Louisiana capitolian., 1879-08-16

the tug blows her whistle, tho band
strikes up "Way down on the Suwanee
river" and here they come, goodly
number Of them; and away VIC go.
Though tho night is cloudy and dark,
the rain has ceased and q cool breeze
fans the cheeks of tho dear ones on the
barge. The band plays several airs as
Mr.. l.. burns multicolored lights at the
bow to let them know that we're coming!
At Poplar Grove, all is ablazo with
light-our hospitable friends are on the
bank lighting up the steep ascent. The
party is soon in the cosy hall Lo, it is
filled with gallant men and beautiful
ladies. 'The country is safe,' is the
remark of q friend near by. The room
is gaily decorated with fcstoons of green
moss and flowers, presenting spring
like and rural aspect. Attention! Here
comes the stage manager and grand
master Of ceremonies Guess who? p
the irreprcssiblc Sugar Planter man,
Brother Hyams, of course. His intel
lectual cOuntenancc is radiant with
gladness tonight he looks handsome,
indeed, as he bows gracefully to the
select audience, and introduces Miss
Lille Clayton, who sings sweetly the
ballad, "Littlo Butter Cup" pr3tty
and graceful is tho little lady "a she
performs her part with perfection. Then
Master Charles Favrot recitcs very hand
somcly "rhc Charge of the Light Brig
ade." This is followed by two duets of
violin and piano, executed in truly art
istc style by Miss s. S. Brown and Mr.
II. II. lIodgson, whose rendition of
the selections meet the continued ap-
plause of thoir listeners. Miss Nellie
Hodgson comes next, and sings most
bcautifullya ballad, entitled Farewell"
This charming young lady is evidently
finished musician, for she renders this
song with voice that she controls with
ease in all it's modulations 1t is evident
from the applause that sho receives that
she carried the audience by storm.
BY general request, as his introduce
tor statcs-simply as an amateur
Capt. lIodgson treats the assemblage to
the old time song of "Old Uncle Ed
ward" with variations, for which he
claims the sole proprictorship. The
whole house "comes down" and Brother
II. ans, forgetting the dignity of his
oili69 Is carried away by enthusiasm,
and .. YES the very ucxt thing to bon
quot, whole limb of overgroons, which
he presents right there aud then to tho
singer. Ho calls for moro, for "Ben
Bolt" but the modest captain, intim-
idated and blushing like a maid, begs
to be excused.
After this the grand finale, the 'ITun-
garian March," executed by twenty
bright boys and misses, gaily costumcd,
armed and equipped. This scene is due
to tho skill displayed by Mrs. G.. and
Miss A., who have trained the little sol
diers in the short space of % week. The
intricate evolutions are executed with %
precision truly astounding; old soldiers
oven are nonplussed as they are forced
to admit that the regular line cvoln-
tions arc thrown into the shade.
Tho tablcaux of "Old Woman in the
Shoe" "Ding Dong DELL" "Bah,"
BAH" Black Sheep" "Littlc Boy
Blue" "Whcn was a Little Boy lived
by Myself" 'Littlo Bo Poop" "see-
Saw, Margory Daw," are arranged very
and produce most charm
ing effect; the little folks being tasto-
fully dressed, looking as sweet as May
blossoms.
The several acts were interspersod
with choice selections, executed in their
usual artistic style, by the Independent
Silver Cornct Band, of our city, who
never fail to gain the cncomi,ms of
their listeners.
Pages famous String Band then guides
the amateurs through the swift mlazcs
Of the dance, while we take occasion to
with our friends of both sexes
present in the hall. We are soon ioincd
by Brother Hyanls, who takes ns around
% an artificial bower, in the ccntrc of
which stands in bold relief u huge bowl
ilIcd with a golden fluid, some nectar
hat he pronounccs to be the accustomed
beverage of the gods. He is gayer than
n the early part of the evening. He
'alks with a iluency that is perfectly as
going from onc,topc to aroth-
'rsand back again, with a rapidity that
makes our head swim We finally aban-
ion him in tEo midst of group OF
rlends who will surely care for him
low, and we then direct our steps to-
wards the supper table, which we found
aden with the most appcti2ing edibles
We did full justice to the dclicacies :
pread before HIS, and again loitered to-
wards CHAT bower" We passed right
~ though, as we saw our confrcre, APP
'arently discussing the performance
With others, who in company with him,
we're "sravitatins" gently towards ,