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panted by their friends, the Misses Libby of FHE KRAKAUER School of this city are awaited with much Interest. A most entertaining programme has been arranged, bea'inning June The closing term, under Superintendent F. F. Phillips and a carps of competent teachers, has been one of the most successful sessions within the school a history. SLsa Delia Seitzler.

aa accomplished young Ah iiair is the latest addition to our exclusive agencies of strirtlv HXM GRACE -PIANOS, whicb includes the UTSES, IMSESOM, WHCELOCK, 8T1RLIK6, HUNT-iKSTCH and others. THE KfUXAUER comes with the strongest indorsement of musical experts for its many superior qualities. emit nr rur riiriun ems gret to learn tf at ahe la now in New Orleans very 111 with typhoid fever. Mr. Hy.

Houioclgt and little aon. Walter, of New Orleans spent Kundsv here. Mr. Bex Singleiary of Port Vincent waa a pleaannt visitor to trieuca and reiatlvea itst week. Miaa Estelle Cowdln waa at boms few days last week, accompanied by Misa Clara Preston, an attractive young lady of Kent-wood.

Mr. Ben Singletary waa a visitor to New Orleans Sunday. Misses Grace Rand. Salome Praugbon, Jolla M. -Marion, Florence Tate, Melanla Julia Sima, Mrs.

il. Carlisle, Mr. and Mrs. B. W.

Hrsnghon, Messrs. U. L. friwden, T. P.

Slins, W. A. McMahon, M. Hart. L.

B. Lignn. all of our little town, attended the closing exercises of the Johnson Institute of Gn-ensburg the early part t. the week, which was a very pleasant affair. A pleasant evening waa spent at the home of Miss Halsy Zander Saturday.

Several games of csrds and dancing wer indulged in, after which refreshment were served, end the event waa one of enjoyment to ail. Mr. LUlie Hraughoa spent Sunday here at bla tome. Tne closing exercises of the Tangipahoa School, under the auspices of Mh Ella Hraughoo, principal, and Miss Addie McMahon, assistant, took place last Friday evening und proved to be a most enjoyable and successful affair. The hall was handsomely and elaborately decorated with evergreens and flowers and the stage was a scene of loveliness, decorated as it waa with exquisite rosea, ferns and palms, aud the Ameri a.tg tilled every available space.

Too much praise cannot be given the teachers for tbe manner in which tha oiilldren were drilled and for the auccess of tfie evening. After the entertainment the dancers were ushered up stairs, where, to the AI! the comforts of home are yours for the asking. We have fitted out over 3000 homes in the 3ib SO i ff On Credit. We have furnished everything from the stove and utensils to the pretty parlor furniture and received our payment in small monthly installmentsJust as it waa earned Just as our customers could afford it. and they had the use of the furniture while ft they paid for It I You ought to kuow more about out-easy payment plan.

It makes buying easy. T. DUMAS CO, Lnirrxo, lh Mouse Furnishers. 924 CANAL ST. wood.

A full meeting Is greatly desired, as there is lmisrtant business to be transacted Mr. Ben Cnisbolin of port Gibson vieitea rela tive and friends bre this week. Mrs. E. W.

Lewis 'eft Monday for New Or leans. Mr. and Mrs. E. W.

Myers Bav returned from Greenville. Mr. E. T. Hart of Dole roes spent Tuesday la town.

Mr. E. O. Glldart is still suits Dl with a second attack of typhoid fever. The Embroidery Circle met Monday wiia Mrs.

C. Schaefer. Messrs. J. K.

Sessions and V. II a rani at tended a flah fry oa Buffalo Tuesday. RELEASED OX A WRIT OF HA BEAS CORPCS. Mary Williams, colored, eeaamltted to tbe Police Jail for thirty days last Thnrsday en the charge of disturbing the peace by Acting Recorder IL 0. Hollander of tbe First Re corder's Court, was released yesterday by Judge Molse of Section of the Criminal District Court on a writ of habeas corpus.

The woman cshsed the arrest of Bicbard Hall on the charge of assault and battery. Last Thursday, when Hall was given a nruiiia- inary examination. Acting Recorder Hollander sent com him and the vonia to the Police Jail for thirty daya on tbe charge of d.stu brcg the peace, xeateraay a. j. lyna applied to Judge Moise for a writ hshesa eovsua oa the grounds that tbe woman bad been committed to tbe Police Jail without any affidavit havlnv been made against her.

Judge Moise granted the writ, and after hearing the circumstances of The woman's commitment to the Police Jail made the writ absolute, and ordered the nr La- oner discharged. BOARD OF HEALTH. The followlug were recorded yesterday: B1RTH3. Mrs. Edmund Hitters, a daughter.

Sirs. William Beckendorf. a daughter. Mrs. Frank Thos.

Bobne, a son. Mrs. Lee Canten, a son. Mrs. A nil strong- Donaldson, a Mrs.

Julea 6. Darnou. a Mrs. I. aula Pnbos.

a daughter. Mrs. Pavid Hennessy, a son. Mrs. John S.

Kelly, a daughter. Mrs. Alexander J. Moynan. a daughter.

Mrs. William Morton, a son. Mjls. Michael J. McArdle.

a son. Mrs. Albert H. Sutherland, a daughter. MARRIAGES.

John IT. Rodriguez Grosse and Miss Helena Miller. Antonio Gabriels and Kiss Antunina Oddo. Allen Anderson and Miss Ellen Ames. George- Jo.se ph Wegmann and widow Peter Nuss.

Bartholomea Marfla and Miss SosoIIa Capraro. VUT11S. Noel Aueuste Carrouehe. 62 Tears. 621 St.

Charles. Peter Seeser, 23 days. Elyslan Fields and Theodore Streitmuller. 44 years. Charity Hospital.

Mrs. Aiagsie Watson. 37 Tears, litt Constance. Eugene Langlois. 45 years.

532 Louisa. Martin G. Hums. f3 years. Chicago.

111. Miss Augusta A. VVirth. Id Tears. 17Us Lapeyrouse.

Albert Mnionson montns, Atlantic avenue. Algiers. Isabella liertrano. months. Charity Hospital.

Leo Tiolet, 14 montns. St. Vincent In fant Asylum. Cecelia a. senroutn.

montns. Constance. Anthony J. Psrault, 20 years, 19U Or leans. Mar Irene Kelaer, 6 months, TZL Dela- chaise.

Mary A. Ponohue. 20 days, Music. Mandr Tillman, 4 months. Zimple and Hillary.

Frederics; xiais, sn years, vnamy Hos pital. Charles a. brown, years. asa- ington. Lucie E.

Pomes. 5 months, 924 HosritaL Mrs. Paul Mezzanares, 40 years, Mem phis. Tenn. fmitn.

i yea-s, x-ioerty. Mary A. Parker. 11 months, 1611 Con gress. 26 Honrs to Chicago.

'22 Hours to JUouis -iile. 22 Hours to St. Louia. REAL E9TATE TRAASFERS. Mrs.

J. H. Black to American Trorrte-stead Company, lot In square bound-1 by St. Claude, Poet, lump art and Music, tiiOO cash. An erican Homesttad Company to.

Parring, two lots in sfjuare bounded by Orleans. St. Peter. Dorsenols md Broad, terms. J.

Fourment to Mrs. J. I. Arrawnster. lot in sciuare lonndel by Pojlar.

lasle, Monroe and Plum $-V cash. I. ill Franlo to F. ill Fratlo, lt la square Iwiunded by Bourbon. Lore, Sr.

An-tl ony and St. CTnnci, terais. T. Jones Cbserv. let It square bounded by Erato.

Tlmlla, Hen-don and Hunan aetiu. 25 ea-sh. Mrs. J. Harrano to New rjomh BuiMin and Ian Assnciarinn.

lot 'n sinart bounded by Adele. Rousseau. St. Ttomas and Josephine. 0 cash.

New South Building and Loan Association to Mrs. J. Harrano. sam property. terms.

F. Preyer to Widow A. C. Dreyw. lot In square bounded by Chestnut.

Coliienm, Pennlstou and Amelia. $'X e.isU. Mrs. Engharth to Louisiana Homestead Association, lot In square bounded by Constance. Bordeaux, J-yon and Lnnrel, f.UT2 cash.

l.ou!!ann Homestead Association Mrs. P. Engbarth, same jjoperty, fViO terms. J. Harder to P.

