The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1895-08-16

On last Friday, the ID inst, there was very
delightful picnic given 1t the Lighthouse
BY the 81"
At FRA the affair was only Intended To be
pleasurable ottipg among a few friends, bat
by the time the "fiteful" day arrived; II was
found necessary to engage the hyta and SOME
six OF seven rowboats to convey the large
party down the river. The day Mid BEEN nm
propitious; occasional squalls with showers;
There was; therefore, = pleasing uncer'
tainty about the weather that added zest to
the excursion.
The beautiful Myta having embarked her
living freight, among them being some lovely
ladies' far more beautiful than she is-and I
may here remark that Scranton can challenge
any city Of equal or larger SIZE to surpass II IS
to the grace and loveliness Of the fair sex col:
lectcd here. The Myrs, with the above men
toned lovely burden, accompanied by q due
proportion of the inferior sex, and some mys-
terious looking baskets, destined finally IL
extinguish the hunger Of that same ihferiof
class Of beings, Get sail for her destination;
escorted BY the crowd Of small boats. As the
Aotilia proceeded down the beautiful river,
although the moon looked rather forlorn; the
pretty white lighthouse fairly shorn with gay
lights. Many Chinese lanterns we're hung
along the sides Of the broad galleries of the
residence, giving them brilliant appearance;
The lighthouse being At last reached; about 8
p. M, the guests landed. Some fortunate
man assisted the ladies' to disembark from the
Myra the writer not being Of that party does
not know who the happy person was. As they
reached the landing they were received BY Mrs;
R. A. Dimitry, the amiable, accomplished and
elegant wife Of the keeper, who had in his
boat rowed some Of the guests down the riveri
AS the mysterious baskets disappeared
down the north gallery, l noticed several ap.
proving and anticipatory glsnces following
their exit, Of course, from the very young and
callow portion Of the guests. l do not allude
in any way to the ladies', God bless EN- After
a little moistening of the inner clay, With thd
non-ebriating yet cheering lemon tipple, dan;
cling was voted in order, and the healthful but
most graceful Of elegant exercises, t q charm.
ing Ter!psichorean art, was soon In full swing
and cadence. The very excellent string band;
fectly played, furnished the music. Those
who were not tripping "the light fantastic toe"
sat gazing at the gentle Cynthia; the younger
portion Of such romantic persons looking o.
happy IS possible under the circumstances.
At last the possibly unwonted hard exercise
created a vacuum In the interim economy Of
many Of the dancers; Of course do not refer
to the charming and sweet young ladies', who
are NEvEn hungry. They live upon-but
what can know what they exist upon! Some
thing very nice-the pleasant and delicious re-
suit proves that. The Terpsicheans then
6ocked In to supper--youth and beauty 10 the
van. Charming Mrs. Dimitry and The ladies'
had set out most appetiaing repast. II Ger.
tainly was appreciated, for when the writer
was able to struggle TO the front, the fragments
that remained Of the bountifnl feast were stu.
pendOus. Every one now bore a "cheerful
countenance," when bang went terrific clap
OF thunder. II was so loud and the glare Of
the lightning % vivid that even brave men
seemed dased. As is usual, however, the dear
ladies' behaved most admirably. Not one even
attempted to faint. | must confess was in
huttering, anxious hopes some Of them would;
SO quickly passed through the throng with
arms ready, and most willing arms, to catch
any lovely sufferer. But, alas had not the
ghost Of chance. After spell Of heavy
rain the storm cleared and the guests were
able to depart IN peace And happiness, to judge
from what | heard expressed on all aides,
"What a delightful time !" 1t was about
a. M. on Saturday when this very pleasant re!
union broke up, and the writer will recollect Il
for many long day.
There must haye been between 80 and 10 Of
the prominent society people present, too many
to mention I'll. MOOGGAZER.