The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-08
For the Newberry Herald.
Picnic given by the Young Ladies Of the
Female Col'ege

Picnic given by the Young Ladies Of the
Female College.
Wednesday, the first Of May, was ap-
pointed by the Young Ladies Of the College,
for a pic, c but the indications for beau
tiful day, were altogether unfavorablc.
Clouds we're 4oatiugin different parts OF
the armament, threatening rain, and seemed
to blight the brightest anticipations ofmany
but old Sol soon made his appearance, all
nature wore smiling face, and, on observ-
inc the elements, every ones heart throbbed
with gadness. The'roscate fingers ofmorn
ing were unclasped from beneath the hori-
zon, AMI many souls sang praises to the
birthday of May. Being one Of the invited,
at an early hour, full Of anxiety, l haStencd
from my domicile to the Depot, and passed
many a cheerful and happy face, that was
soon to Lecome my acquaintance. At s
o'clock \. NJ, al began to assemble on the
train, which Mr.. Bowers so kindly offered
us, and also his assistance, and in a few
minutes, every thing being in readiness, the
summons was given "all aboard" Old
Ncwberry was soon lost sight Of in the dis
tance, and, in very short while, the party
arrived at the place of destination, the far
famed pleasure ground known as 0'Neal;'s
Mills on Bush River.
The Earth, the green daughter Of nature,
seemed to enjoy the scene Of so many fair
and lovely faces Of the daughters Of Eve.
There she sat in her shape Of wonder and
face Of grace, with wild flowers covering
her breast, and, in silence, bade welcome
to her guests. The acquaintance of the
party being comparatively limited, some
one was needed to begin the enjoyment
Presently Mr. L. N. was seen and VIC knew
then, that "all would soon he right" that
we would all soon become acquainted.
Friend after friend was introduced, and, in
very short time, we became as one family
ofpIeasurc lovers, amid the melodies ofthe
dccp-voiced wood; where wild winds blew
with ftfnl cadence. Capt. Nc. also assisted
very materially in seeing that all enjoyed
themselves Capt w. and Jimmy L. soon
were seen with the Misses, and showed that
they we're determined, that the Misses should
enjoy themselves, and they did too. We
talked merrily, played checrily, and catplen-
tifully for, in word, it was a sumptuouS
repast Great was tn etaste and skilllaviShed
upon the occasion. Group after group
arrived around the table to claim the hospi-
talty of "mine host" Every thing proved
that the Rev. J. T. Zealy, the principal of
the College, understands as well how to
cater TO the pleasures Of the heart, the soul,
and the body, as to the stores Of the brain,
and no one should hesitate in saying that
l. c is the right man in the right place.
There was present on that occasion from $50
to 200 persons. The afternoon was spent
as pleasantly as the forenoon. The allotted
time Of our visit, spent in round Of pleas
ure, had flown away, the shades ofevenins
were yelling the ground in tie grey dew OF
twilight, and we must depart from long,to-
aforementioned scenes ofjoy. "All aboard"
being announced, we soon found ourselves
a, Newberry. We arrived about 81 o'clock
P. a., in good time, for it was DOW near
the hour when earth draws the curtain of
night around her.
The party separated only for time, for
we were again kindly invited to meet at the
College, in the evening, for an entertain
mcnt by the different cllS>cS. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with evcrgrcens {;
also appropriate mottoS, Love, Beauty,
Music, &c. The performance on the Piano
for,es by the youpg ladies were very enter
tanning, and very creditable indeed 20 them
selves and I must say here that the Misses
did .heir part in performing Oh the in$tru-
ments. The manner in which the Young
Ladies ard Misses performed on the inStru-
mentS showed that this branch Of instruction
is by no means overlooked.
Refreshments, FURNISHED by the young
ladies Of the College, were served at 10
o'clock.
Enjoying the music, a feast Of reason, and
4 flow Of soul, as final to our day Of enjoy
ment, hour after hour passed too swiftly by,
and ne were only aware Of the lateness of
the hour, by seeing parents preparing to
leave for the enGearmentS Of domestic life,
and l, like the rest, was compelled to say
that hat ful good night" though not IN
til the midnight star was growing dim in the
early moyn. At late hour, the Institute
was sad and solitary. PARTICLES.