The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1877-09-13
Pleasure Excursion.
Editor Home journal:

Permit me to occupy n small space in
your columns, for the purpose ofgiving Il
brief account of an excursion last week
of ladies and gentlemen from Winchester
to Sewanee and other places of interest on
Cumberland mountain.
The ladies and gentlemen were rs fol-
lows: Mr.. and Mrs. Matt Petty, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Garner, Mrs. Graves Penning-
ton and Mrs. John Simmons, Master Frank
Pennington, DR.. Marion Williams and
Miss ellen Henderson, Mr.. & G.. Phillips
anG Miss Mamie McGrew, Mr.. Ellis Days
and Miss Alice W2lmslcy. and DR.. q.
Chisholm and Miss Ella Pennington.
The morning was delightful. The drive
to the mountain and the ascent of the
winding road was enlivened by witty re-
marks from our facctious friends, Matt
Petty and VIM. Garner. About l0is
o'clock we reached the summit and rested
| a little while, after which we proceed I'd to
| Sewanee, through whose classic streets we
| slowly wendell our way, observing every
thing of interest which came in sight
The people of SeWanec seemed to be as
much interested in us as we were in them
They looked at us curiouslY, and doubles,
supposed we were pilgrims 50 the shrine
of Ilymcn, or at least had bridal party
in our midst In this, however, they
| were partly mistaken, for some of the la
dies had been bridaled long before, ant
probably other members Of the party vii
meet the same fate hereafter, for sweetcl
ladies and more gallant gentlemen ii
would be HARD to find.
Sewanec is Il lovely and romantic-look-
| ing place. Her citizens are generous anC
hospitablc, and the University of tho
South, located in Sewnnee. deserves the
femc and patronage it enjoys. Tremle,
Springs, which are in the suburbs of the
town, afford excellent trccstonc water
Here we stopped to take dinner. and it il
needless to say the dinner was splendid
After dinner we visited Green's View
| This point commands a view Of Roark's
Cove, which is a beautiful and fertile val.
lev. Here we ate some fine watermelons
turned home to the children. The remain
der of the party then visited the Universe
ty Library, Morgan's Steps, Proctor:
Hall, and the fine farm of Mr.. Hayes. This
gentleman WAS at home. and gave us a
cordial welcome. HIS wine was splendid
and his hospitality could not be surpassed
Such men as Mr.. Hayes are an honor t.
our county, and we willingly bear tribute
to his worth. The view from Mr.. Hayes
house of Winchester and the surrounding
country is magnificent. From this place
we went to the house Of our Kind friend
Mr.. Stewart, who keeps Il good hotel in
Scwance. Next morning we attended the
Chapel exercises of the University. A
large number ofpupls were in attendance
and the exercises were quite interesting
Our party then visited the Natural Bridge
| which is one OF the most remarkable
things to be seen upon the mountain. 1t
| is located about four miles from Sewanee,
and is worthy of visit from those in
search of pleasure. At this point we had
another picnic dinner; and here we re-
manned until 80 O'Clock, when we left Tor
home. indulging the hope that at some tu-
ture time we would have an opportunity
of repeating our visit. q.