Louisiana capitolian., 1880-06-29

already reaping the fruits OF their
labors throughout that beautiful
We reached the Clinton depot ut
l0f q. ,n., where our Masonic excur-
slnists were received by their brcth-
ren, headed by q brass band. After
an Interchange Of civilitics aproccs-
sion was formed and the march taken
up to the hotel, where it was disban-
dcd. Later on, the Masons repaired
to a charming spot, in virgin grove
adjacent to the town, where u stand
had been erected. In the presence Of
fully 1900 ladies and gentlemen from
the surrounding country and Clinton,
Prof. Fay, the State Superintendent
of Public Education delivered q very
able and eloquent address, which was
received dwith very tlattering applause.
The discourse was followed by u boun-
tcous rcpast, after which the orderly
assemblage returned to town, where
tho news of Hancock's nomination
was exciting enthusiastic expressions
and demonstrations ofjoy from every
group. On the strength of the glad
some event "King Dudweiser" was
extensively toasted at the saloons.
Luck would have it that we were
among some Of the most patriotic
Clintonians who were anything but
slow in extending courtesics, SO that
| we found it cxpcdient after u bit, to
retreat while it was yet time to do SO
in tolcrablc good order. We then
| took u stroll to see what there was to
bc seen. Our cx-collcaguc in the
| Constitutional Convention Col. Stone
had assigned us splendid quarters in
u fine mansion where he had stored
some fragrant mint and its attendant
condiments, which he placed at our
and the disposal Of friends. We were
duly installed rs the lords Of the
manor during our stay.
At about nine o'clock We made our
cntrcc into the spacious Masonic Hall
where the most pleasing spectacle
greeted our vision. Moving in accord
| with the strains of their excellent local
brass band, elegantly dressed ladies
and gentlemen filled the neatly ar
| ranged ball room. The scene was ono
hardly to be surpassed even in. the
Crescent City, famed for tho beauty
| and grace of its women. There were
bellies on every side, charming in
manners and captivating in appear
aucc. Through the courtesy Of friends
We were introduced to q number of
as lovablc representatives of the fair
sex, as it has ever been our good for
tune to meet anywhere. Unable to
resist the temptation we were soon
one of the active stockholders in the
dance. During an intcrmission an
interesting and spirited contest took
place among the admirers of two of
the handsomest ladies present, Misses
G. and b., who were duly nominated
and voted for in a competition for the
ownership of a fine cake that brought
the large amount of $i27.00. Miss G.
was the fortunate winner.
So great were the attractions that
we held the fort till the ball ended,
when we retired, d completely f,s-
cinatcd mortal. Cupid's darts had
inflicted the most cruel wounds in
our heart. Indeed, VIC would forever
remember that Masonic ball in that
lovely burg.
1t may be that the very friendly
courtcsics extended us have caused
us to see Clinton coulcur de rose, but
we do sincerely believe that a love-
lier town cannot bc found in all
Louisiana. Situated as it is, on un-
dulating ground, with broad shady
streets, lined with cosy and elegant
residences in the centre of broad
yards and partc'ycs, ono cannot look
for happier country home than
there. 1t is truly astonishing to meet
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