The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-01-15
Vivian's Vagaries.

Vlvlan'S VagarleS.
Christmas Carolings and New Years
Notes-An Exquisite's hislaap-Fay Tenn
pleton's vOtaries-Beautifnl Snow
Newspaper Change Of Mill
tary Ardor In Red stick-Phenix Fair
Baton RoUoE, Jan. 10, 1881.
DEAR HOPE: 5.
The Christmas holidays being over, I
have at last few moments to devote to
you. What delightful season it has
been, and often echoed this sentiment
of Faust:
To the passing hour, say.
So beautiful thou art. thy fight delay.
How did you spend Christmasi l trust
as pleasantly as l did. First of all,
attended mass and indulged in pious
meditations, until young lady from
New Orleans entered the pow just in
front Of me, with = ravishing yellow
plume in her hat, which distracted mo
completely, and I found myself count
ing the plaits in her polonaise, instead
of saying my prayers. / really believe
old Baton Rouge won't know herself
after all this gayety true, the old fogies
shook their heads at the depravity of
the young folks, but what that We
had surprise parties, sociables, hop,
and every amusement imaginahle. : Ono
of the first was given ON Christmas
eve. It was certainly y surprise to tie
lady we honored, pleasant or otherwise,
l can't say, but l do know she was
minus her fruit cake and other dainties
when Christmas morning dawned. The
grandest event of the season was the
hop given at the Louisiana State Uni
versity, January 3, which, in spite Of the
inclemency of the weather, was we'll at
tended by the elite of Baton Rouge. It
was conducted by the gallant aud cour-
teous cadets, which was sufficient to
render it complete,success. The votaries
Of Terpsichore INDUCED to their hearts
content, "tripping the light fantastic
toc," or rather the "heel and toe" The
hall was festooned and decorated with
artistic taste, and the floor waxed to
such degree that it required dexterous
management to retain ones footing. So
thought an erquisite, the wearsr of the
crimson neektie, who lost his balance
and descended perpeBdicularly, to his
intense sstonishment. smiled-no, l
didn't, laughed; I hope he won't see
this account of his mishap, for l have
no big brother that be might request to
engage in = pugilistic encounter on the
green back Of the penitentiary, the usual
way of settling difficulties up here.
The boys are just recovering from the
effects Of Fay Templeton's departure,
and oh, Hope, can you sing' trust
not, and if SO, don't stand on the street
corners andstry to sing "Ring the bs,1.
Of Corneville," or snatches from Pima
fore. 1t is agonizing to sees sthe efforts
made by our highland swains, gesticula-
ting and in every way endeavoring to
initiate the charming Fay.
On New Year the first glance from my
window showed every object covered
with light snow. I Icaught my breath
in admiration and stood gazing on the
scene of virginia., unsullied beauty, and
thought what an appropriate adorn-
ment for the infant year that entered
with clear record and snowy pages in
the book Of time. What a feeling Of re.
gret, anticipation and doubt we feol
upon entering a new year. 1 woader
how many changes 1881 will bring
around joys, serrows, laughter and un
told woes.I How many bright eyes viii
it dim. with tears, change smiles into
eighs, or means into laughs. My gra
cious! what a soliloqa ay! am forgetting
| myself; don't think Pm affected with tht
bls4es.
Did you hear Of tho change in one O
our local newspapers Mr.. Annis ha'
retired from the management of th'
Baton Rouge Adcocate. Since my earlies
recollections he has been editor of it
and it is with regret that zee him tax,
his departure from editorial fields. Col
K. A. Cross fills his place, while the ga,
and gallant T. Sambola Jones-who il
single mans local editor and proprie
| tor.
Hope, is it not lamentable that "
have 20 military companies up here
The Zouaves aud Pe]icans have disban
dsd and ingloriously surrendered thei
arms in spite of the sealous efforts mad
by Capts. Jastremski ard McGratl to in
fuse our young men with military spil
it. Are our people degensratingf Al
these the sons Of warrior sires of til
pasts When think of the dashing Ce
field Guards and Cannoneers ef DonalG
sopyille, I'm convinced that the spir
which is lacking up here, is supsrsbu,
dant in your town.
How are the preparations for Il
grand fair and concert progressing
Several of US Baton Rougeans sha
avail ourselves of the Morning Star au
take flying trip to your town, for Il
above entertainment. / hear tho col
! cert 10 by amateur singers of Donaldso1
j. vile. Pm sure it will be enjoyable,
genuine treat, for really the musical ta
ent Of your place is wonderful. If the
I is one thing more than another that pr
q sents itself very forcibly to me in regal
to the fair, it is the opportunity Il
young gentlemen will have of getti,
rid Of their small change in behalf Of Il