Pine-
hurst, gave the "Ilanthem," followed by
'When Bill sang tenor and I sang bass."
The audience then had the pleasure of
listening to Professor Currie who gave a
short history of the school, which was
started four years ago in the heart of the
pine forest. Now there is a village of
twenty houses and a store, all neatly
painted. The academy has about ninety
students.
After the professor concluded his
address some of the people felt that they
would like to help the school along, and
a collection amounting to $27.00 was
taken for this purpose. After another
selection by the orchestra the audience
joined in singing "America," which con
eluded the exercises in the hall.
The excursionists then made a visit to
a turpentine distillery which was loca
ted a short distance away and was being
worked that day for the benefit of the
visitors. The plant was thoroughly
inspected and many of the Northern
people dipped branches of holly
ana pine cones into the melted
n.s n in oarrv nuuic o
But all days come to an end and the
time for depiirturecamealltoo soon. The
train was again loaded and with Hags
flvinir in front of the engine the return
home was safely and pleasantly made,
uriviusr about 6 o'clock. All were tired,
but well pleased with the excursion, and
ire looking forward to another trip in
the near future.
notes.
One darkey said he "should laugh for
de nex' tree monts when he tought of all
de Yankees he seed."
Mr. Tufts rode home in the private car
of Mr. Page, president of the Aberdeen &
Asheboro railroad.
Our villagers wish to tender their
thanks to the managers of the railroads,
the academy people, and others who con
tributed toward making the excursion a
success.
Miss Ufiilc Upluim.
Miss Eugenie Upham, whose concert
md readings for next Saturday evening
ire looked forward to with eager antici
pation bv her many friend and admirers,
s a specimen of the highly cultured,
miet, self-poised and capable New Kng
land girl and woman. She was educated
at Emerson college, Boston, and showed
such pronounced histrionic ability, that
soon after leaving college she became a
member of Daly's famous dramatic com
pany wnere sue remained lour years,
visitinjr in that time London and several
Continental cities where she appeared
with Mrs. James Brown-Potter in more
or less important roles.
There was every reason to expect suc
cess and honor in her chosen vocation,
when her health failed and she was
obliired to resiirn. The first vcar she
came to Pinehurst she received so much
benefit that she was enabled to continue
her vocal music in New York City last
season. She has manned out for her
future, to sing in oratories. Thi
means a combination of dramatic and
musical talent which Miss Upham pos
sesses to a marked degree.
One wonders how her voice climbs to
such heiirhts from such a slender irirlish
figure. Miss Upham's readings are very
well chosen and rendered, and show re
finement of taste and descrimination.
All Massachusetts people know what :
fine old family the Uphams were, in the
early Colonial period. Her father was ;
man of fine presence and iinportan
business connections, until his health be
came wrecked through over application
and after several years' illness he has but
lately passed away.
May Pinehurst give M Us Upham sucl
a send-off that she will remember it witl
gratified pride long after other and de
served honors are showered upon her.
COTTON is and will con.
tinue to be the money
crop oi me aoutn. The
planter who gets the most cot
ton from a riven area at th
east cost, is the one who makes
the most money. Good culti
vation, suitable rotation, and
iberal use of fertilizers con
taining at least 3 actual
Potash
will insure the largest yield.
We will send Free, upon application,
pamphlets that will interest every cuiton
planter in the South.
OERHAN KALI WORKS,
93 Nassau St., New York.
Golf ToiiriimiH'iit.
The regular weekly handicap golf
tournament was held at the Pinehurst
links last Saturday and was won by M
Treadway. There were eleven entries
The three best scores were as follows :
Mr. Treadway, 132 loss 40, 95
Mr. Owen, 115 less 14, 08
Mr. Keep, 126 less 26, 100
The other gentlemen entered wei
Messrs. Edwards, Dutton, Pfarre, L
Tufts, Bradford, Winchester, Prescott
and Bill.
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THE OUTLOOK,
Pinehurst, N. C.
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Can be obtained at the store.
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Ordered the dav before needed.