The Times-Picayune from New Orleans, Louisiana • Page 7

jao. OPEN EVENINGS. Cut Crystal. Rich Cut Glass Straw l)eny Diamond Tub Indi 23c vidual Salts. Shaker Peppers to match 5 1 48c above, witn uuauruuie Plate Tops.

$3.48 Rich Cut Crystal Strawberry Diamond Fruit Bowls. $3 qe Rich Cut Glass "Water Carafes, holding 1 Brilliant Cuttings. $4 Real Dorflinger Cut Glass Strawberry Diamond Water Carafes, holding 1 qt. MORESQUE buiIdigs. Just What You Want Onr Patent Suspenfler Bnctles A SUITABLE PRESENT FOR XMAS AND NEW YEAR.

Solid Surer, EngraTed, per pair, $6.50 Solid Sirrer, Perforated, 7.50 Solid SUrer, Raised Solid Gold Monograms 10.00 Solid Gold, 40.00 Also an Elegant cstrvrt fnrn CLOCKS, CASES and FIXE UMBRELLAS. T.HAUSMANN SONS, 1S6 POYDRAS STREET, REAL estate deals. 1 Leading; Operator's Analysis of Property Conditions Past and Present. Tkt success achieved and achievable In ttmiactions In real estate In New Orbit Is wonderful. Those who wera sa edoua enough to first recognize this fact bow enjoying comfortable, and In not few instances, handsome fortunes as nlixatiooa on their investments.

There tome who started with just sufficient lad, to pot up and by a itwirt speculative course have grown ttJrj on their operations. When at watts urns first attracted to the marked appreciation of real estate there were many vao, while desirous of getting a 3ceof tals loaf of prosperity, were with aeH ty'the apprehension that it was aierely a boom in which some one must mnuu be squeezed. A reporter want moog a Dumber of those who are known to tare been most successful in these peculations with a view to obtaining tWr experiences. As a rule, they were STerte to granting the request, every one some reason of hia own for kit opposition to attracting general attention. Oat of these parties was not opposed to Kuising the matter a general way, tat, like the others, did not care to have kit aame used.

Is no reason to believe that the mit has been reached in real estate Jtlaes la any portion of the city," aid "It does not require any profound coarse of reflection or consideration to five at the conclusion that such, ap Ehensions are Kruiimlless. The super il advantages mat are patent to every are sutticient to disprove any such leara The luiprovenienis to streets, "ads, tnd drives have been keepiug step tth the progressive march of prices. The Jrtter and more expeditions transporta ua facilities lend solidity to the en Mcemeut, and those proposed are a.ldi tloaai ouoys. These things are apparent ttalL 'Xhen there is the undeniable pros wos couditiou of the cliy generally. Orleans Is now established in a Position of importance in the commercial flrld.

Statistics will show the rapid hides that she has been making of lute I'M from iuslgnirtcanee in her various rtnehea of industry. Her people would ppear to have been Infused with new and vigor. They are no longer the yrt and indifferent inhabitants, taking erything easy as it comes, which lui Sfeanion auroaii has done more to injure tos immigration and commerce of the than anything else. The modern Ud commodious business edifices that we been erected aid now in course of itrocuoa are also encouraging signs of prosperous outlook. Our sanitary con uoa is good, with further improvements the prospective, and we are surrounded safeguards against invasion by dls that canuot be surpassed.

These are that are apparent to every one, and deut to stiffen up real estate prices. Xow, then, for a consideration of how the limit the appreciation in values reached. By comparison, it can be wa that real estate is cheaper here Is in cities and towns of far les ftWBon8. It may appear strance, but a actual fact, that lots can be pur here cheaper than they can in Mto Bone or Khreveport. With ex lst 2 hvrorable conditions and everything MUg to Indicate further improvement, not the apprehensions of deprecla r.

or that the bottom is about to be ont of the real estate market. to be ground'es? eonrses pursued by different srec Sjws In enhancing values are manifold. of be chief alms of the shrewd 2 tt to "eoure a desirable pnr He can afford to apparently J' hnndred dollar in disposing land to partv who Intends fine renldonre. 'This will lm rtte property adjacent. It will not before other purchasers will be ho will erect ns fine, and none tnnvs.

nnd thn will the ptrvte In rhe rlolnlrv con WtJL10' chance. above all. the Sbtitt "jl en tr appreciated. Mrti nw strong thf argument, nor rtI representation, the pros WrfllMpr omnnt ne Indnced to Crr" 1 hnif so readily ns when bmilrtt to the snot to show It rvoKsepw srtd for lt betterment. This snt hr fhp erent advanee 1 rSIile r't exnfwitlon t.

'bltm that drew st fnte IZ.l In thst Paml nrohnble 4 wri'nc to Invest Bum! "Yvils thPt Irtventments rWM Tpr flnee piSoen hoTe HI 'mprovemerrt. To thit TCI the stsrtinz rolnt nve crown rih bT estste. There Tli tnAr tieres and. other mntters If ls to knw whan to ni1t r1th Plausible means of THE DAILY PICAYUNE NEW ORLEANS. SUNDAY DECEMBER 17, 3.893.

CHRISTMAS China, Glass, Clocks, Our display consists of the latest Silver, Rarities, both foreign and do and we have this year con strained our efforts to supply our trade mth the Best Goods at the Ijowest Market Prices. J2T0. GAUCHE'S SONS. Line of DIAMONDS, WATCHES, I vr wrcv nv rtf in err vr iv i NEAR THE MARKET. egress.

