The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07
"Going 10 The Fair. "
Editor Orangeburg Democrat:

Editor Ordngebury Democrat:
Beautiful and bright was the big
day OF the Fair, and of course ali
wanted to go. Our kind hearted
Professor gave his bupils the day
and expected all would attend. Tho
result of which was, shat before night
had thrown her sable curtain otct our
land, fathers and mothers were sur
rounded 10y pleading hopcfuls. Wo
drew n long breath and thanked kind
Heaven that such things do not come
often. 1t is really an exciting time
when such things as Fairs, Camp.
meetings, etc.. are to take place, even
In our country home. Fathers and
mothers, the feeble rs we'll rs the
strong, arc aroused by the Youngest
perhaps Of tie little brood, in order
that they may arrive ut the Fair in
due time. Early breakfast must be
had, lunch baskets fixed, conveyances
made really, clothes laid out, and
rs the kind hearted mother is busy
ing herself in these essential prcpara-
tlcns, her cars assure her that she is
not alone in the great hub-bub for tile
Fair. CoachH,an and nurses are
warned that they will be left or are
100 late. Self pride is seen, heard or
felt. One by one the young Ameri-
cas- sally forth from their apartments,
all nrraycd in their Sunday lest, and
Us proud rs young roosters with their
lrst spurs and you can judge how
important they feel from the manner
in WHICH tllcir shoe heels meet tie
floor. The. young lassics and ladies
arc pcrpleSed abont this or that
dress, bows, curls. pufs, ETC., and as
they often ask, show do lookI' or
"how does this suit you !" they re-
mic some Of that beautiful tame
fowl that when the sun is bright thew
delight to look at their gay plamage,
but to others they are as sweet as
transparent pies, and as fair as fresh
blown roses. All made ready now,
tic where-with TO get into the Fair
must be had, the last desire of the
youthful Fair.gocr. OF course eacis
has his idea how much he muss have.
or what will be required to make the
lG dsZ a gssaa sssGas1-i - aa bsing 4 bm-.
plished, fathers and mothers, having
been worked up to high key, may
now gradually descend, and thank
God that their household does not
con ist Of bakers dozen. Parting
adviccs good-bycs, and kisses are
given from their dear mother who
hopes they will spend pleasant day,
and they are off. Mother may now
rest her weary and excited self, for
well she knows what the night viii
bring. This, Mr.: Editor, is fair
picture in some Of our country homes
when the Fair comes of. Tie SIGHTS.
the awful or pleasing sights they vii.
sec ut the fair, q recital Of which
each must give for themselves. Hard
indeed is the parental heart which
docs not delight in the sweet and in
nccent prattlc and cnjovmcnts Of
their offspring. Tia then we forget
the hustle and weary excitement OF
Tue morning, and almost regret that
these pasttimes do not come oftcner.
we are sad, then glad, We are weary,
then rested, we sigh and then rejoice.
Such is life. And while our thoughts
delight to dwell on the feeting enioy-
ments Of earth, we sigh to think and
are impressed with these solemn
thoughts, how slothful!y some make
the great preparation for that fair
land of everlasting rest, where
pleasure never dies. A. NJ. r.
OAK GROVE, Oct. 3lst, 1879.