Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-09-13
Ar DONALDsoEvILLK.


Dansante, in Donaldsonville of til,
eth, and see if it does not convinc
you that it was as enjoyable as tb'
grand supper, in the Crescent City
for the Press though do hearth,
wish that each had been on differen
evenings, that could have been pres
ent at both. But as you know that,
will not dwell on the subject longer,
bat proceed to relate my visit in full.
As babe you farewell, and the
cars moved on, breatled one regret
fal sigh. 'forthe supper and the prom
ised visit to Spanish Fort, y then look
ed around at the new depot with an
observing eye, and concluded that il
we b. RS did have railroad, and
felt dreadfully grand accordingly, that
Donaldsonyille was on the progress
siye road also. Now, the young la
dies and gentlemen, up here, will be
Wild with envy, when they hear that
committee of 'rerpsichoreans were
AT the depot, to meet as, with a NUM-
Der OF elegant carriages las they were
expecting quite a large party from
Baton Rouge, and were very much
disappointed at seeing so few. AS
we dashed up Napoleon Avenue, we
thought, ''if this is the beginning,
what will the end be?n "Grand !
Splendid Awfully lovely" we're
the CALCULATIONS from the 4. 4. girls.
We we're received at the hospita
bic residences of Messrs. Parks and
Navor, and we shall never forget the
attention and kindness of those fami-
lies, and in fact, OF all the ladies' of
Donaldsonville, who we're prepared
to receive the Highland City party.
The hospitality of their town is far
famed. We often hear so, bat one must
experience it before realizing its full
extent. We all felt as if we knew
everybody and every one knew us
30 cordial, unceremonious, and well.
could keep on this strain for an
hour, but cannot lind enough quail
flying adjectiyes
AT nine O'Clock | found myself at
Phoenix Hall. where the youth and
beauty ofDonaldsonville were assem-
bled. ! wished that more of our
home folks had been there to help
enjoy that festive scena--and could
our young gentlemen have caught
one glimpse Of the charming ladies
present, they would not have remain
ed at home so contentedly. The
most elegant costumes we're worn by
Misses Emily Mavor, Sarah Rhodes.
Bertha Maurin, Misses Jacobs aud
Popham, each and all of them came in
for a good share of attention, and |
fear we Baton Rouge girls paled be-
fore the Donaldsonville beauty. Still |
we had such an utterly utter" good i,
time, and regardless of our street cos
tunes, entered into the spirit of the !
dance with ligltest hearts and feet. |
The music was exquisite, recherche |
compan-, delicious refreshments
what more is necessary or what more
could be said Of the soiree, ali yes.
one thing more, though, havo re- (
served it for last, | don't consider
them the least, by any means. The
Terpsichoreans themselves, (this club
is formed by the beour of Donaldson
WILEY handsome, agreeable. gentle
manly, doing their utmost for the t
pleasure Of their guests, forgetful of
self, for the satisfaction of others. |
They deserve the highest encomilms
ofpraise, and if grateful hearts, fond
remembrances, and kindest wishes,
for the future welfare of the Club,
and each individual member of it,
can in part repay them, they have
ours, most undoubtedly. We danced
until the cock sounded his clarion of
morn, forgetful that lone hours sleep
before midnight. is worth two AFTER"
and after we had reached our resting
place, sleep WAS vanished from our
heavy Yields, and we almost con-
Guided to talk it over, until morning, |
bpt soon we found that it was easier
said than done shall say we were
soon in the realms of Morpheus, for
getful alike. OF pleasure or grief.