The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1883-04-25
THE LAST HOP.
"THERE WAS A SOUND OF REvELRY BY
NIGHT"

Undoubtedly the most notable social
event Of the past week, We may say of
the entire season, was that Of the Grand
Hop given by the gallant young gen
tlemen of the Parish, at the Exchange
Hall, on the night of the 18th inst. 1t
seemed as though many things con-
spired for months back to suppress all
gayety; we can recall no season where
in 80 little of it existed. The spirit
may have slumbered, but if any sup
posed it dead the brilliant and festive
scene then witnessed would have most
effectually quelled all such SUPPOSE
tion. If the young gentlemen have
been somewhat tardy in inaugurating
this delightful tete the eclat of the
event fully compensated therefor. 1t
was truly joyous and most recherche
reunion, and judging from the spark
ling eyes and witching smiles of the
beauteous concourse Of young ladies
present there seemed to lack nothing
to contribute to their enjoyment. The
spacious hall had been most elaborate
ly decorated by the fair bellies of the
Town. The blending of rich colors of
rare and beautiful Spring flowers that
adorned the walls was only eclipsed
By that more brilliant partere Of ami
mated grace and beauty that thronged
the floor, rendering the whole scene of
enchantment to u looker-on. The or
chestra, composed of a full band, dis
ooursed sweet music, to whose dulcet
strains lively feet kept measure in the
delightful cadence of the dance, the
printed programme Of which was va
ried, and a copy was presented to each
lady guest. When we say that the
very flower Of Rapides elegance, grace
and beauty was fully represented, none
can be at loss to conjecture how
thrilling the effect. In addition
many of the fair and lovely daughters
of the adjoining Parishes Of Natchito-
ches, St. Landry and Avoyelles honor
ed and graced the occasion by their
presence, and in addition to all one of
1.-THE fairest bellies of the Crescent City
made her debut, and from the same
place were several elegant and digni-
fed matrons The ensemble was al
most bewildering;-as We would fail in
the effort to describe it must be left to
the Imagination. Where so much
grace and beauty existed it is beyond
the power of this reporter to particu-
larize-for space would have to be at
tributed to each. Suffice it to say that
in this respect the assembly would vie
with any similar one we have ever
witnessed. Very many of the toilets
were elaborate aud most exquisite; all
beautiful and appropriate. Too much
commentator cannot be- bestowed on
the various committees Of young gen.
tlemen for the prompt and graceful
manner each and all performed their
appointed duties according to printed
programme. The very invitation
cards were unique and gotten up in
exquisite style; in short, there seemed
to be nothing omitted to render this
the finest display ever gotten up in the
Parish That it wac enjoyed to the
fullest extentby each and all the par.
Elephants we have reason to believe
All elegant supper was served in the
extensive banqueting hall. Its superi
GRITTY may be inf.;ll ed when it is known
that it was gotten up BY that prince D
caterers, Mr.. Fellows, who preside'
over this department. That being dis
cussed dancing was resumed and KEEP
up till the approach of rosy dawn, th'
morning train taking home many of thu
fair visitors from other Parishes. Thu
liberal and gallant young gentlemen
to whom we are so greatly jndebte,
have reason to be proud of the distin
guished success that crowned their of
'orts. Doubtless they have their re
ward in beauty's approving smiles