Mr. Editor;

I will endeavor to give you an account of our picnic, which,  you are aware, took place on last Saturday. It may prove interesting reading to our many friends in your city.  Early in the morning of that day we were busy making preparations. A large wagon, several buggies and saddle   horses were in waiting to convey the party  to  the grounds. A jolly crowd we were, presenting more the appearance of emigrants than a picnic party.  A, dear old friend of  ours occupied a chair in  the center of the wagon. She is a dignified lady whom we all love dearly   and looked like a queen on a throne. She is a resident of Mobile. After a ride of nine miles, under the guidance of a gentleman driver, also from Mobile, we arrived at the grounds, enjoying the trip hugely. There were several young ladies in the party, who were Mobilieans,  among them the lovely and accomplished Miss O. Cunningham. We were  warmly received by friends who had arrived before us, and, when the entire party had congregated it numbered nearly two hundred. The first incident was a falling limb from  one of the largest oaks we ever saw, which struck one of our fair Mobile visitors on the arm; not injuring but greatly frightening her. We enjoyed ourselves in various ways until Mr.  Garner announced  dinner, which was made about half past 'two o'clock. It was a dinner of fish, fowl, sweetmeats, ice cream,  lemonade and everything  a heart could wish, seemed to be in abundance. Picnic dinners are always enjoyable. The evening was spent in the enjoyment of games: croquet, checkers, etc. and in pleasant chit-chat. In the evening an invitation was accepted to attend a party at the residence of Mr. Jackson Ward, a gentleman well known in your city.

 I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. R. Trammel and his fair bride, who are favorites of the people. I also recognized among our friends,  Mr. Chris. Orrel, and his pretty daughter, Miss Leslie. Capt.J. M. Rabby, and family, Mrs. G. C. Rabby and Miss Edna Vaughn, also several gentleman from Moss Point: Mr. Jesse Barnes, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Tobe Carter and Mr. Arthur Smith.

 I desire to thank those who contributed to the pleasures of the day, particularly Mr. Charles Garner, Mr. Jackson Ward, and to Mrs. Steede of Americus.  Our Sunday School is a success and well attended.  Mrs. McKeon is quite popular.   Our sweet potato crop is flourishing.

 I expect to have the pleasure of attending a  wedding soon, that is, if I am able. I have not been well since the picnic,  too much dancing does not agree with one of my age. But I do love to dance it is a weakness of mine.

 Every vehicle was closely scrutinized on its arrival with the hope that you were in it. Hoping, you may be able to attend our next picnic

 I remain, yours truly,    Tilda