The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, July 5, 1889 Bartonsville 7/5/1889 Those who were fortunate in getting ready to hay, last week, were unfortunate in getting much hay damaged. Miss L. L. MILLER closed a very successful term of ten weeks school, the 28th ult., with a picnic in Mr. ADAMS' grove. A large number were present, among whom Miss Lillian POLLARD and scholars from No. 3, whose school closed the dame day. Exercises consisted of recitations, interspersed with song from invited guests. But allow me to add that the most taking part of the whole was the negro melodies and improvised actors, as evidenced by the twice loud unkored approbation of their admirers. All partook of a bountiful repast furnished by the ladies of Bartonsville, together with lemonade and bananas (instead of pickles) for condiments. Just then not very distant thunder portended an approaching shower and all quickly dispersed to their several homes, feel that a happy event was over, and by no means unappreciated, but fully enjoyed. Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT