St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-10-22

regular summer season at Mulberry
Grove Hotel was brought to aelase
J last Sunday, and the occasion was
celebrated by grand compliment
airy dinner. given by the genial pro-
prietor, Mr.. Oh. Thiery, to a num-
Der of his friends and patrons. The
hotel, as 1t name implies, is stu
ated in the midst of charmiLs
grove of mulberry trees. Lear the
banks of the Bogue Falia, about
two miles north of Covington, and
a more delightful spot can not be
found in this proverbially beautiful
country. The large dining hall,
which had been tastefully decorated
for the occasion, presented very
attractive appearance, and the long
table was appropriately adorned
with the choicest flowers apd fruits.
At four O'Clock the guests assem-
bled around the festive board, and
the work of destruction" began.
We regret not having a copy of the
bill of fare, for we would like to
present detailed statement of the
same, in way that would create as
lasting an impression Upon the
minds of our readers as it did upon
those who were fortunate enough
20 participate in the glorious re-
past. We will state, however, that
nothing was neglected, and that
everything in the shape of substan-
tials and choice delicacies was pro-
vided in generous profqsiop, and
the soul-inspiring Juice of the vine"
flowed freely. The company con-
sisted of the following distinguish
ed gentlemen: Col. w. F. Hosmer,
Col. Jas. Lingan, Hon. G. Il. Hos
mer, Mayor of Summit, Miss,
Hon. E. R. Randolph, Mayor of
Covingson, Capt. F. NJ. Pippo. and
Generals J: r. Hosmer, R. Badon,
Chas. Heintz, Woodson Wren, A.
G. Dickson, P. J. Dulion, E. Fred
erlck and w. G. Kentzel. It will
be observed that the invited guests
were thirteen in number. This was
caused by tie absence of Judge J.
NJ. Thompson, Major W. E. Parker
and Sheriff. W. B. Cook, who sent
their compliments the Mr.. and
Nine. Thiery, and regretted their
inability to attend. But the jolly
host, Mr.. Tbiery. adorned the head
of the table, which increased the
actual number present to fourteen.
None Of the guests, however, be-
lieyed in The tradition attaching |
bad luck to the number thirteen" !
and if they had, the varied display
of tempting edibles (and drinka-
bles) would have caused their sense |
of good "taste" to rise above all
superstitious fears. The banquet
continued until long after "early
candle-light," and the constant flow
of wit and wine, jocular repartee
and humorous anecdotes, inter-
spersed with vocal and instrumental
music, all combined to make the
occasion one long 20 be remember
ed. The liberal hospitality dis
played by Mr.. and Nine. Thiery
was only equaled by the faultless
manner in which everything was
arranged, which clearly DEMON
strated that they are not only mas
tiers of the art cuisine, but also
know how to "entertain royalty"
Mr.. Thiery has erected a number of
single and double cottages around
the hotel, in the grove, for the use
of families, and will make other i'm
provemeDts before the opening of
another season. We predict that
Mulberry Grove will soon become a
favorite summer resort with the
public, and that Mr.. Thiery will ul-
meet with that substantial
success which he so richly deserves,
by reason of his energy and ability.