The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-10

crown, and three others, known W society
M that time M 'the three llenfys,,
Henry Gaines, Henry Pope and
Henry Oliver handsome, gay and
debonAlr, knelt 10 present the queens
rose twlned scepier. Long after the shin.
ing assembly dissolved, the air thrl d
with the melody Of numerous blended
voices In q moonlight serennde beneath the
window of the honored aud happy girl.
Should any Of that gay crowd, now
emerging into wintry age, chance 10 READ
these lines, they will bear witness, says the
narrator, that twas scene worthy OF re-
membrane.
why should these customs, so sweet, 80
simple, 30 refreshing, be allowed to die ont!
We reward other things publicly, why not
the sweetness OF u pure and beautilul
youth? 'Twould perhaps, bea stimulus
To the young to exercise themselves IN
habits Of seli.control, and to cultivate that
beauty of the soul, which, toa certain ex'
tent, shines through and gives beauty 10
the form.
OF course. people should be
good voluntarily. OF course, we shall
all learn that ito live by law,
acting the law we live by; and because
right is right, to do the right-were wis
dom-in the scorn of consequence but
that we do not is true, land pity us, 'tis
true so let the young people revive the
old.tashoned, beautiful incentive OF crown
ing the best as Queen OF May and oil the
year. ,,-
Ine pleasant spring-time brings many
pleasant things itself. Chief among these
is reunion OF merry young souls, arranged
for Saturday, May ., at the residence o.
Mrs. S. ID. Moore, by her fair young daugh
ter Leila. The assembly will be graced by
the presence of Miss Florence Chiloress
bride.elect, and her six bridesmaids; MISS
Barksdale, of Dallas; Miss Browne, OF Ar
kansas; Miss Black, of Tyler and Misses
Allen and Rena and Beulah Chlldress, OF
Terrell. Strictly party of maidens; nc
gentlemen admitted.
The cards already issued for the marriage
ceremony point to Mr. John Floor, of Tyler,
as the happy man.
trees" of the season, gay party IS gather
ing to visit Dallas and JOIN in the singing
feast" prepared by her generous citizens.
After that you shall hear from me again
with full budget OF Terrelllan on dlts.
HAWKINS.
At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, May LIST,
the inhabitants of our little village assem-
bled at the beautiful grove just west OF the
town to witness the Sabbath school celebra-
ton, and the coronation of their chosen
queen of May Miss Ella Mabry), beauti-
jul and accomplished young lady. At 1850
o'clock the procession was seen nearing the
grove, proceeded by the teachers and
superintendent, then in file, two by two,
on down to some wee sma' ones. AS they
into the grove they sang TO the
Woods, the Woods Away" All marched
up in front ofthe magnificent lower, fes-
TONED with beautiful flowers, falling IN
lines on each side, leaving an avenue for
the queen and her attendants TO march
through. Flora Miss Nellie Humphreys
first marched through, taking her position
as mistress of the bower. Then came TWO
beautiful maidens misses Humph-
treating Flora to place at their
disposal of her bower for the browning OF
their chosen queen, who after some per-
suasion yielded up her bower and the queen
was led forward and taken to seat upon
The throne, and then the coronation took
place in beautiful and impressive style.
fer kneelipg to receive her crown, sceptre
and garland bouquets were presented IN the
most beautiful language | have ever heard,
and the queen s reply to each was magnlh-
cent; after which several songs were sung
oy the Sabbath-school class, after which an
address was delivered by Rev. j. l.. Simp-
son. At 1870 o'clock dinner was announced.
All were invited to partake of the viands,
which the ladies of Hawkins and vicinity
mad prepared, and they are not to be ex-
,elled in this line. Dinner being over, the
young people sought the amusements pre-
pared for their enjoyment. Great credit is
1ue Professor W. b. Preuit for his untiring
energy in promoting the pleasure OF those
around him. All in all, the May. day Gel
ebration was grand success.
Ex-Mayor ]. NJ. Hockersmith and family,
here for many years, lett last
Tuesday for Gilmer, their future home.
Miss Jennie Godfrey, formerly of this city
out now of Paris, Texas, spent last week
and portion of this, visiting friends in this
,ity. Miss Jennie has host OF friends
lere, who will always welcome her back
again.
DR.. S. F. Starley and family of Corsicana,
ire now members of the social circle here.
The doctor has permanently located here.
Mr.. Thomas j. Ingram and family, OF
Terrell. have been visiting relatives and
riends here this week. ..
Judge George w. Smith, formerly citi'
zen of this city but now of Terrell, has been
,isiting old friends here this week.
Miss Ida Rose, daughter OF Conductor
Rose, of the Texas q St. Louis railway, who
las been attending school at Waco, came
ZONE Wednesday on brief visit.
Mrs. E. p Smith, Of this city, is visiting
elatiyes at Forney. -,'-r.. -.
Mr.. Eief Albertson attended the Mai-ies.
/ Galveston, and has not yet returned.
There is rumor current OF an approach |
ng marriage in high life. The fumor is |
IDENTITY made at long range, as dilipent |
INQUIRY failed to elicit the names of the in
oceDt p-rties.
coRsIcAYA. i
The w. A. W. club gave complimentary |
op on Tuesday evening to our TAR visitors
fiss spencer, Of nenison, and Miss Byrd
{ Atlanta. A.
Mrs. ]. @. Allen and her mother, Mrs.
'riplett, left yesterday for Atlanta, Georgia,
nd Jacksonville, Florida, ior health anu
ieasure. Their many friends wish them a |
leasant trip and safe return.
Miss Florence Spencer, Of Denison, has
cen the guest Of Mrs. James Garitty dur
DR. and Mrs. Fisher leave for Austin In a
pw dsys where the doctor will establish bis
flee, and II the climate suits will locate
here permanently.
Several weddings are announced 10 take
lace during this and next month. -,
Among the recent acquisitions 10 Corsl-
ana society, are the two charming daugh-
ers Of Colonel Hugh Cassidy Of the Com
nercial hotel.
Captain f. r. stif on Thursday gave an
I'd fashioned picnic in honor OF the return |
4 his cons from ThorpSprings college. Ibe
lite of our city graced the occasion.
Thursday J. T. Tangent, an old settler ana
ime-honored citizen, was thrown from MS
'orse and his thigh broken by the fall.
Mrs. S. ID. Heard, wife Of one Of our most
,roninent merchants, returned Friday |
norpiug from a winter visit 10 Florida. The
riends Of Rev. n. Sullivan, former Memo
80 PREACHER Of this county, were pleased /
q learn that his investment in orange /
-roves promised success beyond bis san |
,ugpe hopes, and after serving the LORD ana
4 aster until old age, be had now an assu-
aDce Of q COMFORTABLE competency.
Professor J. A. LOeney and his scc9mp,
isb.d assistant. Miss Fiizhugh and school
Isd a ricnic to-day, which was a rare treat |
q participants and q pleasurable success.
IEFTEEsOE.
The remains Of Colonel John NJ. Was.
omb. who died 81 Henderson on the "a
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