The Placer herald., 1873-05-10
LETTER FROM LINCOLN.
LINCOLN, May 9Th, 1878.

EDrroRs OF THE LD[Havine an hour to
spare, and thinking perhaps you would like to
hear from Western Placer, 1 thought l would
occupy 1t In writing you. For the past few
weeks times have been quite dull here, among
the farmers, but now they are busying them
selves with preparing for the harvest 1t is a
general complaint, however, that wheat crops
will be light this season. If stranger had been
passing through here On last Saturday morning
he would have wondered at the unusual stir
among onr citizens. Notwithstanding the pre-
valling epizootic and strong wind blowing
from the north, vehicles laden with passengers,
horsemen, and even footmen could be seen
moving from every direction toward Manzanita
Grove. going thither to witness the school ex-
hlbition and to participate in the picnic to be
held there on that day. AS would be naturally
supposed, your correspondent Joined this pleas
ure-seeking crowd. We reached the grove about
ii O'Clock and found that some three or four
hundred persons had proceeded us. This grove
is too well known to require description;
suffice it to say, that it is one of the most beauti-
full works of nature to be found in California
temporary refreshment stand had been erected
accommodation of lovers of ice cream, ETC. stage
of ample size had been erected, with curtains
and compartments for dressing. At 12 o'clock
the exercises began with a prayer by Rev. Mr.
Hewett, after which song, entitled "Smiling
May" was sung by the school with our teacher,
+. l.. Landes, at the organ. The next was the
crowning of the May Queen with appropriate
ceremonies This performance was too lengthy
to admit of full description, although it was
the most beautiful of the kind that ever wit
messed. The throne for the queen was exquisite;
the entire woodwork being covered in very
tasteful manner with the most choice flowers
beautiful bower of evergreens was arranged
on either side Of the throne for the use of the
Fairy Queen, her graces and maids of honor.
The May Queen, Miss Alice Dipple was crowned
by Miss Marcela Sailing the scepter was pre-
sented by Miss Belle Sailing; Miss Anna Kier
as Fairy Queen, crowned the May Queen with a
wreath of flowers. The girls, numbering about
twenty, presented fine appearance, all Of them
being attired in white with scarfs or other re-
gala to designate their relative positions. The
other exercises were as follows:
Opening address, by Mary Kier; song, Happy
Greeting" by the school, defamation, "The
World Was Made for Man, "by Walter Sparks dec
lamation, "Spartans to the Gladiators," by Lee
Chamberlain; defamation, "South Carolina"
by VIM. Sparks; defamation by Hannah Kier;
organ solo, by Miss Dalby; dialogue, "May
Queen, by Marcella Sailing and Minnie Dipple;
fashionable Dissipation" by Bell Sailing and
Amanda Sparks; organ solo, by Miss Dalby;
dialogue, "Keeping Bad Company" by Masters
Johny Fairchilds, Thomas McKanna, 10 Rich
ardson, VIM. Sparks and Philip Dipple "Get-
ting Photograph" by VIM. Croft, Henry Dip,
pei and Misses Fanny Dipple and Louise Las
well. These pieces were all performed in such
manner as to give credit both to the pupils and
teacher, and the exhibition would doubtless have
been agrert success had it not been for tie strong
wind blowing from the northwest, which rem
dered the words of the speakers inaudible to
large portion of the audience. At the close of
the exercises Mr.. II. L. Chamberlain came upon
the stand and invited the people all to partake
of the bounteful repast prepared for their benefit
remarling that there wss plenty for all and a
thousand more, and that he only wished that
there were enough to eat it. And I think he
was not far from right, judging from the amount
of provisions, including every delicacy that the
heart could wish for, that were carried away
after all had had their fill. After dinner the old
people busted themselves chatting with each
other, while the young ones engaged in various
sports. instrumental and vocal music was fur
nished for all who could crowd into the school
house. Some engaged in playing game called
Grace Hoops, others in the game of Croquet.
While was wandering about 1 came upon
merry party of youths and fair damses
engaged in playing the well known game of
Copenhagen. Your correspondent being youth
himself accepted pressing invitation to join in
this sport. and, indeed, we had jolly time.
Everything passed off pleasantly throughout the
day. The young people mostly remained until
about O'Clock, when they hurried away to pre-
pare for the dance which took place at Burdges
Hail. in Lincoln. This / did not attend but
was informed that it was largely attended, and
passed off pleasantly to all. think, Mr.. Editor,
if you had been here, perhaps you would have
awarded us the premium for picnics this year
All hail to the Manzanita school picnic!
LIE Nom.