“The Picnic at Groshaut”

Description

The ladies prepare the picnic "upon the teagrounds at Gros Haut" but it rains until noon. "If it wasn't a success, 'twas a frolic nonetheless" The picnic is rescheduled for the next day with cider-drinking, dancing, and "scuffles" meanwhile.

Notes

Groshaut is in the northeast corner of Kings, Prince Edward Island - BS

Recordings

• Arthur Cahill, "The Picnic at Groshaut" (on MREIves01)

References

1. Dibblee/Dibblee, pp. 14-15, "The Picnic at Gros Haut" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Ives-DullCare, pp. 178-179,253, "The Picnic at Groshaut" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Roud #12483
4. BI, Dib014