The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-07-14
Rich Family Reunion at TindalS.

EdltO: IHE IIIES:
We would like to add to and vagya little
the old saying, "Of the abundance Of the
heart the month Speaketh, By saying "Ol
the abundance OF the Leartuu mouth the
pen wr;teth." On the 81, although the
heavens and earth seemed to be melting
with tervent heat, W. found ourselves
headed FOR the pleasant home of our ven
cradle friend, llr. Charlie Rich and his
estlG.abie wife, where We were to attend the
annual reunion of their family which
takes place Oh every 4th.
Tbe crops along our route, We are glad
70 report, are in tine condition and looking
well. We predict q fine harvest time this
full. On arriving at our destination, we
found the grove in front Of the residence
flied b. a large crowd CT eager pleasure
seekers. One of the first features to attract
our attention was the happy minglng OF
infancy, youth and age. From infants
with as much hair as some odorferous
roots that grow in the gardens to the sill
vered locks Of honorable age were present.
We Will torbear to name the former, but OF
the latter. il is always q pleasure, Il safe
guard and an honor to have such men as
our venerable host, 2Ir Charlie Rich, J. D..
Beatson. William Mahoney, I 4. Brad
ham, Winter McFaddin, William Touch
berry, Riley Bradham, Ben Broadway, and
others too numerous to mention, with their
dear, gentle, helpful, mosherly life COM
panlouS. As the dear molhvrs and talr
maids Of ou, South land are rather Sensl-
tive about their uameS appearing N print,
respect their feelings, bat suffice to say
We had I'll that's good, dear and lovely to
gladden. our hearts. And oh, the children
and the grandchildren Bless their dear
little hearts and big hearts, too, for We
suspect that there were some so full that
they were abnormally large on this occa-
sion, yea, verify, so much SO that the own
ers felt like they had taken III one or more
OF the fair sweet creatures
Music, sweet music, was in the air fur
n;shed by MeSsrs Touchberrv, Touchberry
and Shepard on violin, guitar and bass
viol. Then dinner And such a dinner.
The remaining space in our bodies, left By
the enlargement of our hearts was filled
with the excellent things OF life. Have you
ever attended dinner given By the people
about Home Branch Church? Well, those
who have, know something worth know
ing.
Mr.. Editor, l know you have noticed the
great change that takes place after eating a
good dinner together. Well, this was no
exccptiona; case Our hearts had to strug-
Gle for more room We began to get more
acG tainted and socieble and-aud we
counted the children after forming them IN
line, aad the number under twelve Yeas
was seventy The Old people were then
called for. bat there were none present, no
not one: So We estimated the others at 2l2.
Music, games, dancing, fervent heat,
anecdotes. "reminiscences of the war, good
fellowship, love. What more was needed
to while away the hours OF the afternoon.
At intervals we could hear the guitar accom-
panied by the sweet soprano voice OF one
OF Clarenden's fair daughters. Wish We
could give her pane, but rs she will not
be able to retain it much longer if some
body has his way, We will not write it.
Oh. how our old heart swel!s AMI eS-
pauds aS We listen to the music, meet and
get acc qnainted with the children Of our
friends of former days HoH We do love
Gud mpathiZe with youth. 1t makes rs
young again except in Years. And then all
were so kind aud attentive 10 tue old man.
AnG now We vii! close by asking God to
bless the aged, youth ana Infancy present. II
YOU see tit 10 give tEi- space IN yOur valuable
paper. watch have Lot the pleasure OF see
nag weekly, Yet get frequent sieanlnSS by
sour being quoted so often by the press "i
Ike State, some, at least, will approve, a.
this is nj th" request OF some OF your reg"-
lar readers.
Respectfully,
OHE VERIFY Full.