Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1872-05-30
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Mr.. EDITOR; As the month of May
has becndevoted for ages gone by to the
young folks, aswell as the old now and
then,. for recreation and amusement in
the way of Pic-Nics, N1ay-Parties, and
Fishing Excursions, you will do me the
Kindness to publish the following notice
of a Picnic, MS Burton the comedian
says. "that. was 4 a Pic Mic" at the ia
nous old "starS Fort" near old Cam
bridge, on Tuesdaysth 2lst inst.
BY special invitation from the Com
mittee of Arrangements, we FASTENED to
the spot of Revolutionary fame, and
found the people, old and young, rolling
in from all points of the compass. We
imagined once and q while we heard the
whistle of the iron horse of the comtema-
plated Railroad from. Aiken to Ninety
Sir, near by. And by-thc-by, Mr.. Edi-
tor, what has become.of the Corporators
appointed by the Legislaturein in granting
a Charter for this Road !? Are they csleep9
If SO, wake them up; and see to it that
the Books are opened at an early day.
Had we been authorized to receive sub
scriptions to the Capital Stock, it would
have been an easy matter to obtain fifty
thousand dollars, on the day of this Pic-
MIC. - . -,
Walking over the grounds, on natures
beautiful carpet of blue grass and white
clover, we were struck with what seemed
to us, in the construction of the Fort,
workmanship of superior order. Tothis
day the angles that form the star are as
perfect as whenfrst built. The entrance
of the undermine is still open for all
those who have: curiosity enough to OK
plore the underground work "a few
days ago, young Mr.. Marbut found in
his'field, adjoining the Fort, a British
gold coin worthttm dollars; which was
exhibited by Mr. Hale, the present own.
er, an enterprising. Merchant Of Ninety
Six, as curiosity Of rare value. How
ever, I must return to the Picnic. -
AS I said BEFORE the Carriages, Phae-
tons, Buggies, Wagons and all sorts of
vehicles that one could imagine were
brought into reqnisition tosconvey the
vast multitude who, assembled on the oc-
casion. The living stream flowed in as
majestically as the waters of the great
Saruda near by. All parts of the County
were represented for thirty miles round;
and if the Editor of the Advertiser had
beenpresent, everybody wouldha been
there. Tho Press however did not come
up missing, the Abbevillc Banuer being
represented by Mr. Wilson, its able and
accomplished Junior Editor.
Tile Ladies turned out in their fall
strength, (for it was lovely day, dress
ed in their costly silks, Dolly vardens
and white alpaccas; all looking sweet
and lovely. More pretty girls, handsome
married ladies', andcharmingyoung wild
ows than we have seen together for 10
these many days! Old Cambridge, you
know, MI. Editor, has been from time
immemorial celebrated for handsome
women and pretty children, aus well as
for rich and productive lands.
The young gentlemen were all atten-
ton to the la1ies. Here and there might
be seen groups enjoying game of whist;
others (couples) talking lo0 to each 9TH
er. lat ,,east nc thought so y others again
onioying game of croquct; while the
old folks were discussing the chances
and claims of Grant and Greeley for the
Presidency. Here we met our old friend
Col. Larkin Griffin who entertained tho
company, in his usual happy manner,
with a full store of anecdotes Of Rev
olutiqpary fame, as well as q history Of
what was called the old and new party
of Edgclield, many years ago; the for;
mcr headed hy tien. Butleri the latter by
Gen. Glascack. About that time Col
Griffin, as ynp doubtless know, was one
of the most popular men in Edgefeld.
Tho hour of 2 o'clock Aaying arrived
the Comnifttee called for the refresh
ments that were furnished by the ladies'
and while the Barbecued meats wcro be-
ing served up and placed upon the table
theladies arranged the table with the
cakes, pies, chicken fried, chicken baked
chicken salad, chicken smothercd, and
| chicken pies; together with Strawberries
and cres,p, &r,, &c. The lengthy table
fairly groancd nndcr tho weight of tho
many good and tempting things furnished
| for the occasion. All things being now
ready. dinner vas announced, with The
request that tbs old mea would hell
themselves, and the young men, would
wait on the ladios. After doing ample
Justice to themselves, and to the gpot
things before them, ice lemonade wa:
handed round, and all part2ok literally
and to their hearts content of the cool
ing and refreshing beverage.
The young gentlemen who composed
the Committee, viz: Messrs. Eldred Ad
Olson, Laurence Stuart and Wesley Grif
fin, deserve great credit for so perfectint
/ their arrangements ~ 10 secure the bns
I of order, anl give entare sey&:sction t'
the largo assembly who honorsh ,hen
with their presence. So ended the Pic
Mic at the old Star Fort.
An INVITED GUEST.
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