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The GOOD life. Note the insect and the fan! And she invited the Press!
[Article 1]
PIC NIC.
There Will be a Pic=Nic and Dance at Greenwood, the residence of Mr. J. A.
Person, near Franklinton, N. C. on the 20th inst.
Your presence will add to the pleasure anticipated on that occasion.
MANAGERS:
C.G. MOORE, E.M. WARD, J.A. HENLEY, R.F. HICKS, W.M. PERSON, JR., N.M.
BALLARD, W.W. GREEN, JR.
HONORARY MEMBERS:
J.P. MASSENBURG, W.H. BALLARD, W.L. McGHEE, H.S. FURMAN, T.T. MITCHELL.
Harrell a Print, Weldon, N.C.
[Article 2]
PIC-NIC AT MRS. PERSONS.
The editor of the TIMES having received a few days ago an invitation to
attend a pic nic at Mrs. J. A. Persons near Franklinton, took buggy
passage for that place on Tuesday morning. Arriving there about 11
o’clock, we found a very large crowd of both ladies and gentlemen whose
anticipations for a gala day were very great.
An elegant platform had been erected under the shade of the beautiful large
oaks, and rustic seats were scattered here and there, for the benefit of
dancers and lookers on. It was not long before the musicians struck up a
beautiful waltz, and at once the platform was covered with the dancers.
Then the enjoyment of the young people began, and continued for about an
hour when the falling of rain forced the crowd to the residence of Mrs.
Person. But this did not break up the fun, as a set was at once formed in
the parlor, and the enjoyment continued. After an interval of about one
half hour, when the rain had ceased to fall, all returned to the platform
in the grove where the dancing was resumed. About 2 o’clock dinner was
announced, and right here we must make it a special point to say that we
have seen a very large number of pic nic dinners, but we have never seen
anything ahead of this one. The table was about 100 feet long, and, and
[and] was laden with almost every thing the
taste could wish. The older ladies and gentlemen present, gave their
undivided attention to the young people, and did everything to complete
their enjoyment. After dinner was over and when all had become somewhat
rested, another set was called, and the dancing began again. About 6
o’clock we together with several other friends from Louisburg, departed
for home, leaving thanks behind for the pleasant occasion we all had
enjoyed.
Granville, Wake, Warren, and Franklin were well represented. We met with
Maj. Crenshaw, proprietor of Crenshaws Mills in Wake county. The Major is
a jolly, jovial, good, (young) fellow, and we greatly enjoyed his company.
Mrs. J. A. Person certainly busied herself in making everything agreeable
to all whose pleasure it was to be at the pic nic. Indeed all expressed
themselves as having had a grand time, and the pic nic at Mrs. Joe Person
will long be remembered.
Obviously a flair...
