Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-05-25
Locust Grove Festival.

AS WAS announced by the IntelIigencer, the
day school WAS held on the night of tn. Eth INST
Sotwitstand ding the forebodings of Indictment
weather, Mt an early hour was assembled the
beauty and chiv.lrv of the neighborhood, con-
s!aiins OF abou, Que hundred persons. To saw
that the hall Was neatly decorated would be only
II FAINT description of its real beauty; indeed. IT
appeared that FiOra's stock in store had been ea-
haiste'i, lnsoniuch that II would have challenged
The pen OF Tom Moore TO depict its many charms.
Gut the chief objects OF attraction were the re-
iresh'lrnt tables. Laden with all the goodies
with which this land abOunds. and surrounded
ny Charming young ladies', they commanded the
admiration and patronage Of all.
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WAS attended by Misses Maria Ewing, Fannie
Duiing and Alice Kelly. who spared no pains
to accommodate their numerous guests.
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was attended by those charming ladies', Misses
Maitha Wood. Lulu Sparks. BETTE Ewing and
Mrs. Hutchinson.
TIE LEMONADE WELL
was q favorite resort OF all lovers OF the draught,
and III dw ell, in this connection, you must par
don me. for, ever since Israel quafcd at Elm,
man has been prone to linger at the fountains
now. AS an assurance that this delicious nee
tar was set up in the best OF style, it need ONLY
he SAID that the well was kept by Misses Lille
Kelly and Sallie Duling. The lemonade WAS of
the fines; quality, and the cosy little chamber In
Which 1t was sold. together with the charms Of
i's dealers. went to increase its eXhilsrating
taste; all taken together, it was a fountain ut
which Jupiter and Venus might well have been
proud to sip.
To lend greater enjoyment to the occasion, the
services of foung's String Band We're kindly Of
iered, and. of course, accepted. This band is
we'll known, and it is unnecessary to say that
1t Is composed of some Of the best musical talent
10 be found in the county. The pieces rendered
were some of the most familiar, as well as the
best. in our language. Among them were,
Kathleen Mnvourneen. The Vale Of Chamouni,
and the celebrated poem of kinneY's, Ram on
the Roof.
Anon. the many elegant Cakes presented to
the festival. was one from Mrs. John Auil. of
Lexington, to be voted TO the most beautiful lady
present; and one from Miss Nettie Winsor. Of
Lexington, to be voted to the most popular gen.
tieman. AT The conclusion OF the festivities. it
was announced that the voting would commence.
Proceedings were first taken to dominate ladies
AS contestants. A ballot being taken resulted in
the nomination of Miss Lille Kelly and Mrs,
John K. Ford. Mrs. Ford Withdrew, and Miss
Bertha Schoield was then nominated. 1t may
seem d sad commentary on the young ladies
present FOR the gentlemen to nominate so elderly
= dame as Mrs. Ford as a rival for the Iaure,s of
n belle. 1t was the result of no depreciation of
the young ladies, but it was in consideration OF
the many charms of her ladyship. Though the
breeZes of almost three score years AMI ten wave
their snow white pinions ever her brow, and the
crimson of her cheeks has faded beneath the
stamp of time, Mrs. Ford possesses those sp,rit-
ual qualities which go to make up ladyhood. and
she remains preserved in age the object of su-
preme beauty.
The voting was INDUCED in with great ANNA.
tion oy Tile admirers OF both ladies'. 1t was re-
markhbls to see with what herolsm the Young
gaiinnts came forward. and laid down their last
uoiiar-dollar, did say mo, their last nickel
FOR the lady of their choice. The polls were CLOS
ed. and Miss Kelly was found to have q majority
OF the votes cast. which entitled her to the cake
In a brief speech Mr.. Shockley presented her
with the cake. which she received with a gra,eru,
acknowledgment. The cake to be voted TO IN.
most popular gentleman was presented by Miss
Winsor, and WAS "a magnificent cream cake GOV.
cred with n picturesque castle, and DISPLAYED an
intimate acquaintance with the culinary art on
'h ''y "hpb "OIhl IL WAS, ne rnn-
tcstants were Messrs. Arthur Sparks and .James
Young. Mr.. Sparks having received a minority
OF the votes cast, was the recipient of the cake.
MIR. Shocklcy again. in a very happy vein, pre-.
aented the cake, which MIR. Sparks received with
q nod more expressive OF sloquence than WAS
ever displayed by Demosthenes In q phi,inn;c
The cakes, having been voted, and the remnants
OF confectionery sold. at about II O'Clock tbe
crowd got ready to disperse; but at this time il
began 10 rain so they concluded to wait till the
shower was over. Thus waiting the night passed
In pleasant conversation until "the cocks shriu
clarion heraldsd the MORN" and still they
waited, and still 1t raiued. till '.jocuna dav
stood on tip-toe. when they all resolved. with
one accord, to leave. rain or no ram. The ladies'
of the community desire to return their tbapks
kindly furnished. Nu ne
Inc following are the proceeds Of the festival: |
AZ the door, Sll GO; Tables, S2l IS; Lemonsde
Well, IS co. Cakes voted. SIS 05. Total. sa ao |
Respectfully, IOTA.