The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1881-12-03
VIVIAN'S VAGARIES.


An Elegant Mite socisble 1T the Carl,
Observation-Disclosures Day-Hop at tn
University-Slighted Bellies In all thei
Glory-Desirable Additions to Red Sticl
Social Circles.
BATON ROUGE, La, Nov. %, 1881
DEAR HoPE:
must find time this morning to tel
you about the most elegant, stylish ani
aristocratic affair we have had in Bator
Rouge for some time. You know what 6
Unite sooiable" is, don't youf Well
this was given by Mr.. and Mrs. William
Garig for the benefit of the Ladies' Pas.
toral Aid Association of the St. James
Episcopal Church. If ever you have
been in Baton Rouge You have noticed
the elegant Garig residence ON Lafayette
street and the beautiful terraced garden
at the back, leading down almost to the
river. The gracious host and beautiful
hostess received their guests with that
whole-souled hospitality which charac-
terizes them both. On entering the
spacious parlors, which were thronged
with the elite of our town, thought Of
fairy tales read in childhood, enchanted
palaces in which sprites dwelt. The
murmur of voices, fair faces, sparkling
eyes and ripping laughter all combined
to make the scene one that fingers long
in the memory of the participants.
will grow poetical, fear, if attempt
describing every thing or every one mi
nutely, Music, instrumental aud vocal,
recitations, etc, helped the hours to
speed too swiftly. The young people
amused themselves promenading in the
hall, indulging in mild Or lively firta-
tions, as best suited their fancy. Don't
smile, Hope; l was not there, but de-
murely seated in corner, thinking how
1 could best describe this brilliant affair
in my next letter to you. With this
praiseworthy purpose in view l pru-
IDENTIFY refrained from the delightful pas
time mentioned, aud then when voice
interrupted my reverie by softly utter
ing, "Let US prom-on-air," / snapped
out enc" ," SO sayagely that the meek eyed
youth must have thought he was in the
vicinity of gunpowder explosion and
sauntered away disgusted. I do hate
slang ION principle and that gentle "prom-
OMAR" was too much for the equilibrium
OF my mind. Had he said in clear, pure
English, Let us promenade" OF some-
thing to that effect, / should have for
gotten all about you. No! "Ye gods,
forbid" not forgotten, never! but l
should have snrsly perambulated, with
thoughts of thee "-literally speaking.
The recitation by Miss Nellie Dough
erty, .. sister Of our hostess, was quite
sweet aud pathetic, and Mr.. Walshe, as
always, was decided comical success.
Several young gentlemen sang, eliciting
warmest applause. Among them were
Mr.. Eichelberger from New Orleans and
Messrs. Wolf and Walsh. As midnight
drew near we bade our host and hostess
y regretfnl as revoir, after expressing our
thanks for the charming evening spent
with them.
MIR. Garig had royal way of entertain
ing the old gentlemen, for As the Adpocate
expresses it, "Champagne punch and
other lighter drinks, too numerous to
mention, we're freely indulged in" which
made it difficult for some of them to tear
themselves away from such agreeable
company.
And, Hope, do yon know that I've been
dissipating fearfully, for Baton Rouge,
during the past weeki The day follow
ing the sociable was Thanksgiving Day
mot that there is any thing exciting in
that fact, still it was a holiday, and it
seemed 10 me that never did the sun
shine brighter or the world seem more
resplendently beautiful than on that
day, perhaps because Of previous gloomy
weather, or e.sc when the heart is filled
with Thanksgiving and overflowing with
love and kindness towards all fellow
as it should on this day, all
things seem lovelier. heard some one
carelessly remark, "Pshaw! Thanksgiv-
ing day! pve nothing to be thankful
for" Alas, present. blessings pass un-
heeded, but when past, it dawns upon
The unappreeiative mind what golden
opportunities have slipped by. "Nothing
10 be thankful for!" Those words have
haunted me. trust the speaker will
never have less. Such unparalleled in
gratitude, when OH every side blessings
have been showered, not only upon our
beloved hearth-stone-for perhaps by
'ome dispensaeon Of an all-wise Provi-
lence it may seem drearier than a year
'go, because of the absence of some
owed form that was wont to join the
amily circle-but aside from this, wher-
'ver one turns the gifts of beneficent !
Creator meet the eye. Our Southland,
which has SO long slumbered, has grad |
Tally awakened from her lethargy and |
8 recovering from the blows which have |
allen so heavily upon her, benumbing
very faculty. Is it not enough to be
for, that as year after year rolls
" the angel of Peace guards and reigns
upreme over our country, cementing
more firmly the Union, so that it is in
eality union Of hearts, souls, interests |
md ambltionsi l wish we celebrated |