Louisiana capitolian., 1880-01-10
A Hop at the University.

On Friday night the "a lnst., inc stato'y
edifice occupied by the Louisiana Uni
versity was ablaze with lights visible
through every aperture. On the facade
and at other prominent places multi
colorcd Chinese lanterns had been sus-
pended, adding much eclat to the scene.
The spacious and well ventilated hall
in tho south wing was rcsplendent as
though the MONDAY sun had been loca-
ted within it. Then the handsome pic
lures on the walls, the garlands and
trosses of evergreen, interspersed with
flowers, the whole artistically hung on
every side; the Cadets in their beconl-
ing uniforms stationed at the entrances
to receive the guests, combined with
the elaborate arrangements in giving a
gala day appearance to the occasion.
At about 9 p. NJ, tho assemblage began
to gather in large numbers and at half
past ten o'clock, many who had gone to
u theatrical performance came in, thus
completing the attendance for the even
ING. The crowd was indeed q large one,
composed of such an array Of elegantly
dressed and beautiful ladies as would
satisfy the most exacting amateur d"
sere aimable ct enchanteur. As to tho
sterner sex, who were there by battal-
ions, we do not feel justified in saying
anything concerning their good looks,
as We are still under the influence of tho
cnchantment by which we were over
whelmed in that centre where some OF
the most captivating Of womankind
were radiating. We believe though,
that we were all handsome, every one Of
us who were there, young and-wc were
about to say old-but no old people were
in attendance, Judging from the fact
that Pages charming band brought eve
rybody to their feet either to the dance
or the promenade.
Never before have VIC witnessed amOre
pleasing sight nor a more plcasurable
reunion. The beauty of the ladies, the
gay and sprightly cadets in uniforms
gl,ttcring with brass buttons; tho we'll
lighted and decorated hall; the couples
whirling gracefully in every direction,
keeping time to the sounds of music,
whose accents were "suggestive Of poet
ry and love-; all this was more than
sufficient to make one forgot that there
was another world, ono of reality, out
side. At twelve, an intermission was
had, when the guests repaired to the
dining rooms below, where they part~k
of an elegant supper which had been pre-
pared for them. After the substantials
had been duly honored, the dance was
renewed with increased zest, and for
sooth, we remember we'll that when the
CArlroL1AN reporter abandoned the
field, retiring in good order; the day.
dawn was breaking through tho curtains
Of night.
We had gone there to spend two hours
but We frankly confess that we became
so eut,.ngled in the meshes Of pleasure
and sociability that we couldn't teal
ourself away rs long as theirs we're 9th
> ers "holding the fort"
Col. Boyd, the Professors, the Cadets
+ and last, though not least, the whole
souled Commandant, Lieut. Jamar, U
, S. A., deserve the highest praise for or
panizing and conducting so orderly an'
D enjoyable a Jefe.
9 10 the two gentlemen named in tn
8 preceding paragraph, We are indebted
t for special courtesies, for which We ex
tend our warmcst thanks.
J. There were many ladies and gentle
!, men from abroad, especially from til
adjoining parishes Of lberville and Wes
, Baton Rouge, who had come to homo
tho occasion by their presence. We fet
9 that they cannot but have appreciate
this admirably conducted affair, and i
T. the future We hope, as no doubt til
j. gentlemen at tho University do, th;'
}, representatives from all parts OF til
= State, will afford them the opportunit
o of giving again to all q most heart
70 welcome.