If through some untoward circumstance the operator failed to relax his hold at the proper moment. "One party, well known In this community, who now controls, perhaps, as much real estate aa any other single individual, openly boasts of having started la on a capita! of $180. "Another successful operator came here from the north about two years ago. Be is a maa of family and resigned a posl tlon that was pay.Dg him JUU per annum, to i come down to New Orleans and speculate in real estate. Starting with a limited capital, he now takes life easy, but takes an occasional flier, just to keep his hand in, and add to the snug fortune that he realised during his sojourn here.

"An ex railroad man, who ls very popular, turned his attention to real estate investments some few years ago, being first attracted by the success that others had achieved. By 'a judicious course of buying and selling he ls now In the foremost rank of real estate operators. "There are others who, while plying different vocations, devoted a portion of their time to speculating In real estate. Their success caused them to abandon other business, to turn their undivided attention to what was bringing In greater returns. They are now the fortunate owners of some handsome rows of residences.

"Such parties as these are ever ready to purchase, and the avidity that they evince in seeuriiiR control of tracts In different portions of the city would tend not only to disprove that there is no danger of the bottom belns knocked out of the market, but also to occasion the belief that another marked advance in prices Is about to set In." New Pianos Coming In dally. Stock is getting large. Much too large. It must be reduced. Come and make your selection now.

Every piano sold at $25 less than at any other time. OUUXBWALD'S. No. 127 Canal Street. Well Done was Mollie's last ball dress.

It was cleaned by the New York Dye 'Works. 85 St. Charles street, but every one thought it was new, so bright and beauuiul was it. A PUBLIC MEETING Called to Consider tne Dancer to tne luteal Frnlt Trade. The following letter explains itself: NEW ORLEANS BUREAU OB" Freight and Limited, New Orleans, Dec.

lo, ltU3. Mr. Jno. M. l'arker, I'resldent Hoard of Trade, New Orleans, Dear Sir The attention of the public has already been earnestly cal.ed to the possibility of New Orleans losing considerable of her fruit trade, by reason of heavy port charges.

The facillDes offered by ilobile have already inuueed some of our merchants to run thtir ships to and from that port, although they had previously been conducting tneir fruit business exclusively with New Orleans. This bureau has lield several conferences with the fruit Interests, and has been at work for some time gathering information and statistics, the making known of which, we think, wi.l be a surprise to the public. I if the month of May last there were fifty cargoes of fruit discharged at this port, having a valuation of during the same month there were forty seven return cargoes, valued at 01, 832. These outward cargoes were made up of almost every line of merchandise, 85 per cent or which originated in New Orleans. With these important facts before them, the board of directors of this bureau, after much deliberation, passed the following resolution: That the president of the bureau be requested to discuss with the Board of Trade of this city the advisability of calling a meeting, of all parties interested in Imports and exports, including the Board of Trade.

Mechanics, Dealers and Lumbermen's Exchange, rallrohd representatives, stevedore and longshoremen, as there was a strong probability of New Orleans losing her fruit trade on account of lower charges and better facilities at MobLe." In compliance with the above resolution I would respectfully request that you call a meeting of the Board of Trade on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p. of all interests concerned, for an open discussion of this subject, having in view ultimately the formation of some plan whereby the burdensome port charges may be reduced. The bureau cannot but fee that when the matter is fully and intelligently placed before the public that all affected interests will, at once, out of self protection, perceive the necessity of reducing the excessive charpes. Yours truly, S.

TliUFANT, President. President Parker replied to the above by stating that as th retention of the fruit business ef this port ls very important to both the commercial and laboring' interests, be had called a public meeting to be held at the Board of Trade on "Wednesday, Dec 20. at 7:30 o'clock p. m. The notice of the publle meeting referred to will found fa another column of this paper.

PRESENTS This stora is an emporium in, which you can find everything in Holiday Gifts that heart can wish, for man, woman or child. If perplexed, stroll through our Block. At every step will v. find pres some one. Bronzes, Household Wares.

CITYJIALL. A NEW STREET, City Engineer Brown has addressed a communication to City Attorney O'Sulli van to the effect that the Jesuit Fathers and the Tulane fund had agreed to dedicate to the city of New Orleans a treet 60 feet wide. 30 feet to be taken from either property, the street to be located so that the center of same would be on the dividing line between the properties now owned by the Tulane fmid and the Jesuit Fathers, on the woods side of St. Charles avenue opposite the Audubon park. Mr.

Brown. In Ills communication, writes that the ditch through the city now drains is located on the Jesuit property about 150 Zeet from the line where it ls proposed to place the roadway, and In dedicating the property the Jesuit Fathers desire that the city release them from any and all servitude for drainage, and arrange as soon as practicable to divert the drainage now going through the ditch on the Jesuit property referred to on to the roadway which they propose to dedicate. In. addition to the street running at right angles to St. Cnar.es avenue, it ls also proposed to dedicate sufficient ground for the opening of a street from Third to Long, parallel with St.

Charles avenue. THE WATER SERVICE AT THE CITY HALL, City Engineer Brown has written to Mayor Fitrpatrlck stating that the water supply at the municipal building la entirely Inedquate. Mr. Brown, In his communication Inclosed a letter on the subject from Messrs. Manlon In which they state that the present service ls badly deteriorated, and tba the pipe should be renewed and made 2 inches larger, the cost of which would amount to $105.

