The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-10
NOTES FROM SALEM.

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| Tho Seasons and tho Crops.
The most enjoyable affair of the sea-
son came offat Lyles' Ford on Broad
River, Oh the 1st instant, in the shape
of q picnic. 1t originated in New
berry, and invitations were extended
to the young people ofthis section to
Join in. We gladly accepted their
kindness and started for the Ford at
an early hour, where we arrived in
time to witness tho crossing Of the
Ncwberrians to the Fairfield side Of
the river. 1t was q sight worth wit
Messing, and reminded us Of things in
the past. They came over in batteaux,
wagons, OH horseback and mulcback,
all bearing baskets filled with the
choicest tviands. Mr.. Maybcrry Roberts,
who, by the way, is a widowcr in
want Of n house-kceper, very kindly
opened the doors of his cottage to the
company. After the usual greetings,
and tuning up Of violins, the dancing
commenced and was kept up till din
ncr was announced, when every one
showed in busincss-likc manner their
feelings in that direction. Tho feast,
for it was nothing less, was partaken
of with a Zcst that showed tho wisdom
ofthc Ncwberrians in bringing their
numerous wcll-tillcd baskets. Whcth-
CT it was "Old Sol" looking at the
water, or eating, your correspondent
saith not; but he knows the attentive
Doctor r. was called for, and that he
saw him with bottle and knife in hand,
and he seemed to be taking something
out of the bottlc-for q sick man.
Soon after dinner, partners were again
taken for the dance, and the way it
was kept up was sufficient to convince
the skcptical that the young people
from the sister counties were enjoying
themselves in each others society, and
we believe from indications that there
arc mutual softcnings in the regions
where Cupid is said to dwell. So we
warn the ladies Of Newberry Of their
danger if Fairfield is invaded. We
appreciate the compliment paid to our
fair ones by one of Newberry's most
charming young ladies, and listened
particularly to hear something favorable
of the class to which wc belong, but
"nary q word'. We sighed, and left
thinking, perhaps they forgot it. We
hopc they did. Because we of the
"unfortunates" can still appreciate
woman's praise. The good timo was
kept up till near tho close of day,
when all left full Of the cnjoyments
and pleasures of the picnic, and pleas
cd with the Newbcrrians and their
easy way of making people enjoy them
selves.
Your correspondent spent a. pleas
ant evening on the 4th inst. at the resi-
dencc of Mr.. G. B. Pettigrew. It was
the occasion of the examination of the
pupils of Miss Saunders private school
and was very creditable affair to
both teacher and pupils. An interest
ing feature Of the evening was o SPELL
ing-match between her school and the
pupils Of tho Salem school. Both
classes evinccd good training in this
important branch of. education, and
seemed delighted with the opportunity-
afforded to show what they knew about
Webster. Miss Saunders will please
accept the thanks of tho principal and
pupils of the Salem school for the invi-
tation to the examination and for cour-
tcsies shown them while there.
We ore having good seasons just
now, and if they continue the corn
crop will be better than we anticipat-
cd. Cotton is small but looking we'll.
Beefsteak and butterarc scarce, but veg
etables generally plentiful and Of good
quality. We haven't seen sewing
machine agent, foot peddler or a
candidate for over week, and since
the mad dogs are all dead we are
afraid something Is tho matter. We
hope they are not preparing for gen
cral rush into our territory.
RETLAW.