Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-01-15
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A jolly day with our Cousins or Closing
Scenes Of Us.

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Scenes Of Us.
The swift! and ever revolving wheels o
time had brought US near the close o
another year. Eighteen hundred and GI
ty eigh. was fast vanishing away soon &c
be numbered with the mighty past.
Twas on the last day of the las, month
just as the old year was finishing its re.
cord, about closing the books and wrap
ping the drapery of his couch around
him." preparatory 10 laying him down tc
sleep tie sleep Of ages. which should on.
ly be broken by the trump of the angel
when he shall stand with one foot on The
land and one on The sea, and shall declare
"nme was, time is, bui time shall be no
MORE" that lively and social party OF
young friends, who were joined together
by the mystic chain of friendship and
around whose hearts he cords of affection
were closely wound, were seated around
The sumpmous table Of The hospilable
owner Of "Bachelor Retreat" enjoying
the luxurics and delicacies which were
there spread out in "plenIiful profusion"
and under which the well filled table
seemed indeed 10 groan.
As right due to an inmate Of the
house, Charlie Carson was placed al the
"foo, of the table" and directly in front of
large and finely roasted turkey, which
he was requested TO "carve." He would
fain have declined the honor but there
was no lieInatiY.-(ate was memorable
The line OF duty lay straigh! ACROSS that
turkey and he was compelled 10 follow it.
So determining 10 make the best Of a
bad bargain" he screwed his courage up
TO the sticking point '-nerYed his heart
TO the fearful and pelilous undertaking,
and began. with Eemtling apprehension,
his Herculean task. What indeed acre
The laboTs of Hercules to such a task u.
With unblanching check and steady nerves
he could doubtless have marched boldly
up before d thousand brislling baynnets
and calmly faced death a. The lannon's
mouth ; but 10 perform al act with which
he was almost wholly unscquainled, 10
carve turkey before the merry chances
Of bright eyes and Saucy smiles Of half a
dozen fair and roguelsh maidens, when
at any moment he was liable bv an un.
skilIlul movemen, 10 dim the brightness Of
those "soul.lil oIbs" with piece Of "the
fo~r' or by splashing the gravy over
them Was almost TOO much for "human
naiur.
But success al length crowned his ef-
lcrls-lhe mighty work was a, last ac-
Icomplished-and he had The exquisite
pleasure of seeing spread out before Tim,
in beautifully small and convenien, pieces.
The Whole turkey ready for "helping."
so now after many moments of almost
impatient waiting they were abou, 10 meet
with rich acknowledgement anlicipa-
ton was sbou. to be succeeded by deli.
cious reality. While they are now bust.
| ly engaged in what may Justly be termed
one Of the most pleasant acts Of life. We
will a,temp, to give them all individual
introduction. BY the side of The carver
and overlooking that interesting perfor
nance sat "uncle Johnnie Brown rea,
genuine old school Virginia gentleman
whose cordial hospitality and gentleman
ly manners won him the respect and re-
gard of all wi had The honor of knowing
him. Gracing the "head of the table. v
seated behind large and smoking "coffet
pot" was "cousin Ella" one of Virginia.
noblesl daughters, whose social qualities
and digniGed manners, made her an orna
ment 10 any circle, whose heart is beau
uful garden in which the sweetest flower:
ever freshly bloom. A. her right sa
"cousin Clara" the fairest Of the fair
one whom all mankind nigh, proudly
love, before the magic witchery Of who's
unrvsIled charms The world might fal
and
They who at the shrine Of beauty bow
Must pay the deepest homage now.
Her mex. neighbor was Sunbeam"
A little spirit formed for fun;
Whose life on earth had scarce begun ;
Whose lively pranks e'er cheered the d.
And chased the sad browed "blues" away
On the other side Of the table and dl
. rsclly opposite large aud tempting dis
Of nicely Drowned fried chicken, lin IN.
humble opinion one Of The bes, things il
this world) were "cousin Blanche Der
> mott" lively and Igh,.hearted Made
, Of Joyous seventeen" whose life seem
ed only formed for fun and mischief
l"Sallie Leigh" whose school girl day
had not yet passed bu, who ere ION