Mr. Brown also requested that a filter be placed In the municipal building. A NEW LUGGER LANDING. The Louisiana Construction and Improvement Company has been notified by the city engineer to build, with the least possible delay, under the terms of ordinance 6029, C. a landing for luggers on an Incline similar to the apron in front of the steamboat landings.

The face of the wharf ls to be on a line with the garbage wharf, or about 20 feet on the outside of the face of the wharf now constructed between St. Ann and St. Philip streets. BIDS TO BE OPENED. Comptroller Kennedy will to morrow, at the meeting of the finance commitee, open bids for furnishing the city with license plates; also for rearrangment of lights at the city hall building.

On Tuesday the comptroller will open the sealed proposals for the reconstruction of the Soraparu market. THE ADVISORY BOARD ON DRAINAGE. Messrs. B. M.

Harrod, H. B. Richardson, and Rudolph Herring, engineers on the board of city drainage, were at work early yesterday morning examining the ground in the vicinity of the London avenue draining machine. 4 They also spent some time at Broad, Galvez aud Claiborne streets and gave considerable attention to the canals in those localities. Returning to the city hall during the forenoon, they proceeded to exchange ideas on the subject, and were in session until late in the evening.

Mr. Herring expressed his Intention of returning to New York by the evening train. He will, however, be back in the city six weeks hence. REOORDER'S RETURNS. For the week ending Dec.

16, 1893: T. R. Adams, first recorder, P. $97 00 A M. Aucoln, second recorder 293 50 A T.

Michel, third recorder 12 50 John L. Smith, fourth 17 M) W. E. Wlllett, fifth recorder 30 00 Total $450 50 RAISED THE NOTE TO FIFTY A Clever Alteration br Wnlch tbe Post Office Wan Victimised. Captain Louis R.

Walters, assistant United States treasurer of this city, says the Phtladelphla Times, had In his possession yesterday an Interesting specimen of a $10 treasury note, that had been raised to a $50. It was weil worn and dirty, and had evidently passed through many hands before the wary officials in the sub treasury detected the counterfeit. The skillful operator who raised the note had. with great pains, carefully pasted the figure 5, evidently clipped from a $5 bill. over the large forming the first numeral In 10, and the printed word "ten" in the left hand corner of the note had been likewise changed to "fifty." The numerous figure "10" running about the margin of the note received similar treatment, being concealed under smaSI fifties.

To the touch, there was nothing to denote that any alteration had been made, and a person unaccustomed to the hand ik of such sums might be easily misled. There Is one thing, however, which mlsht have served to detect the counterfeit, and that ls the difference In the portraits on the $10 and $56 notes, although, in order to give the appearance of a greenback, the word "silver" has been neatly pasted upon the back of the note. Th's particular counterfeit was received last Saturday afternoon from the post bttlce, through which place it passed undetected. It is believed by the sub treasury officials that the forgery was committed In WeKt Vuginia, as a number of such raised notes have recently been In circulation in and about Wheeling. $1 and J2 Mils re being raised in like manner to $10 and CO.

and find a ready circulation. Musical Toy for the Ilolldars Philip Werleln. 135 Canal street, has a large supply of musical toys, such a toy pianos from 75 cents upwards, toy drums from 50 cents upwards, musical boxes from 75 cents upwards and lots of other novelties to amuse the children. Before you purchase anything In this line call at my store and be convinced that we are selling goods at the right prices. General Fisher, who owns a farm In Valley Forge, baa a contract to furnish about 30O live ducks, geese and chickens to a Philadelphia theatre for the presentation, of a "pusto ai melodrama." JRO.

I GAUCHER I sons. OPEN EVENINGS. 4 Bargains. Hand painted China QRn; Cuspidors, odd yVi Fruit and Salad Bowls, m7tZn Best China, 1 English Decorated $3.25 Tea Sets, 4A pieces English Decorated Dinner and Tea Sets, 103 pieces $9.00 Real China hand painted Dinner Seta new square shape $20.00 MORESQUE KTTTTDTNftS SOCIETY ELECTIONS. Popular Organisations Select New Leaders.

The following associations tuvn oWtart officers for the ensuing year: Progressive Lodge K. of H. Dr. E. Dreyfus, dictator; Phil.

Brandenburg, vice dictator; Julius G. Stendell, assistant dictator; Edward B.ust, reporter; Herman HuatadtL linanil iir Deiduuiann, treasurer; Jos. Irl, guide; W. J. Young, chaplain; D.

Oianpocaro, guard aunujB, wuuuei; jr. X. CD 16, representative to Grand Lodge; F. 11. Eigenbrod, alternate; Juliua Porbea, Theo.

Mohr, A. Hirsh, trustees. Ivy Lodge 3818. K. of H.

Dictator. Judge A. Michel; vice dictator. Win. E.

Davids; assistant dictator, Ohas. W. Wallace; reporter, Jasper Diamond; financial reporter, Chas. D. Stuart; treasurer, F.

F. Lozes; chaplain, Joseph Controw Inskl; guide, John Otnott; guardian, Joseph tfilckey; sentinel, Julius Vollen wideo; trustees, Peter Snen, Jas. P. Gallaher, Jdhn Puderer; representative to Grand Lodge, Dr. A.