S. EsnarL five If'ts In square hounded by Pumalse. Rendoti, SL I'hilip snd Lopes. rash. F1RB OX CHESTXl'T STREET.

Orleans. Vlclcsbarar. Misa. One of tbe prettiest entertainments during the gay spring season waa the card nartv given by Mrs. Dsn Searles.

whose gracious hos pitality ever makes her home a delightful spot wherein to linger, and on thia occasion the hours were unusually bright and enjoyable. The unique scheme which formed- the central idea and waa cleverly carried out in detail waa the Spanish-American combat. The recep 4 tion rooms were lavishly decorated in the colors of America and Cuba. Crimson snd AO white rosea with blue French pinks and lark-apur hinted of our own brave banner, and red geraniums and yellow nasturtlutua were In ef fective contrast. Quantities of small rags waved, amid the ft era.

snd a large tlag drapad over the folding doors was held back by great fragrant maguoliaa. The tally cards were in tho shape o- the flags of tne two nations, and were pinaed on with tiny enam eled flues. Mu't merriment ensued when these csrds were drawn, some of the patriotic women declaring they would not wear the enemy a colors and tight against their country. The tables represented tbe different forta. Fort Ca-vlte.

Morro Castle. Clenfuccoe. San Jnan. Fort Taylor, Fort Sumter, St. Pnllip and Fort Adams, and ther were most ably attacked and defended by three of each nation.

Fort Sum ter was ao gallantly beld by Mrs. Oats, Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Hughes against repested at tacks of the enemy that they cut for the spoils of war, a pretty aword-shaped scarf pin. men waa won oy jars, aimer.

ictorioua America, with royal generosity, allowed the fair representative of Spain, Mrs. Lawrence Warner, to carry off the consolation prize, a silver canteen-shaped vinaigrette. After the heat of battle the dainty Ices served proved most refreshing. The guests who enjoyed this novel auair were James. M.

Miller, wire, H. Wlilard. Dabnev. Hughes. A.

T. MltcheiL J. A. Conway, B. B.

Wiiiis, Lee Richardson, mrroii, llool, Kay, lock. Durham. Mel ar-land, Tbos. Searles. Mounter.

int. Allien. J. M. Klein, E.

Marti Warner, Misses Kuy- kendall. Green. Martin, Kaln. One of the pleasant events of the week waa tbe B. B.

L. A. excursion on the Bella of tne Bends. The spacious caids made a delightful aancing nan, and Inspiring music waa furnished by the B. B.

Band. Much Interest ia felt In the sew opera bouse, which It la hoped will be built belore fall. Mr. Standford Collier of the First Missis sippi Regiment spent Tuesday in tha city. Miss Margaret Log la bas returned from New Orleans, where she was called by the ill ness of her niece, who died on Sunday last.

Miss Kate Logan will spend the summer tu tnicago, tne guest of relatives. Much anxiety and distress la felt by the many mends of Mr. B. Paxton at his con tinued and serious illness. The warm weather hastens the preparations for rJittiuirs to moun tain and seashore, and early in June a nuaiber or charming people iu he missed in social gatherings.

The Five O'clock Club was charmingly entertained by Mrs. W. B. Klein. The prizes were awarded to Mis.

Lee Richardson and Miss Nicholson. The club is also Indebted to Miss Nicholson for a delightful afternoon. The pizzle questions pertaining to the furnishing of apartments of a wiy-wedded couple were clever and ainusiar, sad Miss Nellie ilohart's quick wit won for her a pretty souvenir ef the meeting. Otn.r guests were Misses Elite loweree, lorence illis, Suzanne Dabney, Katharine ioung or St. Louis.

Helen Hams, Katie Russell, Mines. F. D. M.irkham. VV.

B. Klein, Pat Henry. La Bauui, Lee Richard aon and u. Warner. Mrs.

Kaie Baum is warmly welcomed by host of friends. She la tbe guest of Mrs. Markham. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Armstrong have re turned from a pleasant visit to New Orleans. Mr. jonn ells is visiting her moUn Mrs. England, at Rayville, La. Miss Ella.

Ray Is the guest of ber aunt. Mrs. L. A. CauipbelL Mrs.

J. H. Purnell entertained a few friends most deiigntf ully sat inlay morning. After delicious luncnton whist was enjoyed. The guests entertained were Mnies Conway.

Mar tin. Willard, Willis. Roof. Marshall. J.

Klein. Richardson, Cain, Misses Blake and Luckett. Mrs. ha. C.

Carroll also entertained at cards the same morning, ami tbe occasion was aa enjoyable aa all similar ones have bean la her iiobpitaule Home. Miss Annie Floweree, wh- has been visiting friends in Atlanta mid Richmond, will spend tae summer in Chicago and Kansas City. Mrs. Gtvln and Miss Glvin are the guesta of Mrs. J.

A. Conwaj. Mis. Mary Ware, who was the suest of Mrs. money, leix neunesdsy for Virginia.

Mrs. Lvalue Keiia was the vuest Mrs Jas. Murray for a fuw days during tbe oast week. Tula is the picnic season, and many dellght- iiu uays nsvs neea enjoyed in the adjacent groves. tTin.ty moron picnic, given Wednee- uay, wae moat successful.

In the afternoon Mr. Lucien Gates gave a taliyho party, and hia guests were driven out to the picnie grounds. After apeading several hours wandering in the preuy grove and dancing at the pavilion taey returm-u. reaching trie city by moonlight. The merry young people who are indented to Mr.

Gates for tne enjoyable even ing were: Misses Mi.ttie. Virginia and Annie L-e Green, Ellle ilow-eree. Lmaoeui Nichol son. Amanda Woolf-iik, Bobbie Bell Crook, riooart. ana lorence liiis, Messrs.

wims, K. Willcorson, A. G. Russell. Geo.

hggleston, R. V. Bjoth, Norval Richardson. W. R.

Neely. and S. M. Nicholson. The etrls all wore white dressi-s, with red and blue rlo- hons around sailor Ists, their parasols either red.

white or blue, and surely uoloiag could he prettier than American girl in America's colors. Miss Suzanne Dabney entt-rtained st cards Thursday, in compliment to her guest. Miss ioung, of St. Louis. Tae guests who were the recipients of her hospitaLty were Misses Helen Harris, hilxabeth Niclioison.

Eliie Flow eree, Katie Russell, Nellie Hobart, Grace Mo- rey, teuton uicnie, Ar mise Kain. Ruth Miearer and Florence iLis, Messrs. Cnrcher, Kicnardson. K. Booth.

A. G. Russell. Eg gleston. B.

I. Hicks, FX C. Carroil, B. Dst- ney, viola Dabney, ttutchelor and i. M.

Nicaol son. The Thursday Whist Club wss entertained by Mrs. Julius Jvlein in the delightful manner that characterizes every act of that charming and gracious woman. This meeting was the nnai one or tne cean, the last of a series of enjoyable affairs. Those present were Mrs.

H. A. yuiu, Mrs. Harding. Mrs.

A. T. Mitchell Mrs. G. Carroll, Mis.

Geo. Harris. Mrs. A. Conway, Mm.

Purnell, Mrs. Martin, Misses Glvin. Cowan and Jennie Rawortu. Mrs. Small and Mrs.

Will Fairehild of Chat tanooga are the gues of Mrs. Charles Wright. Mra. E. Garner entertained at a handsome reception Tuesday, in compliment to her guests.

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Miles.

Unite a lar number of guests ci.me and Weut duriug tue reception nours. Mr. Miles liogan is visiting his grandmother. airs. ai.

j. uogan. "Wesson, Misa. Dr. Hugh McLaurvn with bis sister.

Mrs. xioaingswortn IMS week. Key. G. A.

Russet, formerly of this place but now of Mt-Kensie, gladdened the hearts of bis friends and admirers with a visit here last Sunday. While bere he waa tbe guest ot Mr. J. 11. IjOdx a family.

The entire community was pained to learn of tne sudden aeatn or Mrs. w. J. Ellzey, which occurred Wednesday morning. Her passing away bas left desolate a devoted husband and four children, who will miss her tender care and affection.

Mr. Ellzey and family hava the sympamy or tneir tnenas in rtesson. The highly esteemed Mr. S. SommerviHe of Fredcricasburg.

visited with relatives bere last week. Messrs. W. K. Oliver, B.

P. Bloom and Hindman Doxey went to Jackson Friday to convey to ire esse nines a numtier of las-kets of good things. They report that our boys are all well and aa eager for war as ever. Mrs. 3.

P. Bloom is reported quite ill, to the regret of ber frtencs. Tbe attractive Mrs. Belle Root returned Toes- day from a visit t. her brother's family in McComb City.

A number of tbe Wesson Rifles came down Tuesday from Jsekson to bid far-well to friends and relstlTes. They expect to be or dered to New Orleans in a short while. Hon. James G. Spencer was the welcome guest of his Wesson friends Friday.

