Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-03-15

them in the following terms:
"Geptlemen-Dear friends, words fail,
language becomes powerless, my heart
at the sight of this demOnstla-
ton. NV friends, l would could con-
vey to you what l feel but it is lmpos-
sible. oh, what "reminiscences rise be-
fore me! oh, the tender ties CLOSE
twisted with the tibres OF the heart,
which broken, drain off the soul OF hui
man Joy, and make it pain to live:
Friends, / thank You"
Upon entering, the party was received
by his charming and accomplished lady,
after which the wine cup was filled,
amid the heartfelt manifestations and
expressions of the purest friendship aud
regard. 1t would be impossible to de-
scribe so feeling and touching an occa-
sion. 1t is seldom, indeed, that one is
shown such evidences of esteem from his
fcllow-citizens. In response to several
toasts, Mr.. Allan gave the following
reply:
"Kind Ficnds-Youy presence here to-
night, on the eve Of my departure rom
your midst, fills my heart with emotions
such as only they who feel them know.
Indeed, my heart is too full for utter
ance. Oh, what recollections rise up
before me, when look around me and l
behold here those whom when mere
Youths, l knew as my schoolboys here
worthy representatives of this commu-
nifty, here the Press of our city-the one
nv esteemed friend of the 4drocatc, with
whom | have always had the most pleas
ant relationships other my staunch old
friend of the Capitohian, with whom
entered the rugged pathways OF com
mercial life in by-gone days, here tho
representatives Of our noble Fire Depart
mcnt, who with me, on many memora-
bic occasion, battled with the fiery ele-
ments, and OH, here my close, my dear
friends of the !. S. G. Band, whose
troubles have shared, as | participated
in their pleasures. When, my friends, l
behold this gathering, when such recol-
lcctions rise up before me, blame me not,
if fail in giving expression to the emo
tons that agitate my heart. Blame me
not, if the honors you have conferred
upon me overp0werme. Oh, what dearer
to the heart of man than the respect and
esteem of the community III which he
lives! What heart but would be sad,
dened at sundering such tender ties
All, my friends, you know, yon must feel
that deep in my heart is cngravcn the
remembrance Of this day and this hour
Your kind testimonial of esteem and
friendship so feelingly presented me,
shall serve but to brighten the fires OF
friendship, which you have kindled II
my breast. My friends, my loved friends
thank you. .,
"sAnd now, farewell-a long farewell,
| cannot lengthen these sweet sad mo
ments QUITO look
On friends is bliss indeed, and it bu
serves to strengthen
The love which now amounts to agony
This is our last farewell"
In behalf of the Band, Mr.. Litty thel
presented Mr.. Allain II most bcantifn
silver pitcher, accompanying the gif
with appropriate remarks:
"Sir-Wc have come here tonight, o.
the eve of your departure to new home
! to pay you tribute, so highly deserved
"From the infant steps of lndependcn
Silver Cornet Band, up to the prescn
time, we have always found in you, a
energetic and Jealous member OF on
organization.
"As presiding officer, it ithpleasur
we can say that we always received jus
ticc at your hands. The rules set dow
as governing our organization have u
ways been untinchingly enforced b
You. In Judging right from wrong, YOU
9 relations with us have beer such tina
, by your departure, we lose one OF OF
Il most esteemed brothers, and words ia
: to express the feeling of or hearts
j. know, that ere the sun sets again in I'll
Western horizon, yon will have left u
. GAS token of our high esteem f
+ you, accept this simple gift from tt
hands of those by whom you are
dearly loved.
"Take it to your future home; Il
, sight of it will carry you back to seen
y and friends that necessity compcls yt
C now to forsake, and it will bring back
t. you rec0llectiOns of the many pleasa
j. moments we have spent together in tt
past.
600 where you may, the best wish
L of our organization, for your future VIZ
lc fare, will follow you. We hope Il
u time will soon come when You can aga
" fill the place we know yon are loatlle
'e leave. We should never despair, b
IN always live in hope
f. This was followed by conviviality al
interchange Of compliments intcrspers
with the sweetest and choicest airs,
G, the Band. At the parting, Mr.. Allah
1T bright and sweet "little Mamie" spo
at as follows:
Up .'Gentlemen-I thank you and wi
&c each and every one of you and yc
Sc families all the blessings you have
40 kindly wished my papa tonight"
mr. DeSlueS tuc lNtlnDcLS VI lIlc DdiluJ W.
~ present: Messrs. Annis, Lyle, Fair
n Cooper, Chambers, Burg, Block, Rho'
nv and Jastremski. We arc indebted
~ these accomplished gentlemen and an
90 teur musicians for the honor of bel
present on this interesting occasion.
The programme executed during
IL evening consisted of the following:
IL SERENADE.
es Selection from Comic Opera, Fati-
, - nitza, SUI
- Grandtathers Clock, with variations.
Try Nancy Lee-SOng.
he Gathering Shells, etc, and Poor
are Tramp, Audante and Ma
ira Montrose Quickstep-Cogswell;
w. prise Quickstep-Boyer.
llst See notice of Sheliff's sales in
I'VE suit of Mathew Allen VS.. Mrs. l..
iue and A, l.. Duncan, and that Of Mrs {