The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-03-21

Fortunately, for our ability to iiattcr' VIC were
the recipients Of an invitation to attend one OF
their "so"ial hops" which took place on INC
cvcninr Of March 18th. In order to secure peace,
good will and harmony with our fellow beings
of these several towns,
We WENT.
As we ncared that dear old building "hcfc
many of our friends and acquaintance, years
ronc BY, strovc to gain knowledge OF the Eng
IIish language and the science of numbers we
saw nothing but an old dilapidatcd structure
with an old rickety cupalo, minus shutters
whose brazen charge, which once chiincu SO
mcrrily in the cars of the diligent student was
dangling in the twilight, and from being exposed
10 the fierce elements OF nature was rusty ana
unfit for use Yet, as we drew nearer, We saw
aittjng figure. in gaudy apparel glide by the
windows like strange phantoms, and hcard-Ah!
TWAS GLORIOUS
Our spirits were reused from their revere oil
old recollections. Satan had conquered MS
timorous prey. When we heard the inspiring
straus-tho delightful music which reverber'
atcd through the cavity of that old ana dlngy
shell, we were affected as If by magic, and for
while our dancing propenstics almost prcdoml,
mated over our moral locomotlon.
Having overcome the involuntary emotion,
We presented ourselves at the
GRAND ENTRANCE,
where q polite young gentleman OF the 64c&
o,o,e sri,tocracy received and ushcrcd Us into
the scene Of commotio1.
After greeting our numerous friends and nc-
,uaintanccs we were reminded 10y the floor mana
,cr that it was time to
Give room for those who jump and wheel
While Satan trips their dcY'lish heel.
Numbers were called; partners were char
cred; the music soundcth; voice, and the gid
" throng
BEGAN TO MOVE
o the tune Of "All round the cobslers house !
he monkey chased the weasel" and in promcn.
ding became one galoping mass Of jewclry and
over gardens. The break down. timed by
he old familiar air OF
"'Possum up gum stump,
RaCcCon in q hollcr,
Pretty gal at our house,
I'll bet you a half dollar
,as exceedingly grand aud exhleratinE.
II was surprising with what skill No. II 4
togy would get away with 6otmords IN reels
gs, money musks, fuckers, schottlschcs, waltz =
olkas and pigeon wings, 10 thc SOIL ana lnsplr'
NJ airs Of Matches. Devils dream, Arkansa tray
Ter Kilic my crank, Stephen in the peach tree
)oran in the Cano brake; o, o, down the river,
}. O. TO old k.a.i.n-tucky; o. o, God bless you,
aides, how love you, late and carly.c-ec; zip,
Willis nddles livclyD and other choice sciec-
ions too numerous to mention
Indeed the No. lis had done nObly. Their
.aantry had accomplished much. Their sue
css had exceeded their most sanguinc cNpec
ations It was brilliant affair."
GRAND SUCCESS,
Notwithstanding the fierce flashing of lightning,
lac terrific pealng OF thunder, the pouring OF
ain, and almost impossible condition Of the
'OadS.
The music. the garlands, the rose odors, the
,raids and silkcu robes, the tlashY ornaments,
he rim lcts and bracelets, the rosy checks, the
;hitc arms and swan.liiC bosoms, were grand
Cyord conception.
Orsl that did chance. twcre long tale to tell
OF the dancers and dresses, and who WAS the beIe
ia each were 40 happy. snd all were so fair.
TAst night stO le away and dawn caught them there
Rus IN URBE.