The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-08-22

Family Reunion.
Did YOU ever 20 to good old fashion
barbecue? If not you have missed a great
treat
| bad the pleasure of attending one re-
Gently that was the most delightful and
successful affair it was ever ny good
fortune to be Mt.
A family reunion is always pleasant,
even when only few gather together, out
when various branches of Il family meet
after a year of separation, and parents ana
children all unite in days pleasure there
is something understandable about it. Such
was the case when the McWhorter family,
one of the most notable in the state, Gath
cred in large numbers in the beautiful grove
near the famous Shaking rock. in the ms
toric little village of Lexington. Ga, last
weok The McWhortcr family were OF
Irish nareptage and came from Virginia and
settIed in Ceorgin nearly seyenty-hye years
apo They have always been very tr'ttd IN
their attachment for every one hearing
their name. They are scattered oil over
tho state and many of the men have ac-
crmulated fortunes and risen to high polt-
zeal nositions. Judge Hamilton Nc
Whorter. who has acquired such
fame in orr state as the youngest and one
of the ablcst Judges of our state, conceived
the idea of getting together as many OF
the ofsprinc of the parent family as pos
sible. and celebrating the reunion with Il
GRAND barbecue. and well did he succeed.
There We're present about 14O relations,
from oray-haired sires to babies IN the
arms.
Mr.. II. L. McWhorter, of Greene coun-
~. is the Oldest living representative OF
this family, and as head of the family
was accorded the seat of honor. his bright
CHEEKY face and pleasant jokes adding
much to the pleasure of all present
Rut II was of the barbecue | wanted to
fell YOU. In the beautiful grove where tins
large family and their friends assembled,
tho scene was one long to be remembered;
gronps of people were sitting under the
shade of the trees and children OF all
sizes-some in their baby carriages dot
ted the lawn. Around long table others
were standing enjoying the luscious mel
ons whose crimson heart was being lald
bare for ire enjoyment of many. One
gentleman donated 120 fine melons.
One Of the most interesting and attract
i've places was where the meats were be-
ing prepared-a long pit, over which hung
twelve carcascs-lamb, pig, goat and beer.
They were beautifully brown and done to
crisp. Near by were large iron pots,
in which was prepared the sauce Tor the
11~1lts. and the most delightful stew "a la
Rrunswick). ard also corn and tomatoes
cooked together Irish potatoes cooked in
different ways We're in large quantities., a d
everything was in state of hustle and
preparation ut the pit.
Hearing II commotion on the lawn l
found the children were being summoned
TO dinner. and so | followed the happy
crowd. A long table had been prepared
with snowy cloth. plates. knives and forks,
etc. and bread harbecued meats and the
incest fried chicken. were pa-Set around
the table 1t was Il beautiful sight. There
were at least fifty children, and they GER
tainly enjoyed their part of the day.
The table for the grown folks formed a
large square and would nave
seated 200 people. There was n large
pine tree at one of the corners of the
square, and on that, just above the fable,
was Il picture in a handsome gilt frame
surrounded by Il wreath of tiowers-of the
grandmother and at-grandmother OF
most of those present. just under the pict-
IRE was Il beautifully iced cake with the
word united 1893 traced on it.
When dinner WAS announced and every
one seated. Il blessing was asked and then
all did Justice to the SumptuouS repast.
The meat tasted as good as it looked.
Cakes of every kind and variety and in
great quantities, were served. Fruits and
ice cream were also abuIdant. and for
drinks, ice water, buttermilk and iced lem
onade were served. 1t was indeed a festive
board and many pleasant joke passed
around When all were through, they were
again assembled under the shade of the
trees Mr.. Joseph McWhorter read a very
interesting history of the family, which
gave many of the younger branches of the
family some interesting information of
their ancestors and proved Il great pleasure
TO all.
Very soon the shrill whistle of the en-
CINE warned the crowd that the time for
departure had arrived, and after many
warm adieus the two long coaches were
filed, and the train pulled out with hap
py, satisfied crowd. Long will this pleas
ant occasion be remembered, and L am
very sure all the invited guest would join
me in wishing all these good people many
happy returns of such delightful re-
union.
Notice.-We trust our readers Will over
look the omission of letters for the next
two weeks in this department. They VIII
all be attended to on my return from CHI
cago.