1844-08-10-Pic Nic at Hoboken

The Prophet v1n13 10 August 1844, pg 2

Pic Nic at Hoboken

This recherche little pleasure meeting came off on Tuesday last�at 10 o'clock, some thirty or forty saints met at Canal street Ferry, prepared to enjoy themselves and as the boat bore them across the river, the air resounded with the glorious songs of Zion. After arriving at Hoboken, they proceeded to the "Elysian Fields," marching to the time of some favorite hymn. We never witnessed such a bevy of cheerful countenances as was displayed on this occasion�every one giving their mite for the happiness of the whole. We have been on many pleasure parties, but never saw so much unity. Not a single circumstance occurred during the whole day to mar the harmony of the scene. There were several that had not yet taken upon themselves the name of Jesus, who resolved that they would investigate Mormonism, because a religion that would produce such harmony and good feeling, must be of God.

The proprietors of the cottage that sheltered us during the half-hour it rained, deserve our thanks for their kind attention�and while mntioning those who administered to our comfort on that day, we would not forget Mr. Mrs. and Miss A., whose well stored basket came in good play�nor would we forget Brother B., whose humor added much to the pleasures of the day.

As this little affair has gone off so well, we would propose one on a more extensive scale. A great union of saints, say some three weeks hence. Come Sisters, will you not assist us in getting up one.