Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1884-01-11
LAFAYETTE, KY.
January Slh, 1884.

January 9Th, 1884.
Ed. SoUTu KENTuCKIAN:
The young people of Lafayette
though they did not enter with
much spirit into the gayeties of the
first part of Christmas week have
nevertheless, made up for lost time
during the latter halfOf the holidays !;
as there was an entertainment some
where every night. One Of the most
enjoyable parties o. the season was a
Leap Year ball given by the young
ladies of town at Purcell's hall on
New Years night. The night in
question was very cold and disagree
able yet despite inclemcncy Of wealth
er the young ladies escorted the
young gentlemen to the hall and
throughout the entire evening
played the parts of courteous and at
tentive young gentlemen. Very sue
cessfully did the ladies pcrsonate the
opposite sex and many of us were
put to shame by the delicate and
considerable attentions of the ladies
as compared to our own occasional
ungallantry. Especial praise is due
to Misses Nina Oldham, Lizzie
Grccnwadc and Nee Hester for their
persevering efforts in getting up the
ball, for without them the ailpir
would have been u comparative
failure.
On Wednesday night January End.
considerable crowd of young ladies
and gentlemen from Lafayette were
invited TO attend a social party at
Mrs. II. ID. Tuck's, about IL miles
from town. The mere fact that the
party was at the residence of Mrs.
Tuck, was sufficient guarantee to the
crowd that the evening would lie
pleasantly spent, but even their most
sanguine expectations were more
than realized, for never before has
your correspondent more heartily en-
joycd any other occasion than the
party at Mrs. Tuck's. Miss Willie
Golladay, IN whose honor the social
was given, Miss Corinnc Tuck aud
Mr.. Davis Tuck, all seemed TO vie
with each other in their efforts to en-
tertain their guests, aud right royalty
did they perform their parts. SsSocial
converse, splendid music, delightful
dancing, aud last though not least,
and elegant collation. Of choice cdi-
bles, contributed to make the even
ing one Of rare enjoyment, and long
will it be remembered by those
present. TO the charming hostesse-
and gallant host, Camille tenders his
warmcst thanks and may they live to
give many other equally as enjoya-
bic entertainments.
DIR. j. n. Mrtcalfc, formerly of
Garrettsburg, has recently moved TO
Lafayette, and offers his professional
services to the people of this commu-
nifty. He is q highly educated man
and thoroughly competent physi-
clan, and by strict application he will
ere long gain for himself that remu-
nerativc position which his talents
deserve. TO DIR. Metcalle and his
family, the people of Lafayette ex-
tend the right hand of welcome.
Mr. Martin, reliable and skillful
shoemaker, moved few days ago
from Jordan Springs, Tenn, TO La
fayette and will hereafter make this
town his home. Mr.. Martin comes
into our midst well recommended
and he will no doubt command ex-
tensive patronage.
The weather for the past few days
has been the coolest that has been
felt here for many years. On Satur-
day morning the mercury in Their
mometer on the north side of build
Ing registered % degrees below zero,
aud continued low throughout the
entire day.
All the ice houses of town have
been filed with ice ranging in thick
ness from two to six inches. The
mouths of some of us even now al
most run water when we think of
the delicious ice cream, etc, that we
will enjoy during the hot days of
next summer.
The health of this community is
comparatively good and our physi-
clans rejoice that they are not obliged
to do much riding during this cold
weather.
For you, Mr., editor, and the many
readers of the SOUTH KENTUCKIAN
Camille wishes joyful New Year
and may the year 1884 be to you a
season fruitful of unalloyed happi-
ness and prosperity.
CAMILLE.