The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-06-27
III. n. c., WEDNESDAY,. JUNE p. 1883.

excellent ralllOad> ulentine~s o.
ocean and river steamers. so that a n
who wish NAV travel and enjoy them
selves. either 20 down the river Ia the
Gulf-New Brunswick. Nova Scotia and
Prince Edwards Island. or up to Mon
treal. Toronto, Chicago. or Manitoba.
think Il | had the time or could yet
away from my business. would 20
South. | long to see the homes Of my
unknown. rather unseen. friends. and
share their hospitality But the South
might be TOO hot for me at present.
and don't like extremes-I ike best
the medium State-the mercury 70 not
rise above >ufs nor 10 sink lower than
- above zero, though have seen il
here a high as 90 in the shade and Be
below zero. These extremes are not
conducive to health or comfort. In the
cold winter love the comforts OF a
coy home. In SuIamer would ike to
get away from the worry of business
and the dust ot the streets. where. with
my rod and line, might wander BY the
lake or river brink and try my skill at
angling. Ii | brought home a we'll
filled basket OF beautiful trout | was
proud oi my success. if not the exer-
else insured health and a good appetite
sometimes 20 10 pic nic, but |
cannot enjoy all the amusementS in
connection with pic nic parties The
bolsterou> mirth, coarse Jokes and un-
seemly conduct OF the unres trained and
ignorant boys who too often Join our
pic nics, give me pain instead Of pleas
ure. However | make my choice, and
only 20 to such pic mics as are carried
out on temperance principles. | sup
pose these pic mic excursions are much
the same in all parts of this great con-
tinent. -Nn attractive place chosen at
some distance from the city to be reach
ed by river steamer or by rail. Here
we prefer going up or down the river
\ good steamer chartered. and gener-
ally crowded-there is a plentiful dis
of course such as are SO inclined NAV
weary them- elves dancing.
There is ALWAYS on such occasions an
abundant supply OF fruit. cakes and
light drinks such as lemonade, ginger
beer. &c, and those who warm their
blood dancing must have plenty OF
drink. But others, less fun loving, sit
in groups and hold friendly chat with
one another-there are a great many
family baskets on board well supplied
with the needful-sOme fond OF reading
bring their new nosel with them and
seem careless Of music and scenery, SO
intent are they in the perusal of their
love story. Others. like myself. feast
their eyes of the grandeur of our beauti-
tul river and the magnificent scenery
along its Drinks. As we glide swiftly
alons-.nd ,metimes hug the shore the
people are attracted with the cav sight.
Men quit their work to stand and gaze
with wondering delight-the women
come ont of their houses to see the
passing steamer with its living freight
/ OF youth and beauty-the children clap
their hands and shout for Joy. We
reacn our destiny which may be Il wood
ed island or country place-we get
ashore and seat ourselves beneath the
shclteriug trees, open our baskets and
take refreshments. there are swings
suspended from the trees and many Of
/ the youth of both sexes enjoy them
selves IN their airy flights.
In another part there is a boarded
platform with seats around where the
lovers of the dance may display their
dNCAlil llloN " liiOIl liNS8i 70 NOli-
tent.
The youth fond of athletic sports
gather in a field and have foot ball.
cricket, or prize races, leaplng. etc.
Others roam about, gather moss, fern
and flowers may be there is lit
tie love making going on. There al
ways is. The day passes too swiftly.
we are satisfied. the call is given, we
all 90 aboard, the band gives more mu-
sic, and the dancing Is resumed aud
kept up until we reach the home land
inc, and then we seek, by wagon or
street car, to get home. We may be
wearied, but still the healthier and hap
pier of having gone on the excursion.
| wish | was enjoyin. picnic with
the select family of the f. & NJ. !
would like to be introduced to II. Mac
Gregor. Lucille, Embroiderie, and Others
OF the Hous ehold We could recite and
sing and engage in pleasant chat, and
be as happy as children at play. | IN
dulge the hope that | will yet see some
OF my choice friends Of the Household
QUEBEC. NERITAs.