harvest supper

Example Sentences

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This was the night which had been selected by Sergeant Troy—ruling now in the room of his wife—for giving the harvest supper and dance.

From Far from the Madding Crowd by Hardy, Thomas

Mr Burchell returned her a compliment for her intentions; but resigned her up to the chaplain, adding that he was to go that night five miles, being invited to an harvest supper.

From The Vicar of Wakefield by Goldsmith, Oliver

One day during the harvest season, when this rich farmer’s corn had been all cut down and housed, he invited the neighbors to a harvest supper.

From Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) Folk-Lore, Fables, And Fairy Tales by Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James)

Years after that I was at a harvest supper with that keeper, and we talks of that affair.

From The Chequers Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary by Runciman, James

Often I have heard it sung in shrill, piping voice at harvest supper or barn dance. 

From Tea-Table Talk by Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka)