Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-05-11
FOR TIE ADVERTISER
EDGErIELD G. H., Mny 3, 1854.

Mr.. EDITOR ALLOW me q small space III your
paper, for the purpose Of calling the attention of
your readers to Il Fishing Party, that came off on
Saturday last at the Pine House Pond.
According to appointment, (by the Committee of
Arrangements good many of the young lariies 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,
rcinning up their prancing strcds and turning cor
ncrs Of streets like Grccian Charjoecrs, winding
their way to the place Of meeting. In few minutes
more they were seen "loadcd down 10 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 JOHN GILrEN.
in passing toll gates and mill posts and being now
"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 Il signal, not of distress but o
Joy given BY three young ladies, who were awaiting
their arrival. With becoming gallantry, several O
the young gentlemen of the Committee, quickly
achtcd and assisted the ladies' 10 the seats that ao
been reserved for them. Again the drivers cracked
their whips, and away they went, in great slec i'l
the Pond, where they all soon arrived in safety
Finding all right and every thing in order, they
they proceeded to unload Immediately. And no"
for the SPORT The smooth surf;lce of the watc
was soon dotted over with boats filled with some o
the farcst flowers of female beauty that the countr!
could rroduce. Some Of them occasionally threw
out II line and drew in fish, Others again sung
some appropriate airs, while the gentlemen KEEP
time to them with their paddles but the large
portion of the lalcs were engaged in lively ant
spirited conversation, which told that they were al
as happy rs the heart could wish.
a short time after the wagon train had arrived
several carriages came up, bringing some OF til
more steady portion Of the community These w'r
.,... ..r.,. I'd kind married ladies, who Mvorc'
i. .. vt, -, r company Just to crafty the yonn
r,.. .l.n, ,,erc great addition to the assem-
81 IN they came they set themselves
o., all around them happy.
considerable hshing singing. talkin
:a, cmcnts Of various kinds, the ladi.
,.s:... :. under the spreading branches OF tn
forest trees and were seated very pleasantly. III
t Young gentlemen Of the Committee, then ac4ut
themselves very calamity by banding icewa'er' ice
cream and lemonade in the most lavish protl>ol
The time row passed oft very pleasantly until a'o'
one o'clock, when it was announced that dinner WI
ready, and all respectfully invited to Partake. he
. MI now repaired to the table, which they found ~
RANGED in the most elegant style, and well supple
with all the subsiantls us well as some Of the nice
d. l:cacics that the heart could desire.
Dinner beine over they I'LL returned to the water
edge again to anusc themselves IN the best p'Ss'o
. manner, which they scemci prepared TO do with
pcrfcct vengeance for the remainder 0i the cvchlh
Abou, five o'clock, some Of the company began
leave; and in the course Of half an hour al oil II
!, wagons were again ready. They received their lol'
: lin good order aud condition." and returned to Il
Village with peace and PLEASURE and deposited the
g precious charges with regret
Thus ended one Of the most pleasant days
amusement that ever befcll the lot Of mortas to e
:, 10Y, without single accident or nshapto mar the
70 JOY in the least
% Now last. though not least, are all return
- sincere thanks to Mrs. B. aud Gen. }. H. W.,
Their kindness and lbcrality. May they live lo
to enjoy that happiness which they cause us t" et
! ONE OF TILE BOYS.