Q. May lie; alternate. Judge A. F. Michel.

trand dictator E. P. Dyer and Grand Treasurer Denekamp, of the Grand Lodge of he state of Louisiana, were In attendance at the meeting and spoke worde of praise to the progressive young lodge. Pioneer Castle 1, Knights of Mystic Chain. Jacinto Csar, commander; C.

Jacobs, vice commander; Ohas. Little, first lieutenant: A. O. F. O'Brien, C.

of S. E. F. Bordaln, secretary; A. R.

Dunn, treasurer; Dr. G. J. Rigger, Hy. Watson, O.

Louis P. Paqnet, eighteen months' trustee; A. C. T. O'Brien, twelve months' trustee; C.

Jacobs, six months' trnstee. Perseverance Lodge No. 3596, KL of H. Frank P. Walle.

dictator; A. W. Stanley, vice dictator; A. Singler. assistant dlc Wm.

Rogers, reporter; P. M. Ken ney, financial reporter; S. H. West, treasurer; Geo.

G. Thayer, chaplan; P. P. Kenton, guide: Ed Pitlthory. guardian; L.

Sallos, sentlnal; James Sogers, An JfO" Whalon, James R. McCloskey. so. uanary, wm. jKOgers.

representatives. Npw Orleans Lodge Ko. 2515. K. of n.

C. W. Knight, M. dictator; Robert Brough, vice dictator; George Dal ton, assistant dictator; F. Alexander, reporter; Theodore FVunlr fln.nnUI a Pltard, treasurer: Wm.

Mollgan, chaplain; iniiae; l. tetter, guardian; A. Golnlck. sentinel: Sam Well, Chas. H.

Charlton, L. Fetter, trustees: Samuel representative to Grand Lodge; Adolph Marks, alternate; Adolph Marks, past dictator. Ivanhoe Lodge No. 22, K. of Hy.

Thalshlemer. C. E. L. Rooks.

V. F. E. Boudreanx, prelate; Robert V. Lambert M.

of M. Geo. W. Smedley, K. Smith.

M. of E. Hy. Caspar, grand 'representative: W. W.

Hawkins, alternate; Oon a grand smoker was' In order, presld A iirotner i. Kooks. assisted by the following committees: Reception committee: Hy. Caspar, chairman; Aschaffenberg, Chas. Dakin, H.

Pander, rr iuiiiucri. rseer committee: A. cuainnsn Jos. Bberman: John Tetr Tin nr Police committee: J. C.

Boudreanx, chief yl Piice, xjauiueri iswunn, Geo. W. Smed lav ttfria Ladles of Honor Benevolent Assoda V1 L. olsch, president Mrs. Agatha Schlesinger.

vice president Mrs. Louise Garcia, recording secretary "inini Bcvrrtitrj: Mrs. M. A. Scott, treasurer; Miss Jeanne Peliessier.

warden: Mrs. F. Berard, guardian; M. HIncks, physician; uiuKifiaii irau 6c scnoen. ru ueral directors.

Yonn? Men's KT s'iln. Tn vmcu i As sociation President, James H. Donovan; vice president, George J. Viosca; recording secretary, L. Laroque; treasurer TP Larooue; warden, William Walt; grand uiarsiuti, lu iiausser: pnysiclan Dr.

J. T. Jackron; undertaker. L. iFrantz; official Journals, Dally jricayune anu evening States.

Aetna Conclave 15, S. M. Thomas, eminent archon; F. Zinser worthy chancellor: G. Hein.

prelate Taguino. scribe; A. J. Leroy, treasurer A. Oosselin.

inspector general Percy, herald: W. H. Taguino. warden Representatives to Grand Conclave Taguino. A J.

Lernv. New Orleans Benevolent Association President, Charles E. Babcock; first vice president, Paul Lagasse; second vice riciucui, uinra xx. owner, reeord ng secretary, J. J.

Riley; financial secre iiuj, uui oiunz; treasurer, Anthony iigrui i riu, j. nitmer P. Burkhardt; grand marshal. W. Betbeze; chairman relief committee, J.

Landry: physician. Dr. P. B. Me Outchon; official Journal.

New Orleani Picayune, finance committee: Paul La gasse, cnairman; weorge Herzog, George A. schopp. A. J. FItxgerald.

Fred ivmw, jr. uiiouiaiiuK cmmittee: 1 nns F. Heansler, chairman; Frank Wesslng i'lerre Aujague, canaries Kiehm, John Geiger. Relief committee: G. J.

Landry, h.M ltmin ThtH n. ganized in 1887, and has at present 200 members In good standing and between 20 and 30 applications holding over. The inemoers prwiioao iu give a complimentary soiree on Thursday, Jan. 18, TO PROTECT HUMAN LIFE. A Brooklyn.

Trolley Compsay Adopts sin Inarenlons Fender. The Brooklyn City Railroad Company, after much experimenting, has adopted a safety appliance for its trolley cars, says the New York Time. It la a fender. In vented by Louis Phlngst, who, for many years, was master mechanic of the West Knd Ualiroad Company of Boston. The npparania consists of a platform of iron lattice work, which runs in front of tbe car a lew incnes above the rail.

A oersoo beiRir struck by it Is thrown UBC4LVTIUX. UIW ri.uullu, BU1U 18 CJtr rled tliere until th car stops. The railroad company ss contracted with the inv.ntor 1000 fenders, which will equip 500 cars. PeMUetit Li'wl. In speaking of the a atter yeert.ay, said: "To nobody In Brc enn the sacrifice of human 11 'e by tho trolley be more revolting than to tr officers of this company.

