The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-11-07
"Going TO the Fair"
'dito,' Orange6urg Democrat:


Editor Orangebury Democrat:
Beautiful and bright was the big
day Of the Fair, and Of course ali
wanted 10 go. Our kind hearted
Professor gave his pupils the day
and expected all would attend. The
result of which was, thnt before night
had thrown her sable curtain ovct our
land, fathers and mothers were sur
rounded by pleading hopcfuls. We
drew 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 well as the
strong, arc aroused by the Youngest
perhaps Of tie little brood, in order
that they may arrive at the Fair in
due time. Early breakfast must be
had, lunch baskets fixed, conveyanccs
made ready, clothes laid out. and
as the kind hearted mother is busy.
ing herself in these essential propara-
tlons, her cars assure her that she is
not alone in the great Lub-bub for tile
Fair. CoachHan and nurses are
warned that they will be left or are
too late. Self pride is seen, heard or
felt. One by one the young Ameri-
cas- sally forth from their apartments,
all arraycd in their Sunday lest, and
us proud as young roosters with their
llrst spurs and you can judge how
important they feel from the manner
in WHICH tlIcir shoe heels meet tile
floor. The young lassics and ladies
are pcrpleXed abont this or that
dress, bows, curls. pufs, ETC., and as
they often ask, show do look 2" or
"how does this suit you !" they re-
mid some Of that beautiful tame
fowl that when the sun is bright they
delight to look at their gay plumage,
but to others they are as sweet as
transparent pies, and as fair as fresh
blown roses. All made ready now,
tie where-with TO get into the Fair
must be had, the last desire of the
youthful Fair.gocr. OF course eacls
has his idea how much he must have,
or what wi'l be required to make the
dsz z-.aa-g4a = gsl4Ra hs.as hSs.as bring pu:
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 a bakers dozen. Parting
adviccs good-bycs, and kisses are
given from their dear mother who
hopes they will spend pleasant day,
and they are of. Mother may now
rest her weary and excited self, for
we'll she knows what the night viii
bring. This, Mr.. Editor, is fair
picture in some Of our country Lomes
when the Fair comes off. The sights,
the awful or pleasing sights they will
sec Mt the fair, 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 cnjoymcnts Of
their offspring. 'Tis then we forget
The hustle and weary excitement Of
the morning, and almost regret that
these pasttimcs do not come oftener.
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 f}ceting enioy-
ments Of earth, we sigh to think and
arc impressed with these solemn
thoughts, how slothfully some make
the great preparation for that fair
land of everlasting rest, where
pleasure never dies. A. nj. r.
OAK GROVE, Oct. 3lst, 1879.