The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-06-03

man too often arrogatcs to himself virtues
to which he is not entitled. In addition to
the faults aud vices exclusively masculine,
he possesses many of the little weaknesses
which belong to the gentle. SEX lie is often
designated as s'talking animal - in too
many instances, a selfish animal is the more
appropriate distinction.
Notwithstanding the late start, the jour
ney was not attended with any discomfort
on account of heat, as the floating clouds
kept the sun partially yelled, and the brisk
breeze countcracted the effects OF the rays
that slipped through the broken clouds. W.
arrived t:lerc a; 1880 a. A., without any
thing to mar the pleasure of the trip. We
found an abundance of shade for man and
beast under the thick foliage of immense
oaks. Immediately upon our arrival the Ia
dies repaired to the bath-housc to wash the
dust out of their eyes and tresses. 1t was
here that the first marked diversion occurred;
for few seconds the minds of non-lookers-
on were filled with feelings of painful sus-
oense, as they did not know whether the in
cident would prove serious or ludicrous.
thought that the bottom of the bath-hou
had fallen out as heard a splashing which
reminded me Of sporting mernlaids, but in
slant reflcc ton satisfied that those sea
nymphs do not inhabit little streams like
Vernsilion bayou. In an instant more,
heard boisterous laugh which indicated
that nothing serious had happened. Having
some curiosity to know what had occasioned
that mysterious splashirg nearby,
1 approached nearer, and met a
young lady emerging from the bath
room, presenting the appearance of
one Just having undergone baptis,nal i'm,
mersion but as clcrgymcn was present,
and she does not belong to the Baptist dc
nomination knew that she had not attempt
ed to wash away her sins in any such EN-,
blematical manner. felt in great compass
sion for her at the mishap, for she looked so
meek and humble. When my sympathetic
feelings Gained sufficiently for s,tterance,
inquired if her dress ruinel, and when
informed that it was not, I felt much re-
licvctl. Had the accident happened few
hours later, would have though: it pro-
viden:ial punishment for att:i',utng to
selfish motives, in dev;sng means for the en-
joymcnt of another. Nov, Miss, am
not one bit sorry that you fell into that bath
tub without your bathing-sut on. You hal
the last word in that argument, bat have it
now and will forgive You for that charge );
moreover, am willing to say of women, with
all her faults, ttNithout the smiles from par
t,al beauty won, what were man world
without SUM-"
Though I have already taken up tuuch
space in your paper, cannot close without
thanking Major Mouton, the proprietor of
the Springs, for the hospitality extended to
our party. I am sure he would not feel
more pleased than surprised to hear tho
many kind and complimentary expressions
regarding the cordial reception given MS. He
mingled with though he had known us
long and we'll, and seemed to find pleasure
in beho,1irg the enjoyment of his visitors.
hope he will derive some pleasure from be-
in:, told that nc made a r. nj of ev.-v one
of our party. His courteous md aHahc
manners showed how much pleasure a host
can contribute to his guests. To those who
have never met the Major, 7 will say tina; not
the least of the attractions to tho Springs, is,
the gcn,!en,an!y and courteous reception
WHICH they will receive from him VIII m they
visit there.
r., those who arc fons. of pears, will sug-
gcst that they make it convenient to call
there in August. have lived for number
United States, ard have never seen more
thrifty ana vigorous pear trees: they furnish
an unquestionable proof Of the aciaptability
of that section for the cult !aion of that fruit
FELIN.