We wanted the very best, apparatus that cottld be procured, and, therefore, hare not been precipitate. The experience with the fender In Boston proves that It baa materially cut down tbe death list. In adopting it, we have taken a long step In the right direction. No time, or money, or trouble will be spared to protect human life Delia BrltUnfliiim, who hat been Trsltlng relative! In Amite, has returned to the city. A donkey oarty was elven at the resi dence of Mr.

and Mrs. John Frowen, 470 Bienville street. Jy Miss Flora Kaufman has gone to Lake Onarles, wtoere she wi spend the boll days with Miss Kate Weak and Mr. Ernest Lucas were married Dec 12. at tbe residence of tbe bride.

No. 90 Union street. To the regret of many friends, Mrs. L. A.

Heard Is about to leave the city for Los Angeles, where she ls to re side. "i Philip Werleln, "music dealer and pub lisher, sends the. Picayune the song Annie Leary, composed by Joe Caw thorn and II. F. Gruendler, and subs by" Pattl Rosa.

The friends of Mr. George E. Ohr and Josie Gehrlng are deeply grieved to hear of the death 'of their bright' little son. Asa Eugene He was buried on Deo, 8 at Bllozl, Miss. 'Dec 4, a' dellgbtful cere mony waa Derflormed by 'Judge Paris Childress which in wedlock Mr.

Max Weesel and Mrs. Oarrle Kabn, widow of the late W. Shearer. A plantation ride was given on Tuesday evening by Mlse Lillie Lucas, of St. Uharlee.

avenue, to a number of her xrienda. which was chaperoned by Mrs. N. A. Wooddy and Mr.

P. Lucas. Mr. Riley and Miss Rebecca Mains, of Smlthland, are in the city, and at tended tbe marriage of Miss Ida Gertrude Manuel to Mr. Edward' P.

Ortte. Miss Mains Is the guest of Mrs. Jos. Wolfson Stern, tbe local agents of M. Tenny, tbe New York have favored the Picayune with a fine Christmas box of choice candies, with the combined compliments of tbe New York knd New Orleans concerns.

'jJne engagement of Mr. ItiiMn Schnltx. Jr.j and Miss Louisa M. Bauer ls an nounced, the wedding to take place at Second German Presbyterian Ohurcn, corner New S9t. Bernard and Claiborne treets, Thursday, Dec 21, at 5 o'clock P.m.

Mr. L. J. Holle, the newsdealer, whose store ls at No. 32 Commercial Place, sends tbe Picayune the handsome Christmas number of the New York Dramatic Mir ror, also Harper's Weekly, the Illustrated American, Music and Drama and Puck's Library.

A pleasant progressive euchre party was given at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Carr, on Camp street, Friday night. There were about twenty five present.

After the prizes were awarded refreshments were served. Tbe affair was very enjoyable. i Hotel Denechaud arrivals: S. Bon field, Chicago; S. 'Hermann, Cincinnati; S.

M. York, Boston; Clan ton Davis, Rome, Ga, Prof. T. H. Gilmore, Evergreen, A.

Brooks, St. Louis; J. R. Turner, New York; H. A.

Miller and wUe, St. Paul; J. B. Jones, Mobile. Oa Thursday evening, at the residence of Mr.

and Mrs. Jos. Manuel, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Ida Gertrude, to Edward JP. Ortte. winsome bride looked especially sweet' In a simple wedding gown.

Their attendants were Miss Lydia Klocke and Mr. Edgar Du fonr. The Louis Grunewald Company, Limited, has sent the Picayune three of its latest musical publications, aa follows: The C. R. R.

Quickstep," by Louis Blake; the "Fourteenth United States Infantry March," by EdUh Dow ling, and "Gone, Gone, Gone," a topical song, by Tommy Donnelly. Mr. J. S. J.

Otto, a native of NewT)r leans, who bas spent the last seven years In San Francisco, Cat, bas returned to his native heath, to go Into business tor his own He is at present staying with his sister, Mrs. J. A. Madlung, No. 85 Philip street, where he will) be pleased to meet bis old friends.

George P. Wharton, the enterprising young news dealer, whose store is at No. 5 Carondelet street, favors the Picayune with Harper's Weekly, Harper's Bazar, Harper's Young People, Life, Texas Sittings, Frank Leslie's Weekly, Puck, Judge, Town Topics, Peck's Sun, Detroit Free Press, Philadelphia Times and the Paris Figaro. Mr. C.

E. Stanb, located as newsdealer at Goldtbwalte's book store, Canal street and Exchange alley, has on band the latest sporting and dramatic papers, including the New York Dramatic Mirror KoButifnl Christmas number), the vnrir Cilnner. Times, Dramatic News, Music and Drama, Truth, Mercury and other Journals. Cassldy Hotel arrivals: J. T.

Marlow, Mississippi; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Briston, Miss May Elkln, Aberdeen, A.

P. Williams, Texas; Mrs. M. J. Wenton, Miss Alice Wenton, M.

J. Lewis, Missouri; F. M. Abbott. Mississippi; Ben Lewis, New Iberia, Will A.

Strong. Monroe. Miss Lillian Ford, Mississippi; Martin, Virginia; Robt. Hollingsworth. Philadelphia; Wm.

Jodaa. Luloag, La. The aty Park Pocahontas and Dramatic Club gave their first ladies social on the night of Dec 10. and many of their lady friends were present. An enjoyable evenlnz was passed.

