The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-05-09
The Pic Mo at coo1ey.s Bridge.

Last Saturday will not soon be forgotten
by the good people Of the eastern side OF
the County, that day having been set apart
for the annual pic mic at Cooley's Bridge, on
Saluda River. We had received several
very pressing invitations to be present,
and remembering how we'll we had been
treated on former similar occasion over
there, we determined to go. Being rather
long drive, we decided to so part of the
way Friday afternoon. Accordingly that
afternoon, in company with Judge Cox,
we drove to Bolton and spent the night
under the hospitable roof OF Maj. G. W.
Cox. That evening we attended most
pleasant sociable at the residence of Capt.
Stringer, where the beauty and gallantry
of Bolton had gathered to spend few
their charming daughter, Miss Eva, left
the pleasures ofthe gay party, and the only
were not long enough.
Early Saturday morning we drove out
to Cooley's Bridge, and were cordially wei.
coined by Mr.. ]. M. Cox, one of the pro-
prietors Of the mills who with his pleasant,
cheerful words of greeting, always takes
great pleasure in making these gatherings
at his place as pleasant as possible. When
we arrived the people were coming in
from every direction, and by 10 o'clock
the grounds were literally alive With happy,
JOYOUS faces, of both sexes, and of all sizes
and ages, all bouyant with pleasant antic.
ipations. Anderson, Greenville Laurens
and Abbeville Counties were all largely
represented, and the crowd in attendance
was perhaps the largest that has ever gath
cred at social pic mic in Anderson County,
being variously estimated at from fifte en-
hundred to two thousand persons.
There is not in Anderson County pref
tier or more appropriate place for pic
mic. Messrs. Cox and Dugan had done
everything possible for the comfort and
convenience of the expected crowd.
Across the west prong OF the River they
had erected foot bridge to the beautiful,
shady island, which contains about six
acres. On the island mum erous seats had
been erected, and under stand the above
named gentlemen were prepared to accom-
modate the crowd with lemonade, milk
shakes, cigars, etc.
The day was bright and clear, but ex-
ceedingiy cool for the season year, and
white dresses and linen coats were not very
comfortable. The crowd was soon scat
tered all over the island and on both sides
of the river, and here and there q courting
couple could be seen making good use of
the time. Over at the mill the merry
dancers had assembled and throughout
the day they kept time to the music of the
fiddlers.
About / o'clock the dinner baskets were
brought out, and an abundance of good
things was visible on all sides. We dined
with our good friend, Mr.. J. NJ. Cox, and
indulged as heartily as our modesty would
allow.
The afternoon was spontas young people
are wont 10 do, and it was late before the
crowd began to disperse. The occasion
was one Of general enjoyment throughout,
and the best of order prevailed. 1t would
be hard to find more sociable or hospita-
BILE crowd, or more prettier young ladies,
than was assembled there.
Messrs. Cox and Dugan deserve all the
praise they received for the excellent man.
ner in which they managed the pic mic,
and to them we are especially indebted
for many courtesies shown us.
Late in the afternoon, in company with
our jovial friend, MIR. q. 81. Poore, We
drove to the residence of Mrs. Ann Matti-
son, near Calhoun, where we took tea,
Hob. Griffin, where number of young
evening. Every one present felt tired from
the festivities of the day, but this did not
deter them from enjoying themselves and
it was hear midnight before the merry
crowd broke up.
We spent the night with friend Griffin,
who is a most energetic and prosperous
farmer. He has beautiful homo, and
knows how To make ones stay under his
roof pleasant.
Sunday morning We worshipped with
the Baptist congregation at Bolton, and
heard most excellent sermon from their
beloved pastor, Dr.. Manly. After service
we went to the home Of our clever friend,
Mr.. Alb. Cox, who lives near Bolton.
Here we came in contact with fine din
ner, and spent several hours very pleas.
antly with Mr.. Cox's happy family.
We did not reach home till late Sunday
evening. and, though little tired, we did
not regret our trip, for we had had a most
pleasant time, had met many old friends
and formed the acquaintance of many new
ones. We have promised ourselves anoth-
or trip over into that section whenever the
opportunity offers itself.