Mississippi Democrat. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1875-1???, 1876-03-01
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A FEAsr OF BEAUTY AND A FLow oF
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withouia Nv,nah al Il heal"
4 highly magnificent banquet
was gwen IN the basement VI the
Methodist Church last Thursday
evening. In many respects II Wa a
feast % be conmemorated, highly
ornate in character, very fa~tidious
~ taste, IL almost challenges de.
scription. The supper, a. II Was
modestly announced, was given M
der the auspices Of that praise
worthy organization, the Wesley
ans, and Tot the purpose Of aiding
that society IA repairing the Mctho.
list Church.
In variety Of edlbles, beauty Of
floral decorations, arrangement Of
tables, the tooihspme quantity Of
the Wand, the I'olilrness aud suavily
Of the Young lady walters, aud the
general miSe a. scene Il the whole.
Il i safe 10 say that the snpper hts
never been approached ia Halle
hurst, IL was simply elegant;
simply superb.
The walls Of the e,lidce we're gay.
~ decorated with festoons aud
wrcaths, AMI the tables were set Of
with vases filled with fpwcrs.-
While the decorations were 30 "a.
perb anl tasty, aud the attendance
50 polite and welcoming, the capt..
vaung smiles If charming laIlcs,
added a relish to the collation. which
Is beyond Putting on paper. Never
was there, Ia this goodly town, such
a oom,ngling ofall thu elements that
20 To make up an enjoyable occasion.
While the eye fingered rapturously
on the decorations, aud the tempt
ing ncatness OF table garnishmcnt,
and while the appetite was keen to
test the quality of the viauds,
more pleasing rapture was found Ia
the contemplation OF the beauty
there assembled, beauty all the
more captivating by an irresistible
grace aud warmth of welcome. The
very sight of such a splendid array
Of beauty, repaid most amply the
attendance. 20: the supper, it is
beyond praise.
Amid this sea OF happy faces, and,
constellation Of sparkling eyes
brighter by the sweetness OF accom-
paning smiles, we sal down Ia enjoy
the good cheer. We were lucky
10 find ourselves in the hands Of
Miss Pearl H., whose kindness and
attention, mingled with most
charming welcome, gave a relish to
the supper which otherwise would
have been wanting. The defines,
the politeness, the grace and the
enrapturing presence OF this fair
young lady, were ALTERING emotions
indeed, and we shall always cherish
her many kindnesses as bright
souvenirs Of q most happy occasion.
Between the feast and this accom-
plished young lady, we were capt..
waited, and TO Mr.. John W. MeMas-
ter, who, on this occasion, endeared
himself to many by reason OF oour.
tesy, we tender thanks for his
many attentions.
And there was Miss Emma Craw-
ley, as sparkling as champagne,
with q face wreathed in sweetest
smiles, and eyes dancing with the
parest delight, presiding over a
highly decorated table, but those
decorations could not compare In
beauty with the fair face which 80
graclOusly beamed welcome to her
guests.
Hard by, was another lissome
beauty, In oil the splsndor Of her
fascination, bright joyous, gay,
happy, and winning her way by q
thousand graoes that charm and
captivate. II was really pleasant
10 watch the JOY OF that happy face,
90 catch the glance OF that happy
eye, all happy 10 the consciousness
of sarpassing LONELINESS. That
yoaag lady was none other than
Miss Emma Catching, and long may
the glow Of beauty beam upon her
fair Phidian face.
And there was Miss Rath Hsw-
kins In . sweetness challenging pcr.