Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-17
DARIEN.
Life on the Ridge-The sesqui-Censennial

DARIEN, GA. November l5-Edftor 1fornfno
Ne1es: This month, that somebody saws sis the
dreariest of the year-unhonored by painter.
unsung by POETS, with us pushing it's golden
claims forward for tender consideration. The
weather is splendid with bright sunshine, pure.
invigorating coolness in the air. and the bluest
or skies above US. Everybody looks fresh and
cheerful, and people move about with some
life in their bodies and blood in their veins
The streets have more Of a business air, and
there is a renewed look everywhere, though
many people who used to rent houses in town
during the winter, having bought homes
at the Ridge, will remain out
there altogether. This Ridge, long a
summer resort only, is growing into favor as
permanent residing place It is healthy the
year round, and not too far from town for men
engaged In ordinary business avocAtions Some
fruits, such as the peach, plum. orange and
grape do well. while most flowers flourish there
with but little trouble. During the summer
good salt bathing is possible. and within the
past nVe years many new houses have been
added TO the original number There is wa
ter tank OF many barrels capacity already on
the main that could be turned into something
really servicesble after awhile Here in the
town water has has to be hauled from the river
during fire, and thrown on by bucketfuls-a
slow proc IS when so much is at stake-and
that is one Of the strong arguments for an ar
tesian well.
To return to the Ridge Mr. VIM Downey
has handsome residence nearly completed in
central location there. while Mr.. VIM. Will
cox, who bought the old tabby homestead at
''Ashintelly, on the Ridge, from MIR. Spalding,
has almost made it over, inclOsing the grounds
with rustic fencing suited to the character OF
the surroundings broad level grass plat
thickly dotted with low branching cedars
through which shining CLEAN from the river
mirror nd hnn NpIa fFa
skillful direction of his father-in-law. Mr.
Churchill, whose taste in ornamental garden
ing is so well known, these lonT abandoned
ruins are growing into beautiful present,
cheering the passerby with sights and sounds
reigRed.
AT st. Andrews Cemetery, Just below Mr..
Wiicox's place, is the place for the shell road,
when built, to touch the Ridge, and proceed
thence straight up to Mr.. Baley's store-the
point where passengers turn of to go to Union
finds favor with all. and there is less talk of
expense than at first. After all. what can be
done to improve private or public property
Without expense? EVERYTHING is extensive
and there will be an economy in horse flesh
that ought humanely to plead for some lighter
pulling than the deep sand we drive through
now.
Society is settling slowly in its winter groovas
but so far the Young Mems Debating Club even
has not resumed its discussions and the St
Andrew g Home and Church and other societies
nave HOO IoOTsAnlA6u, JnOugn the l. dies or the
latter association are doing all they can to help
furnish the rectory, so that the stranger may
be welcomed within our pastors gates and he
not be ashamed to open them. The building
itself is not yet erected, and rented house
serves the purpose for time, which we will do
all in our power to shorten.
The Mcintosh Light Dragons are looking
forward with some pleasurable anticipation to
the prospect of sharing in the festivities of
your town during the Sesqui- Centennial CeIe-
oration, and, if nothing unforeseen now pre-
vent, that beautiful flag of theirs will be again
exhibited in Savannah. with the added charm
of the company itself. And this much for our
boys II they bear themselves away from
home as well as thev do under her smiles, they
will win encouraging appreciation, il not
plaudits.
The st. Nicholas has taken the place of old
father David" in our waters A very nice
boat, and oficered by the same pleasant and
obliging gentlemen. but not so good as the
DAVID Clark as passenger boat for that often
prolonged trip from here to the Forest City
and back.
l really feel disheartened in speaking Of these
things, when remember that it is the fault Of
our own people that we have no means Of more
rapid transit H.S.B.