Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-17
Masbilqton Sentinel.


/ t~t MORMON FROLIC.
We have received from Lieut.. Mowry, of Col
Steptoe's command, the Deseret News, giving
an account Of affairs among the saints. A
legislative party was given on, New Years day,
in honor of Judge Kinney, COL Steptoe, and
other civil and military officers of the United
States. 1t was quite extensive, and included
dancing, singing, dinner, supper, praying, and
preaching, but no rum. Gov. Young was ab-
sent on account of i'll health, but sent his apol-
ogy and q blessing. President KimbalI, who
seems to be q plain spoken gentleman, called
the company to order and delivered to them the
following opening lecture: A
"It was understood that this party was got
up by the Governor and Legislative Assembly,
and we want to set an example worthy ofimita.
tlon.for generations to come, to keep good or
der; and when there is dancing and music
playing, no conversation nor disorder, but every
man behave like . gentleman, and every lady
like lady, Do not wish any of the gentlemen
or ladies to go down to the lower room. until
they are invited. We do not wish whisky or
brandy to be brought to this party, and desire
that none who are invited here should 90 out
and get it; if this is done, we will consider it
an insult. This is total abstinence party;
that IS, the total abstinence of all sprituous
liquors We will introduce the cold water sys-
tenn until the table, then tea and coffee, if you
please. The reom where you came in is the
ante-room; gentlemen and ladies will there
wait on you, for we wish perfect order and per-
feet harmony, that the angels who are sent to
administer to u.s. and in connection with whom
we hold the keys, may be well pleased with u.s.
aud touch us oil with the power of God, that
we may act well our parts, and that our mus
clans may be touched with an holy touch, that
their instruments may inspire and exalt our
feelings. We will dedicate this party, our
selves, and the music to the Lord. II these
are your feelings, hold up your right hands to
heaven, and say aye, (which was unanimously
done.) No person has been invited here whose
name was not on the list. This is the order of
the Governor. His health is poor, and he does
not know that he can come here, but wish
him remembered in our prayers, that God may
touch him with an holy touch, for desire that
he shall be here to see us during this evening
The gentlemen, with their ladies', who are
strangers to you, viii be duly introduced
The bill of fare displayed tempting assort-
ment Of good things. The reporter Of the De-
seret Necs, who is somewhat warm in his de-
scriphon, and not very particular in his gram
mar, says:
The several courses were announced by
ringing of the bell The walters, who were
gents, were all uniformed alike-having white
jackets and aprons, with black pants and al
though the courses, dishes, and dainties pre-,
sented on the occasion, called forth the wonder
and admiration Of all present, especially the
strangers, yet it in no ways superseded the
taste, skill magni6cence, and ingenuity, dis
played IN fitting up the apartment for the occa-
sion.
After the first table had arose. they pro-
ceeded and joined in the dance until the second
table was called by number as the first; in this
table the music Joined.
President Kimball then called the remain.
ing audience to attention and introduced Mr.
Henry Mabin, who sang The Man who could
not get Warm, "The Good st. Anthony and
a Mormon song, in his usual chaste, bold, and
comic style, which gave much satisfaction
Then came an address from Elder Orson
Hyde, followed by speech from Judge Kinney,
who said some civil things of the Mormons, and
hoped the saints and sinners" would get
along together without trouble.
WELL SAD.-Question-What ought to be
done with gentleman who engages the afIec-
tons of young lady and then leaves her?
Answer-Bless him, and let him go. We
always think, in such cases, that young lady
has abundant cause for congratulation, and in.
stead of whining and crying over aspilt affec-
ton" let her put on her sunny smiles, and en-
deavor to captivate more worthy beau. You
may depend upon it, that man who has no
more stability of mind, or honesty Of purpose,
than to act in this way to young lady, is not
worth tear of regret; on the contrary she
should be especially happy that she has got rid
Of person who, throughout his life, whatever
he undertook, would unquestionably exhibit the
same unhxedness Of purpose and the same
irresolution Of mind. Love is like every thing
else; man who is not to be trusted in that, is
very likely TO be unsafe in other respects.