The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-02
PaWley'a Island as a Summer
Resort.


of Georgetown, lies "Pawley's ISL
and. The name comes from the
family to whom it formerly belonged.
Since the day of the '0ld South"
the delights of the place have been
well known and appreciated: aud
many of the Planters of Waccamew,
elsewhere, spend their Summers
there.
The island is about three or four
miles long, running parallel with the
coast n. E. & s. W. Leaving
the beach, which is remarkable for
It's breadth and beauty, we find bel.
Sof sand hills like a miniature range
Behind these hills we fad bels of
low, sturdy water oak, cedar and mag
noIia trees, with tangled raass
Sof vines and other plants The
growth is varied and luxuriant' show.
ing the fertility Of the soil. Here
the woodbine 1aunts It's crimson
trumpet, and great pink morning
glories nod in the breeze. IL 10
among the trees we find the houses
of She islanders. sheltered by the
hills and releayed OF the glare by the
trees, for the sun shining on the
s.silyer sands is trying to the eyes.
On the land side. defining the back
beach, runs to the road, and then
comes the salt creeks and marsh
lying between the island and the
mainland The bridges and cause
ways connecting the island with the
main, lie az either end of the island
The new steamer, "CoI. William
Elliott now almost ready for the
work, will mean q grea. deal for
PaWley's, for It's one draw back vas
the primitive way of reaching 1t.
The tri-weekIy boat, via Waver!y.
leaves Georgetown every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 8 a. m..
and returning about 1.30 p. m every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The distance from Georgetown to
WayerIy is fifteen miles. Hacks and
baggage wagons always meet the
boats, and convey the passengers and
belongings over to the islands, a
pleasant drive of four miles. Very
often parties charter launch which
meets the train, taking them directly
over. This is much preferable, as q
stop over is not necessory, and the
cost merely nominal. The trip from
town to the beach usually takes about
two hours Excursion boats are
run on Saturdays and Sunday,
which gives the business men an
opportunity of days recreation
Most of the houses on the island
are owned aud occupied during the
season by private individuals, but
there are two commodious hotels
sPawley's Island hotel, run by Mrs
Wishrop Williams, and the NiDyah
Cottages, whose charming hostess,
Mrs 7. Butler of Georgetown, is
extensively known, 80 there is no
trouble about obtaining board. If
party or family prefer to take house
for the season they should be in
time, for the several houses and
cottages for rent are nearly filed.
Even in April one hears the express
sion, ssNot vacant house on Paw
,evfs thia snmmer.'' - The houses are
delightfully."- cool and airy. large,
wide doors and windows, nigh cell
ings and large rooms conveniently
arranged
Now we have found the place,
learned how to reach il, selected our
place of residence what will we
find, and what shall We do !? One of
the greatest conveniences of the
place is the total absence CT mos
qnitos, a very remarkable fact, and
one which the writer cannot explain
IF by gross neglect of natures law,
or by any mischance one of US should
fall i'll, it only takes few minutes TO
call up by telephone any of the
physicians and drug stores in George
town but this is not likely to
happen
There is an Episcopal church just
across the upper bridge on the main,
whose rector, Rev L F. Query.
With lis charming family, spends the
summers on the island. Occasionally
minister of other denominations hold
services
Fishing and shooting will naturally
come first with the gentlemen when
we discuss the sports to be had
Plenty of fishing by going "0utside,"
that is four miles off shore, In small
boat early in the morning, or in the
creeks, where the finest whiting,
drum. bass aud sheephead are
caught. The shooting of march hens
on high tide is enjoyed by many.
Then there is crabing, amusing the
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