The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1886-07-15
For the Democrat.
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Never was the old saying "every cloud ha:
a silver lining," more truthfully verified thar
when last week, after eight days of stormy
weather the clouds turned over and spread
out their silvery side Under the genial warmth
of "0ld SOL" The boundless store of charms
which nature Yields to her votary, sparkling
with new life and vigor, tempted the tired
citizen to leave his cares and responsibilities
to look after themselves, while he hied away
with fshing-rod and tent to find rest and re-
creation ''where things that are not mans do.
minion dwell" This being the case, Esq. Hub.
bard and wife, L. G.. Gould and wife and faith
full night sentinel "Zip;" Messrs. Jas. Glen.
ents, of n. y; C.. +. Brooke, Henry Ressler
w. a. Bonner, DIR. Schurtz, Misses Della and
Kittie Thompson, Edith and Mary Gould, Lid
Brooke, Laura Bruce and Lou Achey, they
chose a lovely place along the banks of the
"~classic Twin" creek, in the "wild woods over
hung with thickening green," on a high hill
overlooking the handsome farm and fine resi-
dence of Mr.. j. II. Markey, near Lexington.
On Monday morning, July 9th, several OF
tie gentlemen above mentioned preceded the
party out to the camping grounds, and with
the assistance of "William," "Mont." and
"Ben." succeeded in pitching the three tents
that were to serve as a shelter for the merry
campers. Nothing was left undone that would
add in the least to the comfort and enjoyment
of the party, and all was in readiness when
the light-hearted "Gypsies" arrived late in
the afternoon.
After supper was eaten and an open air con-
cert INDUCED in, all were weary enough to
avail themselves of stirred natures sweet re-
s%torer, balmy Sleep" and silence reigned SUI
preme as each camper calmly reposed and
dreamed of "telling fortunes" "fghting In
dians," &C., when suddenly without a mo-
ment's warning three ghosts appeared in the
"sky parlor," attired in fantastic costumes,
waiting such celestial music upon the accor-
deon and comb, that it seemed to the startled
and aranSo1 OlaanarS that tho naorlu 4notas
must have been left ajar, or they came to re-
visit this mundane sphere and welcome their
friends to the "classic banks of Twin" After
a few strains of this melodious music the
''spooks'' withdrew as silently as they had
appeared, and quiet once more prevailed I'M
til the ~reveille was sounded at six o'clock, and
each arose to a tempting breakfast of ham
and eggs. The amusements of the camp were
varied. Target shooting, fishing, &C.; but
sad to relate, much larger fish stories could
be told ofth fish that "got away" than of the
ones that were caught.
BY special request "John Robinson's" cir
Gus visited the camp one evening, and never
performed before to a more appreciative audi
ence. The ringmaster, imported from New
York, and the bear, elephant and orchestra
were the recipients of numerous floral tri-
butes.
The culinary department was most success
fully managed by Misses Sarah Richardson
and Melissa Gaines, and never within the
memory of the oldest camper have such deli
cious fried chicken, baked beans and mullins
tempted his appetite.
Too much praise cannot be awarded to the
kind and courteous neighbors, Mr.. j. H. Mar
key, Mr.. DERRICK Nicer and Henry Wick, who
did everything in their power to make the
campers comfortable, even to giving up their
dwellings for the shelter of the "storm fright
ened."
The camp was honored by several visitors,
among whom were Mrs. Minnie Deem and
Miss Carrie Van Doren, Messrs. Abner Dun
lap, Philip Miller, Griff. Rensman, Chas. and
Clarence R%essler, Tom Brooke, of Eaton; Miss
Hickman, of Springfield, O., and Mr.. Will
Robinson, of Tennessee. The latter contri-
buted greatly to the pleasure of the company
by the excellent music he rendered on the
clarionet.
After five nights of "gypsy life," with a
dance and a circus to celebrate the event, like
all pleasures that come to an ending, the tents
were folded and with many regrets the happy
family separated, hoping to meet in the near
future on the same pleasure bent.
"WHIsT."