The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1879-08-12
LAFAYETTE.

"Micawber,' like we have been
waiting for something TO turn up, but
Lafayette still plows on Tin the even
tenor fher way"uaecentless. August
brings with II no diminution ofheart,
OH tho contrary, the burning rays of
the sun seem 10 descend, with an in
creased vigor that makes me long
for SCOOTER regions, and mountain
breezes;' and just here, we are re-
minded, of the praise worthy mission,
suggested, and started by the Globe
Democrat OF ST. Louis, by which the
worthy poor of that city are supplied
with five cents worth of ice per day.
This seems but trifling charity and
yet, what an incalculable amount Of
good II may accomplish, in procuring
health, and in relieving suffering. 1t
is moral, as well rs worthy UNDER
taking, and should suggest TO our
sister cities, and us all, kindly re-
membrance of "thc poor VINO are
ever with u.s."
On last Saturday evening August
End. at 90 o'clock, we had the pleas
ure, Of listening TO our Congressman
Hon. Jas. A. Mckenzie, who gave us
o review othis past work in Con-
gress, as well, as an able exosition
of the Financial question of vital
interest to all. While he dealt really
in prosaic facts he was listened to,
with attention by all. The ladies
evincing an interest, that no doubt
assured the speaker, that altho a
womans fancy is often captivated by
the blowers of rhetoric and the
rythm of words" still there are occas-
ions when both head, and heart, can
comprehend and appreciated solid
facts; at least we heard lady ad-
vance this idea, however there was,
and Is, one point upon which all are
agreed that we have q faithful and
efficient steward in Mr.. Mckenzie,
and in reviewing the past, we feel no
fear for the future,
Bro. Mobley Of the Christian
Church, was with US on the Bird. as
usual. Preached morning and
evening, to large and appreciatiye
house despite tho fact that there were
conflicting meetings in progress al
both Liberty and Asbury. The
series of meetings at the latter place
have been well attended by the
young. The evenings have been pro-
pi,ious, the drives delightful, but
whether attributable TO the effects oil
the able sermon heard, then. or ont
of a more private nature. listened tc
on the homoward route, we canno
say; but many returned seriously
inclined !" so, no doubt, much goot
may grow ont Of these meetings
Fall will determine. !.
The Old Dominion to which Sc
many Kentucky hearts turn with al
ancestral love, has not only gwen u
some of our most illustrious presidents
but has furnished some of our bes
teachers classed among the number
is Prof. Longley, who with family
arrived here last Saturday evening
TO take charge of the Lafayette Higl
School recently resigned by Mr.
Hooker. He comes highly recon-
mended, and, our citizens are pre-
pared TO extend to him warm vel
come.
The streets OF Lafayette on the Al
were quite lively, all passed of quiet
lly however.
Miss Bette Meyers of Paducah, |
visiting friends in this place.
! Mr.. Paul Turk and family of Mem
phis who are refugeeing from yellow
fever are with Mr.. Thos. Elliott.
Lafayette has not quarantined
Ever generous, ''her gates are stil
ajar."
OLIVE BRANCH.