The Canton mail. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 18??-1882, 1875-07-03

short PRAYER, began his dedica-
ton sermon, which tor excellence,
| appropriateness and interest to his
hearers, could not be cxcelled.
Many were there who never before
had listened To the sermon Of a
Jewish minister. and | cannot but
believe that they were pleased with
the conservatism of his doctrines,
rs well rs the thorough knowledge
of Il p ,ints discussed.
Too much praise cannot be
awarded to the chri', which came
from Vicksburs expressly to tax c
their prominent part in the cxcr-
ciscs OF dcdieatiun. Their singing
| was highly appreciated by :hc audi
cnce, and was decided treat.
Alter the dedication sermon of
DR.. Gotthclf, the sacred scrolls were
placed within the ark; and the CON
gregation dispersed.
THE BALL.
Angeles Hall, that night, was 4
scene of pleasure, seldom witnc scd
in jackson. The hall WAS cralnmed
TO excess, and members were forced
to take positions on the piazza and
in the gallery. The ball was open
ed at about 1870 by the Hon. d. a
Mayer of Jackson and Miss Bertha
5. OF our place. The beauty of the
ladies present was the constant adj
miratiOn of all, and the elegance Of
their toilcttes was unsurpassa ble.
Prominent among tho bellies
were Miss Mamie B. of Vicksburg,
a fair one with golden locks, around
whom focked u constant train of
admirers; Miss Ida r. of the same
place, whose elegance of manners
gained her many friends Miss Bcr-
tina P. also Of Vicksburg, a petite
beauty, whose sparkling wit and
keen rcpartee made her very popu-
lar; Miss lilly W. also of Vicks-
burg, one of the hand>omest ladies
present, whose beautiful eyes charm
ed many of the stcrncr sex; Miss
Emma f. of New Orleans, Us state
ly as queen and as handsome as
fairy Miss Lena r. of VicksLurg
a decided iavoritc ofall, and one of
her faircst daughters Miss Carrie
w. of Hazlehur-t, whose bewitching
eyes magnetized the hearts of all,
Miss Charlotte l.. of Lexington,
whose charming mien, pleasant
countenance and handsome attire,
won her the praise of both sexes
Miss Bertha 5. Ut our town, who |
was awarded her usual large share
of attention; Miss Adele G. of Osy-
ka, than whom, none looked pretti-
or; Miss Amanda III. also OF Osyka,
Il blonde of an attractive appear !
ance; others might be mentioned,
but to encompass the whole, l can
but say, that it was a gathering Of |
beauty and intelligence, seldom my
tor unc to have met before, and it |
would be u difficult task to ascribe |
the name of "Bclle of the Ball" to
my nay: i.ul,. Ia,ix.
At 1 o'clock all adjourned to Mr..
Chris. Hinckle's spacious rooms,
where most sun.ptuous repast had
been spread, in company with plen-
of wi &c, to which entire justice was !
done by the company. After tho
viands had been fully discussed,
toasts were proposed and replied to.
cannot pass this point without re-
feriing to Mr.. Sam. Coleman of
New Orleans, who replied to the
Toast sour Visitors" in very able
and pleasant manner.
Dancing was then resumed, and
~ . CLOCK In the morning, the
company dispersed, well pleased
with the enjoyment rendered them
by the Jacksonitcs.
The music was furnished by Yae-
GERS band of n. o., and the sweet
strains of music evoked by them
vas we'll worthy of the cause they
aborcd in.
Taken, all in all. it was a most
pleasant and recherche affair, and
with much praise to the
:redit Of the management.
EIDEX.
Canton, Hiss, June 20, rs.