The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1866-05-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

The FISH N:c-This happy event came OF, as
promised by the managers, at Mendenhats, on
Thursday last, the epjoyments and success OF
which will be long remembered by the partcl-
pants. Unfortunately we did not go, owing to
some Of those little circumstances over which
one has 10 control, and suffered thereby most
excrucia;ing fit of blues in consequence. 1t was
a legul'r gala day, almost everybody partieiPa-
ting wh ho could, the invitations we believe being
pretty general, and not confined to particular
setts as is 100 commonly the case here. The
young bloods and beaux were early astir, resplen-
dent in finest store clothes, making their last
preparations, getting ready vehicles and quadru-
peds Of every known description, size and form
to convey sweetheartS, friends and visitors to the
scene Of action. What tie ladies' were doing in
the meantime, every one acquainted with their
delectable habits can readily tcll,-Gxing up gen.
orally, putting the last fascinating finish TO their
prettyne,s twisting wilful curl here, adding an
extra beaucatcher there, s:raightenirg out and
adjusting bonnet, ribbon and fold, ad ininitum,
and wondering each the while how the other
would look, and what the effect upon the gentle
men, We don't blame them bit, bless their in
nocencc, If they are bcwitching and know it
By the way grls--oh but the fish mic; true We
had almost forgotten thatiu desire to tell them
little secret worth knowing well, We did not go,
but saw the preparations for starting, banners
flying, horses prancing, ribbons futtering, curlS
straying, bright eyes sparkling, heads nodding,
tongues chattering, young ladies, misses, a few
babies and many matrons silks, muS!ins, ribbons,
baskets Of roast pigs, poultry, cakes, pies, young
men, boys, white vests, black pants, paper col
lars, fancy ties, mixed up with wagons, CARTS,
'b'lanccs buggies, gigs, carriages, horses, mules
and freedmen made up the pcture merrily they
moved, and safely arrived, and enjoyed them
selves to the full as we were informed by Captains
Mac. and Bob, cxccr:iHg the.quadrupeds of whose
enjoyment nothing is known. The dinner spread
out in the shade in the shape ofan L was abun-
dant, delicious, and ifany failed Of satisfaction
they alone were to blame. Dancing was Of
course in the. programme and the gay party
tcipped it to their hearts content, until the clo-
sing Gay FetNlhOeu IueH OF tue necessity OF re-.
turn, which they did with coIoFs flying. The old
mi |, and gin house. in which the dancing was
done, and may be SHADY oak or two might be
able to tell Of many little heart-story, tenderly
breathed and fondly listened to, but to ask rev.
e!ation of these whispered secrets would not be
proper; time perhaps will reveal some Of them.
But Ole episode occurred of an unpleasant ma
ture, tile giving wa sof the old gin house '-fat-
foru'," so-caled by freedmen, upon which was
crowded a number Of these sable lockers o. who
had laid down the shUbbel and de hoe, to listen
to dc fude and de bow. The first warning crack
OF the old timbers caused the field staff 10 squat
it make the weight lighter but it
would not avail crack followed crack, down,
down went fatform, eolored ladies and gem
men, and over the din, cracking and spintering,
one old voice was heard, 'bress de lord, oh massy
me, but Ise done for now The poor old creature
-Ees.aixeA tGr4ill sce.spies. TAL<ipg her out and
laying her upon log, her friends proceeded to-
an examination Of the wound which was found
to be On the most prominent and feShy part OF
the body, and rubbing it tenderlg, gently, soon
put her on her legs again. Here ends our recol-
lection and inform ltien Of the Fish Mic at Men,
denhalt's.