Misses Janie and Hattle Garner were Brook- haven visitors the rrst of the week. Next week the eh School will close with a grand exhibition. Mrs. A. L.

Farthing will on Thursday evening give a mueical recital. wnicn promises to le a treat to all who are present. Mm. Fartclng la a brilliant pianiste. snd has prepared a programme tbat Is sore to please.

or. mttier or uroosnsveB. wio ror many years resided here, visited with friends Satur day. Mrs. Marv TTnmnton and her little son George ot ITazlehuit spent a few days thia week with Mrs.

J. H. Lone. AVoodrille, Miss. Messrs.

Clark Stuart and P. D. Doolev of Percey's Creek frpert Thursday In Woodville. Mr. Jonas Marx of Natchex arrived Wednesdav.

Dr. Joe Ctoruev is on a visit to bis parents. Mr. D. A.

Dickey bus returned from tbe Indian Territory. Messrs. R. Gunst. J.

B. Mount and B. Rothschild were in town on Monday. Messrs. A.

M. McGehee and Beverly Mc-Gehee of Pinckneyv He were in town during the we-k. The P. Woodville Pasebnll Association was reorganized Wednediv. The baseball ground bas been put In ex.

vilest order, and a number of match games will be played thereon daring tbe season. Mr. W. A. Dickson of Centreville spent Tuesday In town.

The Spinning Wheel Club met Tuesday with Mrs D. II. WallncB. The Literary Club met with Misses Gdile and Ida Hood Friday afternoon. Mrs.

R. V. Turner and children left Tuesday for Nstches. where they will '-side in future. The Sunday school gave tbeir annual picnic Friday on Capt O.

T. McGehee' place. Quite a large number of children were in attendance, who seemed to thoroughly en-Jov the day. Mr. James Jnkln of Nstches waa tbe guest of Capt.

and Mrs. R. M. Sunday. The King's Daughters met Tiesday with Mrs.

G. J. Adams. Mrs. J.

B. Oliver spent Mondsy in town scliaiting snlcrlpt ons t- her mwel. Tlit re wns an Impromptu dance given by Miss Inez Inman Friday nigi.t. Misses Una Magnider snd Maule SiraH. Messrs.

Don glass Msgrttder and C. G. McGehee STH-rr Sarn-rln- in Jackson, the et a of Miss WU. Tbe Spinning Wheel Club will bold Its next meeting wita Mrs. U.

ti. McGehee at 2 4 fl ldy of Seranton, has returned home. after a few weeks' visit to Editor aeitzier a family. Mrs. W.

II. Gallespie and daucbter. Miss Ida, of Hickory, are tba guests of Mrs. P. E.

Bla lock. Dr. W. p. Davis and family are visiting for a few weeka at Enterprise.

Misa. Miss Ella Scaniaa ot Newton. is tba charming guest of ilts. E. B.

Scaulon. The 'Twentieth Century Cluo, om or our most social and altogether modern aocieries, beld a progressive game party at the beautiful home MM Jennie Blackburn last Friday evening. j- Misses E.telle Gillis, Georgle Rich, Messrs. W. B.

Jones and 8. Steven have been chosen honorary members of the Lamar Literary Society, to take uart In the commencement exercises of tbe High School. The L. L. Society is under the auspices of tbe school.

Mr. C. K. Jones, the popular assistant cashier of the Bauk of Commerce, returned hom this week from sn extended visit to Ksnsaa City, and other Western citlea. The Grady Debatinr Club, which la repre sentative of the talent ot our young men.

la preparing to give a public entertainment at an early date. This society ia destined to become the pride of oar city, and great Intest ia ten in its members. BlarersTllIc, Miss-Mrs. H. R.

Chilton has returned from visit to Crystal Springs. Dr. and Mrs. Scuilder have gone to visit relative. Mr.

John M. Clinton bss been unanimously elected cuptaln of tbe Home Guards, which now nurebers sbout forty men. Mr. Jobs Chilu.n from New Tork Is visiting uis mother and fsther. Mr.

W. B. Farisb is at home again from Holly Springs, where he bas been attending College. Mr. and Mrs.

Dulaney have gone to Hot Springs to spend the summer. M.ss Roberta Farlsh la cxected borne this week from Natchez, where she baa been spend tug tS-veral uiontha. MrComb City. Ml. The charming Miss Ailie White, who bas ben attending Wards Seminary, Nashville, lias returned home, and ber many friends are delighted to see her.

Mra. J. C. Bishop spent one day of last week in Brookhaven, the guest ot Car daughter, Mrs, J. E.

Searcy. Col. Geo. M. Govan apent Tuesday here with bis family.

Last week Mrs. P. II. Gary Dad aa ber guests Mr. and Mra.

Henry Wthnuan. Misi Coriune and Ltilu Bailey and Miss Mamie Malwiy of New Orleans. La. Mrs. Geo.

K. Keyuol-ls entertained ber sis ters for several days lust week: Mra. Charles McLean of Summit. Mrs. Noison of Jackson and Miss Anuie Hritte of Terrv.

Miss. Dr. aud Mra. V. Simmons of Summit spent Thursday evening here with Dr.

snd Mrs. 1. E. Stennls. Mrs.

K. II. Dwyer apent one day of last week In New Orleans. Mr. Fred Lotteriioe of Summit wns iff town Thursday.

Mr. p. E. Quin was in North Mississippi Thursday. Mrs.

Walder Barker of New Orleans was here Sunday, the guest of her parents. Col. and Mrs. Geo. M.

Govsn. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Henry have re turned from Bay 9t.

Louis. Mr. Charlie Knight, after a two weeks' visit to hia cousin, Mrs. W. M.

bite, bas returned home. The Embroidery Club was elegantly enter tained Thursday laat by Mrs. IlaiL Mr. Moiae of Summit waa 1 ere Thursday. Ulaalasippi City, Miss.

Mr. Charles Rainey and family spent a few dava here last week. Mrs. Sumpter Turner snd family are over for the summer. Mra.

Alexander and aon returned to the city last week, alter some late apent at the Gulf- view Hotel. Mr. ud Mra. John Hobbs of New Orleans made quite a pleasant trlyn to this place last week, lbs guests jf Mr. J.

A. ttiitiey. Mrs. G. Caid returued to her home in tbe city, after a.

few daja spent with her father. Gen. Smead. Misk Bertie Harwanl la visiting ner grand mother. Mrs.

Sawyer Hayward. Mr. Gaonre McLaia and family are installed in their eunimer hon.e at ue uuys. Mrs. V.

alter Jamu Is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sumpier Turner, before leaving with her Slater, Miss Bessie -turner, ior irgima, where thev ill soead the summer. Mrs. George Pierce, returued last week from the city, where she has been speadiug the winter, to take cnarge cr im ounvie Hotel. Mr.

Richard Ellis left Tuesday, after de lightful week soent at Idliro.ivs. A most enjoyable ntertuiument was given bv tha KIiilt Damrhiers ou Friday at the G'ulf Coast coUege for the benefit ot tbe Free Li'-rary fund. Mi-s. W. H.

Harvey and family are occupying velv home. "Green wwu I iace." Capt. George Pierce returned to the city ITie reinalna of Miss Pattie Logan, who died In tbe city after a lingering illness, were brought to De Buys, where they were Interred In the famllr rravevard. Mr. C.

P. Ellis and family returned to the city on Wednesday, after lew dayk spent a Idiedavs. Mr. C-hsrles Moore made a short vlait to Misa Lvnn Burr before leaving for lexaj. Among tbe late visitors at tbe "Greenwood Place are: Mr.

b-uliy or fyracuse, Mr. GIbbs of New Orleans, Mr. Theobald, Mr. Potten of Biloxi, Mr. Kervia of New Orhaas and Mr.

Goodwin ol Mobile. Mr. Sl'inihv of New Cirleans and Mrs. Lowen- atein orSan Antonia, are guests at the Gulfvlew. Miss Jewel N'olaad Is visiting relatives in Vicksbnre.

Miss Maggie Logan of Vickstiurir spent a few days last week with, Mrs. vt. ai. uarvey a "Givenwood place." Moss Point, Miss. The Clevaka Club waa delightfuBy enter tained Monday atternoou by Miss Eleanor Bearualee.

Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Danzier, left last week for ick-iburg.

Mra. lantzler will re ain several eeks, the guest of ber mother, Mra. Mary C. Hunt. Miss Torris bas returned from a pleasant visit to Mobile.

Mr. Charles Sheriff haa gone to Hot Springs In search of health. His uiuuv friends watch anviocslv news of bia Improvement. Miss Fanny Vaughn of Ocean Springs has been the admired guest oi aiiss aajius aior rls. Hey.

