The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-08-20
PFC MICS AND PUBLIC spEAKENG.
The members of broadway Tax Union gave

PIC MICS AND PUBLIC SPE1hlNG.
The members of Broadaway Tax Union gave
Pic Mic at Meals Creek Church on Friday
last, which was, indeed, well arranged and
largely attended, there being about three hum
dred persons present. 4 neat stand for the
speakers had been erected in the grove beyond
the church, and suitable seats provided for the
people the day before. At about II o'clock
the speaking commenced. The speakers were
introduced by Mr.. J. W. Provost, President of
the Union, in the following order: Maj. John
B. Moore, James l.. Orr and E. B. Murray,
Esqrs,, who spoke at some length, and in elo-
quent and able terms, set forth the advantages
to be derived from associaIing together, in Or
der to put down heavy taxes and bring about
better State Government. Messrs ". S. Brown
and T. D. Kennedy were next called upon, and
made brief but appropriate speeches. COM
mending social gatherings and advising the
people to use all their efforts at the next cleo
ton to change the present bad condition of af-
fairs. After the speaking, dinner was an
nounced, and all parties moved towards the
table, which was situated under some oaks near
the church. The table was bountifully sup
piled with edibles of all descriptions, and the
dinner was much enjoyed by all. After dinner
a meeting was called at the stand, and several
names enrolled, making in all over sixty mem
bers. Messrs. P. G. Acker, W. A. McFAll and
J. B. Carpenter, were appointed as delegates to
the County Union. Later in the afternoon
the assemblage broke up and repaired to their
homes.
One of the best harvest feasts of the season
was given at Slabtown, by the Slabtown Grange,
on Tuesday last BY an early hour in the
morning, between three and four hundred per-
sons had assembled. \ speakers stand beau
tifully decorated with the productions of the
soil had been erected, and presented, indeed, a
handsome appearance. Around the columns
supporting the stand, grape vines were taste
fully entwincd, upon which hung in rich pro-
fusion, fruits, flowers and other products of
mother earth, such as melons, apples, peaches,
flowers of the season, corn, cotton, etc., so ar
ranged as to present beautiful whole. At IL
o'clock, \. NJ, the members of the different
Grange Lodges took their seats in front of the
stand. and awaited the introduction Of the
speakers. After an appropriate prayer by the
Chaplain of Shutdown Grange, the Rev. George
Rogers, the chairman, Mr.. VIM. Mulligan in
troduced the speakers in the following order (:
Col. J. w. Livingston, Maj. Thos II. Russell
and Col. w. S. Pickens, all of whom spoke
ably and we'll, thoroughly demonstrating the
Importance of the Oranges and setting forth
the various benefits to be derived in the way OF
social, educational and financial advantages to
the farmer At the close of the speeches, Col.
w. S. Pckens, in behalf of the Grange, in-
vited all to the feast, which was, indeed, boun-
tiful, and one that will be long remembered by
all who were present. The ladies of Slabtown
and the surrounding country deserve great
credit for the fine and ample dinner which
they furnished.
On Saturday last one of the most pleasant
Pic Mics of the season was given in the beau
tiful grove near the handsome residence of Mr..
james A. Drake, about twelve miles south OF
this place. Parties from here left at an early
hour in order to escape the heat of midday,
and arrived at Mr.. brakes at about II o'clock.
Quite number of both ladies and gentlemen
had already assembled, and were enjoying them
selves in the house or walking about the
grounds. At about y o'clock speaking was
announced by DR.. +. \. Rice, Chairman Of the
Committee of Arrangements, and the following
speakers were introduced in order: Messrs. L.
b. Murray, John Z. Breazeale, VS.. Brown and
L. d. Kennedy The addresses Of these gen
tlemcn were bricfbut appropriate. They COM
mendcd social unions, praised the growing
prosperity Of the County, advocated the for
nation of Tax Unions, and set forth the wrongs
of South Carolina. Tie speaking being over,
dinner WAS announced and eaten with pleasure
and good appcttcs. Then came the dessert in
the way of watcr-mclons and peaches, which
was enjoyed very much. Later in the after
noon all parties repaired to MIR. brakes house
where music was procured and. dancing com,
mcnced. The dancing was kept up until near
sunset, when all persons sought their homes
we'll pleased with their days pleasures. The
kind people of that section, especially the
family of Mr.. Drake, deserve great credit for
their liberal hospitality We learn that a Tax
Union is to he formed in that neighborhood,
and another Pic Mic given.
A Pic Mic was also given on Saturday last
at Williford's Store, and addresses delivered on
the occasion by james l.. Orr, Esq, Maj. John
B. Moore Samuel Johnson, Col. W. d. Wilkes
and Gen j. w. Harrison. large number o
persons were present, and listened with atten'
ton to the arguments and advice of the speak
ers. A splendid dinner was served up after
the speaking, which all enjoyed very much