American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1874-08-29
A SOCIAL PIC MIC.

ED. CITIZEN On Tuesday, 18th
inst, we had the pleasure of par
ticipating in a social picnic at Cen
trail Academy, under the auspices
of some of the good citizens of that
hospitable vicinity; and also of
attending a special meeting Of Cen
trail Grange, No. %, p. of H., where.
the hour of labor having arrived
and all being found correct, We wit
messed the comforting of degrees
upon four cOndidates-threel ladies
and one gentleman. The work was
impressive, interesting and instruc-
tive, being conducted with dignity
and decorum,and accompanied with
appropriate music, instrumental and
vocal. The labors of the day being
completed, and the implements pro
perly secured, the Grange was clos
ed in due form, Worthy Master T.
G. Smith-vauiz, presiding, assisted
by Jno. X. Cameron, o., with
Miss Mittie as mistress of
the melOdeoD.
The business Of the Grange being
disposed of, that of the Picnic was
entered upon by all present-each
as inclination or fancy prompted
all in promoting the pleasures of
the Occa sion, some in one way and
some in another; the more sedate in
interchange of civilities. discussing
the weather, crop prospects, etc.
others in prOmenading, or sitting
tete a tete, in converse sweet or
INDUCING a buggy ride TIN Ough the
shady groves; whilst others, still
more festive, gaily tripped the light
fantastic toe to the lively notes OF a
trio of violins. A pleasant breeze
cooled and refreshed the air, render
ing the weather quite enjoyable,
ard all passed smoothly anu pleas
antly. Anon-Ceres, Pomona and
Flora, summoned all to the feast
whittier they they readily repaired
and did full justice to tie call
did full justice to the prOverbial
hospitality OF those who Inaugural
ted and cOnsumated it. There Was
a plenty for all and to spare.
Altogether it was an enjoyable
entertainment without labOred eff
fort, unpreteutious, but well suited
as it was designed to cultivate the
social pleasures and amenities OF
life. May they more frequently
occur and may zoe be there 10 par
ticipate.
The CRoPs-Being especially in
the pursuit of pleasure we did hot
learn much, definitely. They are
generally ''short," having suffered
in the early spring from excessive
rains and during the summer for
the want of rain. The earth seems
parched and very dry, and the
weather, as all know, has been un
usually hot. We saw and walked
through one field of cotton. which
seemed to us to be fine, good size,
green and thrifty, well limbed and
for med, and promising fair yield
the soil was in fine condition show
ing that it had been thoroughly
cultivated. This was the property
of MIR. T. G. Smith-vaniz, Master
of Central, and of the District
County Grange.
We were hOnOred with several
cordial Invitations to attend II cele-
bratiOn at Hickory Grove, on Friday
tue 2ISt inst, under the auspices of
Horace Greedy Grange. and it was
our purpose. as it certainly would
have been our pleasure to have ac
knowledged the courtesy by putting
in our appearance, but much to our
regret circumstances beyond our
control interviewed to deprive us of
that pleasure. We understand that
the celebration was in all respects
a success-an excellent barbecue,
excellent speeches and a good time
generally. Hurrah for Fl q. G..
May she repeat, and may We be
there next time. Yours truly,
A GRANGER.