Sharp diary 1917 page 219. Monday 30 July 1917 - Balsam
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Monday 30th of July 1917
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Weather warmer than ever. We hear N[ew] York is making heat-records day by day! Tramp off in another direction, nice fine views — as magnificent mountain scenery as I have ever seen — but no singers. Call on John Jones brother of Rufus, and Mrs Miles and Mrs Crawford the latter singing me one or two goodish songs. Her two nephews play banjo & fiddle ([….?]) rather characteristically. In the evening we call on Mr & Mrs Medford down the line. He has been a good singer but not much use now. He confirms what we had already divined that love songs are on the decline in these parts. Mrs M said she had not taught them to her children because no one else did! Medford sang me 2 or 3 nice songs including version of Edward. In the evening after dinner Maud & I sing some of our ballads. Decide to move on to Sylva tomorrow.Location
USA : North Carolina : Balsam [0,0]
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