The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1874-09-02
For THE HERALD.
MOUNT PLEASANT, S. c..
18th AUGUST. 1874.

son is in full blast with us-what with
fishing on the banks, hauling the
seine. and other piscatorial amuse-
ments. those Of our residents who are
otherwise uncngagcd find ample en-
ployment for their leisure time, rot
o1lv for anusements sake. but really
providing for the table wholesome and
seasoaable meats: and of a quality, too,
to please the most fastidious tastes in
epicurean matters.
On the 9th inst: one of Mr.. llur-
ley's monster pic-nics for the poor
white children of the city comes off
at the village. livery facility is prom
isel to the children for amusement
and recreation, afording many pent
up little one the opportunity Of en-
joyiug pure air and hcalthful exercise,
from which they are so much debarred
by their usual Surroundings.
Last week the first, for the colored
element was inaugu'atel. Two steam-
boats We're chartered for their trans
portation, and We're well crowded. 1t
is certainly charitable object, what
ever the motive may be, and this,
trose who reap the benefit, have no
right to scan.
The ladies' Of St. Andrews Church
(EpiscopaN on Thursday evening,
gave an Entertainment" at private
residence. il this village, in aid Of the
funds of the church, and more es-
pecially to assist in the repairs of the
time honored Parish Church, which for
some time past has been in sad state Of
dilapidaton aud ruin. This building
is now under the workmen's hands
and will soon once more reSound with
the voice of prayer and praise. 1t
was one of the old Colonial buildings,
having been originally founded in
l707.
1t is expected that in the coming
winter, the church will be opened ior
service, with thc miristrations of the
Rector of the parish occasionally and
lay reading in the interim.
The entertainment was well gotten
up and carried out. Ice cream and
lemonade refreshed the VISITORS
Fruit and sponge cakes, prepared
by dainty fingers, and dispensed
with smiling faces and bright eyes,
were exchanged for greenbacks with
a grace which added to their
flavor, far beyond what would have
been impaired By the manipulationS
Of the best "arti>teS." \ po>totfice,
occupying i corner of the larger room.
administered by fair young ladies, ap-
pearcd to dispense large mails: if we
may Judge by the numbers Of young
ladies and gentlemen constantly re-
turning from the locality bearing mis-
siveS with them, but this postal SER
vice differed from that of the Govern
ment: inasmuch as letters are prepaid
there, in this they were to be bald on
delivery.
4 Very creditable and notable fea
ture of the occasion was a very prcttilv
arranged table. on which was a hand.
some display Of fancy work. from the
ninblc inccrs of the "tiirls WORKING
branch Of the Church
Society. It is surprising to see how
much work is done bv these Young
workers in good cause. and how much
money is realized bv their efforts.
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