The south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1879-1883, 1881-08-30
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After considerable absence, your
Camille again desires admittance into
the columns of Christian connty's
very spicy and interesting paper, the
South kentuckian. The Kentuckian
is the iavorite. paper in this section,
and les popularity las been increased
by the recent valuable additions to its
already extensive list Of contributors.
viz; "Tuberose," "Iloscoe," and
.'ryrus," to whom yonr Camille
gladly extends the right hand Of fellow
ship and hopes that the success Of
their first efforts will induce them to
give the public many communications
from their focile pens.
The excessively warm and dry
weather has by no means served as a
check upon the gayety Of the young
people OF this community, but OH the
contrary, they, during the last two
weeks, seem to have devoted them
selves more exclusively to the pursuit
of pleasure than usual.
Several moonlight entertainments
have been recently given, one OF the
most pleasant OF which, was given on
last Monday night at the residence Of
Mr.. George Baldwin, in honor of the
presence Of Miss Tillie Holland, Of
Guthrie; Miss Watson. Of Memphis.
and Miss Willie Golladay, of Roaring
Springs. By 81 o'clock on the even
lug in question. the large and bril-.
liantly illuminated yard Of Mr.. Bald
win, was thronged with beautiful la
dies and handsome gentlemen, who
had assembled for the express pur-
pose OF having fun. A string band
discoursed sweet music and those who
were fond OF dancing. stripped the
light fantastic toe" to thier hearts
perfect content, while those who felt
more sentimentally Inclined, promena-
ied the spacious grounds and waxed
eloquent over the beauty Of fair luna.
Thus were the Aeeting hours most
pleasantly passed. until at last pro-
priety demanded dispersion oil the
guests. when they left with light and
happy hearts, all feeling that they had
spent an evening Of unailoyed enjoy
ment.
Your correspondct must offer
word of thanks to Miss Willie Bald
win, the charming daughter of ;hc
hest, who in the capacity Of hostess,
performed the duties in her own de-
lightiul and ini nitable manner.
On Tuesday night Of the 18th, Mr..
w. B. Radford, OF Longview, gave 9
pleasant party, which was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by all
present.
Miss Lizzie Quarles, a fascinating
young lady. OF Nashville, after spend
ing week or two with the family Of
Mr.. G. NJ. Quarles, departed Tor her
home few days ago, much to the re-
greet OF her numerous friends and ad-
mirers. She was accompanied by her
cousin, Miss X little Quarles.
Misses Mollie Hewell, Ida and Nee
Hester aud Sudie Northington, all Of
Lafayette, quite recently visited rela-
tiycs in this neighborhood.
Mrs B. j. Tuck, Of Lafayette, ac-
companied BY her daughter, Miss
Lula, and Misses Eliza, Haley and
Mamie Hester, ssent last week with
the faulty of Mr.. 2. L. Fox.
Miss Daisy Sheriff., brilliant and
vivacious beauty, of ATayiield, is now
visiting the Misses Cooper, Of Ben
netistown. Miss Sheriff., has a great
many warm friends in this country,
who rejoice over her visit and hope
that her stay may be long one.
Slr. P. L. Fox has upon his place,
locust tree that he sometime since
beltyd for the purpose Of killing it. In
short while the tree shed its leaves
and showed every indication Of decay,
but strange to relate, during the recent
dry weather, it has again put forth a
coat Of leaves and is new in bloom.
Who can account for this, "Lusus ma
turae?"
Mr.. Lafayette Wilkins, one Of the
most highly honoied citizens Of this
community. is now quite sick with
bilious fever Hope he will soon be
up again.
A protracted meeting will COM
mence at Sharon, the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, af Bennettstown,
on next Lords day. The regular pas
tor, Mr.. Maxey will be assisted by
Rev. R. NJ. Tinnon, an eminent di-
vine OF Nashville, and the meeting
promises to be Que Of unusual interest.
Elder Gibson, evangelist for south
em Kentucky, preached several times
at Liberty, during the last week. He
is a jealous worker for the Masters
cause and Is meeting with encourag-
ing success in his field Of labor
Col. l. P. Davie, of this neighbor-
hood, contemplates moving at an ear
ly date, to Atlanta Georgia, whero he
will engage in the commission busi-
ness May success attend him, where
ever he goes. CAMILLE.