Richland beacon. [volume] (Rayville, La.) 1869-1890, 1875-07-31
The Barbecue and Ball at Delhi,

Was one OF the most pleasant
and memorable occasions it has been
nv good fortune to attend since my
coming 20 the State of Louisiana
indeed it was wrought with every
requisite to make the day pleasant;
and to indelibly impress the visitor
with the idea that our good neighbors
know how to entertain.
On the 22nd inst made my debut
into the morning air, at the unusual
hour of 5 A. NJ in anticipation of the
trains arrival, feeling satisfied that
the last finishing touch had made my
toilet unexceptionable-in fact felt
Observation-Disclosures felt Gran
ger-like, and happy. Our suspense
in waiting only made US more eager,
when the keen shrill whistle of the
expected Engine disturbed the quiet
of our little village, and announced
to waiting groups, that the time had
come to go. One more whistle and
the commotion began-lean, lank,
longing and laughing Rayvillians
pulled for the train-Iadies not in
cluded, because they had the fore
thought to make their entire in time
and were comfortably slowed away.
One of our friends tho s,cif came
near being left. Another, quite corpu-
lent, was physicked, with comforta-
BILE seat, and instructed to pet-H,
whilst one who expected to remain at
home-(Not robed exactly as was
the Georgia Major) until the magnif-
cent strains of music were emitted
from the smoking car caused him to
scratch gravel" for dear life, and
just as the locomotive started with q
snort, be slid in.
Tickets" sounded throughout the
car, and dear Editor, you should have
caught glimpse Of that conductors
eye-devilment played over the entire
surface Of his face, as he gracefully
received and punched, the passengers
tickets. | felt good all over when be
$1pk mime he scanned me closely,
king quisical, as much as to say,
"0id fell, if this had not been, you
would not be able to 60" All was
quiet, save now and then a ringing
lAagh, until we hove in sight of our
sister town. "Delhi," was yelled by
the brakesman, and again the comq
ton began. 1 gathered my hat,
all the baggage possessed, and -
the dignity of reporter ~ tbEde ed
my thumbs in the arm hoes of my
vest, and walked around with nv
friends, seeing the sights, and waiting
farther developments, and openings
for fun. We found without much
trouble one of the sights presided
over by our friend Mr.. Young, where
were plenty of openings for fun.
Armed with cigars we perambulated
the town till 10 o'clock when we
witnessed such an outponring of
people, as would astonish a modern
Juvenile. At III O'Clock The p. of H.
assembled in their Hall over Dr.
Brumby's store, where arrangements
were made preparatory to forming in
procession.
Marshall Watts made his appear
ance upon the scene, mounted on a
magnificent steed, and in his stentoriar
voice commanded the column to
forward march," The procession
was grand combination of boil
sexes, of all ages and-other people
They were led to the grove by tn
e Monroe Band. Not being a Patron
: l was in place as a straggler, and al
1 admiring locker on. After a marc
/. of some half mile the procession halt
e ed in beautiful grove, where ever,
arrangement had been made to gratif
II the fancy of all-indeed as | threS
myself down beneath the shade of
towering oak, l could but wonde
where SO many folks come from,
was almost lost in reverie; at on
time l had an eye only for the beaut
= ful ladies' who adorned the ground
then by a casual and ulintention'
+ glance my gaze was rivited on ii
a principle object of my visit: III
+ eating apartment; Oh! Mr.. Edito
i was right thar and in profusion,
felt no need of an appetizer.
W thought of you dear BEACON.
C wanted an Euehymial Belt. eou
l. have tested it for your entire Off
r. aud never had chill. Pardon Il
l. diversion. After the arrival OF Il
rr procession on the grounds We heal
III such music as l imagine they have
rs Heaven, for it made me feel goo
=. Then were we entertained by q