Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1858-07-14
NO. 46.

A committee of three were then chosen
to put up a ''backwoods table" which con-
sisted of cIotched stakes driven into the
ground, with cross pieces, upon which
boards were placed, which although rustic
IN appearance at first, when covered with
white linen was worthy our best hotels.
While the table was being put up, the re-
malnder of the party under care of the M's
and HIS, who were chosen 'eBoat Commit
tee" stepped into the large flat" and in q
few minutes were receding from the shore.
When about the middle of the stream. our
fiat struck sRag," causing several of the
most timid among the ladies GnvOiuntarily
of course) to cling more closely to the
broadcloth of their neighbors, and we no
ticed several "favorites" who might be
thought to be receiving more than their
share of responsibility.
However, after "backing waters and sta
king new start" We finally reached the
landing on the other side where We were
invited by the proprietors TO take a look
over the factory, We were kindly shown
the modes of cleaning, spinning, &C. &c;
but as two o'clock came near, sundry era-
wings of our sinner man" reminded lis Of
the good things we had left behind :" so
padding back we found the tables ready
for the ladies to arrange the eatables, which
was done up in 'short metre" by Mrs. L. J.
H., Mrs. NJ. L. Ell. and Mrs. Dr. B., who by
the way we recommend as desirable addi-
tons on all similar occasions.
The table was then surrounded and due
justice done to the fresh rolls, cold meats,
chicken, cakes, sweetneats, &c. We dis
tinctly remember how that chicken pie
suffered under the hands of our friend VI.
L. 1T.
Then came the "phiIopena eating" and
sending of kiss verses" in which all Joined
with a will. That many hearts were lost
over that table, is well attested by the many
sighs that have been drawn since the mem
orable 10th. Gathering in circles on the
grassy bank, we noticed our friend NJ. G.
comfortably csconsed next tire beautiful
Miss Lee +. Brantly was lost to- all around
except the lovely Miss Mary D., while the
two j. HIS were making themselves 'gen-
orally agreeable" V.M. little to one
side was chatting nerrily with the accom-
plished Miss frankie r. G. P. hardly
hhS" way " 50 DCmHuCEtu
was he with the many fair faces, but from
sundry expressions since, we have good
reason to think his mind became settled
before leaving. j. r. and ". L. we i'm
agine lost their hearts With the Misses
r. S. and E. S. Dr. A. was lost to all but
the beautiful Miss Bette X. Miss Bettic
! II. no doubt possesses the heart of our
friend Cam. NJ. Miss Sarah K. that Of D.
A. p. Miss @. +. 2. that of Dock Il. Mis-.
Fannie P. that of Ben NJ Many regretted
the absence of Genf. X. aud his worthy
lady, while no less than two or three en-
quiries we're heasd in relation to julie X.
And we think we are not far from the truth
in saying that but few hearts left the
grounds that day in the possession of tho
"original owners" We must not forget
''the duckings" received By several while
crossing the river second time, taking the
starch off their linen and causing many a
joke at their expense. A few songs from
D.S. anda short, but pithy speech, from w
NJ. and we were off for
Home, sweet home"
where many happy dreams no doubt visi.
ted The pillows Of the participants in the
pleasure of 'Our Picnic" on the Yadkin
BOB.