The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1895-09-03
AN AGREEABLE SURPRISE.


There has been many social gather
ings in the neighbolhood, bat none
like this. On Augu,t 2S;h, inst, we
received an invitation TO attend a
small sociabie to be held at the resi-
dence of Mr.. L. e. Trapp. The eve
ming of the 10Th we left our homes
about sundown, lot having more than
mile and half 10 Drive, and reached
our destination about $ O'Clock. we
were cordially welcomed in the paElor,
and on entering found that a few OF
our friends had already gathered and
seemed to be enjoying themselves over
whelmingly, and of course your cor
respondent took all active part III all
that went on, and especially in the
latter part Of the program which he
will mention later on.
After we caught tie tenor Of each
individuals conversation and enhaled
the odious and sweet fragrance of the
many beautiful flowers which were
waited in on the southern breeze. and
catching glimpse through the window
of a beautiful flower garden which
seemed to be watcred and constantly
visited with the presence of one who
would take an Interest in such things,
we ventured step further. TIE
fl)wers looked as if they were ready
to receive The p,ucking Of a tender
hand which had Teen watching over
and caring for them during the last
Summer months, and we noticed very
soon that some of them We're accom-
modated, Judging from the appear.
Hnce of some of the "Jim Swinger''
coats that were hanging about there
on rack Of boles ana fl sh. They
were soon emballished aud perfumed
5y the fragrance that would attract a
married mans undivided attention.
much less carpet-stamper. We Will
hasten on. In the meantime we be-
came very thirsty, and noticing signs
Of water, proceeded toward the door
in the rear of the house and found
VIII, we were seeking, very cool and
refreshing drink of water. We also
noticed that things were exceedingly
bright in the back yard, which was
yery level and covered with white
sand. 1t seemed as if electric lights
were suspended in the air. The large
clusterv trees were penetrated by the
sharp and bright says of light which
darted like an arrow towards the shin
ing heavens; aud much more to oul
surprise was that just underneath those
bright and luminous lights was a
large square table, decorated with
some of those lovely flowers and tllled
| with cakes of various kinds and ice
cream saucers filed to overfoWing,
Our faculty Of surprise was pitched
to its very utmost, (and on now
agreeably). But soon we heard the
tender voice of one who had prepared
| the feast in tones like this: '.Wslk
out to supper" Then came the broad
grins of the boys and the lovely smiles
OF the young ladies. and everybody
seemed one e, .l fhHs-aogelI1 q. :
service soon began, all bountituIly
helped and quiet prevailed for some
time. After icecream and cake was
served then came the cake and cool
lemonade; all Of which was delightful,
(and I can prove it
After supper was over al gathered
back in the parlor aud talked and
laughed and had good time in gene
raj until the hour for going home.
There was an awful scraping and
bowling; and repeating, "Oh, what a
nice time had." and telling "good-
bye," and soon we were all Oh our
road home.
We want to thank the good lady and
her assistant for the courtesy showed
us and for the most delightful refresh:
mentS Of which We all partook. |
know that express the sentiment Of
all whe attended. Some one else give
one. Keep the ball rolling. c.. II.