In a message dated 7/14/99 9:19:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << So gang...what's a "Vendue"? What's a "Grubbing Frolick"? Was it a custom back then to provide liquor to mourners? I welcome any explanations you can shed on this subject. Thanks! Brenda >> Vendue was the public sale/auction of the effects of the deceased. I'm not familiar with "Grubbing Frolick, " but it sounds like good time was had by all.