The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1870-08-31

iss aausiaiana.. th4isir is Salasss. yocal
with sweet sounds, set; - II were, in
the back ground 81 old oceans ross.
Among the most subssanttal Of the
anpretendins hotels, is tho old Pavi-
lion. This house has been kept BY ito
present proprietor, Mr.. 8. q. Morris, for
nearly twspty ysars. In fsst, .xss built
by him. Some of the guests, now In it
have frequented its hospitabls halls
sinec the opening Of its doors, which is
no mean compliment to its merits. It
is we'll situated, about midway between
the "Continentaw aud "West End"
hotels, aud commands fine view of the
ocean, and the grand carriage drive
It is well kept, clean and neat. The
fare is good, and the walters very At
teutive and polite. If it does not pre-
sent tho attractions of fthe larger hotels,
neither are its charges so high. For
those who como here for tho air, for
sea bathing, and for quiet comfort, tho
Pavilion is good place to hang up
your hat. Tho "West End" hotel, uu-
der new management, is we'll patronized
and rivals the ontinentar in overy-
thing except size. Among private res
idences, will mention the following
in the order in which they stand, oom-
mencing at the North end Of tho sea-
front. Chambrelling, Henuessy, Gratz,
Nathen, Albert Cardozo, Judge
Cardozo, Sc ligman the banker, Law.
ronce, Sol Cohen, Morris, Childs (of
the "Ledger,") Bispham, Morrison,
Lewis Phillips, Moss, Moon, Mansfield,
Hageman, Mrs. Combs, Wallack (of
Wallaok's Thcatro) Drexel (the Banker)
Chamberlain, Rcunie, Meyers, Colt,
Thompson, Montague Hendricks and
many others, including Gen. Grants
very pretty cottage, MeTickor's, where
Edwin Booth lives in summer, Edwin
Adams and Mr.. Hoey's, description of
which 1 reserve for another occasion.
You will observe in the above list
several Jewish names. The keen per-
ception of the Jewish mind has seized
upon tho certain benefits of investments
in real estate on this charming spot, and
large tracks Of land are owned here, by
some of the wealthy Israelites of New
York. l heard Of one of these gentle
men who owns mile of ocean front-a
fortune in itself. When tho late Mr.
Nathen was murdered, Mr.. Fisk ten
dered steamer free Of charge to the
numerous relatives and friends spend
ing their summer here, which eviden-
ced his own liberality aud the great in
auence and high standing of the de.
ceased.
+. The country around Long Branch is
undulating and very beautiful. There
are several very pretty drives in the vi
cinity. The soil is rich, producing grain,
fruit and vegetables, in abundance. The
pastures are luxuriant, and as a conse-
qucnce, the cattlc very,,6nc. In short,
the place is all that generous nature and
liberal art can make it.
Last night, there was fancy dress
ball for children at the "Contincntal."
Being favored with ON invitation, I
went, and the sight was beautiful. Two
thirds of the spacious dining hall was
appropriated to the Ball, which gave a
room rs #. by about 125 #. The cen.
ire of this was reserved for the children,
while an immense concourse of parents,
friends and invited guests, formed frame
work to the picture. There were about
sixty or seventy children dressed in
fancy costume some of them wore near.
ly grown, while others wore mere in
fants-a great deal OF taste was dis
played in the different dresses, and
many of them were Of tho richest and
most expensive materials. Among tho
prettiest were little cupid with wings,
and &, bow and arrows, diminutivo mar
quis with long train, a court lady
only little larger, an American Indian
in full feather, conrticr of King
Charles time, Spanish lady in orange
satin and black lace, winter, with icicles
on her head made ofsilvcrcd bugIcs and
snow balls all over her costume, a Chi
ncsc in full dress, clown with iunus
merablc minute sleigh bells attached to
The points of his costumc-(this little
fellow entered life and soul into the |
'pirit ofhis parD-shcpherlesse sailors,
many nondcscripts, 90. At about IL
o'clock the little folks, with their pa.
'ents, marched into supper. Tho music
vas fair, the audience brilliant and the
Whole thinO n dooiloJ suooo,,