The Grenada sentinel., 1912-11-08
AN OLD CITIZENS VIEWS.
Visits Fair for First Time and Writes
h Of What He Saw.


have been wanting to attend a fair for
a long time, and as my baby boy was
twenty-one recently, left him in good
hands and began my journey week
beforehand, that / might be in time for
the opening exercises.
went around by Holcomb, accompa-
nying dear old aunty home, then re-
turned to Grenada. being met by Mrs.
Charlie Perry, and was conveyed to her
pleasant country home; enjoyed her
hospitality for few days, attended the |
Presbyterian Sunday school, heard Mr..
Morrison's discourse on the wander
ings in Dacapolis,' and must acknowl- |
edge l was very much entertained as
he proceeded from topic to topic as far
back as l can remember.
From Mrs. Perry's l went to Elliott,
spent the evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
P. A. Horton-dear old friends of my
youth. The moments passed only too
quickly, as the wheel of conversation
rolled rapidly bringing the hour of 6.
for my de. .chancery Cler,k = Twas
met by the young anu n-.. dr.
Frederick Daley and conveyed to the
hospitable home of his mether-to
whom l was indebted for many pleas
ant hours.
We went to the picture show Monday
night-a wonderful performance, we'll
worth the money.
Tuesday l witnessed the floral par
ade, which was lovely scene; twas
like fairyland, the fair young madens
surrounded by the most beautiful flow
ers; It's useless for me to describe them,
as think everybody saw it. Invent to
the tent show, or theater that night,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips.
Words fail me to express how much we
all enjoyed the seeming drama of real
life. Sometimes the tears would rush
unbidden, then ripping laughter would
roll through the vast audience. OF
course it finally came to an end. as all
good things do. returned with Mrs.
Phillips, spending pleasant night and
rising early next morning.
Wednesday-rea for the fair We
were accompanied by Mrs. Phillips.
Mrs. Ben Smith of Holcomb, Mrs. J.
F. Smith and Mrs. Rob Daley, that
dear, sweet lady who is ever ready to
promote others pleasure.
Now we are at the fair grounds.
look around in wonder and admiration,
for it was the best one l ever attended
(for it was the only one.) wandered
into the floral hail. where gazed upon
the beautiful handwork of the ladies'
needle, dairy and culinary departments.
| must say the exhibit of Mr.. Junior
McCaslin was sufficient to tempt the
appetite of a king.
The lovers of poultry had good op
portunity of having their desire graft
fed. just can't remember the names
of all those beautiful chickens, white
black, buff, and some of the pretties
i, little banties ever saw.
Then came the horse racing. didn'
take much interest in that, but l did il
the airship. When it began to rise il
the air like thing of life, my heart al
: most ceased to throb, when though
e of the risk that man was making 70
n money. He guided the machine a
t well as a man with an auto on terri
n firma. 1t flew high In the air for
j. while, then came down where it starte
It from. After that was over, wake
|. about among the people, meeting wit
: friends that knew in bygone days.
d made me glad to be there and l wor
e dered if we would ever meet again; no
8 at a fair ground, l know, for my lon
IS cherished desire has been gratitied, an
o | am satisfied.
e Thursday commenced my journe
e homeward. for l had drank sufficient
+ from the cup of pleasure-don't think
= could have taken another sip, for
e can't talk above a whisper and m
). throat is sore and my tongue is tirec
d met young DR.. Frank Smith and hi
!. bride on their way home from Texas.
think they will locate in Coffeeville
where he will be at home to all hi
friends who may need his services.
= know he will make good physician, a
It he is the son of DIR. Nell Smith an
;. first cousin of DR.. c. w. Smith G
/, Glendora. With these two names a
is beacons to urge him onward, with tn
e help of the Lord. he will succeed.
ID am at home now, ready to take u
ID the usual volume of daily life. 1t ma
" be that l have taken my last journey
e for l am growing old-silver threae
,e among the gold. So, Mr.. Editor.
" hope you will print this. that my friene
10 may know how much l appreciate tf
Is hospitality and generosity extended
e. the Old Forker.
Torrance, Miss.