The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1880-06-12

Judge Calhoon having previously adjourn
his Court-where they were met by II dense
audience of citizens. Mayor Holt wei
coined the craft in u speech of pithy
brevity and cordiality, which was wei
responded to by President Henry. Ther
followed music by the band. After which
the 10Th annual session of the NJ. z. A.,
was opened with prayer by the Chaplain
Mr.. L. A. Duncan. President Henry'S
address was a masterpiece of practical
suggestions, and was listened to with
marked attention throughout by the large
audience.
THE LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT.
Lyceum Hall, on Wednesday night was
packed to its utmost capacity with the flrst
citizens of Yazoo City. The literary eXer-
cises were very interesting and pleasing.
Miss. Viola Burrus in her welcoming
speech, pronounced in clear and fluent
manner, added new chaplet to the ample
wreath oflaurels which already graces her
fair brow. She is a young lady of marked
talent and captivating wit. Col. d. l..
Love was also happy and brilliant in his
response. Capt. Ross surpassed himself i'll
poem leyeled at g All Creation" Miss
Louise.Clark, of this city, presented also II
beautiful poem which she read with
charming effect. Homer Magee rendered
the "Reveries of an Editor in splendid
style. Meantime the Silver Cornet band
intersperscd excellent music between the
acts.
THE BALL
Thursday night was the browning event OF
the occasion. We shall not undertake to
describe it. In another place we have ven
tured to refer to it, But it is theme
by itself, and we are going to possess
our souls in patience until one of the gifted
lady guests takes hold of it, and then adopt
her description. 1t was Il surprise to the
fraternity. They had expected big
thing, but nothing like that. For brillian-
cy, beauty, chivalry, order and propricty
it could hardly be eXcelled in any city. 1t
was in the full sense of the phrase A
Grand Ball
PERSONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
We are personally indebted to Mr.. II. G.
Hudson, at whose hospitable residence we
were assigned with Col. Mayors, for his
great kindness and attention. The young
ladies' of our party also desire to express,
through us, their sincere thanks to DR..
md Mrs. Steinread, and the charming
household of Col +. Barksdale, who made
their stay so pleasant and contributed so
much to their enjoyment. They are cspe-
,ially enthusiastic in their praises of Miss
Lizzie Barksdale, who seems to have made
. complete conquest of all of them.
THE PARTING AND RETURN.
Friday morning o'clock, the ringing of
he bell of our Steamer summoned lis all
o the river bank, large numbers of citi
,ens accompanying us, and the band Civ
ng us a parting salute. Capt. Jones, the
lewly elected President, made beautiful
peech from the hurricane deck of the
'City of Yazoo" expressing the thanks of
he craft, and then proposed three cheers
or the gallant men and beautiful women
If Yazoo City, which was given with a
.est.
The trip to Holly Springs via Vicks-
'urg was without special incident, but
vas immensely enjoyable throughout. AT
Jolly Springs on Saturday morning the
members were met III the same spirit of
friendly hospitality which characterized
he great hearted people of Yazoo. The
CEREMONY of
UNWILLING THE PRESS MONUMENT
Ias appropriately and feelingly performed,
nd, after enjoying good dinners and open
earted welcome from Holly Springs
'iends, most of us reluctantly tore our
elves away and returned home on the
yening South-bound train.
Altogether the 10Th annual reunion of
he press has proved one of the most
harming and profitable relaxations the
raft has ever had, and there is but one
among them as to the people of
'azoo City and Holly Springs. The Press
unanimously votes them the first place in
Utilization and large hearted hospitality.