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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2586Rosebank Pic-nic. As usual the weather was all that eez be desired on Friday for the :armudl-ec .. pie-nic at "Rosebank," the;pleasant camp- ing ground on the farm of Wm. Cowaajr. Early in the day vehicles loaded with Tee - pie and supplied with eatables commenccM to arrive, and before noon the grmnde were full of animation of various chwact- ere. The trains from Pickering brow hundreds of adults as well as children, a* bent upon haying one good day o'i-gputt. The steam yachts materialized this yearn, and the two were kept busy all day tang running short excursions on the take, a large number of row boats were alims ir. constant demand. The lake was calm gad just in splendid shape for such oatkiegr_ This part of the sport was enjoyed perhape more than any other. Claremont bad was present and greatly assisted in matin the gathering a cheerful one. One IhitK Inset be said of this band, and that tlae members are'by no means afraid of ex- hausting their musical supply. The games and atheletic sports iweTe con- ducted in the large field west of the, grova Football appeared to treats more 4ha a usual interest on Friday, particularly the school games, and although Whitevate boys won it, the general feeling is that they had no right to the ball and medals. Thif team won it from No. 2 school, When the latter objected on the ground that the team was not composed of boys who laa6l attended school in 3.896. On investigation it was proven that both iteams had broken the rules, and Whitevale was declared by the committee to own the , prizes. Now this was a peculiar way to do. I€ the Whitevale and No. 2 school teams were not properly constructed, then neither had a right to the prizes, and both should have been ruled out, and allowed the coutest to, be between those who bat acted fairly.. But this football is a hard matter to regut- ata, and if teachers will permit of thein pupils doing things that are crooked, we cannot expect anything but trouble - The new bicycle track constructed by Mr. Cowan is a very fair one indeed, an& the race thereon created considerable in- terest, the only drawback being the am, aV number of entries. There were a number of refreshment booths and all were kept busy most of the day. Although there was an immense crow8. present, we have been informed that the receipts are some $30 less than last year a fact that can be partly accounted for when we remember that Scarboro's cen- tennial entennial takes place this weak. It is some- what difficult to get a correct list of the prize -winners, but the 'following is ar correct a schedule.as we were able to ob- tain :—Racing, Girls under 6 years, 1st M Leeman, 2nd Flora Nilson, 3rd Flora Seng; 6 to 8 years—Dolly Beeler, Alma Carpen- er, Darkey Huntley ; 10 to 12 years— Mable Carpenter, Luella McCausland. Meeta Cowie ; 12 to 14 years—Beatrice Hagerman, Emila Dale, Minnie Jarvis ; 14 to 16 years—Lottie Hoge, Eva Hilts, Lydia Walton ; 16 to 18 years—Ella Seelex, Maggie Teefley, May Stevenson. Boys' under 6 years—Frank Yates, Norman Smith, Ernest Walton ; 6 to 8 years -- Albert Ham, W Dossett, A White; 8 to 10 years—Tom Connors, Walt Hollinger, G Graeme ; 10 to 12 years—H Bennett, K Murphy, F Johnson ; 12 to 14— L Connor, W Reeler, W Sparks; 14 to 16 years—C Robinson, F Mathes, N Morton ; 16 to lk years—Hatrick; Harry Wood, W Balsdon; 3 legged race—Stewart-Cochrane, Irish -- Robinson, Barnes -Beare ; Open race, 100 yds.—Cochrane, Crew, Stewart ; Teacheo race—Geo P Richardson, T Armstrong Trustee's race—Barnes, Beare, Bradley Fat Man's race—Cuttrell, McCausland, McCarthy ; Lazy man's race -2nd Geo .P Richardson, 3rd Armstrong; Football, :jr sebool—Green River; Sr School—'*Vbite- vale ; Open—Highland Creek. Decorate8 wagon—Brock Road, (six horses). Rosehank. Mr. and Mrs. French have left. Mrs. Stearns is at.Mrs. Brawn *ttArE, Mr. Plater and bb cousin are here tEi� week. "Selina" was in the Mast Suad%y abs see a friend. Mr. Peterkin has been missed her@ lakelr. He is at present in England's. The Rankin family are the latest arri- vals, having taken one of the cottage~, Messrs. S. S. and C. Skinner, 'T'racy, Jarvis and Pickering, of Toronto, age four or five days here, sailing back Tziel. 'day. Miss Lizzie Clark, Miss McLean an# Miss Mabel Jones enjoy the walk tc Duu barton church, but much more the n,:naing. home. Mr. and Mrs. Roaden and fanert`ly }iavF vacated the cottage they were in, and iu tertd spendingesome time with Cherrywood'. friends. Among others v& went on UP Cefuctt bian from �ava9 lqd Craven and Kiaa. Maggiek* *N reports fruit to bi plentifot fi Niagara. �Tha Brook .amg.rre left th;a eIL enloy�ea c iemseives: _ k�'` visitor" during their, stay. Two taffy -pulls in a week perhaps indf- cate, in a measure, the taste of some of eur. campers. One was held in the grove and one at the Watson camp up the river. A number of young people from the grove enjoyed themselves at a party at Mr. Nelson's, Scarboro, last week. We bear. Mrs. Watson makes an excellent chaperar.. Mr. Howell, of Toronto, has some of the pictures he took of the people of Roaebank finished. One of them is very g,iod and. will be a pleasant reminder of friends mel here. Some of the young people at the farm, and older ones too, have been holding pri vete