W. Cooper haa been absent ten days holding revival service at rise. Rev. D. O.

B'-eis bas been Iu New Orleans attending the General Assembly of the Preshy terlan Church. Mr. A. F. Dantzler made business trip to New Orleans last week.

A handsome reception waa given Friday even ing at the residence of Mr. 11. K. Kenny. Mrs.

lienor, beautifully eow led in white organdie. and Mrs. Buxton, in an elegunt costume of black and white silk, received In the tront narlor. Summer, with profusion of Bowers, nalms and Dotted plants, had truiy blossomed forth In these rooms. The color scheme was tastily carried out bv t-ie artistic arrangemen of pink candlea on the mantel.

Dellciona refreshments were served by Misses Denny snd I.ienhard mid the sweet perfume of magnolia blossoms and roses. Xalchex, Bliss. The event of tbe week was the reception riven at "Woodlands, the lovely suburoa home of Mrs. E. H.

Ratcllff, complimentary the Adams Light Infantry, a company recently musttred into service ana leauy to leave ai i moment's notice when tbe call is given them Thia was a eraceful tribute on the part i these ladies to "our boys," and most heartily they appreciated It. In their new tatlgue ur firms, "looking so handsome, bra sn: e-nnd." thev marched out to "Woodlands. where thev were received by a battery bright eyee and roguish smiles, more fttal perhaps to many of them than the stray balls from the enemy's guns will prove. Over the smoothly shaven lawn, through sn of oal.8. they were led by their gillant captain, Eugene Montgomery, only to surrender themselves st the entrance of the broed piazzas to these sirers.

who carried them on willing ip-tives to their ebartni. an they taver will again, without a parley or a sense of defeat, but neon dlt tonally su-J glafly to the pleasures of the occasion and the society of these charming matrons td lovely girls who were so eager to do them honor. The lawn aud galleriea were bung with colored lanterns, and In tbe hall, where the reception committee were placed, flags and national colors were displayed, with quantities of flowers The dining room was similarly decorated and the cakes and Ices, also with the ted. white and blue, were served by bevy of lovely girls, who have presented a flag to the company. These were Misses Msttye Wiison, Edna French.

Roberta Farlsh. Laura Arrichl. Canaille Carpenter, Charlie Cornpton, Sarah Camp-hell. I.izzle Buckner. Maude Lowenburg.

Carlotta Stirget. Gabrlella Means. Miry Jenkins and Emily Ferrlday. Misses Meta Jenkins and Katharine Balfour, who also were among tbe number, presided at the punch tabb. Patriotic songs, recitations anv? music formed a delleht-ful procramme.

and tne ladies who devised this beoitiful entertainment are to be congratulated open its perfect success. The gun-sts present nui'ibereti over a hundred, besides the committees of ladies and the com aiij. A very patriotic and srirring speech was made by Mr. A. G.

Camplsjll. which elicited ranch applause. Misses Zelia Huntington and Mrs. Wm. Howard left early last week for Denver, the home of Mrs.

Howard. Aa their absence will oe indefinite, it was with deep regret their friends saw- their departure. M'ss Emily Ferrlday bss returned, after a delightful visit to Port Gibson, where she h.vs been the guest ber sister. Mrs. Gordon.

Mr. Danbar Jenkins Is with bis family here, rrepsratory to leaving It Washington City, where he goes to te assigned to his new duties ss major in the engineer corps. Mr. Moses Jacobs left during the week for Hot Springs, where be wiil remain for several weeks. Mr.

and Mrs. R. W. Timer, who bare been making tbeir borne in Woodville for several years, have returned to our city to live. Tbe enraref.ent is Mr.

VI Vn T. Bowie of our city and Miss Cross- Price Trimmed Hats. The season (or fine hats Is Bearing its end aud we have decided to close put alt we have on hand at half-price. Instead of keeping them till next season, and losing more. This sale includes all onr Imported uud ultra -swell home creations of Fine Hats, Bonnets and Capes, cf-peclally suitable for summer resort wear.

All plain figures; exactly half-price. New Effects In handsome Summer Hats constantly being Imported, and slso tri in rued ia our 0vn superior workrooms. They're not so extravagantly rich ss our lialf -price hats but ere line, fery stylish snd extremely new. They are marked low and sold without discount. S.

Q. KREEQER, 8u Canal St. grove of Concordia parish. La. The wedding win take piace early in June.

Tbe announcement of the ranwnwnl of Miss icmence on Buys of New Orleans and Dr. mares R.ei;y or Asnwood. is a matter or congratulation to their many friends here. me r.nenre inn was entertained hv Mra Sara Baker and Mrs. Wilmer Shields Thursday afternoon, and a most delightful affair it proved to all who were present.

These ladles were assisted oy Miss Lola DuBnvs. the charming guest of Mrs. Baker, and the Misses Arrl-ghi. Mrs. H.

L. Lanikia won the first prize. pair of sliver scissors: Mrs Morreii Voitna won inc. ccnsotaron, a pair of silver scissors; Jirs. George tsenwarta woo the lone-hand prize, u.iimj un.

Among tiHe present were: Mines, itiuier, Sbciley. Baker, Rhodes. I kin, Feltna. Limerick Rslfour Rannalt Um- land. Martin and Dlx; Misses DuBuys.

R. and L. Arrlghl. Klnpp. Buck.

M. Chamberlain, rrncn, arpenter. Compton and Wilson. Mrs. A.

G. Campbell entertained during the week at a luncheon, complimentary to her ais- ter-ln-lsw. Miss Campbell, from Canton. There -ire present Mrs. MUmer Shields.

Mra. Lsm ktn. Mrs. Scott PIntard, Mrs. Louie and Wm.

Martin, Mrs. Gaiiher and Mlu sr The week previous the S-wial Euchre Clnb wa entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Straus iui. ouu mm.

jihui aiary. ine operntta "lolanthe" mrar urfuii. and beautifully rendered st the Nstches Female iror. ana Mrs. Davis, on evening.

This opera waa under me uirecnon or Miss Hendricks, vocal teacher at the college. The principal parts were taken by Miss Hendricks as Iolantbe. Misa Smith as Phyllis. Misa Edna Baker as Strephon, Miss Gertrude Montgomery ss Lord High Chancellor, Misses Richard as peers. The school, with Miss Carlotta Stinret.

were In the chorus and dances of the fairies, which were heautifu'ly interspersed thronghont the opera. It la hoped that this charming performance will be repeated at an early date. The college grounds were tllnmlnated and the stage erected in the yard to front of the bouse. Paav Christian. Miss.

Ient "rliiy here with rcl- Cnpt. J. H. Menge and family arrived during tie week, aril will s-pend the summer at their lovely seaside home bere. Mrs.

JiaJidtvi miuot)g Sunday's visitors rrr.dj New Orleans. James M. Ten-eU left Sunday night foe Fort where be bas obtained employment Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brandtner and daughter.

Miss Johannx. Mrs. c. Goeta and her son, George. and daughters.

Miss Alma and Mra. H. L. Skinner, with her little ones were over Sunday in honor of tne seventy-sixtH birthday of Mrs. tieorge Brandt.

Miss Mamie Casey of Beaumont, is the guest of Mra. Mania Farreil. Mrs. Edward Ferry and sons were over Sunday for a day's visit to Mr. Ferry's father.

Mr P. Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith and family spent Sunday at the Pass, ami were warmly welcomed by tlieir many friends here.

Miss Annie Crnovich was visitor to Biloxi Sunday. The orphans' excursion passed thoiiih en route from Mobile Thursday. They were joined here by a number of our citizens, who went with them and spent the day In Buy St. i'jouis. Mrs.

L. L. Levy came over from Oi leans Sunday for a day's stay at her home here. Capt. Joseph I wis apent a few daya of this week in the city.

M. V. O'Connor left Monday night for Tampa. where he hopes to secure a position either as bugler or musician. Mrs.

M. S. Barker bas come over from the city tc remain all summer with the family of Mis. Fj. D.

Montcouiery. R. D. Massie, haa gone to New leans for a couple of weeka' stay with friends. S.

Heaslip, of New Orleans spent Sunday here with bis mother and aister. Mme. Locqnet. ao well known In the city for her long connection with the Locqnet-Leroy Institute, visited our little town Sunday. Itr.

aid Mis. N. J. Pinault and family, after lia-ing passed the winter at their spacious West End residence, left Monday lor tbeir borne In Minneapolis. Minn.

Mr. J. A. Hinckley of New Orleans bas rented the Wolters house, adjoining the Misses F'inley's, and his family have already taken possession. Cid.

E. Henderson attended court at Bay St. Louis this week. Miss Tarr. si'ter a pleasant stay at the Pass, returned Thuraday evening to ber borne in Mobile.

