Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
ron THE ADVERTISER,
EpcErlELp C. H., May 3, 1854.


Mr.. EDITol ALLOW me a small space in your
paper, for the purpose Of calling the attention of
your readers to Fishing Party, that came off on
Saturday last at the Pine House Pond.
According to appointment. (by the Committee of
Arrangcmcnts) a good many of the young la'lies Of
the Village and its vicinity assembled at the Edge
field Female Institute, about o'clock In short
time afterwards, there were seen several of the
young gents of the Village, mounted on wagons
reigning up their prancing stceds, and turning cor
ncrs Of streets like Grccian Chariotecrs, winding
their way to the place Of meeting In Il few minutes
more they were seen loaded down TO the guards
with precious cargo Of live lumber as sailor
would say, cnroute for the Pine House Pond.
Striking the Plank Road at the rates Of two forty"
they seemed to initiate the renowned JOIN GIIrEN
in passing toll gates and mill posts and, being
s'all in row." made the dust rise before them like
cloud.
After making good time for two or three miles,
and passing several wagons on the way, which gave
the road very politely to them, they were again
brought to halt by signal not of distress but of
joy, given BY three young ladies, who were awaiting
their arrival. With becoming gallan,ry, several Of
the young gentlemen Of the Committee, quickly
aghcd and assisted the ladies' to the seats that had
been reserved for them. Again the drivers cracked
their whips, and away they went, in great glee for
the Pond, where they all soon arrived in safety.
Finding all right, and every thing in order, they
they proceeded to unload Immediately And now
for the sport The smooth surflce of the water
was soon do,tei over with boats, filled with some of
the farcst flowers of female beauty that the country
could produce Some Of them occasionally threw
out Il linz and drew in II fish, Others again sung
some appropriate airs, while the gentlemen kept
time to them with their paddles but the larger
portion of the lalirs were engaged in lively and
spirited conversation, which told that they were all
as happy as the heart could wish.
A short time after the wagon train hid arrived,
several carriages came up, bringing some OF the
more steady portion Of the community. These were
s. ..r.,. I'd kind married ladies, who favored
,;..., .t. =. r company Just to CRAFTY the young
'As' l"y ere great addition TO the assent
81. IN they came they set themselves to
all around them happy.
considerable fishing, singing. talking
;l cmcnts Of various kinds, The ladies
:. under The spreading branches Of the
forest trees and were seated very pleasantly. The
young gentlemen Of the Committee, then acquit
themselves very calamity by handing ice-water, ice,
cream and lemonade in the most lavish Profusion.
The time now passed Uif very pleasantly until about
one o'clock, when it WAS announced that dinner was
ready and all respectfully invited to parake. They
all now repaired to the table. which they found ar
ranged in the most elegant style, and well supplied
with all the subsantials, well as some Of the incest
d., rcacics that tic heart could desire.
Dinner being over they ill returned to the waters
edge again to anusc themselves in the best possible
manner, which they scemcl prepared TO do with
perfect vengeance for the reminder Of the evening.
About five o'clock, some of the company began 10
leave; and, in the course Of half hour al Of the
wagons were again ready. They received their loads
in COOL order and condition." and returned to the
Village with peace and pleasure, and deposited their
precious charges with regret.
Thus ended one Of the most pleasant days OF
amusement that ever becll the lot Of morts to en-
joy without single accident or mshapto mar their
JOY in the least.
Now last, though not least, we all return our
sincere thanks to Mrs. B. aud Gen. j. r. W.: for
Their kindness and librrality. May they live long
to enjoy that happiness which they cause us t" feel
ONE OF TILE BOYS.