Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-09-05

Our Mountain Trip.


tho Seaside City and others to tho noun
tains. What would be moro entertain
ing than for each of the party to relate
and express him or herself as to what
they saw, heard and did
Now, if it will not be too cumbersome
to any of tho readers, we will give them
the details of most enjoyable trip to
the mountains. While it has become a
common rage for down tho country peo-
ple to visit Toccoa and Tallulah Falls,
there's no two parties who sec and on
JOY their visit the same Now, tho
party of twelve, leaving Fair Play on tho
1Ith instant, have not failed to find lots of
beauty in nature We, with our weak
low Of language could hardly describe
tho exquisite scenery around The Falls.
But it is grand to behold. 1t would
take Mrs. Evans to portray truo story
OF the grand sights. Our object in this
visit was for the pure mountain air,
good water and the pleasure of each
others company. Instead of house
party at home, We took our party and
had camping party abroad, our first
experience in camp life. We all enjoyed
it to tho uttcrmost. everything being
rare to all. Everyone was FREQ from
care. Their spirits were tho highest.
This trip had been planned for two weeks
previous. Anticipated with 30 much
pleasure, many of them could not sleep.
Really, don't think | over saw a happier
looking crowd of girls and boys as these
were on Saturday morning when tho
hacks and wagons drove up to tho gate
The boys were experimenting with the
tent in the back yard. Every ono had to
go in to view their mountain homo.
Such a chatter We did have that morn
ing Each of us had our work assigned
us; some to cook bread somc to mako
coffee, etc. We all had prepared nice
basket which would last day or two.
We had our other provisions packed
away till this gave out. After tho dis
cusson was over all cried, "rcadyp'
We drove out rejoicing. We talked,
laughed and sang. Had some very sweet
music and some special singing; sang
tho old and tho new songs, occasionally
a coon song. Everything was excusable
on mountain trip. We started out to
have good time, and no Que was too
dignilicd to enjoy innocent fun, not
even the chapcron. Soon came the timo
for dinner. We stopped out in the shad-
dow of the oaks, right near the railroad
We were expecting young man on tho
train who would join our party at Toe
Goa. After we had eaten dinner, re-
frcshcd ourselves somewhat with cool
water face baths, we were ready to pro-
cccd OH our journey. The train came in
the mean time. Our friend, as wo OK
pcctcd, was on. We waved at,him, but
he went on. The crowd was equally
divided. While tire whole party was
full of life, there were two of tho boys
who were exceedingly witty. 1t would
take good deal of will power to refrain
a broad smile over some of their say
ings and monkey motions. All formality
was abolished. No more "Miss" or
"Mr." Each boy and girl had new
mountain names. Tho names seemed to
suit each Jake and Gemmy, Punch
and Judy were the life of the crowd.
Joanna and Darby entertained each
other mostly on all occasions. No party
is complete without ono serious case.
Esaw and Samanthy were the assistant
cooks. Ippic and Becky were tho gen
cral supervisors. Mr.. and Mrs. JIooten-
dashcr were frequently employed in tho
culinary department.. Tho roll was
called three times n day. How those
folks did yell at every chime of tho bell.
The preparation of each meal was per-
formed with so much pleasure everybody
had to have a Ginger in the pic" Wo
assembled around our improvised tablo
to partnkc Of the palatablc rcpast. After
dinner was served VIC resumed our seats
about the campfire. Such n picture wo
did mako. We found later that ono of
these boys had Il kodack, and soon had
a most bcwitchng picture of tho scene.
The boys pitched the tent The girls
prepared the beds for the night. The
girls were to sleep in the tent, tho boys
in the hacks and wagons. All were de-
lighted with the idea of camping out.
All bravery was put to a test. Retiring
time came about ii.30 p. NJ. Twas 80
cool nothing conld prevent tired folks
from sleeping. Alas! tho bravery soon
He'd and one of the girls scrcamcd:
"Thcrc's snake in hcrcw Another
struck a match. Another began calling
tho boys to sec if they were awake.
They were sleeping very soundly, but
several calls soon aroused them. Tho
scare was all Imagination. But, who
wouldn't imagine anything situated as
we were, surrounded by water, and no
very strong doors to keep out invaders
AT last we were all fast asleep. The sun
was shining before wo again awakcd.
We spent Saturday night, Sunday and
Sunday night over near TOccoa Falls.
Sunday we intended to go over to Toccoa
to hear Rev Sam Jones preach, but his
meeting was postponed till September.
So we just spent tho day in our shady
little nook. We read some and had
company in tho afternoon. Two young
men from Toccoa came over and stayed
till over tea time. We had delightful
time. Next morning wo were all up
early, ready for our drive over to Tallu-
lah. We arrived at Tallulah about 80
u. M. The boys looked out for nice
camping ground. They met up with an
old gentleman who told them Of q nice
place. Wo soon were ready for camp
ing again. We did not 90 down to tho
falls until next morning. 1t is grand
and iuyUOrot tinp tO vipw and cl,nh oyor