The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-14
Versailles, Ky.
Correspondence Of the HeI aid


VERSAILLES, KENTUCKY, May ~, 1914
The Anncration Excitement IL old Krnirpky-
May day in Versailles Of the West Il Bcam1u
Commonly Con 0nafion CT The (ue,n Cf Noy a
Versailles Refined Hmusenlents ia the Uet.
Mr.. BEnNETT IL have often wondered that The
principal town in one of the most fertile and beau
tlful counties in the State and The county, too, in
which the distinguished statesmen, Criuend-n and
Marshal! were born and reared, should not have
furnished correspondent, for your valuable and
extensively circulated paper, when all other portions
Of the world are keeping you advised of their act
lngs and doings. Many time willis, in distant parts
Of the Union, have read the letters Of correspon-
dents from every portion Of the States hoping as I
| read, that the next should come to would have
for its caption, Versailles, Ky Blu, hoped in vain.
| have, therefore, determined in future to keep
those who may be desircus, advised Of any hing
| of interest that may occur tereabou,s
We are all in excitement about the elections and
the annexation Of Texas Every is on tire 9ui
rire in regard to the elections in Virginia, which
the Wings hereabous assert will Sc, for Mr.. Clay.
good-meanlng Democrat. few days since, III
CURED ct one OF our POLITICAL characters If he
thought the M III Boy of the Slashes'' would be
elected With as,onlsllment depicted upon
his countcnance, he swOrc by ECarcn and Garth,
that he was daily eApeotng to see Mr.. Clay's In
augural Address.
Yesterday (thanks to the young ladies' who caused
iD all political excitement was for a while laid
aside tor something far more agreeable and inte-
resting. The first day Of May celebrated in
this place by the young ladies attending the Female
Institute OF Mrs. lsetr, in an equal, It not superior
style, 10 anywhere in the state About IL o'clock,
a beautiful IN .rch from an excellent band, COM
posed OF young gentlemen OF this place announced
to the citizens that the procession was owing All
eyes were instantly turned to the Institute, where
they beheld one Of the most Interesting sights it
has ever been my good fortune 10 witness First
among the ladies' came Miss X and Miss w :, Young
ladies once pupils ct Mrs lsett who kindly agreed
10 participate IN the interesting ceremonies; their
hgures almost the same tcir Carriage alike grdce-
full and dgnlticd, and their beautifully smiling faces
created feelings IN the bosoms Of many young
gallant that will not easily be forgotten. Next
came portion of the young ladies' ttending
the Institute, walking two and tao, whose robes Of
white and blue saslies were beautiful, indeed But
| 10 our admiration was greatly aroused when we
behcd the centre Of the procession. Figst came
the first maid OF honor, Miss n supported either
side by Miss G. and Miss K, who bore aloit
beautiful arch of flowers and cvergreens, arranged
IN excelIsn taste ana style. Next came her Royal
liighness, Miss l. supported IN the same style AZ
the first maid Of honor, Miss $. AID Miss G.. bear
ing the arch. Next came the second maid of
honor, Miss McCi supported by Miss : and Miss
w, who bore arch like the Others Then came
The balance OF the pupils in a s,ra ght nd beautiful
lac. i he process ION moved or in this style until
they arrived at beautiful arbor prepared l,f their
reception on the premises of Miss Mcfarland.
After all had become still, beautiful verses,
suitable to the occasion, sung by the young
ladies'. The beauty Of the surrounding country,
the ground with It's rich carpet OF green, the de-
hghiiu shade, the beautiful howers, rich and
matte, the pleasing countenances Of oil present.,
and the voices Of the Young Ministries, mlnghng in
sweet symphony, rendered the whole scene almost
enchanting.
After tins, the maids Of honor, with appropriate
speeches, crowned their ihvore rs il!en Queen"
The addresses of her Royal lllghness ana her
maids OF honor their style Of delivery and &c ticu-
lttion, throughout, was fine indeed, these excr-
cis-s, through the company, were entertained with
speeches from her Royal hlehness, Miss ~. Miss
c., Miss p, Miss II Miss NJ and Mis- III Of
them performed in fine style the band pia, Jog be-
tween pieces
Thus passed The exeicses Of the forenoon The
company thtn repaired to the house, whore I'll were
Invited, and paronk 81 an excellent collation. " hch
was prepared under the immediate supcrjntenI.nce
ol Miss ", elder sister of the frat n.aid of honor
After all had partakcn of roireshmrlts for two
hours or more the COMPANY were entertained nv
listening TO various songs from Mr.. McCulia, ac-
cofn;anieh blythe liano,--a young gentleman, who,
IA a vocalist and performer, consider tqua If not
superior, 10 any young gentleman have ever heard
Alier he had finished, the procession again formed
and marched back to the lnsue. whittier they
bore 'hr warmest wishcs fer her prosrcruy u all
Thus closed the celebration
May the return Of flowers be always and every
where welcomed IN as beautiful siy 40 II was IN
Versailles on the first day Of Ma, and may the
young and bcluulu girl who 80 admirably sus-
tanned the part Of QUEEN, always remember that
virtue grace and dignity Gall Of which shc posses-
SEES in an eminent iesree) are sure TO meet with
their reward LIGHTNING FLASH.
BERAcn or rRoNIsg On a trisl in Turorto,
pgcr Cnnale, for 5eqch OF tie marriage PROMISE tho
jur, gave The lady only ter dollars damages.