The feature of the social was the smoker, which was carried on successfully. Their next ladies' social will be on the 27th of the present month. On King's night. Jan. 6.

they will glTe their second grand reception. A tally ho ride was given last Saturday to Stanton plantation, and through the kindness of Messrs. T. Hanagriff. Jno.

Dardis and A. Lombard the party were shown the many workings of the entire sugar house. Misses Bessie Feehan, Bella Feehan. lvarie Feehan, Maggie Gilbert, Lulu Sheehan, Hannah Sheehan, Messrs. C.

Clark, Jn. O'Brien. P. Flts gerald, W. Davidson, P.

J. Dunn and Thos. Pruderville constituted the party. Mrs. W.

H. Cook, president of the Ladles Labor Aid Society, reports the following list of subscriptions to date: To tal subscriptions. $123 75; subscription collected, $65; subscriptions due, $58 75. A number of tickets to entertainments nave been sold outside of tbe above re port, an account of which will be fur nished the press after a fun return bas been made. Tbe Ladles' Aid report the resignation of Mrs.

H. Ratboff, rice president, and tbe election of Miss Grace Cia vlere to the position. A most enjoyable reception was given on Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Spreen In honor of their daughter, Annie's, birth day.

Among, those present were: Misses Annie Hyland. Annie Brooks. Cecilia Con Ion. May White. May Hogaa, Olivia Lynch, Katie Thomas.

Olivia Deer, Lillie Nelson. Ethel Lynch, Mrs. z. HainkeL Mrs. H.

W. Spreen. Messrs. F. Clerc, P.

Koeckert, P. Schonekas, G. HainkeL J. Kramm. J.

Verrett, J. VoeckeJ, W. Grae ber, G. Mltchel, O. Halnkel, J.

Goldman, Steve Lynch. A. Hagan said 1L W. Spreen. Jr.

Last Sunday evening at Odd Fellows Hall, tbe Diamond Social and Pleasure Club, an enterprising yonnj dub of the Third district, gave their first, complimentary ball. The ball was handsomely CTcuf itteJ. and was crowded with, friends if of the popular yotmf memberi. Th following well known gentlemen ha4 charge of the affair: Skinner. Walter Murray, Morgan Faaende, Richard Alexander.

Peter Faxende, John Louis. Richard Shea," Frank Loois, A. Ober, Geo. Troiaclalr, Wm. Ryan and Alphonse PolUIon.

Arrivals at Hotel Schmitt: A. Schenck, New York; SoL Levy, Monterey, Mexico; Louis Ochs and wife. Meridian, D. G. Kallenberg.

Memphis, T. Nash, Chicago; H. P. Mott, dry; A. A.

Kearney, Albany, Miss Emily Noble, DeLand, Chas. Boldt, Muncle, J. McClellan, Morlstown, M. B. McCrary, H.

M. Pen net, A. S. Lewis, A ash vllle, Mrs. J.

J. Detrlcb, Chicago; L. Ryan, Watertown, Wis. Mrs. O.

J. Hayes, Milwaukee, Wis. Charles Buetow and wife, illi wauiee, wis. II. R.

Bynam, St. Louis, Mo. D. A. Brysoa, Montpelier.

Ind. Tbe Fairy Social Club gave a grand reception last Thursday at the residence of Miss A. Spreen, in honor of ber birthday. Tbe parlors were handsomely decorated with flowers and bunting, and the merriment was kept up till midnight. The following is the list of those who were present: Misses A.

Spreen, Con Ion, A. Brooks, Mamie Krost. O. Dirr, Katie Thomas, M. Hogan, A.

Holland, E. Lynch, B. Le Sassier, Maud White. Lillie Nelson, Mrs, J. Halnkel, M.

and Mrs. JL W. Spreen, Messrs. George A. Halnkel, Henry W.

Spreen, O. Halnkel, J. J. Krumm, Fred Shonelcas, Fred CCerc, John Voelkel, Fred Koeoherd, J. Freret, L.

Laoomb, Steve Lynch, G. Goldman, Geo. Mitchell, H. W. Spreen and Captain Dickson.

Bt Charles Hotel arrivals: a H. Pant Friar's Point, M. B. Theis. Boston: P.

tt. Judd, M. T. Bailey and wife. Log town; G.

w. Starr, New Haven. OL: J. C. Rich, Mobile; Max Lang, D.

Hock sxaatler, J. C. Tone. Miss A. L.

Tone. A. E. JSnepherd, Dr. Lencey Scone, A.

Bo wer, A. Kahn, L. Cox. New York: Geo. her, Luke Sells, H.

Stanley and wire, w. Tharp and wife, St. Louis; an. iowes, misses Plowes, City of Mex too; Del Valle, Mexican Central Rail way; E. O.

Wagmire. Dayton. Ohio: R. v. Aiauerte.

Birmingham. Al rou, inort Wayne, D. J. S. Horns by, Mrs.

E. H. Winston, Miss TInsley wlneton, West Point. J. S.

White. Milwaukee; C. M. Fouche, Knox viae, g. a.

Wllbnr and wife, Mrs. arp, Jrn.aaephla. The Picayune's Washington corrennnn. dent says: Miss Blanche Blanchard, of ew uneans, aangnter of Mr. D.