Miss Annie Farreil of Mobile spent Thursday with relatives here. A pleasant impromptu dance was given Wednesday at tbe snell Beach Cottage by the Lucomu tsrasw llaud. Mise Ida Wilson of New Orleans is a guest or tue juisses autter. Among thia week's arrivals are the Nolan family, who are occupying tuelr borne at West End. Cornelius Smith went to New Orleans Wednesday, when he passed th examination preparatory to joining Hood's Immunes.

Marion Scarborough visited the city Wednes day evening. Mise Lydia Finley left Thnrsday for Detroit, where she will spend tbe summer witli her sister, Mrs. John Chester. L. F.

Adum left Sunday evening for ton. Henry Rooney and famil.r arrived Wednesday from New Orleans, aLd ere comfortably aettled in their borne at Ea-st End, where they wiil remain ail summer. E. M. Walker.

left Sunday evening to Join his parents at Okolona. E. J. Adam, editor of the Coast Betcon, was at the county seat Wednesday. News was received here this week of the death of Mr.

J. 0. Patrick In New Orleans on Wednesday. The deceased was for several years a resident of the Pass, duriug most of which, time be was correspondent from this place for The Tlinos-Deiiiocrat. Imring his stay here Mr.

Patrick made many friends, who re gret to bear of his death and extend deep sympathy to Uie family. Snrnmll. Miss. Elegantly engraved invitations have been issued by Mr. and Mrs.

William Rutledge of Brookha'ven, bidding the many friends of the high contracting parties to attend tbe mar riage of tbeir accomplished daughter. Miss Katherine, to Mr. 8. M. of this piace.

This recherche event will take rlace at Whitworth, College Wednesday afternoon. June at 3 Mr. Leonard Keifer. a leading business man of New (means, is here for a few days, the guest or Mr. I.

Moyse. Mr. Patterson, a prominent young gentle man of the Crescent City, was the guest of Col. and Mrs. Lee Patton this week.

Miss Sallie Townsend. the gracious and efficient teacher in the Peabody Graded School, left Thursday for her home at French Camp, where she will remain during vacation. Senator T. U. Sisson of Winona was one of the prominent visitors here tbis week.

Mr. Irwin Patton, accompanied by bis friend. Dr. Marston of New Orleans, were prominent visitors bens the past week. Miss Bessie Cassedy of Brookhaven is the cherished, guest of her sister, Mrs.

Bert Hidden. Mr. Ike Fox. court stenographer "oflhe Sixth District of Mississippi, will depart shortly for Dallas, where he will be absent several weeks. Messrs.

J. L. Moyse. K. H.

Cotten and Jules Block were visitors to New Orleans this week. Mr. A. K. Beslle has returued from Jackson and reports the enthusiasm at "Camp pat Henry'' running at high tide, and the boys are i-spidlv getting In fbrhtl'f trim.

Vtsse. Vrheivn nr) Varghnerits West will leave shortly for the ESst. where they will remain during tbe summer. Tay will be acconi- rnvr tun err rr "uria rur ws patiw 1 1 JUNIUS HART, it lug from New Orleans, wiere they Lad been attending eml days. A occurred at Ft.

Joseph's CatJ oii CburcB M' li.i.cy last. Father Souhy Ti cunti acting parties were Mis Julia A. Miuigeot of New Load and Mr. il- stu Wt Hoot. After tbe oereinocy A didous dinner was served ki iliuui ji.e nnue and s.ujUi then iell luf a i.rMl tour to Minnie Ha.

Miss Maulc B. McGraia, fiiiar; -ami Pansy Martin spent and Monday ic New r-Imds wim (jto John AleGraih. who was on -uty at Camp Foster Mfsa Alma P-iooka retimed Thursday from Kt- 1 raucisvll'ie. where she went to tane jirt In on entertainment tor tne benefit of tne Catholic and LpLstopal churches of that piace. r-iie there sbe wss lie guest of her uncle, Dr o.

Brooks. Mr. McLurney Jackson, who liaa Wn a sufferer fur some lime with rucumJlisw. left during tie week foi Hot Springs. where it ia hoped that he wiil 1 benefitted.

June a and Jo play 'T-amieraidJ" will lie repeated by reo.uei by tie amateurs. It will be given for the beueht of the Pelican Hook and Lr.dder Company and the Pelican Lilies Orcnesira. A uaiuuer of ouy cltlseus went to Port Alien I rlday night to JtltaJ tne grand entertainment fciveo at tbe sohooii'ouse for tne beiithl of me Catuolic Chunu. To aftiilr a B.iT the management of t.i tuuat prominent laaie of tut I i.arien. and tne must Larui.nt young ladlea to-k nart in the wiiicii as entirety ou the Japanese oniar, on-ating of auL, daucea, eic.

liy a tvy ot aaarnui.it Ja-. A c.at an in was realized. Tnurauuy. June a coocrt will te fiieu at tn auditorium ot tne Insiitute for tli ijlnd, foe the beuetit of Mr. Willie Tlayden, vua of tne uuplla of the iustitut.

'lue liest loctl talent will take tart In tha concert, asd tha affair prouiaea to he nioat brilliant. ir. U. It. Jonea, who baa been aerloualy ill for aaTaral weeks.

recovrius aud will soon ta out again. Miies itoae aid BesKie Foster hare been tl -ue' during the week of liias ra Parker of New Oileaca. and have been the recipients of aiieniiou durius t.ieir aiay. Prof. W.

VV. Cleudenin t.eut from Friday to Monday with ni wiia and lilti aou at Wilson, La. A sertnan waa given Friday evening last by lljsa Harrow at her home in Ut liaton ltouge. wnlcti -aa one of the bandeouieat of tne arjaon. It waa comi.linie ntary to Miss Naomie I uraide of New Uriraua and tlisa luir i'i or Uaringouiu.

'llie )all waa btniitiiuiiy decorated in reu, white and blue, with r-Ba end pretty colored making a picture iH-auiltul to uyoii. Ihe grand tuaruh was leo by Mr. Uoer few ire and the riiaruiicg hottest, Ml4 Bartow, with the following couples in attenuauce: Mr. Kalsmn Oreeu and Mls Nautnie imralde, Mr. Aliie and- Ititm Kate tanier, Mr.

li-eufy liejnaud and laatielie fcparks, Mr. Wililaiu and Miss Lury liatm. i'r. Coutes and i.ae Mary frue Postell, Mr. J.

1. taark and Mias iiauuie Steele, Mr. Hugh Chamberlain ami Miaa Alma liraoka, Mr. J. V.

limns snl Mary Barrow, Mr. J. Uaapit and Mlaa Lflie Cale, Mr. A. Liasplt and Mtas Lilbocrne Nicliolaon, Mr.

VS. C. Howell and Mtas Baliie Cuoa. Mr. llaluti Chanioera aud Miaa Juiia Mr.

1'. H. beolt and iiia oeruude Cnarropin. Stags Messrs. W.

M. Barnw. Iaa Hmes, l-nile CLarropin. CL-jperoOh Mines. H.

W. Oooa and The list waa alao booored by tha prenen.e of Miss Louis L-hroca Messrs. A. It. Barrow, v.

Iluoroca and td Pike. U'od music was furnisaed for the ocoaaioa, besides tfelleaciea and ref roebmenta In audi. Jams. ire. a.

J. Beynolda wltn her three cbilcreo, of Fiaquwmlue, has returned home after a isit to her sier. Mrs. Joe Fat rot. Mrs.

Jennie Whitman of New Orleans la the iest of Mrs. Joe ravrot. aitenioou, from 4 to 7 o'clock, M.Hses Julia Miiiratli auJ Mattie Conner entertained the Olrls' Euchre Club boJ a few irtends at tuelr bouie ia Vigilant. The torui or entwiainraent on tuis occasion was a progressive railroad euchre party. On the uiny carua were tne names ot tne ataUuna boiween hers and New Orleans on tha Mississippi Vslley luilroad.

After aarh game a iistle waa blown to warn the rtlaycs that time bad come to mot on to tha next station. Tn traveler making ti.e uiust stations nuring the game was awarded the first prize, which fell to the lot of Miss Belle Hart, and was a royai Worcester vase. 'Xne seooud prise, a decorated criina and silver mirror, was cap tured by Mrs. E. S.

Davis, wuiie the o.nsola- t.on prize icii to Uie lot ot Miss Lmtile Trseey. At t-e oonclunion of the game a luncheon was trvea. xno4 present on tnts occasion were Misses Ma tue Batea, Mary Bynum. MatUe 1- in her. Ida Jacks n.

