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Although the early
settler's life was often harsh and isolated, he used every
opportunity to bring fun and sociability into it.
"Bees" were a way to socialize and were held for
various reasons. A house, barn or a church raising, quilting,
husking, spinning or a child's school work, were all forms of
social activities.
These "Bees"
served a dual purpose. Because hired labor was scarce, early
settlers and farmers depended upon each other for help and the
young people enjoyed them as well, especially the husking bees.
It is said that it was at these occasions that young men met
their future wives. Any lad who husked a red ear could claim a
kiss and many were the red ears that were husked repeatedly!
In the early years, there
was little opportunity for higher interests, but as Elba became
tamed and domesticated, the women sought out culture and beauty.
Groups were formed for various common interests; garden clubs,
sewing circles, drama, music, temperance, handicrafts, etc. while
the men who had their agricultural pursuits, gentlemen's clubs,
etc. They developed their own sense of culture that has endured
to the present day as you will see in the following pages.
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