Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-07-26
b. B. b. PrcNIc The Berkele,

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Broom Brigade, commanded by Hon.
=. ]. Faulkner, Jr., captain thereof,
accompanied by numerous friends,
spent a pleasant afternoon at Poto-
mac Isle on Tuesday last. This
organization is composed of young
ladies, who seek health and recrea-
ton and social unity through the
medium of military tactics, using
the broom instead of the rife in their
manouvers. That it has proved ben
eficial, erect forms and graceful car
riage amply testify, and that the
mind has also been trained is evinc-
ed by thorough attention to orders
and the unanimity in the execution
of the tactics. The young men all
say they are handsome, and that they
properly appreciate their duty is
plainly apparent from the fact that
they. the young ladies of Martins
burg, patronized by their first pic
mic, Berkeley county enterprise aud
endorsed by their judgment Potomac
Isle, as the choicest place for re.
union and recreation. We honor
them for the lesson and direct the
attention of the preachers, Sunday
School superintendent, bands,
lodges, etc., to the path of duty, in
this particular. May it have the
proper effect-take root and grow.
Taking the G. v. r. r. at IL O'Clock
M, they soon reached Falling Wa
tiers and found the little steamer and
its giantess companion, capable of
carrying 600 persons, under the SUI
perintendence of Captain Maxwell,
ready for embarkation. Soon the
Captains lusty voice announced "all
aboard" and with IA lively whistle
from her steam throat, the Lizzie
May'' glided ahead, as graceful as
swan steadily towing the more state
ly, more handsome and previously
ladened passenger boat. With far
more security than can be found on
any railroad car, without toss or jerk
or jar, they glide onward on the bo-
som of the historic Potomac. What
unrivalled restfulness What unex
celled grandeur What wonderful
sublimity THE placid water, beau.
tiful in it's now broken solitude,
the gay boats, the sober tones of the
old folks, the sweet, mellow laugh
of the young, and the merry shout of
the children, Weakened up with echoes
the reveries, of grim, rocky cliffs and
rouse into life the forest trees that
have stood silent sentinels for cen
turtles, undisturbed save by the boat
mans paddle or the hunters tread.
Thus, onward, with changing, vary
ing scenes, the Island is reached,
when after landing, we find to Ma
lures bountiful and grand supply Of
the picturesque and the useful, the
Berkeley owners have added build
ings, swings, benches, paths, etc. SO
that the visitor whilst feasting and
refreshing in the open air, may
be comfortable. Captain Faulkner
formed his fairy corps into ranks in
the dancing pavilion and treated
their friends to some fine evolutions,
marching, forming stars, etc. This
over, the baskets were unpacked and
an ample repast, prepared by unex-
ceiled wives and sweethearts, fully
enjoyed. Then the lively notes of
the violin mingled its refreshing in
fiuence with the happiness of the
throng, and soon Terpsichore held
supreme and continued sway. At
$50 o'clock the steamers whistle
called all homeward, each and every
one well satisfied, that for quiet rec
reation, for picnic, for a dance, for
social intercourse and for rest or
reverie, Potomac Isle offers equal,i if
not superior facilities as any spot Of
fered or used therefor.
Ye editor is specially thankful to
Mrs. Maxwell for trust sufficient to
loan him some articles from the din
ing room.
THE large brick barn on the adjoin-
ing farms of Geo. Hammond and Jno.
Walper, owned between them, near
Walner,S Cross Roads Waa sfrIlck hu