Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-04-11
A Sugar Excursion.
WARREN. OHIO. ApriI 9. 1866.

"ANNGs ChAos ApAA - ASSS-
EDITOR CHRONICLE AS you have invi,
ted township correspondence to give a few
items of interest occurring in their respec'
tive townships, l will briefly allude to an
item Of social interest, which come of in
Warren, last week, that the same may float
down the stream of time, on the leaves OF
the Chronicle. as Il part of the social history
OF Warren. Warren, l believe, has hereto
fore depended upon your local column for
items of interest This is well; but your To-
cal may not have been present so as to give
n description Of the pleasant and agreeable
affair alluded to. 1t is true. that a cOries
podent of the Cleveland Leader, has briefly
mentioned this occurrence, which for lone
50 Young" WIS quite well done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon Austin, who reside
about a mile and u half west of the village
of Warner, on Thursday last, invited as
many of their friends and cd acquaintance
rs they could well accommodate. to spend a
few hours that afternoon, socially, at their
house. As it was sugar season, it was at
once surmised that among the attractions,
would be warm maple sugar. The conse-
quence was, that few stayed at home, who
could Fespond to the invitation. 1t Was also
stated that u special car, would leave Warren
at $3.50 Z. NJ, stopping at Mr.. Austin's
house. The train and guests were at the sta
ton at the appointed time, and quickly they
reached their destination. Mr.. Austin was
at the rail- Dad. to escort his guests to bis res
Idence. The house in which Mr.. Austin
Lives, i the old family mansion, built in
1872, ffty-four years ago. There has been
but little change in it, except TO keep 1t in
good repair, but il is cOmmodiUus and on
~venient. Mr.. and Mrs. Austin received
their guests in that cordial and unostents-
uOus way which made all feel at ease. and
each one seemed 10 realize that the enter
tsinment was gotten up especially for his or
her benefit. About twJ hours were spent in
conversational amusementS, the old, feeling
young, and the young, feeling old, all occu-
pyIng the same plans of enjoyment. There
was apparent Impotence on the part Of som
because the syrup would not come 10 a grain,
the instant it commenced boiling, but COM
petant judges were on the watch, and at the
proper time, il was announced that the sugar
was ready. Then commenced u continuous
rattle of dishes and a lively movement of
spoons and ladies, and at taffy pulling time,
gentlemen were sugar coated, the re-
suit of "A Dloiiter mants inpoSuit," on the
part of the mischievous young ladies. After
the guests had partaken of their ''quantum
OF sugar. d suOsJAhLlal anu OOuhIS-
Ous supper was served. At 6 o'clock in the
the guests were on "a train" home
ward bound, and so well pleased were they,
with their entertainment, that they impro-
vised u meeting, and unanimously rendered
% Mr.. and Mrs. Austin their thanks for the
agreeable Entertainment they had provided.
Also rendering their thanks to Mr.. Morford.
he gentlemanly Superintendent of the Mahon-
branch of the A. &. G. w. Rail Road.
such gatherings, Mr.. Editor, are sources of
enjoyment, and innocent amusement.
ementlng friendships and tending to cheer
Is in the more aduous duties of life.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.