Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1912-11-13
Graphic Description of Tour
Around The World" by Our
Johnston Correspond
ent.

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The "Tou1 around the world, :"
held under the auspices of the D.
of q. was great success, both 30
cially and financially, the crowd in
attendance, far exceeding their san
guine expectations. The passengers
all assembled at Turner Hall, where
tickets were purchased, and all en-
tered Dixie Land" where the flower
show was held. The general ar
rangemeut of the decorations was
most artistic, ana the beauty of the
place was due to Mesdames A. b.
Harrison, ]. A. Kirby, B. L. Allen,
J. H. White, J. w. Mobley and ].
A. Dozier. The flowers were gor-
geous, and some OF the chrysanthe-
NUNS were of such magnificent pro-
portions, as to belle the classiica-
tion. Dahlias and roses, ferns, be-
goniss, and pot plants We'd with each
other in beauty.
| The passengers were transported
in sections of 80 every half hour,
and the second point visited was
MT. Vernon" at the home of Mr..
Charles F. Pachmau, he acting as
conductor and taking up tickets for
this point. AS each one entered, the
door was swung open bv an old,
time darkey, with snow white hair.
Mrs. Thomas Jefferson (Mrs. w. J
Hatcher greeted all, and introduced
them to Mrs. John Quincy Adams,
Mrs. B. F. Boatwright) who stood
with her. Miss Nellie Custis Miss
Daisy Brockington) escorted all into
the parlor where Miss Bird, a reign
ing belle (Mrs.C. F.Pechman) intro
duced the guests to Gen. George
Washington (Mr. E. H. Smith and
Lady w ashington miss Angelic
Andrews,) who were perfect repre-
sentatives. All wore beautiful colo
nial costumes, with powdered hair.
Numerous silver candle sticks, with
lighted tapers cast a soft glow over
lall.=In the dining room, Mrs. Mar
tin Mrs. T. R. Denny presided,
and the table vas exquisite in its
appointments. An oyster course was
served, and the paper doilies had
scenes of Mt. Vernon on them, and
the souvenirs were tiny silk flags.
Such stately people we're reluctantly:
bade adieu, and the train moved off
for Holland" which was reached
in an incredibly short time. The
home Of Mr.. VIM. Lee Coleman
represented this place, he acting a,
conductor. AS the party entered, a
matronly Dutch woman (Mrs. Cole.
mani who was seated near the front,
rapidly operating the old Dutch
churn, Hospitality babe them enter.
In the parlor 10 little Dutch maids
gave song drill and eaptivated all.
The decorations were especially at
tractive, and in the dining room a
trieze of Dutch scenes made the
walls beautiful. Upon the dining
table was canal, upon which swan
tiny ducks, and the old wind mill
operated at one end, while at the
other, the little man climbed for the
grlst. A turkey course was served,
with coffee, and the doilies bore
Dutch figures. Those assisting were
in full costume and were Misses
Clara Sawyer and Bessie Bean, and
Mrs. }. 2. Bean and 4. w. Meyer.
These quaint people afforded most
pleasant half hour.
The cars next started for Ire
land," at the home of MIR. S. J.
Watson. Here the colors of the
country formel an attractive dec
oration, and the shamrock was used
extensively. The guests were receiv-
ed by Mesdames Watson, Frank
Crouch and J. w. Marsh, and after
being seated, Mrs. f. NJ. Boyd and
Miss Bessie Maud Willis charming
ly rendered Irish musical selections,
vocal and instrumental. In the par
lor the BIarney Stone caused much
merriment, as blindfolded, each one
attempted to kiss it. Thus doing SO,
makes one an adept at hattery.
Missse Maud Nickerson and Willis
had charge of the stone, and all as
sisting her wore the Irish costume.
In the dining room salad course
was served by the two Irish maids,
Misses Halle White and Martha
Watson,the colors being prettily car
ried out. Upon the table was minia-
ture Lake Killarney, "and it reflect
ed the shamrock that extended from