A. Blanchard, who has been sojourning In this aty ior some time with ber parents, ls winning very complimentary criticism, on ber art work, and has recently added to to ber reputation by a portrait of a prominent member of tne Louisiana delegation, which ls pronounced a fine work. and sin excellent likeness. She ls now en gaged on a painting for. the new Jesuits' church at New Orleans, the subject hay ing been suggested by Father Downey.

Miss Blanchard Is also a talented musi cian, and her lovely voice has frequently been heard here In tbe churches and In amateur concerts. Her brilliant accom plishments are recognized in society. where she ls a favorite, and she bas been urged to make the capital ber future residence. A surprise party was tendered Miss Rambaud at ber residence last Sunday. the occasion being her 18th anniversary.

Mr. John Holback, in behalf of ber friends, presented Miss Rambaud with a pair of vases and a gold bracelet. Among those present were Misses E. Mestier, P. Montegut, A.

Montegut, Dldiot, A. Didiot, J. Rolling, A. Tnjague, J. Mus tier, P.

Bender, M. Gros, P. P. troop, J. Clann, V.

Jacob, Jacob, M. Holback, A. Rambaud, J. Lamare, L. La mare, Riviere, J.

Quentin, Mestier, Mrs. Scapero, Montegut Gros, Ram baud, and Messrs. B. Rambaud, Schute, F. Gros, A.

P. Sonblraa, Hln chelwood. L. Montegut, A. Lonapre, u.

Quentin. Jos. Wallbillck, P. Stroop, V. D.

Claverle, Kern, R. Bell, Roll, J. Prats, J. Holback, A. uesangies, j.

Gros. S. Mestier and J. P. Gros On last Thursday evening one of tbe most enjoyable masked character parties of the season was given at the residence of Mr.

and Mrs. Brounell, which was beautifully decorated. The following were participants: Misses Annie Blue, Lillie Escher, Nellie Fosdlck, Florence All man, Barma Stanley, Rosa Blue, Mary Callahan, Tesle Donnelly, Ella Fosdlck, Mamie Coleman. Mary Hebert, xena uiomyer, Reta PurneiL Emma Townsley, L. Dono van.

Mamie and K. Hsggerty, Mamie Cummings, L. Clausin, E. Weldon, Mamie Bankley, 8. Parmer, M.

Baker, x. cowers, E. French, Mrs. Brounell, Mrs. R.

B. Blue, Mrs. Escher, Mrs. Reynolds; Messrs. vinronA Tt rid ires.

Clifford Bridges, John Townsley. Arthur Hebert. G. Sells, Ed Coleman, Ed Winters, L. Wilkes, Chas.

nuirn Oneen. Hyman. Ed nanHi J. Rrnuneli. P.

Fry. J. Tompkins, W. Martin, J. Hyed, J.

Baker and R. Jerves. nn s.rnrday last a most enjoyable en tertalnment was given at the residence of Mr. Wm. Gee, at No.

51 Antonine street, tbe occasion being the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kencker. Among those present to testify their sympathy With the wortny OOUpiO were air.

Mrs. Welmann. Mr. and Mrs. Groenvey, and Mrs.

lately, Mr. A. Hirsch. Miss A. Wei man Mr.

Geo. Lspaner ana dun Ricka Weiser, Messrs. Ed. btnnger, v. Laf ranee, John Bernard, Prof.

A. J. Mantamat. Richard MonUmat, Henry Montamat, Albert Keller, Robert Reynolds. Ed.

Harrison, Wm. Harrison, Bond. M. Collins, IX Kuntx, G. Young, Wm.

Yaeger, A. Caylar, Robert Monta mat, Chas. Engelbrecht, J. Bonhagen and Misses A. M.

ana O. lungeiorecnt, tt. Ever R. Spear, B. Ulrich.

A. Thorn, S. Gates, N. Kiiroy, Mamie Cauifleld and M. Kennedy.

A Bayou Sara correspondent writes as follows i On Friday last a merry party of nve young ladies and as many gentlemen made up a deughtiui sugar house party. The young ladies were w6U chaperoned and crossed tbe river to tbe Polnte Coo pee side, where, some miles np, on tetonewall plantation, they were treated to ail the delights of a veritable sugar bouse. on xuesaay night a champagne supper was given at the residence of Mrs. J9. Stocking.

The young men by whom this given saw that nothing was tacking" to tempt the epicu rean "taste. Miss Maggie Wbite. formerly of Bayou Sara, was married In Phtquemine Dec 6 to Mr. Charles Desoby. Her many friends here tender to ber their wishes in her new happiness.

Miss Mattie Love was absent In Plaque mine at the Desoby mte weoxung. On Friday last Miss Dona Smith left for Orleans. Mrs. Felt us Bar row bas been town several days visit tax her mother, Mrs. w.

w. Lease. Miss uusie Fischer, who bas been attend ing school here, left for ber home at an Wednesday. jltfavw, 11 Mrs. Rogllllo.

who has been spend ing some time here, left for Viva, ao LASTDAY. Oriental Art. Turkish, Persian and Indian' RUGS, CARPETS LTT3D HANGINGS, Absolutely Without Limit AUCTION, Cor. Camp aai Common Streets, MONDAY, DEC. 18, At 10:30 O'Clock.

ASTRAY. com pa Bled by her tittle spn, last Tbtirs day night. Mr. and Mrs. About, accompanied by Miss Lizzie Douglass, arrived from Patterson Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. About will spend tbe approaching holidays with Rev. Wpo. K.

