AN AMOROUS LOCALITY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 914, 7 February 1882, Page 3

AN AMOROUS LOCALITY.

Mr Geo. Darrell of Thespian fame, spins the following yarn from Arkansas to a friend in Sydney :-—" I have pst arrived from the most remarkable place in the -world, commonly known as the 'kissing springs.' The springs, strange to say, were discovered by a minister, Rev John E. Yeatts, who gave me the information as to their wonderful properties, and a minute description of their locality. After a drive along the Greasy Creek for about 15 miles, I came upon the springs, which flow from a mountain about 400 feet high, coming out about 100 feet from the top of the mountain on the north side. The water flows at about the rate of 40 gallons a minute. It is the color of cider, and tastes like apple brandy. The effect of drinking this water is intoxication, with a tendency to most ridiculous amorousness, those being under its influence hugging and kissing in a most promiscuous manner. Before reaching the springs I came upon an old grey-bearded man, who was making most violent love to an old lady—-hia wife —and the ■way they hugged and kissed each other would

hare put modern lovers to shame. The place is a great resort for clergymen, who say that the water is very strengthening, and as they are seldom accompanied by their wives they hug and kiss every pretty woman that comes within their reach. While here I saw a noted minister of Little Kock, the very pink of propriety, hugging a charming young widow, who returned his hugs with innumerable kisses. It was a strange sight, and one, I should think, calculated to make a great deal of trouble should any of his flock have chanced to be about. About the springs, hundreds can be seen lying about so drunk that they cannot stand, clapping their hands, and laughing in the most boisterous manner."