The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1882-10-04
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A very delightful reunion of the many
friends and acquaintances of our wor-
thy fellow ownsman, w. .. Dammon,
ESQ.,, and his most ertimable lady, was
assembled by special invitation at their
hospitable mansion on the evening Of
the 18th ultimo. The object of this
pleasant entertainment was to COM
memorate most happy and suspicious
event. /. e. the anniversary of the natal
day of their eldest and only son, War
remand most delightfully."- will it be
cherished in memory by all who were
fortunate enough to participate therein.
On entering the wide open portal about
8 O'Clock p. NJ. we were welcomed and
most kindly greeted by the genial host
and hostess. We found the varions
salons and corridors brilliantly illumi
mated and adorned with floral decora
lions. and thus did both light and ex-
quisite perfume exhale the senses;
each, however, was rivalled, collapsed by
the sparkling eyes and sylph-like forms
of so many OF the fair ones, for which
our little city enjoys an enviable noto-
| riety--whle many of the gallants of the
sterner sex were in attendance, evil
IDENTITY waiting in anxious expectation
for something. This proved to be the
commencement of the "Dance"-for
thus was it engraved on the unique and
handsome invita- ton cards issued for
the occasion. A select corps of must
clans were at hand, and soon after to
music's soft and dulcet strains the chief
enjoyment of the evening was tnaugu-
rated, for then commenced the May
dance, affording, as tits said, the best
opportunity where "eyes may look love
to eyes that reflect it back again.
While we would be loath to acknowl-
edge ourselves as in that forlorn cate
CORY POLITICALLY described as "the sere
aud yellow leai," still on such occa-
sions we can cheerfully give way to
those of more juvenile years-to happy,
joyous youth, whose ardor even the dis
appointment of fondest, brightest hopes
cannot check nor adversely wither, we
of maturer years may gracefully yield.
While a full moon reflected its silvery
rays like halo on landscape and rip
ping wave, on every c0untenance with
in beamed mirth, joy and happiness,
and thus did the hours swiftly lapse
Iced beverages and other delicious del
icacies were dispensed in liberal profu-
sion for the special comfort of the inner
man. Conversation amongst the more
staid, the exhilirating dance, and to
some the, perhaps, more to be desired
promenade-amongst the young, was
kept up with apparent increasing ami
nation till the "wee sma' hours Of
morn" necessitated reluctant dis
ocrscment, to many we hope to revive
in sweet dreams the remembrance OF.
perhaps, still sweetcr recent realities.
We. alas! could only seek our solitary
ouch, while in vain repeating the OH
repeated refrain-"O, would I were n
Roy again !"-but there to find pleasant
oblivion in "nature's sweet restorer,
balmy sleep"
We beg to trespass on your indulgence
for word or two more that we may
tender our sineerest congratulations to
the hOnored parents for another recur-
renee of this happy occasion, so happi-
" celebrated but thus so feebly chroni-
rled, wishing them all earthly comfort
and prosperity and many returns of the
suspicious day.
10 our young and gallant friend,
Warren, we offer onr special and hear
tv Fluctuations. Bright, fond, dutiful
son mayest thou live to increase the
joys Of thy honored parentage and thus
reflect additional honor on the name
you so worthily bear, is the wish of
your sincere friend, L.
Alex'a., La, Oct. 2, 1889.