Litchfield enquirer., 1859-08-25
For the Enouirer.

| MORRIS, August 22. 1859.
 MEssRs. EDITORS: I had the pleasure of attend
 ing Pic Mic party in the afternoon of the 17th inst in the beautiful elevated grove of Mrs Julia Smed ley, near the south shore of Bantam Lake, havin been previously invited thereto by the Misses A. and L. Ames the accomplished teachers of the thir and fourth school districts in this town, who cam into the grove at oclock at the head of their re spective schools, being all arrayed in white, an' making very pleasing and gratifying appearance | The scholars seemed under good regulation, ant gave evidence of having been correctly instructed The assemblage of the parents and guests quit large being computed on the ground to have beer from 300 to 400 persons. We noticed people there from Bethlem, Milton, Bantam, &c. Mr. William B. Ames. President The exercises commenced with short address from Mr. S. w. S. Skilton, which followed by speeches from Mir. s. M Ensign, Dr. Garry II. Mi ner, Mr. Thomas S. Canfed and lastly by the chair ''''--' = -' - all .rnni"hd and listened to with marked attention and appreciation. The exercises interspersed with excellent vocal music conducted by Mir. B. S. Hall. and the Melo- deon by Misses Della Fuller and Amelia 1hroop in their usual excellent style, which should only be heard to be fully appreciated. Then followed the repast at the table, and if the inner man had not be en already rcgaled it could not at this stage of the proceedings have ailed if nice refreshments adequateSthereto, which were abundant and good as the best. We have scarcely ever seen better en- tertanment got up, and in this position think all present will coincide. After clearing the table toasts and sentiments offered by several gen tlemen, but we had not the good fortune to colect but few; among those collected, are the following by
 Mr. Beebe s. Hal1 The Sister Teachers-As long as this grove shall exist so long may their virtues and holy influence go forth and be felt by all who shall come after us.
 By MT. Leverett J. Waugh May our meeting and assclnblage here this day prove to all parties last ing source for pleasant reflections.
 By Mr. S. w S. Skilton: The School Teachers of this town-May She sun of prosperity ever rratiiate their path &
 By Mr. Wm B. Ames, on request Our Country If wrong may she be careful to assume a right and proper reotude at once and then be careful to continue
 By MT. B. G. Hall The owner of this grove May the rising generations call her blessed and her sun go down in peace.e
 By Dr. G. H. Miner The Ladies of the United States-The main pillars and support of our blessed Republic; the firm and constant friends of practical annexation and union.
 At the conclusion of the exercises at the taAle the company dispersed about the grove, where lws mo- ticed that chit chat in all it's varieties and social amusements seemed to be participated in largelyby old and young with good zest, especially with the young people, who seemed as if their pleasures were greatly enhanced bv the movements and onerations of nice swing got up for the occasion by some of the bhvys, who know how some things should be done The company all dispersed at sunset in good order and well pleased with the opportunity enjoy ed. .--- - J.
 eMrs. smedley alluded to was present, hale aid