Douglass. Miss Clare Weber has returned to her borne in Doaraldaon villa. Mr. Seymour Taylor died at his bome Sunday night at 10 o'clock. Interment In Grace church cemetery at 3 o'clock Monday evening.

A promlnen event In social circles la was the marriage of MIsa Jackson, Miss Willie Gallowky (daughter of Bahop Gal loway) and Mir. P. 8. en tress, of Wood vllle. Which occurred on Wednesday, Dec 6.

tt tbe Methodist church In that city. It was a very beautiful wed ding. The idea ol a rose wedding waa fully and most artistically carried out In the decorations, which were of. pink roses, and In the gowns of the attendants, who were becomingly attired hi rose cfelored silk, and carrying boucraeta of tbe same tint. These young ladles were Misses Cecils Nugent, Belle Harris, of New Orleans; Alice Toste, of Vir ginia, and Annie Hemingway.

Tbe grooms men and ushers were Messrs. T. B. Stone, John Lyon, Mack Buckley, W. Tea garden, Albert Eyrich, T.

Batcbelor, of Polnte Coupee; J. B. Preston, Wiley H. Potter and Dra. J.

J. Jlggeta, of Canton, and C. Hunt, of Ylcksbnrg. The bride. a very lovely girl, wore and handsome bridal costume white duchess satin, garni tured with point lace and pearls.

Tbe bride entered the chorea on tbe arm of ber father at the appointed 7:30 o'clock, preceded by her attendants, who ranged themselves around the altar, forming a very beautiful picture. Mr. en tress awaited' bis bride's coming at the church rail, attended by bis best man, Nolen The maid of honor, Miss Eliza Winter, wore a gown of white silk, and preceding the bride up tbe aisle was accompanied by Miss Claudia aSrabston. of Vlcksbarg, aa flower girl. Following the ceremony was a reception at.the Jiome of Bishop Galloway, where tbe yoahg couple received the congratulations and good wishes of their friends standing beneath, a four leaved clover of pink, which hung In an alcove of the drawing room, which was effectively decorated with graceful vines of smilax and pins: roses, on background of tbe filmy lace curtains.

which drapes this portion of tbe room. Mrs. Galloway was assisted In receiving her guests, and dispensing her Hospitality by Mesdames Dameron, Hllzln. Win tag and Nugent. CPHIGHT HALE Seven smd.

Onethird. Oetavret, Only 9250. This piano bas been very little used, and is a bargain. Call 'and see it at Wer leln', 135 Canal street, and be convinced that yon can get pianos cheaper here thaa elsewhere. HELVETIA; GER3IA3f LADIES'.

Last night tbe Helvetia German Ladles Association gave their second grand ball at Singer's HalL on Marengo street, near Magazine. Tbe ball was given In honor of the second anniversary of this popular association, and was a most successful affair, xn connection with the entertainment there was a bountiful supper served. Tbe Helvetia German Ladies' Associa tion has been organized two years. It is a very select organisation, and one of the best in the Sixth district. The following are the officers of the association: Mrs.

C. Marks, president; Mrs. S. Rapp, first vice president: Mrs. Schank enberger, second vice president; Mr.

J. Brown, recording secretary; Mrs. A. Dillon, treasurer: Mrs. Daves German, re cording secretary.

Miss Watermeier. financial secretary; Miss Meryes, associate financial secretary: airs, i eiii, aooraeep er. and Mrs. Knecht, warden. The following are tne iaaies wno pose the arrangement committee: Mrs, YfM ra ehalrlsdv: Mrs.

C. Marks. ex offlcio; Mrs. Rspp. Mrs.

Knecht. Mrs. 1 eltX. AITS. XlUkC KLim.

A. fxmr'i. Watermeier, Mrs. J. Brown, Mrs.

Wsrner, Mrs. Schsnkenberger, Mrs. Fabrenholt, Mrs. Daves. HOMESTEADS Wkat tne Aaeoelntlosia HT Doi Darin? the Week.

THE MUTUAL reports that the regular monthly meeting will take place ranrsoey evening next at 7:30 o'clock, when the usual loans will be offered shareholders. New stock, both mi paid ana current snares, is being called for dally. THE COMMERCIAL, at tbe money loan meeting held on the maae two loans aggregating $550O st premiums of 15 and IS 1 2 per cent. TaiB SECaJRITY reports that the attorney bas approved two of the titles submitted. TixE GERMAN AMERI CATC declared its eighth annual dividend en Dec 8.

Loans amoonting to $80U st aa a rage premium of 15 per cent were made at the lat money loa meeting. A new series will be opeaed a boot the 1st oi February. THE ECREKA states that the new series to be on Jan. 1 is be.ng very largely subscribed for. (Meetine of board of directors Mon oay.

Dec 18. at 70 o'clock p. m. WnrV baskets, baby baskets, paper raoka hamDers. muMe stands: all very appropriate for Christmas presents: all new; all bandson; ail very cneap.

urant as Jnng Furniture Company, Limited. 23 and 30 Camp. Reader, Attention! On Tuesday. Dec 19, Messrs. Robin sen Underwood will offer for sale a rar collection of books.

To lovers literature this will Indeed Le a red ltt day. for there will be placed i their reacn dooks wnicn tney fore thoucht the conld own. will embrace over buu tnoks and French literature, at. palL some oi them win rrove p. s.

dents and antiiaarians are i witness tbis sale, for such ocurrencj bappea seldom. s.dyerL.cueL.