Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1852-08-27


a brief notice of the recent memorable pic
mic, when the following opportunc commu
nication made appearance and pleasant,
relieved us from that duty.
For the Lewisburg Chronicle.
On Friday last. LEAr-YE.R Prc-NIc wa,
given BY the Young Ladies of Lewispurs To the
Gentlemen especially, and also 10 a large
number OF promiscuous guests 1t was held
upon very brief notice ibeneath the luxurian,
shades of the University grove.
The gentlemen were escorted to the spot by
their fascinating partners, and every incentive
to relaxation and amusement presented itself
Games and music, youth and beauty, all were
there, and forthwith the "goodlie companie''
entered upon the enjoyment of their pastmc
We seated our handsome self on a v-rdant
elevation of the Sward, fixed our spectacleS on
the seat of curiosity, kicked overheard for the
time the pattry cares of this sublunary world.
and complacently viewed the joyous scene
around MS. The day was most propitiouS in
deed, had the fair managers entered into spe-
cial contract with the clerk of the weather. it
is doubtful whether more favorable atmoS-
phere could have been guaranteed. We sat.
watched and moraliZed. Around us Sported
a select bevy of preltily dressed Juveniles, deep
" absorbed in the intrlcacies OF some lncom-
nrehensihle nursery game; again group Of
q" angels " in white muslin and beregc delaine,
were propeling young gentleman IN swing,
the said individual. as his naw boots described
semi-circle in the air, looking as happy
duck in a summer shower. Occasionally we
observed penSive couple, evidently deeming
each other "sweeter than 'la>Ses.' retiring
FRI fb, III nj l,,,t E,l,
accents and tender in,ona,ion Of voice (fcr
we've been hn) we inferred that wooing was
a brewing that he her love was sueing. and
deicately doing little gentle cooing. and that
success accruing would reward his close pur-
suing. We felt particularly pleased that the
efforts of the ladies were crowned with such
perfect success, for there were present more
than two hundred and fifty adult persons. of
whom number were non residents. We OBJ
served among the Ihrong of beauty that sur
rounded US, many ladies from distan, counties.
which, with our own bouquet of conminglcd
blondes and brunetes, presented scene such
as old Time might pause in his flight, and
stand still TO gaze upon.
AT given signal, each lady offered her arm
to her partner, and conducted them TO the sup
per table, which was of almost interminable
length and literally loaded with every delicacy
attainable. Young and old, of almost all pur-
suits and positions in life met in cheerful and
friendly intercourse, and were supplied an
abundance ofgood things.
After the edibles were duly discussed. the
voiaries Of Terpsichore adjourned to spot
prepared for the purpose. art, to the exquisite
music Of .ht I.rs ,shurg Sir..- Band. mingled
in the mazeS q. da-rC, {. ceu,re of a large
thr"ng Of spec. rs.
With the exception a single accident (he
falling Of one Of orr bellies from swing.l the
day passed off without an accident 10 regret,
and not until old Sol had gathered his purple
mantle around him. put on his night cap. and
immersed his golden disc beneath the horizon.
did this most excellent party disperse. The
evening was spent by many Of the beaux and
bellies in a quiet ice cream party at saloon.
and when they separated for the night the uni
verSal remark was, a most delightful day."
And for our part-visions of angel choirs in
book muslin robes hovered around our pillow
and inspired our dreams, and We now most
cordially congratulate the committee npon the
brilliant success of their efforts. May their
pioneer example be repeatedly and as happily
UNCLE HUGH.