Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1897-08-27
MACS HEAD LETTER.


count of physical inhrrnities in
a more or less degree, but re-
cuperating rapidly under the in
MIGRATING influences of the sea
air, and being SO electrified by
the spark OF vitality on last Fri
day morning, we sauntered away
faom home not knowing Wh!th-
er we were going or what sport
he might indulge ii before re-
turning.
Finally we reached the )ex-
IRENE south end of Edenton Ave
| nue., we spied at a distance a
boat, the use of which had been
kindly rendered us on several
occasions. Concluding that a
sail would be more appreciated
than any other pass-time IN
sight, and everything seemingly
propiteous, as we neared 1t, to
our surprise, it was stranded and
that it would take the strength
of Hercules to move it i'll proper
depth Of water to float it. Dis
Appointed, we rctraced our steps
to the shore, and taking a Sur
vev Of the surroundings, we
sighted a lad with a bucket and
stick searching for soft crabs.
Desiring not only the pleasure
of catching the crab, but the i'm
portant incentive that also al
lured us, was an addition to our
pantry supplies. Getting on
proper time, of we started with
a scrutinous eye, every place that
afforded concealment for the
crab to robe itself i'll natures
new suit, was diligently searched.
Onward we marched with high
hopes, until looking up to the
sun, we found it near meridian
and only captured two. Becom>
ing disguised, tired and hungry,
we abandoned further indul-
gence and retired to the private
shades of home, however, bene-
fitted by the exercise as twas
not only appetizing, but soon
after dinner took the first train
to the land of Nod, was much
refreshed thereby. Sea fishing
with hook and line is becoming
one of the popular alnusements
mere.
We counted a few days back,
tour boats that were filed with
people, rocking on the bosom
Of the great deep. These boats
were constructed especially for
sea fishing and sits gracefully up
OH the briny waters and bows
with queenly grace to each sue
cessive wave as it approaches.
There are still visible signs of
the i'll fated U. S. ship Huron
I mile north of us that marks
her resting place. Fishing par.
ties daily visit the spot and find
large sea fish to afford ample
sport which they catch with
hook and line. About 2 miles
south lays the three masted
schooner George M. Adams
of Bath, Maine, which came
ashore some time last April.
You can clearly see from this
point her hull, and the breakers
as they strike her port side with
such force as sends high III the
air their sprays. Many people
have visited this wreck during
the present season. Yesterday
not less than 600 visitors were
here; Steamer Olive, from Chow
an River, and the Steamer
Newberne from Elizabeth City
brought the new corners, and
on every side we could see evil
dences of pleasure and recrea
ton. Some were fishing, bath
ing, hunting, dancing, and 9TH
ers engaged in picking up beau
tiful shells, some of which paint
ed by natures artistic hand in
varied rich colors beautifully
blended, which defes the touch
Of human artists.
A syndicate has been formed
here by some Of the visitors and
have purchased the Fresh Pond,
3 miles north of here. This
place is becoming more prolni-
nent among sportsmen each
year. Large numbers frequent
it and catch large quantities of
fresh water fish and with certain
preparations necessary they have
what is termed a fish fry. This
is considered a most enjoyable
passtime. Unlike other syndi
Gates of the day. its members
are totally unsel6sh, only one
restriction, however, no netting
the fish, only hook and line,
open to all. This restriction
was wisely made to perpetrate
the existence Of the hnny tribe
that inhabits it.
We cannot close with>
out referring to the adver
tisement of til e j.rotting
races at your next fair to be