Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1857-08-19
CoMMUNICATI0NS.
THE RneEwAY PIC Mc-PrNEYTwooDs AHEA


period in the memory of man when you would re-
ceve contributions for your Advertissr with pleas
ure, the present time, whilst the thermometer
ranges from IS 1859, and the weather is oPpres-
sive in the extreme, would be the most suitable.
And, laboring under this impression, / will endeavor
to furnish you short article, in my plain and hum
bic style, In sttestaton of that high degree Of sats-
faction and enjoyment recently experience at q
Pic Mic given at Harmony Church, near Ridgeway
Academy.
z On Friday last, the l4th-should | not say the
memorable l4th7-in company with an overwhel-
ming crowd, Representing to considerable extent
all4uartes Of the District for ten miles round,
found myself at Harmony Church, near which was
erected large platform for the benefit of the young
men of Ridgeway Academy and other purposes,
which was well surrounded with seats, properly ar
ranged, for the ample accommodation Of the guests.
Speaking of the guests, what shall say of them
All beauty, lovelness, intelligence and refinement
were literally nerspersed throughout that assembly
and the intiest old bach" in the land, would, on
single glance at the many sweet and gentle coun-
tenances thore beaming with their wonted love and
cheerfulness, acknowledge the error Of his way y
yea, like thunderbolt, Cupid's love-pointed ar
row would enter his rusty old heart, carry convc-
ton to his most obtuse perceptions, and he would
forthwith resolve " to pursue different lfe." The
sterner sex Of this vast crowd were likewise of 9
highly respective character, and their upright de-
meanor and gentlemanly conduct won the admira'
ton of the ladies.
At or near IL o'clock, the young gentlemen o.
Ridgeway Academy, under the direction Of theil
preceptor, MIR. B. +. LovELEss, made their appear
ance on thepla.form, for the purpose Of exhibiting
what proficiency they had made in the eloeutionary
department. And it gives me much pleasure to say
that their efforts were alike creditabe to themselves
and to their teacher. MIR. L. is ayoung man with
but little experience as teacher, but his peculiar
mode Of insttuGting the young idea how to shoot,
is Justly winning him laurels in that vicinity We
have known;Mr. LovELEss from youth to manhood
-hs Is a gentleman, scholar, a Christmas hare
student and aself.made man; he deserve encourage
ment, and his wor,hiness merits success. Some o
the addresses were certainly very fair specimens
school.boy oratory. The declamations of MIR. MER
CHANT, Of the Senior, and of Master WARREN, sor
Of MIR. C. WARREN, Of the Junior Class, were de-
cided by the Committee on Elocution, to be entitled
to the premiums, and they were each presented will
Bible by the teacher.
During the speaking, and at timely intervals, TIT
Edge6eld Br,ss Band made the occasion doubly
interesting by their varied and enchanting airs-en
vening the audience and bracing the young speak
ers up to more speechifying' spirit. That Bant
is the glory and pride of old Edgeheld. Where eve
they go with their sweet and soul.nspiring strains
LIQUID music, sunshine and mirth dispel the gloon
from all hearts, and cheerfulness reigns Fredoml
nant May their notes never become dscordant o.
less rich and harmonious than on Friday last,-an'
may the benignant smiles of heaven ever atten'
them.
The declamations over, nothing of any importance
transpired until dinner was ready; and, in tn
meantime, whilst the ladies were being served will
iced lemonades, ice water, &C., took stroll
through the large and scquestered park in the di
rection of the tables which were pleasantly locates
in the thickest cluster OF those handsome fores
oaks whose broad foliage are impenetrable to til
scorchng rays Of the summers sun. At the re
quest Of one of the Committee, | walked aroun'
the table-and, Mr.. Editor, believe me when as
sure YOU. tha. never beheld Pic Mic Table thu
could vie in beauty, elegance and taste with the on
there prepared for and by the ladies' The matron
of that neighborhood, ever noted for their goo'
house-wifery, seemed to be desirous of perpetuan'
their good name and were eIninently successful
Tastefully trimmed cakes Of all kinds pes pastries
fruits, candies, nuts, &c., were profusey spread from
one end to the other-and the substantials, compri
sing nicely barbacued meats, excellent vegetables
sauces, &c., literally covered the tables. This grant
affair was the free-will offering of noble and gene
rous people, and consequently their exertions to en-
terrain their company could not prove otherwis
than satisfactory.
Dinner is announced, and in solid phalanx w
move to the table-whata gallant and daring charg
that was-not q coward or descrter in the ranks
all were eager for the attack, and hansomey did w
sustain ourselves. After numerous and rapid pas
sages at arms, in spirited contest Of about fteei
minutes duration, the Regiment exhibited eviden
signs Of beating rctrcat-sa.isied with ther fear
full onslaught, and in squads retired to the stand
leaving the Table (Which few moments before wal
q " thing of beauty" and delight to the eye o
man, in mutilated and mortally wounded condi
tion-We all had magnificent dinner: a plenty
and that which was good.
But bark There's music at the stand the
Hatcher String Band are on the platform the
dancers are up the tamborine beater sings out
honor your partners" warm hearts beat joyously
and lovingly to sympathisng hearts and all goe.
F" merry as marriage bell.' The young and the
beautiful are there, and gaily do they "trip the
light fantastic toe" in response 10 the sivery strains
of sui,uble music made by the Hatcher Minstrels.
Thus did the younger portion Of the assembly
joyously spend the evening. Long live the memory
Of the Ridgeway Pic Mic, say they.
I am tiring the patience Of the reader and must
close. Adler pens than mine should have furnished
the public with notice Of this very social entertain
ment-yet, when mention the fact that Messrs. A.
srMKMs, j. A. BLAND, ]. A. ADDISON, Sheriff
RIDsoN, A. J. SMYLY, M. B. VIEWER and others
the Committee of Arrangements, one
word of Panegyric is unnecessary. Their honest