The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-08-28
THE Pic NIcs.-The Red Mems Pic Mic,

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after several postponements con account of
the weather." came off on Tuesday. The
day was fnc, and the enjoyment Of those who
took part in its pleasures was full and com
plete. During the morning Committee men
were busy as bees, gathering in the provi-
sions, and receiving the guests on the ground,
and by half past twelve 0 clock every thing
was in readiness for the beginning OF the
festivities. The noon train from below
brought with it the Band, and after the
musicians were refreshed, the procession oi
the brethren was formed, and, after passing
through several of our streets, narched TO
the ground.
The ground occupied, formerly Star5ird,s s.,
now Smiths, Island is about as pleasant a
spot as can be found anywhere, being dry
lawn beautifully shaded by large naples, and
abundantIy supplied with pure water from
springs near by. A spot, indeed, which
should speedily. by purchase, be made the
joint property of Stroudsburg and East
Stroudsburg boroughs, and held for all time
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Arrived on the ground the brethren, and
their guests, at once began acting on the
programme for the day. Speeches, feasting,
plays, dancing, and general good time pre-
vailed until the 1--WE sma' ayont the twaI, J"
admonishcd all that tie time to retire had
arrived.
Ia the evening bonfrcs, elevated on plat
forns, brilliantly Illuminated the grounds,
and scene rivalling the enchanted grottos
of Fairyland enchaincd the eyes Of the be-
holders During the evening at least twenty
five hundred persons were present. and 1t
was a cause for remark that not profane
word was heard, nor the least approach to
rowdyism seen during the day or evening.
The refreshments were abundant, but amcng
the uxurics the fighting material usually in
Guided in bills of fare for such occasions were
omitted, and none were sorry for it, for to
this fact may we'll be attributed the perfect
good feeling which prevailed
We should ike to go into particulars Of
the different modes of enjoyment adopted,
but want of space prevents. Nor where all.
from feasters, dancers and copenhageners,
enjoyed themselves so well, do we deem it
exactly necessary to be minute. 1t was the
general assertion, and we joined in it, that a
better time was never had in all this section
of country, and the hope was freely expressed
that the Red Men, would soon make up their
minds to do so again.
The music for the occasion, beth brass and
string, was furnished by Prof Coates Cor
net Band, of Easton, and was, what was to
be expected, excellent. The Professor has
but few equals, and no superior, as conduc-
tor, performer and arTaEger of music, and
the Band, under his control, on Tuesday,
furnished the best testimony of this And
this brings us to another question. Why
cannot we have band, and why cannot Prof
Coates be employed to teach it? We have
societies enough from which to Gull mem
bership, and there is musical talent enough,
and there should be lbeTality enough in oar
citizens to subscribe for the securing Of this
grand desderatum
The Pic Mic of the Presbyterian Sabbath
School, took place at the same grove yester-
day, and was very pleasant affair, and
much enjoyed by the little ones, and those
who had them in charge The early hour at
which we go to press excludes an extended
notice of it.