The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-07-20
For the PasCagoula START
OCEAN SPRINGS,
Innocent Heard From-Primary Con.
vestiOn--Firenen'sB BaIi-.Ice Cream
FesiivnI--Rain, Church, baseball,
OCEAN SPRINGS, July Is.

OCEAN SPRINGS, July Is.
EDITOR STAR: Notwithstanding th,
threats given by Old Probs on the morn
ing Of the IA h, our town was crowded
with visitors, owing to the primary con
Vention, visit of the fremen of VigilanI
No. 3, OF New Orleans, and the Baptist
ice cream festival, the grandest affair ol
the season.
THE PRIMARY CONVENTION
for nominating delegates to the conven-
tion to be held on the 2lst, was we'll at
tended. As our space is limited We will
leave the results to be given by some
other party. Candidates are rather
numerous and unusually pleasant;
sparkling nectar seems to be in demand
button -holeing and excuses for inter-
ruptions haye become disgusting; but
the thought of what change will take
place after the voice OF the people has
been heard through the convention is
enough to make one cast aside writing
materials, fold his arms, and, like the
criminal at the bar, patiently wait to
hear his doom. Disappointment will
be an epidemic; satisfaction only spark,
though supported by the lamp Of justice
and loyalty.
FIREMEy.
These brave and renowned boys of
Vigilant No. g. from the Crescent City,
are over for three days iollifcation.
They are accompanied by q splendid
band. Their ball last night was we'll at
tended; being engaged elsewhere we
were unable to attend. They are vet
with us, and the Hing house from
distance seems to be perfect paradise,
for the music is perfectly harmonious.
They leave US tomorrow evening, and
with them our best wishes and con-
gratulations for being so true to their
motto-"Welcome our Friends; Never
Despair"
THE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
for the benefit of the Baptist church
was perfect success. Truly are we
aware that it is beyond our power to do
justice to it in this article, since our
greatest obstacle is not being allowed
to deal in personalities. Mr.. Editor,
you snrely missed treat The lemon
ade was truly excellent, being made by
some beauty who, like all of her sex,
knew how to please man. The ice
cream and cake were delicious; and
those girls-so lovely, so gentle and so
kind-they were more like angels from
above, who came to administer to man
some Of the essentials Of life, than in
habitants of this region of care and
toll. Venus and Cupid were the ruling
ones on this occasion. X and Xxx notes
were handled aud smashed" with such
quickness and CORE ctnes5 that count
ing-house clerk would blush to see his
power darkened by that of the gentler
5'x The evening passed off gaily. At
l0:3O our much esteemed and accommo-
tating railroad agent. Mr.. Gueringer,
vas called upon to sell to the highest
bidder the remaining cakes and fruits.
lie was successful in his undertaking.
ONE cakes selling from 50 80 and
. 90 to $40. At midnight the crowd
dispersed, satisfied with the evenings
pleasure. 1t is an evening that will ever
emain green in our memory. And to
7hom do we owe this pleasure? To the
ource from which all of mans earthly
lappiness flows-woman. We hope
heir efforts in this noble cause will be
rowned with success, and ere another
ear passes by we hope to see ''little
'rown church rise around the corner"
nd every Sabbath morning hear the
weet peels OF its bell calling on man to
inter- therein and hear the good word.
We have not as yet ascertained the sum
eslized, but to Judge from what was
AIKEN in at several tables We would say
$50 or 5000.
RAIN, CHURCH, AND BASEBALL.
About Q clock this morning heavy
'ind, accompanied with a refreshing
ain, paid our town visit, and truly
as it welcomed. Natures little shrubs
nat were almost ifelsss the evening
reyious looked really beautiful when
lorn arrived. Thinking the rain was
YER Tor the day we sauntered down our
ripcipal street for a walk, and to ad-
ire the change wrought over vegeta-
on by this life-restoring rain, we were
trscted by the melody of the sweet
o Salutaris," which proceeded from
le choir in the Catholic church. To
ass on and not enter was impossible.
nd we seated ourselves just as the
ood Father M began bis sermon,
hich was truly touching. for it bor-
cred on the questions which one thinks
ould be asked at the last day-the day
hen we are to appear before the tri-
unal seat of the Most High. The
,usic was charming, especially the 20
sung by lone voice. Just
5 mass was over, about 10 O'Clock,
eavy shower set in, and for two hours
70 were kept in, and felt like the school
oy who misses a lesson.
Tne boys look rather disappointed
o-day for week they have been an
game with the Red Shirts"
rom New Orleans. The rain has put
stop to this weeks playing We hope
0 see the "Actives" over soon. Our
oys promise them a fair game and
leasant day.
You will hear from us at Oak Grove
n the 10th.
Camp-meeting engagements are being
,ade, and to Judge from hearsay
leasant time is anticipated.
INNOCENT.
Every man. to be successful in any
ranch of manufacturing, must turn out