Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-06-13

quality Of being JOY forever to those who
tastel it, ''of whom, " us Mrs. Darlington
would say, owe we're which"
s. Very Pheasant Pic Nlc.-On
Tuesday last a party composed Of about
twenty-five ladies' and gentlemen from
Shcpherdstown, among whom where ye
cdito: and his wife, went on al excursion
20 Potomac Isle, the new summer resort
on the Potomac River above this town.
The party drove in vehicles TO Dam No. 1,
where they were met by the "Lizzie
Nav" 4 very pleasant little steamer,
which carried them seven miles up the
river to the island. Every ono was agree
ably surprised TO find such charming
Mace for pic mic The island, under the
management of Captain Maxwell, has
been very greatly improved since last
season; q new wharf has been built, the
underground all cleared and tho rough
places made smooth, while roomy pavil-
ions, swings, tables, seats and other con-
yenences and comforts mako up really
delightful place.
70 say that this particular party enjoy
ell this particular pic mic but family ex-
presses it. The whole day was "linked
sweetness long drawn out" There was a
"fcast of reason" also spring chicken,
tongue, sandwiches, sardines, canned sal
mon, &C., and Glow Of soul" likewise
lemonade and iced tea. 1t was source
OF general regret that the appetites OF the
preacher and tho editor were go very
diminutive ~, and it was feared they
could not survive the day-but they did.
Aside FROM this little incident there was
nothing at all to mar the pleasure OF the
occasion, and even an embryo funeral did
not qucnch the good spirits of the pic
nickers. 1t was with much regret that
| the party left tho island about half-past
| five O'Clock, and three cheers woro given
for the island and Captain Maxwell. The
return trip of the boat was made in an
hour, and was simply delightful The
magnificent scenery and the clear waters
| Of the Potomac made perfect picture,
and every one enjoyed it greatly. 1t was
! the unanimous vote that tho OCCASION Was
a most happy one, and long to be rcmem-
| bered
We can unqualiiiedly recommend Poto-
mac Isle as place for a pic mic. Abund-
ance Of shade, good water, including a
chalybeate spring, good boating, fishing,
&C., make it n delightful place. Capt. 5.
J. Maxwell, of Falling Waters, has charge
OF the place, and with accommodating
| and courteous employees, does all he can
for the pleasure of his visitors. He has
| lately added new doublc-lcck boat, ca
pNblc OF carrying coo passengers, to his
equipment. Beginning with next Satur-
| day, he will leave Dam No. 1 with his
steamer every Saturday morning prompt
| " at o o'clock, aflording visitors an OPP
portunty to 60 to the island, returning in
the evening. He says he will also come
to Shepherdstown whenever Al excursion
can be gotten up.
Ess,naways,-Last Saturday there
were two very serious runaways, though
| fortunately no one was more than slightly
! injured. The horse and buggy of Mr..
Joseph Walper, from near KcarncysYille,
was standing hitchcd in front OF Billmy-
er's store, and becoming frightened at the
Zouaves the horse broke loose and went
up the street like cyclone. He could
not be stopped, and turning into an alley
he succeeded in making kindling wood of
very nice buggy.
Shortly afterward a young gentleman
whose name We did not learn was driving
with a lady out the grade, and his horse
became unmanagcable and ran of, throw
ing the occupants out. The young lady
was bruised and received some cuts about
the head, but was not dangerously hurt.
The buggy was reduced TO fragments
| about as large As the widows mite.
Straw berry Sponge Cnkc.-The
strawberry season is now upon us, and