Maimal, Madeline and fotline l-i. Llvluah Uecdv. Lottie Xrary, Belle Hart, Seiina liugler, Mmca. Comilie liourgeois, Oeo. Farrot, Frank Jones, K.

hu uav.ii. c. U. Brw.sa, K. ii.

AJdrich, W. B. Clarke, Addle Mctjrath Lea end H. Brunot. The bouie of Mrs iieo.

K. limit on tim Biulevard waa the cue Of charming enter- lainaient icnrsaay aiternoon, tlie occasion being a rectptiou given to the Woman Club and a of other guests. Progressive eu-onre was the feature of amusement, and after an exciting and interesting game the following handsome prir.es were awarded: First prize, a beantiiul cnina cracker Jar, to Misa Maude Bales. The aecoud. a lovely band-painted chocolate to Mra.

S. A. Gourrier. while the consolation prise, an exquisite lace feii lo tne lot ol Miss Margaret Stirling. AJier the game a delicious luncheon was faultlessly served.

Those eiuojliiir the hos pitalities on this occasion were: Mines. Julis banfuid, C. bourgeois, A. Wourrier, Brunner ijurne, ti. Bkouieia, ucver.

Hon Houston imis ja.u 11. Wood, i N. Samuel. A. Joherty.

P. LeSueur, H. Aldrtch h. P. SoJieussler.

J. M. Hart. J. il.

le. M. Brooks, il.t-hes Mattie Bates. Maude Bate. ria uinourne Nicholson.

Kva A d'-li. Mamio cj'eeie, Lise Barrow. Mar Fipher. Aina, Uuguet, tirlua Ueddy. Alma Brooks, tiia Kejuauu, iialinai rvie, i.va UunlLcer Ma; garet Beulaii Katie FeitiUi.

jon jj'tyju anu intie lrecy. Mr. Ben H. Mayer, one of our prominent merchants, awl a eiiicen who Is noted for his cnar ltable deeds, gave tlie little orphans of the Catholic aud Protestant asTiram a most de-iightlul rlle on the lerryboi't, which he had cnartered for tlie occasion Wednesday after- uooa. i rom io eiocK iney enjoyt-d ritllng up and down the river and aui weu theuweives I laying games, etc.

The kludueas of Mr. Mayer will long be remembered by the fatherless ones. A large minilier of ottr attended a picnic in the ninth ward of tins parish, given in oeuent or M. ye.rgu inn, n. cine of the principal of amiiseiueut was me game or imsehaJl ltweeo tue M.

Viaceut boj- and the Hope Villa team. A fine basket dinner as eni ived bv all Misa Maud cniu. a icpular young lady oi our oity, is visiting mends at Ceutreviile, Miss. Mifs Mary Barrow is visiting her sister, Mrs. sviirii ujb, oi Aiexauaria.

At St. Joseph CLun Thnrsdar. clock, a quiet but j.retty wedding occurred, the contrsi'iinir ijarties bein li IJiir. st Paul and Mr. Thomas Keaty, llev.

Father Van der Ueijde Afier the ci-remony a uuoitri was iveo SL UrUUil lyitl'l. Mr. Charlis Cliua, a promiucnt young law yer or Lake harleo. was a visitor here curing tne week. Mrs.

li. F. Hocheneriel and daughter. Katie are spending several dVB iu New orl-ans Mrs. M.

P. ilobenson It entertaining her aunt. Mr. W. C.

Matthews, of Toronto, Canada, at her borne on the Boulevard. Misa Maud Utiles has returned borne from Ainile City, here she has been teschiug during the past session. Misa F.va Imrrineer, who la omniittee clerk In the Senate, is pleasantly domiiiicd at the borne of Mis. tleorne Faviot. Miss Mary Cross an a visitor to New Orleans din in the early part of the week.

air. and Mrs. J. N. Ondeu sieui several days New Orleans recently.

Mr liai) Minm.u sioni City Is the guest bis unce. Mr. H. C. Paulsen.

Ilrusly IjindinK, Lei. The fcosi-itatile home of Mr. and Mrs. 0. M.

Mary was svnp of a pleasant social gathering last Thursday night, 'i hose two p.jpuiar Joui.g ladies. Misses Adele Noel aud Nia-mie Hunt, entertained the guests In an agreeable Helicioua refiesliuieuia weie served at lutervulK. st-lectioiis were rendered ta the piano, and merry making continued until a late Iwur. Among those who pui tu-lpated were: Misses lota Hiniel. Maria Marshall.

Levert. L. l.aitd:y, Alice liaigie. dcle j.niiT. uumii and Ma.i aiy; ji.

a. a p.oiMlor,iii,., l'rof. liam and I r. Mark Lev's Sarradct. Paul Alfred Gwimi, Mr.

fcdsar has returned from New Orleans, after an tn of several week. Miss Lillian darv- visited friends at Baton EietkC durirg the week. Mr. C.ny H. l'it of i laQuemlne was a Tlsitor the week.

Mrs. K. ti.i.-sie ra called to New Orleans Jat week on account of the death of her dauirt.t.T. Mrs. Henry J.

tlassie. was ac-fompiailea ly her daughter. Miss Iberia. I V. lliarlcH, La.

Mrs. Haniaiid and daughters visited at ton the firs or the week. Saturday night a pleasant entertainment wi-s g'vi'u by Mr and Mis. l'avia at their residence, on S. uth Murines street.

present re: H. WilUains and Misses Birdie snd Stolia O'Bryan. Est a Pou-lct. Anna Crow ley, Kif.c veil. Tell.

Annie Co'dvialer. Florence Garraway. Jcn.sha Lvon. F.orwice. Mary r.nd Mareelii'ie Goudeau, Pearl Ms-.

Mum.e Weaihcrtll, Gussie I.cLiiiUi Gusie Mi ss. Lima RotLkaiii; Messrs. li. P. o'Bryait.

l.lina Ch mcu-. Kslarge Le-Hsnc. i Chavaitiie. Toy Wotnerill." Fred IVr.aati Pacbcl. Ed MeCu-mnk.

tigden -ill. Lugcuo All ert Lyons aud Cuy Moss. 1 he Tenth Lccion held one of their pleasant ct.tcr'riinmt i ts at the bouse of S. Kaufman on 1 ridav evcllllg. A iliil-iren party was giv, by little Km ma at Pit Louie lust week.

A number of ber -ittie friends were iiicie 1 and all enjoyed ws only cliihl-cti -in. Mr. A. Brooks "lias gone to Houston, where KV ,11. HJMnilHU IF, 1001-1003 Canal St.

be will make bla bogie. Mr. Brooks made mauy friends while in ljike Charles, and they ail resret bis departure. Mr. A.

L. Wllllacas bai returned from New Orlears. An elegant dance was given at Lake Clare Hotel Friday night. The Louse was handsomely lighted and decorated, and a fine coijar was served dartrg the evening. Among present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Guy Beatty. Mr. and Mrs. C.

O. Bearaer. Mr. and Mrs. C.

H. interhslter, Mra. Hartman, Mrs. W. C.

Wall, Mra. T. 11. Luruce, Mr. and Mrs.

Manly. m. Murray and Miss Battallc, Mr. Tyler aud Miss Beld, W. H.

Simmons snd Miss Murphy, O. L. Simmons and Miss Salisbury, Wall and Misa Kirkman. K. Hartiuan and Miss Jacobs, C.

ti. Shaffer snd Miss Wall. Sid Hol-li-r and Miss Beynolds. L. P.ock and Miss Stone.

J. Gardner snd. Miss Howard, air. t-doy and Misa Kinder. Mr.

Holllns and Miss Beards-lev. Mr. Gale and Mis Thompson, Mr. I rae- ger. Mr.

Gordon and Mr. Beyer. Miss Bella Howard bss gone to JNortolK. to sDd a month's vacation. Invitations have been received to tne mar riage of Mr.

Joseph G. Fournet snd Miss Marie Kosetta Moss, which 111 occur at the Cath- olie Chnreh Wednesday eveninis clock. Maine Ist waa observed by the pnplla of the nilille schoida with Interesting snd appropriate everelses. A large audience of parenta and friends were present. Mrs.

J. B. Goodne of BesnmoDl. is the guest of Mrs. W.

C. TVall. A birthdav psrtv was given in notKir or air. Mack Helta last Wednesday night. Aar-oleon vllle, Lai.

After snendinc a few dars with frliuOs In town. Miss Marie ByMafcl bus to ber bmtber's borne in F.atUuvlU. Miss Ella Acoste. a vty chsroilng and at tractive young lady of upper Assumption, was a pleasant visitor here this week. Mrs.

