The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1889-08-17
THE PARTY WHICH WAS NOT TO
TAKE PLACE"
BROUssARDvILLE, La, Aug. 9, 1883

Editor AdUertis6r: 1t appears to be the
custom at the pro tenn. abode of our friend
"Dr Puffingrunts" to put down in writ
ing all that may bear the shape and color
of news. To this fact we find ourselves
debtor for the late touching descriptions
emanating, as it were, from the overflow
ing mind of our genial and talented friend
who made picnics and ''soirees" the
themes of his latest productions, I'm
happily for our readers the rising author
was absent from a party given at the
"Coteau." 1t would certainly have fur
nished vast field to the enterprising pen
of our writer. But it would be wrong to
deprive our readers of this pleasure, es-
pecially as the said party proved to be
one of the most pleasant ones as yet given
in this vicinity, and as such deserving of
the highest encomiums.
To come to the point: The young peo-
pie of the four neighboring towns were
looking upon last Sunday night as an oc-
casion of much pleasure and great diver
sion. They were the "invites" of Mr.. j.
J. Mouton for a SOiree causaate ct dan
Sante, to be given at his residence.
There are few who are not we'll ac-
quaipted with the homely attentions and
perfect kindness Of Mr. Mouton and his
family with regard to their guests, and
not one of the :.;invites' but would have
gone to impossibilities in order to attend.
But the hand of fate, ever ready to dispel
the anticipations of man and destroy his
prospects, seemed for while to have
stripped our young hearts of the pleasant
expectations caused by the thought of
the soiree-a child was taken sick: and
Immediately couriers were sent in the
four directions to announce the sad news
the party no longer was to take place.
Poor, disheartened people! Many of them
made arrangements for other places
whilst others stayed at home, or there
abouts, and soon were informed that the
family doctor had declared that no imme'
diate danger was to be feared, and that
the party was to take place. ..
Scarcely had the news reached our ears
than we were on the go, and in short
twenty minutes had reached our place OF
destination, where we found quite gay
crowd of young ladies and gentlemen
promenading in front of the residence.
Soon we had sat ourselves down in the
parlor where games were the opening
amusement for the night. Between the
Mr. Antoine Domengeaux. Refresh
ments were then distributed and were
followed by more games. Dancing, as g
matter of course, was next introduced fol
variety's sake, and lasted quite a while
! The dancing was followed by some sooth
ing pieces of music played by Miss Rita
de Laloire, who was followed upon the
piano stool by our amiable hostess Miss
Emelie Olivier, and Miss Alice Billaud
A walk was next proposed and unani
mously voted for by the company. After
the walk, and again during the dancing
which followed it. refreshments were
passed around. Then we heard some
more sweet music executed by Misses de
Laloire and Billaud. The popular song
"The Spanish Cavalier" was sung by
Mr.. A Breaux; all joined the chorus
and concluded to retire.
This was the winding up of the soiree
at which were present Miss Emelie Olivier
(the step-daughter of Mr.. Mouton, anC
our charming hostess,) Misses Alice Bill
laud, Rita de Laloire, Corinne Domen
geaux, Cecilia Liable, Osite LedOux anC
Lila Olivier The young men wer'
Mr.. Mortimer Olivier iin honor of whom
the party was given), Messrs. Arthur
Breaux, Paul Billaud, Antoine Domen
geaux, Raphael Delbuno Henri Fournet
Claude Latiolais and Homere Mouton
Jr.
What was thought to be miss proved
to be quite a success, and to judge from
ppearances-personal experience, to SAY
that the soiree was enjoyed by all woult
yet be very far from the reality, becaus'
it was all in all grand success.
By ONE OF THE PARTY.