St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Washington.

81 e. - september ~, 1871.
The Tournament given last Thursday at the
u Race Course under the auspices OF the WASH
+4iIsrton Jockey Club, was an undeniable success
I both from a financial and social standpoint
The Knights who had gathered in all the
2ylGry of their gorgeous costumes, at Dnpre
.@ADpera House, began the march towards the
Tournament grounds at II NJ, with the well
known and Justly celebrated Corona Cornet
The merchants OF town had given q substau'
tiai proof of their zeal and public spirit ny
havingall stores closed promptly at II O'Clock,
ity to participate in and enjoy the festivities of
this day, which must ever be remembered as
Of the gala-days in the annals Of our little m
y emit of the Cotton Factory was most consider
ate with those entrusted to his charge, and dis
missed them at 10 o'clock, declaring that the
Il Tournament must needs prove a dismal failure,
were his fair operatives absent. Thus it was
that the gallant knights set forth upon their
sssnterprise accompanied not only by the best
wishes of their host OF friends and admirers,
but by their persons as well-which OF necessity
was much more charming and inspiring.
When 9e ga bas Sesn anT arsen eaed a.
ideal of location-they found large throng
eagerly awaiting them; and truly it was all
attractive sight-the picturesque bills crowned
with stately oaks and mammoth magnolias,
. and frightened by the numerous groups in
festive attire ana spirits, cheering the knghtly
cavalcede as II passed gracefully racer along at their
stand. Amid much enthusiasm and lively i'll
farrst. the contest of skill began, and after an
exrffiiIp endeayor, the laurels rested with Mr..
aAmbrOise yidrtne who was declared victor by
. she able Judges, and awarded the first prize.
mn. Alfred Deville proudly carried off second
lOnors, and Dir. VIM. Prescott having won the
third premium nobly and WELL it was conferred
lIpon finn amid the applause of the spectators
s The pleasures of the day were succeeded by
the delights of the ball. at which seeming null
fitlldes assembled aud as the victorious Mr..
Vidrine was unable to attend, he granted to
Mr.. Leon Dnpre. the young and handsome
Grand Marshal, the supreme honor of crown
inr the Queen. When the curtain slowly lifted,
! the many expectant eyes rested upon scene
OF rare 1Oyeliness and artistic beauty. Mr.. Du-
I,re eyinced eensummate taste and appreciation
in seIeefing as the Queen--as the cynosure OF
all preeent-Miss Mamie Lastrapes, who is so
widely known and admired, as much for the
sweetness of her disposition as for her beauty
! xsf face Her costume was dream OF poetic
xlegance, and altogether she might be most fit
Wngly described as "a thing OF beauty and
Joy &0rever."
Il The maiGs of honor were Miss Mildred Viii
= e0xaOf New Jersey and Miss Sidney Defbanne,
the p0pular daughter of our esteemed towns
man, DIR. J. A. Derbanne, and the happy at
tendant knights were Mr.. Preston King and
Mr.. Vim. Prescott.
Elegant refreshments were served both at
the grounds and at the ball, under the super
vision III those ladies of town who have inter-
ested themselves SO actively in the erection OF
q pubic school building; and it is gratifying to
relate that last Thursday events added largely
to the fund being accumulated for this most |
.GoRnaBndable purpose.
MAURICE BERRIAN.
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