Hypolite Caruiooebe of Ttiioodaox, after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives In town, returned home Monday. Judge U. J. erret visited menoa in rain- eonrtville this week. Mr.

it. Bergeron as In Thlbodaux Weduea- day. Misa Estelle Anchordoqny and Misa f.oitn Fiver, two of our young society beilea, Tuesday snd Wedmnlay at the borne of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Heiaune, on Potier plai ts--tlon.

K. O. Himel. now employed In business with tbe steamer leebe. was in twn Tueaday.

Miss Noelie Koger and Miss Bertha Bergeron sient Thnrsday at Poverty Point. A r.rnall entertainment was given last Tnes- day st the borne of Mra. T. B. Pugh for the benefit of Christ Church, which proved to be a g.and success.

V. Koger and E. L. Het-ert, two of oar pon- niitr boys, were down at Tallien this week. Mr- Willis Holison.

one of our vuuns society bovit, la now bookkeeper at the West End aaw- min. The fiahiog party givrn this week waa quite a success, and all returned after having en- Joyed themaelvea to their hearts' content. Mr. Louis Blum of Tbibodaux, representing a well-known Insurance company, waa ia town Wednesday. Misa W.

Allemard. a very accomplished yoiuig, lady of Planenvllle, baa been apending some time -itn ber cousins. Misses Lima and Alice CarmoucL. PatBcoartwlIle. Lav.

Miss Helen Dodd, tha acsnmpllshed daughter of Oapt. idd New Orleans, ia spending some time at the mansion ot Mr. Carroll Barton on Magnous." plantation. Judge H. Joe Tarret of Napoieonvllls waa among bis many frieaue here dnrlng tbe week.

Messrs. Ed Itodngue, Phil LeBlano and Ed IJugas witnessed the races at Plaquetnina last Sunday. llev. Father Bugws bas left hers to take charge of St. Jarnes Church.

Father Langiaie succeeds Fsther Bugue here. Mr. Charier S. Wsggaman, a handsome and popular youug beau of New Orleans, paid bla many friends a visit here during the week, but all regret that bis stay wai ao short. He will be gladly welcomed at all times.

The fair given laat Sunday at Brualy St. Martin waa a success in every respect. Several of our tow eople went out to Lake Verret during the week, and report that ther are nsh to catch in abundance. Miss Kathrine Kogers of 'Magnolia" plantation is spending some time In New Orleans. The naudaomo Mr.

Ed Hodrigue went to New Orleans during the wee Mr. A. J. Eschaveria, a native ot this parish, died at his home Monday last. Tbe deceased was a Confederate veteran, having served ruitbfnlly in the Itormldsonvllle Artillery of ih Army of N'ortuern.

Virginia under Major Victor Matirln, amp I'. C. V. Deep sympathy is extended to' tbe bereaved family, although all feel tbat to tbe deceusad himself death was a blessed release, as ha had been an Invalid aud almost helpless for several years. Plaanemine.

La. Miss Elbe re ret. one ot the fascinating young laaiee of New Orleans, la the guest of Mrs. H. N.

Sherburne. Mrs. A. JJ--Gets left for New Orleans during the week, after a month spent pleasantly cn Pcan plantation as tbe guest of Mrs. D.

N. Barrow. After a visit to friends la New Or-lsuns, Mrs. Gets will return to Plso.ucmine. where aha will be enrtaiued for several days at the home of Mr.

and Mra. J. W. Austin before ter return to ber borne iu Texas. Mra.

J. W. Bryant of New Orleans was tha guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.

K. Grace for several days this week. Dr. W. A.

Hollow ay of Roodale, end Dr. Eugene Hollow ay of Livonia, were visitors here on Sunday lust. isa Home tk-hlatsr left for Greenwood. where, ahe will spend, several uiontha with friends. Mlse Mamie1 Fundcnberg came op on the excursion Sunduy and sueni the day vary pleasantly with After an absence of five years ber presence was a great eurprise and pleasure.

It ia hoped that ber next visit will not be limited to a few hours. Tiirs. A. J. Watson, accompanied by ber di ughter.

Miss Ella, left on a week's visit Suu-dty last to ber aon. Mr. Harry Watson, in New orl-ans. Mrs. lavs Altemtia left Monday last for New OuesnB.

where she spent two days very delightfully with Ler sister, Mrs. Elmer Wood. Mis. Laurens Posted returned noine from Baltle Creek, where she S's-nt two ctonths In search of health. Saturday last.

Her friends are pleased to nave her back home again aud to know that ber health ia improving The Married Folks Eucbre Club met at the elegant new boms of Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Kearney Tuesday evening last, and was de-ligbtfuuy entertained by the genial host and cha ruling hostess.

After several hotly contested games the pnaea were awarded tbe following: The ladies' first prize to Mrs. Laurens Posted, the second to Mrs. L. N. Barrow, and tba consolation to Mrs.

Helm a Cointment. Tbe gentb-men who carried off the honors of the evening were: Mr. D. Altetnus. first prize.

Mr. Alex Schlater second, the consolation being awarded Mr. Conklln. Shrevrport, La. i.rs.

Julia P.ule baa 10O excuislonlsts on her list for New Orleans, who propose to spend Sunday with the soldier boys at Camp Foster. They will be met by friends ail along the way, and it promises to be a most delightful excursion and nothing temalns to make it a success but tbe consent of the railroad for tha i days in the city asked for. Hypstia gave a farewell reception at the rcs-ldecce of Mrs. Sallie tjuarles Hamilton from 5 until 8 p. on Thursdav.

It was an open reception to the friends of the association, and many handsome women and men were present, who enjoyed tbe music of the string band and conversation snd refreshments on the lawn-Mrs. N. C. Blanchard and daughter will entertain the Pierian Cub next week. Mrs.

H. U. Hargrove entertained ber Sunday school class at alawu party yesterday alteinoou. Mrs. James Foster.

State chairman of the George Washington Memorial Association, has called a meeting for next week at Mrs. Tom Comegv horne in Allendale. Mrs. H. P.

Wells of Delhi, has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Lee Smith, but returned to her home yesterday. Miss K.mure Weiller has gone to Galveston on a delightful excursion. Mrs. S.

N. Ford has returned to Chattanooga, after a pleasant visit to relatives, while the guest of her brot Mr. Jack Kline. Miss Li'ly Tucker is been spending tbe pat few days with Prof. Fdw.

Petzsch. Miss Kate Vance of Minden is the aweet guest of Mrs. Cal Vance. Miss Bessie Ogilvie ia returned from a very pleasant visit to the Mi jeg Elgin at Marshall, Mr. Sidney Florsbelm leaves soon for There he to be present at comn.eneement exercises and to bring home bia als'er.

Miss Julia Florshelrn. Mrs. Folliard and daughter Lave returned from a visit to Palestine. Tex. St.

Martinsville. La. Mr. Spr.de of Lafiyette was in town Tnes-dav to attend a euchre partv. Miss Sarah Berry of New Iberia spent Sunday here.

Mra. Leroy of New Orleans bas left here for New Iberia, after a plevssit stiy of two itiths with her frsndwin. Mr. M. J.

Voorhies. Miss Itosella Voorhies has left for her home in New Iberia, af'er standing rcveral weeks She will be greatly missed in our fuvelal clicle. where she has made hosts of friends. A Isree el.is of child-en made their ti-st lnt Thnrsi'rty. after three days' retiesr.

which was prerchert by Rev. 4. M. Liialois. Great c-edit is due tr the Sisters of Mtrcv and to Ber.

Father Lsnsiois for The rxi order and detwvrt ment which prevailed dLrinsj tbe whole ceremony. Tanciiinhoa, La. Miss Daisy Sanders left Monday for Wilson. where ah is the sttractive guest of Misses Myrs and May Waller. Mr.

V. B. Brock of Osyks visited friends here Sunday. The friends of Miss Nellie Amaeker will re- sweet strains of music, the evening passed too qnickly In dancing. The programme was well rendered.

The opening chorus, aa sung by the school, was excellent. Much la to he said of the eighteen little girls who sell ail ted themselves so gracefully in the flag drill and of the ribbon drill, which was executed by sixteen young ladlea of the toivn. One of the lending features of the evening was tite "Miusuipuilte," which waa sung by fourteen young ladies tastefully attired in sailor costumes, after which Misa Grace Hand stepped forward waving a large American flag aud recited "Kememher the Maine." A generous encore was given. The remainder of tbe programme waa devoted to dialogues, tableaux and classical selections. Tlie entire programme was pleasing and interesting, and the accomplished paiticipanta were repeatedly encored for their perfect renditions.

Duet, instroniental. Misses S. Hranghon and F. Tate. V.ical, Misses A.

and J. McMahon. Mr. T. and Miss J.

