The teachers
and scholars of the schools connected with the Christ Church, Knottingley,
and many of their parents and friends, numbering altogether about 300, had
a very enjoyable outing on Wednesday. They were conveyed by two of Mr.
Brandford's keels, decked out for the occasion, to Whitley Lock, and the
weather being beautifully fine, the trip on the water afforded very great
pleasure to the excursionists.
On landing,
the party wended their way to some fields, prettily situated, lent by Mr.
Eadon of Whitley Bridge, and there they spent the rest of the day in
healthy recreation and innocent amusement. A capital tea was provided by
Mr Dewar, confectioner, Knottingley, and it was thoroughly enjoyed.
Shortly after 7 o'clock the party returned to the boats and came home,
singing hymns on the way, and listening to a short address delivered by
the Rev. John Crawford, Vicar of the parish of Knottingley East. The young
people enjoyed themselves to their hearts content.
