St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1892-04-23
AB1TA SPRINGS.

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Easter Sunday was ushered in ~
. joyous and happy day, by the
merry peal and laughter Of the
pleasure seekers Of Re beau monde,
who, after the quietude Of the Len
ten season, gaily tripped the light
fantastic toe. Simon's Hotel was
the scene Of much gaiety, - the
meeting Of the "Amateurs' Rehear-
sal" was . decided success. Much
brilliancy and wit was displayed by
the fair bellies and beaux. Among
those present were: Misses Emily
and Alice Galmiche, Jennie Pujol,
Jeanne Simon, Ora and Jennie
Poitevent, Rachel Laborde, Bell
Warren, Hannah Heinemann, Adele
Pechou, Lille and Tenie Bray,
Aline Herbelin, Maggie Cooley,
Fannie Brown, Mrs. J. b. Simon.
Mrs. Berth, Roach, McMahan, H.
]. Maloney, Capt. Jos. Favre, 5.
r. Poitevent, A. D. Heinemann,
Lee Roberts, Jules Herbelin. p. ].
McNahan, ]. Reid, H. Warren.
Charlie David, Ernest Haro, ]. H.
Benson.
Quite . jovial party left last
Thursday on . tour Of recreation to
the quaint and ancient little villa Of
Nadisonville, and beheld the in
viting and sublime sights and At
fractions Of the dear old town.
whose historical. career dates back
prior to the ante bellum days. The
brave and staunch old oaks stand
as sentinels at the gates Of the
villa. whose borders are edged BY
the curving Tchefuncta, on whose
broad bosom is regularly noated the
palacial steamer Gov. John A. Dix,
under the guidance Of that veteran
steamboatman Captain Thos. Nor
row, whose silvery and dulcet voice
previously haunted the Red River
and its tributaries.
After penetrating the secrecy and
wierdness Of the old Morgan man
sion, within whose walls once echo.
ed the gentle voices Of the famous
Creole bellies Of New Orleans. the
quietude was displaced by the an
gclic peal Of the old saw mill
which shrilly announced the dinner
hour. A delicious and luxuriouI
repast was served by the nobl'
hostess, Mrs. J. Gale, and be
amiable daughter Lillian, whose I'M
firing aid and energy lent much Il
the enjoyment Of the day. Tn
gallant party participated in . de
llishtful boat ride - far - ''Lover'
Knot" which is situated . fe'
miles north Of Jays mill and thickl..
!. imbedded with the weeping willow
cypress, and interpreted with tn
Scotch blue bells. Among the part
were Ms. J. b. Simon, Miss Lila
Gale. Jenne Simon, Hattie lalo
ney, Ernest Haro and Capt. Rolan
Whitney, il. After Willing AVA
the merry and wee hours, the e.
cursionists departed with man
souvenirs Of antiquity. After on
days repose the party again starte
!. with colors flying in the directio
Of Vaudeville, which Is situated o
the Lake coast and ls . twin siste
Of the former villa. The sights an
drapinss which are there behel
;. Iimbues one with the idea Of stroll
!, ing in . Aowery meadow in whic
dwells every species Of earth's PR
:. ductions. A stroll on the pier rel
ders Il inviting to embrace th
!. gentle sephyrs, and where the e,
. tent Of the Aeecy mansions n
!. readily perceived. The next ol
= jective point being . fine dinner .
). Frappart's. Everything rs
: readiness at the above hotel, m
also at Nugnier's, for the openin
: season. A. the hours happil
giided by the tally-ho's were drive
. up and the party wendell their Va
. In the direction Of dulce ''domum.
81 Capt. Joseph Favre il here agal
on his tour Of inspection, and Is Il
. picture Of his ''long sought desire
!. health. The genial captain Is med
/, tating upon IN extensive trip
- Texas.
Mr.. p. J. NcNahan spent SUI
. day here with his interesting lit
\ family. He 10 highly pleased vi
!. The beneficial effects Of the Abb
water.
Il Hon. Billy Seamour. the ''bal
elephant" Of the East Loaisia'
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