The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-10-21
TRIP TO FLORIDA.
A Lady's Account Of Her Journey
to the Land of Flowers, Milk and

Honey.
On September 2Sth, 1t was with rather lin
gering feeling very much akin 10 regret, that
one OF our party at least, bid adieu to friends
and dear ones, who constantly remind us Of
"Home sweet Home" After travelling
the acquain tance OF several, who were return.
ing 70 their sunny homes, after spending
quite pleasant season amidst the rugged
scenery Of the Blue Ridge. Time passed as
pleasantly as could be expected on such an
occasion when the unpleasant news reached
US, OF wreck which had occurred only few
miles below US.
This marred our pleasant anticipations to
very great extent; for the rain was pouring
In torrents, and the thoughts OF having to
transfer seemed anything but what we would
most fancy. Still 1t recalled to memory our
youthful days when plodding through mud
and water would have been the zenith OF our
glory. However, after being delayed several
noIss ne%s and passing through this unpleasant
take the remaining portion Of our journey.
At half past two O'Clock we arrived at Au-
gusta. There our pleasant little band OF so
short an acquaintance was forced to separate,
having missed connection with the Savan.
nah train the only resort was to seek lodging
where 1t might be found at that late hour
for 1t seemed as If the city was somewhat
after enquiring at several hotels.
Only few hours rest could be taken by
those expecting TO go by way OF Savannah !;
con.
At eleven o'clock O. m., we boarded the
Georgia train for Macon: On leaving Au-
gnsta sa we found we we had @ again, met with 9TH
Two OF the young ladies' were on their way
10 Tampa, expecting at an early date to take
charge OF schools, hich they had procured.
Indeed we were band OF teachers and, "as
birds Of feather will flock together" it is
useless to state, that we had a pleasant COM
Pany. Without any disparaging oration-
can cam be given very graphic sketch Of the
country lying between Augusta and Macon,
judging from the general appearance that
crested the eyes of the passer-by the thought
rather suggested itself TO us, that the coun-
fields not unlike those TO be found in many
parts Of South Carolina bore a resemblance Of
an nnproductive year.
Still the towns varying in size. which dot
ted the railroad every few miles reminded us
OF thrifty thorough-going people. Our train
drew into Macon at four o'clock p. m. There
we enjoyed recreation Of few hours after
After going over different parts of the city.
and Willing away as we termed IL, the
monotonous hours, we again assembled at
our post P S,a a%aiting the OUTGOING Of our train.
AT S:O o CLOCK p. M, we rolled out from Ma
con. And as we were wrapped In the arms
OF darkness 30 far as sight seeing was con-
cerned, We were forced rather reluctantly TO
ments. Within a few hours travel, all except
our little band, apparently, seemed to be
locked In the arms OF Morpheus. However
IT was impossible for US In our frame OF mind
to Jet quietness reign supreme.
We would by no means be giving justice to
our notes IL we failed to make mention of the
extreme kindness shone TO us by the conduct
or. Surely our questions were sufficient to
exhaust an average mans patience, but he
pleasantly gave all Information requested
At last, the pleasant, still what proved to be
o weary nights journey revile of the dark
est hours to us at Valdosta, Ga. Here we
were told that Valdosta was one of the gar.
few minutes. and after recruiting the num-
ber OF passengers by the addition OF one or
two teachers" and some others. we soon
found ourselves bounding towards our win
ter home. Within few minutes travelling
dawn revealed the sunny land to us just be-
yond the suwanee river; After surveying
the surroundings we could readily recall and
appreciate the old familiar song away down
upon the Suwanee River. Just beyond the
river, we had splendid view of the valley
q log cabin here and there Inhabited by q
people perfectly contented with their lot, to-
gether with the lakes which dotted the val
ley, made picture of rustic beauty. Now
together with the turpentine farms which
seems TO be their chief subsistence. The
question that was once propounded was
How will these people subsist when turpen.
tine stills and golfers give out? Our fmag.
nations were soon ended when hearty re-
sponse came from q enerable old gentleman.
With the continual CIVILIZATIONS of cotton,
together with a few new platforms and sub.
treasury bills, i, for one, fear the farmers OF
South Carolina will be forced to seek the
wholesome climate OF the ouwanee Valley
Florida IS indeed, a pretty country, but truly
has 1t been said mo cline surpasSes thy ma
tive shore" Wanderer. !