South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1883-08-24
Ice Mountain Picnic.

MIR. EARrER:-l will briefly give an
outline OF tue doings Ct the Picnic hell
at Ice Mountain on Monday last.
leaving our homes at early morn, We
Travelled over the Northwestern pi>e to
frenchburg, thence taking the Martins
nurg road TO near Slanesville ami com
ing to North River road, we arrived at
North River Mills and emf Eyed the com
pany and kind hospitality of Mr.. d Mrs.
Williams. In The afternoon we ascend
ed The mountain. On crossing over the
ridge, Devils Back Bone To get to the
most interesting part of the mountain
whcrc wo found Ice Of the most eoiid
kin"-qu'tc curiosity 10 those who
Lad never before witnessed such curious
formation IN l,ure.
he ice was mostly found in the Cave
whe wafer enters lhrous the creyices
and open places in the rocks, an then
freezes. Ice is also found under the
rocks where II keeps increasing from the
dampness. 1t IS chilling To- feel the
damp coli cir that strikes YOU by ras-
ing up the rocks which allow it to es-
cape. The Cave has plenty Of ice in
it, but the snow has all been taken ont
AS there wGs but little thrown in last
winter.
We discovered also very fine spring
Win VEN OF water that would supply
ii vast number of visitors, and The water
rs cold as ice could make it.
lhe shade under the foliage cf the
trees along The river is delightful. A
portion OF the river is also shaded. rem.
derinS 1T desirable for angling and row
ing Six can he comfortably seated in
the boat Iound there, and many take
great pleasure in rowing.
IL Is quite task To reach n hiub sto-
ny point called Raven Rock vet il well
pays Tor the trouble OF gaining il. Some
oil our party made the faiiguing ascent.
OLe young gentleman OF the Picnic
having his revolver with him found great
S'eo III shooting at the ravens passing
oVerhead-the rest watching him latent
~ thinking he would be successful. bat
at last he gave up in dcspsir. Others
were engaged in clamberiDg over, i.
seems, all the toughest places they could
possibly find. and tiresome as il wns
TIE excitement was so great TINT they
could not realiz5 how fatigning it was
until evening. Some were busily en-
gageG IN making wreathes and baskets
OF The Wild iiowers that were found Green.
ing between the rocks and fixing them
as mementocs TO take To their homes.
The ladies' and gentlemen who proyi.
"ed Tor this occasion were, from the Lee
vcls, Cross Roads, Frankfort and other
points and appointed the day mention
Ell Tor day of Publication and morri-
ment. proving their energy by TIE boun-
tItul repast which they spread for Us.
Our games as usual were, Tbimblo.
Tap the Rabbit. &C., which we oil en-
joyed for short time. The ladies de-
ser'e much credit for their taste in
preparing the baskets of edibles-
having all kinds Of delicious cakes.
French Candies. with q few kisses Lee.
monade. &c, IN abundance. Before Ia
KING our departure, we ate n delightful
supper which refreshed US for our re-
turn-hurHedly gathering our things
together 10 make start toward home.
as The sun was sinking fast in the west.
Bidding Ice Mountain farewell. we left
with pleasant recollections meditatinr
over our jJviaI day and wondering
whether or when, nc would meet all the
happy faces again, -
1TCnfNG PLEs-SYMPToNs AND CURE
The symptoms are moisture like perspire.
ton, intense itching, increased by scratching.
very distressing particularly at night seems
a. " pin'worms were crawling in and about
tde rectGm the private parts are sometimee
affected II allowed 20 continue very serious
results mas follow. SWAYNE'S OINTMENT
Is pleasant, sure cue. Also for letter, Itch
salt Rheum, Scsld Head. Erysipelas BARRIERS
Itch, Biotches, all scsly, crusty skin Diseases.
Sent by rail for 30 cents 3 boxes, 81 %, lin
stampsl. Address. DR. SWAYNE h son.
Philadelphia, Pa. Sold by Druggists. IAuq g.
WEST NIRGINIA UNIvERsITY.-The
next session commences September
9th. 1T Is the duty OF every citizen Of
the commonwealth to uphold our noble
college, TO strengthen her, to send his
sons to join in their alma mater. Of
which they will bo proud years hence.
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