The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1879-01-11

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"R"andy" where arc YOU
-Vindicator 4tl'.
Here sir. turned up in good order after
the holidays and ready to light down on
things like a thousand Of pieces Of burnt
clay upon dccaye':: vegetable, yclcpt
pnmpkin
Ice, sleet, snow, haps, mishaps, bruises,
sprains skates, girls, sleighs, bells, rain.
s!ush, nud-Oh, Lor.ly Mr.. Editor, here
gocs-in order-Ons thing at time. you
know.
Friday night I'd lust. shut in dark
cold gloomy. with dull, lsaten clouds
oerhead. By 9 IN, it was slert ne
fast and furious Previous to this the
long-drenched earth had been frozen solid
on the surface. When the little folks
knelt down that night and softly wills.
pere'l, "Now lay me down to sleep" the
sleet was pattering against the window
panes and with whistling echo falling
on roof and house top.
Saturday morning each tree, shrub.
twig and leaAet was hung with diamonds
coined from Winters icy breath, while
the brown and frozen earth, house tops
and every thing else were covered with
his snowy mantle proclaiming that the
Hypoborian king for once at least, was
monarch Of all he surveyed. Sleet and
snow alternated during the day and by
night-fall, tho earth was ono broad OK.
panse Of winter scenery.
Sunday morning dawned bitter cold,
and while fair lasyies were vending their
way to places Of worships, the laddies
aye and full grown mon, out on Cane
river sliding, or as they said "skeetin" on
the snow and ice. Right royal fun it
was for all hands too. There were num-
srons falls, cuts, bruises, some rather &C.
rious, but fortunately no bones broken.
Sleigh bells That too in tho sunny
South! Aud in this ancient city! It is
true, however, and they rang out right
merrily on the wintry air Of last Sunday
and Monday, as various rudely costruct-
ed sleds and sleighs dashed along our
thoroughfares. The "boys" and young
swe ethearts had some pleasant rides.
"Roundy" tips his felt hat to s., Of
Illusions stable, for q sleigh ride. Thank
You, Louis.
OF all tho diabolical contrivances to
make physical contortions, just recon-
mend "Roundy" to q long strip Of smooth
ice in this country, and . crowd of
"green', citizens. Sprains, sores and bruises
are the natural sequence and consequence
The ice was abundant in this locality
early IN the week. Skates wsre eagerly
enquired for by a few who knew their
nae. On Monday pair was found and
the STANCE spectacle was shown Of par
ties gliding gracefully to and fro on
implements on tho ice on Cane river.
much to the astOnishment Of the ina
tives.' Confound the luck, "Roundy'
could not obtain pair In order to e.
hibit his agility"
There they went and done-done it, ~
the African citizen would cav. New
Years's night fall.Aedged brass band
cropped out on tho streets Ut about 2 ..
nj. They had big drum, little drum, Gym
balls and horns. A big fellow carried the
trombone, little fellow toted tho ket.
tie drum a-s-a.snooked-hossd follow
carried the cymbals; and each instru'
ment belonged to ct i'd Nominee genSs of its
kind, Well they played operas a Ia mode
popular airs-de ding dosg-selecions
de gsisttcsHbasss. Then they ssrenaded
oil the newly elected officials winding up
at Cartel's with . grand flourish Of the
"Msrseillaise". Each man played biz
own version of tho tune. ''Rouudy" foil
in love with tho manipulation Of the
"Tuba'-Boys oh, Boys!
II rained and rained and raised AND
POURED down last Wednesday. The lee
and snow became slush under foot and
the citizens waded. slipped aud slide,l
along the thoroughfares. Alas for the
departed glories Of winter.
"Roanday" With . sprained wrist, con.
doled with citizen With . broken head,
last Monday. Cause-too much ice In
theirn.
Niagara Falls and cstasaets! We what
"Roundy" thought, - he attempted ID
dodge into the vNDIcAToR's ssnctum
lest Wednesday morning. aa-a-y Mr.
Editor, 10 that tho way you keep visitor
ont Of your presence by deluging them
with fearful gutter leak I
District Court Is still in session with
the Hon. Judge presiding, - aflable, kind
and considerats - In days Of yors. The
court 10 engaged entirely in the eouside'
ration Of civil matters criminal csses hav'
ing been dealt with. On account Of Jan
eth, court adjourned over from Monday
last TO tho 18th inst.
Robbins have been plentiful in thi,
section of late, aforling abundant sport
for Ill classes Of huntsmen.