The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1867-05-08

The FIRST OF NAY, looked upon as
the happiest of the 365, through school
girls and boys glasses, was celebrated in
a manner fitting so joyous an occasion,
by the young ladies and misses Of the
different institutions in this place. And
first ir order, the young Indies of the
Female College, under the admirable
charge and direction of their able and
accomplished Principal, the Rev. J. Tay-
lor Zcaly, at an early hour took "rail"
for pic pic frolic in the wildwood, ac-
companied by large number of invited
guests, old and young, grave and gay,
numerously, and we trust happily, inter
spersed with the indispensable adjunctS-
beaux. Altogether it was goodly and
pleasant company to look at, charming,
precious freight, bright eyes, glad young
hearts, and warm old ihearts, all filled
with antieipations Of pleasure. To US
it "as the thus far shalt thou go, no
farther" not because no invitation had
been received for that was cordially Civ
en-, but on account of business engage
ment; therefore further observation was
cut off as the train steamed away. On
returning it was learned, that they ar
rived safely at the spot s~!ected-O-
Neall's mill on Bush river, but that the
beaux unfortunately lost their courage
on the trip, and for short Willie, suffer
cd the young ladies 10 form a separate
brigade, while they themselves retired to
an entrenched position, where they might
! be secure from fire Of the bright batteries
in front. A breast-work of lovely bash
! fulness on one side, waiting and expecting
a charge, looking with an innocent kind
of come- -orcr-on- r-side ishness, and no
harm shall befall you; on the other
"forlorn hoFe," afraid to venture to the
work before them Most fortunately few
veterans of hard won fields were there
Capt McF., L. NJ, and J. L., and per-
haps others, these had been under FIRE
before. To their heroic efforts the party
were indebted to junction Of the forces.
1t was all mistake, the boys were suf-
fering Fl ON partial blindness, Superindu
ced by the brightness, not of the early
morning sun, but Of more human orbs,
which ''cver since the world began" have
been so miSchicvous in their effect on
'the lords Of creation" Suffice it the
spell was broken ;. the moments sped
gayly or, and play succeeded play, III
which all participated, brisk as bees and
light as fairies. The dinner, bountifully
spread, and choice as varied, was hand
somely disposed of. Again rcsortiag to
play, and frolic, the hour for. departure
soon came, when The party returned to
town, only to renew their enjoymcntin in
the College rooms in the evening.
Since this brief and imperfect sketch
was put in type, q fuller description has
been handed in for publication, written
by an eyewitness, which will be found
elsewhere.
The second affair Of the dav, and ac-
cording to previous programme, w&s
the juvenile combination picnic celebra-
ton of the children composing the schools
ofMrs. Anderson, and the Misses Leavell,
at the Mint Spring, near the Tannery.
This charming little frolic of the little
folks was enjoyed as well by them as by
many OF their parents, and a number of
guests. 1t was sight worth seeing as
they fIolicked in all the happy abandon
of childhood, and made the old woods
resound with their gleeful shouts and
laughter. The little queen of the day,
Rosa Jones, was crowned in shower Of
roses, and the speeches by her and the
maids of honor were very happily de-
livered, and reflected much credit upon
their accomplished teachers. Prevented
from enjoying the College celebration
We were fortunately able to be pleased
witness for short time here, and parta,
ker of one of the incest of dinners, spread
primitiveIy upon the ground, and in the
greatest profusion. 1t was enjoyed to
the full, by none more than oursclf and
the group Immediately near. We left
them at an early hour engaged in the