Sims. Vocal, Miss S. DranehoB and J. McMahon. Recitation, Misses Tclter Cow din aud Julia Suns.

Address bv Prof. Morris. Miss Pearl Cowdln la vbltiug friends in Osvka. Mavnj. Rex Singletary and It.

Amaeker at tended tne ball In ureensburg Thursday last- Miss. R. LEON PFEIFER CHARMINGLY entertslnd tbe Cadmus Clut Tuesday evening l.t his elegant new store build log. ar lbs literary programme and adjournment or tne regular meeting, dancirg proved fastlnstlruy to lovers of that art on next Wednesdav eveuing Mr. Mikas.

who is noted for cordial hospitality, will en tertain the club at bla pleasant country home. The nublic-solrlted and devoted young women who compose tha Cemetery Association, held a most enjovsftle ice cresm festival at rne railroad nark on Wednesday evening, and realized a handsome sum for the Improvement of the sacred snd silent city of the dead. There are manv regrets expressed tbst Mr. H. J.

Wilson will not hold tile po'tioo of princloal of the public school anoiher term Bv bis gentlemanly deportment atd quiet, nn olWrnsiveness be woa many frie.tda during bis star in Brookbsven. Miss Dnisv Hoskins bas tees anjoylng a visit to Jackson friends Prof. D. W. Jones of Ooplah waa recent visitor.

Mr. I. J. McGrata received a cordial wel come boms Thnrsday evenlnr, after aojoirn of more than two weeka at Camo Henry tn Jackson. He returned by tie first train Join tha First Regiment and march on, ere long, to mckaxnauga.

ouio love ana nope and wishes form a defense impenetrable, tsiis admL-ed and brave young soldier would return 'when tbe cruel war la over." with never a scar to of battles fought or won. Mr. Henry Middleton of Pickens was a visitor during tbe week. Mra. 3.

B. Holdea of Summit bas been the guest of bar parents. Judge and Mrs. Cassedy. The Alumni Society of the public acbool greatly honored Mr.

ndwin Drvyftis, class of 'tfS, by electing htm president of tbe organization. Mr. Dreyfus won the booora of bia oiass for highest scholarship. Miss Jessie McNsir'a recital at Jackson was a decided success, and won highest praise from pres snd people. The little Iwbe of Dr.

and Mrs. K. D. Sessions of N'atches was buried at Kowehiil Cemetery Monday evening. Tbe remains wers accompanied by the bereaved young parenta.

and Mrs. J. J. Proby, and the funeral took place from the residence of the little one's grandmother, Mrs. E.

II. Crotcber. the services being conducted by Kev. Chaa Ober-schmldt. Monday evening Miss Jessie McNslr will give an elocution recital at Hack's Orders House, and will he assisted bv Misa Etbel Smith, violinist, of Jsekson.

This fair young girl so rarely gifted, has been so much complimented In other States and large citlea. tbat ber home people anxiously await ber appears nee in ber own native town. A packed house will doubtless greet Miss- MeN'sir, and thus render to ber and to Miss Smith tbat homage due to talent and culture. Miss Mary Johnson, who is a graduate In music at W'tltworth College, will give a piano recital next Thursday evening. Hon.

E. F. Breumin waa a recent Jackson visitor. Mrs. Linton has been the gueat of her daughter.

Mrs. M. R. Leary. Services were held Tbnndiy evenine- at the synagogue In honor of Sbebnotb.

tha Feast of Weeks. Fragrant and beautiful flowers etn-tMllisbed the pretty audience room, while Mr. Msg Lcwenthsl conducted the ceremonies In his usunl acceptable manner. Mr. F.

H. Hartman. one of Brookbaven'a wealthiest and most worthy citizens, tas decided to erect three two-story residences for rental Brookhsven'a growth and prosperity are thus attested. Eleesnt wedding csrds have been Issued for the marriage of Miss Katherins Rutledge to Mr. Samnel Maurice Covington, at Whitworth College.

June ft. st 3 p. m. Miss Rntleilee baa been a member of Whitworth'a faculty for two consecutive terms, and haa endeared herself to a select circle of friends, aud bas won the admiration of every acipaintance. The best v.ishee of all attend her In tne new relation she will assume, and congratulations galore await tbe fortunate groom.

Canton. Miss. Misa Loulie Pucker has returned borne, after a piutracted stay with ber sister, Mrs. Exum, of Vazoo City. Mr.

Alton Hammond of Louisiana visited for a few days this week at the home of Mr. Many Otrlck. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. R.

S. Powell returned from a brief stay in Memphis. The death Thursday of Mr. Norbonrn Mosby wai a source of regret to his many relatives aud friends of this place. Sympathy ia extended To his family.

Miss Ella Priestley, whose charming personality has lsen keenly missed in the large circle of ber friends here for several months past, retiuned Thursday from Belinout College, Nashville. Misses Pauline and Sadie Priestley enjoyed a few days visit to New Orleans this week. Mecsrs. Ridge and Robert Kemp have de parted tor Jackson, to enlist with our Mississippi troops. Miss Beatrice Bonsell of New Orleans is the guest of Mrs.

Arnold. F'riday Mrs. Emma Turk tendered a delightful reception to Mmea. Timberlake and Kemp. Her picturesque little home was converted Into a bower of fragrant exotics.

Dainty refreshments were served by the petite Misses Angsts. Hill. Cheek. Mallie Kemp, Aline Hughes snd Ioni Henderson. Monday Miss Carrie Ford, assisted by the fcome band, interpreted an interesting programme, consisting of recitation and choice musical selections.

Mr. Frank Peyton of Jackson ia among our visitors this week. Thursday afternoon an interesting baseball contest at tbe F'alr Grounds was witnessed by a multitude of our home and visiting specta ton. Thnrsday nlgbt the annual O. R.

C. ball culminated an afternoon of pleasure for the large number of home and visiting participants. Mi ste and dsncing continued until tbe "we eh ill hours of morn." Cooper's "Well, Miss. Arrivals at this resort since the opening. May Us.

IKts: Wm. Wormack and John Wor- niacg, rinio. j. i-. uourtller and wife.

Mra. T. Bellesscn, lr. W. I).

Ronsxel. Patterson. M. B. Lewis.

Meridian. M. F. Conner. New Orleans.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lemon. Jackson, J.

I. Hen- Ins, Floyd. J. Gaddis. Bolton.

F. II. Schneider. Lake Providence. Chsa.

Cobb, Baltimore, Md. K. D. Dry Grove. Miss H.

Carson. U. IV Kellv, W. A. Cook.

M. L'tica, Miss J. E. Shcte, M. D.

Gilbert Ll Dupre, Opelousa. B. Montgomery, New Orleans; R. V. Powers.

Palmetto Home, W. H. Slaughter. Fannin. Ed L.

Yoste. Vtckeburg, A. B. Warfield, Natchex, C. E.

Baniick. Atherton. J. B. Kelly, Ash-wood, G.

T. Rixlean, New Orleans; T. Collins. Fairview. J.

B. Yellowhv, Ridge-land. John K. Hollis. Uniisvllle, Kt.

il. C. R.i: Mrs. I. Stewart, Mrs.

L. I. White. Woodville. Albert Mackie.

P. Ii. Lagsrde, New Orleans; B. A. To-anl, Plalcy.

Daly: John L. Popp and wife. Bean-voir. G. U.

Messrs jind wife, Monroe, La. IIattiehnrg. Miss. Rev. E.

H. Moonger of Vickshnrg. is the cnest cf bis daughter, Mrs. Dr.) Stevens of this city. Mr.

N'omian Taylor has returned from a three weeks visit to Greensboro, much to tne delight of his friends here. Rev. Mr. Chandler ot Whitworth Colleev, BriKiL-haven. is in attenuance npun the Methodist d'strict conference, which is in proeress- at this place.

Mr. W. A. Hall returned Wednesday last frwji the SMithwerern Presbyteri in Vniversity ft cinrksville. Tenn.

His tnunv friends are glad to welcjime him in their midst asaln. The commeucent exercises of the High is .1 J. r. er. 3 i a At 1:55 yesterday morning a fire broke out in the nnetrrwowst half nf the doable frame residence Nos.

and t035 Chestnut street, near State, which is ewted by Mrs. Maragiano. The bcllding waa dauugod to the extent of fOOOi The furniture In No thestnut street, which occupied by Tborr.as Svrtt.v. wss dsmaged to the amount ot 1.JJ. It is not covered by Insurance.

The two-story frame residence No. til.ll Cb'stnut street, owneil and occnplej if octave Lag-nan. csughr Are and siiHered dsaiages to tbe amount of J25. The cause of the lire Is not known. r1.