rehersalslately for a grand fancifi masquerade and ghost dance to be, gives later on. Mention has already been made in the evening papers of the enjoyable dauee given by the cottagers and campers. tte success is due mostly to Mrs.rPlater a28 Mrs. Watson. During the last few weeks RosebanL bass resounded with the merry laugh of cais�e 4 and cottagers, and the surprised shouts 0 urchins who came with the many pie -nits and excursions from country and city, and the children were not alone in the pleasur. able surprise with Rosebankand its beauti ful and convenient surroundings. All whc came were of the one opinion, that it stands amongst the foremost as a pic-nit grounds, or a spot for cottagers and campere to spend their summer holidays. The genial proprietor, Mr. Cowan, always has his house full of desirable boarders, and from Saturday till Monday many come down from Toronto to spend what time they can spare at this popular spot. Rose, bank is not a place that has in any way been boomed, but its ever increasing pcpul arity with holiday seekers is due to its be- iug what the people want. The fishing this season has been good, not a day passes but strings of fine perch with some bass are brought into camp. Pike have been fairly plentiful also. The boating is good, either on the lake or up the winding river, with its picturesque banks bordered mostly with grape vines and ferns, and many a boat and canoe steals quietly up its waters in the evenings freighted with precious cargoes. Many take advantage of the good bathing also which is always safe.. Amongst other improvements Mr. Cowan intends making this fall is the buileing of a large pavilion, which will add much tc Rosebank's attractiveness. Nearly every night Rosebank people can be found seated, gypsy like, around a large bon -fire, as long as the fire burns brightly and the flamee leap high there is singing and laughing, bat with the adyance of the night, We fire diminishes, and the dying embers make shadows grow more dim, and the laughing talk drifts into a quieter channel, seats are placed closer together to listen to yarn" and watch fairies go up in the smoke. AN too soon does the time come when the "gypsies" reluctantly depart to dream oE' the happy evening spent, and to wonder how some people.cannot find life "worti,, living." Rosebank. The camp grounds will soon be deserted, Mesdames Rankin, Mason, Peterkin and Clark, with their families, are leaving nest week. On Friday evening the prayer meeting was held round a bon -fine in the grove, after which there was a corn pop to the delight of the children. Some of the fair sex at the farm house are trying to conquer the wheel, it affords lots of amusement to the other residents, but so far the bike has had the better of the contest. Mrs. Clark gave one, of her periodical verandah parties on Tuesday evening which are always looked forward to by the camp- ers. There were 30 invited guests who spent a very pleasant evening. On Wednesday evening the dance of the season was gives at Lake View cottage, directed by Mrs. Watson, who is the ack- nowledged leader in all these affairs and a general favorite with every one in camp. Owing to a slight misunderstanding there was no bonfire illumination, though this was not noticed in the pleasures of the evening. On account of the success of this hop it is, we understand, intended to repeat it nest week., A most enjoyable picnic was held, by the campers, at the Hog Back on Mondsy< 40 being present. The children enjoyed themselves immensely with romping and games during the afternoon, said after the shades of night had fallen they entertaiued the older attendants with songs and kinder-, garten exercises, round a roaring bon -fire, little Irene Mason's rendering of "Tommy Atkins," winning a well deserved encore. After a day, which was voted by all to have been the most enjoyable of the season, aR rowed home by moon.l,gbt,to dream of the pleasures of the day that had passed. Rouge Hill. There is a report abroad in this vicinity concerning some of the Epworth League of the Centennial Chumb, not being able to attend the League meetings cn account of having to pay toll at the Rouge Hill toll gate. I wish, just here, to give the public to understand that there is no toll collect- ed at the above mentioned gate, from per. sons going to and from their usual places of worship on the Lord's Day, and I chal- lenge any one to come forward and say that they have ever paid it. Now, this reminds me of the time. when our Saviour spoke to the Pharisees by parable, record- ed to Luke 14, 18, "and they all with one consent began to make excuses." If there is a lack of zeal on the part of the these would-be called christian workers, it is not a very christian-like spirit to try and put it off on paying toll. If these meetings were held during the week persons attend- ing them would be compelled to pay their little 5c each time of passing. As they are held on Sunday evening, we wish to have it distinctly understood that there is no toll collected. I much regret being com- pelled to make this statement through the press. Any person wishing further infor- mation will kindly call at the tollgate, or at the treasurer's office, Toronto. Thank- ing you for this space, I am yours respect- fully. Wallace Luke. . �+lF r• i 1w Air INEW IFAW Y. H M !!����w�•• r v•r1 'k►�t �.