The Times-Picayune from New Orleans, Louisiana • Page 13

II iiao' '1 I SECOND PPVKIH 3 v. NEW SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 1900. NO. 53. Waists.

1 -S sand INFANTS KNIT BATH APIiON. For th om of mother or nurse when bathing the bahj. Knit with a anrface of long, soft nap of wool ot cotton, making a "bed; of downy eaae" and great absorption. Price fl and $1.75. SiCQUES.

Darttt and la eatlrely iBriadlBz fLao.91.2S rolatd col-MDely rib-t neck and ale; fit the reck value JCOVERS, -WoVwltb drawing strings rf loag aoth, Muslin or some square, la sties 32 to 44. T5 to $1 25. AM Plain; pi lildren's -STRAPS. oclatlams HiTc Uoae "tti; Weels. "1X3-LEAGUE." k' aara made with hVwtten Saturday, May 5, -wtcad and Buildlag As- W4i the oc- the Fair grounds i Athe league.

Ad- tta(j M4 papers vre8ent-; toporUnce of toe. great WhUaieUy by those 'UJS-ifcuHdlng of houses ent of food cltlsenslilp. 1 ukea Jhe league for 7 Pproprlate to the ideas hnflaing.v The plans promfae of mak-i bootiTone of the most; 1 5.1!iI5,Dnds of the r20PCBa 2tX: Mky for the liquidation of deries distributed to the ock and fall paid tk tn? -months nbseriptlona) to as remark- nil as la the first shares having been I ttore, ladfcaUve day, more of tula series has been taken ressat-aain I it 111 What yon A more forciWe argtment, a more enter into yonr homes as a supplier of than our methods of doing business anxion to please willing to learn we don't know it all and, lastly, showing the right stuff. Those who hare bought will' testify to our enterprise. thing at the right figure.

Hew Store. New Goods. New Have you a need or a desire? Do you caro to be tempted or, more yet, do you want to save money? About 75 to 100 more or les Silk "WaJsts what is left from last week's sale any style one price $5 00. Cotton Waists All who hare been fortunate enough to pay us a yiBit hare Been an assortment that has bewildered them. "We believe in assortments it give exclusiveness, and that adds tone.

"We ell you good Waists, made comfortably, made to please and win your regard. We offer yon waists at 50c, 75c, $1 00, $1 25, $1 50, $2 00, $3 00, up to $5 50, made of all kinds of materials Lawns, Dimities, Vichy Cloths, Chambrays in fact, all kinds in white and in colors. The shortness of the spring season force us to dispose of onr stock at once. Former figures do not enter into the matter, it is a question of ridding ourselves. Suits reduced one-fourth and one-third, and altered to fit perfectly.

AJ1 new spring styles. Our tock of Skirts is large we've sold lots and End a few remaining. They are light in weight, stylish in cut on fact, they are NEW GOODS. Now a question arises Why do you want to dispose of them, and so cheap? A suspicion arise in your mind. Are they good? Disabuse yourself.

We guarantee every garment to be perfect. We guarantee every fit to be perfect. We protect you you run no rk. Silk, Serge, Venetian, Homespun $3 98 up to $50. Also a line of Walking Skirts.

ARNOLD'S KNIT SPECIALTIES. LADIES' KNIT DRAWERS, with deep Umbrella Raffles of Lawn, Cambric or Embroidery. Styles, from 00 cents to $4.00 a pair. These new SUMMER garments nre made of the fliw-st KNIT fabric almost gaiue. They are posltlTely cooler and more serviceable than those of mnslln or cambric, and their extreme elasticity insures the highest degree of comfort to the wearer.

Try one once and yoa nerer will buy, others. KNIT SERVIETTES. KNIT BELTS. Serviette, per dozes. $1.68 Belta, any size, e.cb, 25c These KNIT garments are unquestionably in perl or to ail others.

Very soft of texture, easily washed, and of great sanitary merit. LADIES SKIRTS with lace, embroidery or plain, made with dust raffles and fun width; our assortment la extremely large and we ask yonr inspection. Prices range from 60c np to $5 00. LADIES DRAWERS What we say or oce brand Is also true In another. We hare the right goods at right prices.

It remains with you to get them. Plain or tucked, with lace or embroidery. Prices range from 15c op to $3 00. JfiL CHILDRKN'S GINGHAM DRESSES. Made with pearl battens, trimmed with lace, with guia.pe effects CHILDREN'S PERCALE DRESSES.

Made with Ruffles and trimmed with Lace; all sixes 50c Grass Linen Suits, blouse and skirt, all sizes, 4 to 14, with wide sailor collar 00 Pique Suits, red, blue and navy stripes, with blouse and separate skirt. 1 75 Dock Suits, bine and white Atrines. Eton lackct. seoarate altirbs. A to 14.

2 2S 1 Also in White Duck, Pique and in Colored Denims, either with Eton jackets, VwJl svS blouses, with separate skirts, with overskirt effect or plain, ranging np to $6. 1 lirieAof Children Reefers In Pique and Bedford Cord, in prices from 85o up. Baby Caps of. Mull and "v3c, 35c, np to $1. Children's Hats, all kinds, all prices, 25c to $5.

Aprons for Ladles and Children for Pars White, 10c to $1, with Straps or plain. JCorset Display new styles and popular ones 50c to $10 R. P. Nemo, Thomson. "AYER Ladies and Children's Haberdashers, 823 Canal" Street.

crease of the assodatkm's snbserlbed capital of $14,100 of full paid stock was Issued daring- the week, ana five loans, aggregating $7400. were made at the loan meang of Thursday, the 15th. THB UNION. One full- paid and flty-slr hrstallmeht fhares issued la the Ust sir days bring the Union's record up. to 327 Installment and forty-flve fml paid shares.

Six loans were made on the 13th at 10 per cent bouua, and aggregating $11,400. Cash reertpts from all ordinary sources at the 15tn of the month were ahead oi the whole, month of March last year, THE SUBURBAN has --ninA. mnnlnr UHl one lull nald chare. dorinz the week rust closed. A.lpn medhir -will oe held Tuesday, Maxcn 20.

at 7-30 o'clock V- in. r. SIXTH DISTRICT wIH hold the next rgvft -ntlng of Jts board of directors on Wednesday. Mfh St 7-30 o'clock p. nv The new boHd-Milan street will be completed and to the shareholder aborthe end of this month.

tub SECcarrr taanMi eleven rnnning shares 'daring 'Uie iSSfwSik ilretltte are An the hands ttTtSSeT. for NexaminaUon, andj thrMcre In the hands of the noUry for tecerTry acts of Durch.se and i Ue. Vh meeting of the board oc dltwill bt'held on Wedneiay, March 21, at 730. P. vj fI-l THE AMERICAN -Lwm YnMows: Demand tor Joans-hasSen er2 godl aiaSo sobscrlptions tor Sr ortW erle.

whfch has want Wfeen yon want it conyincmg proof of oor determination to your wants in all kinds of "Furnishinzs. It remains, with yoa to get the right Styles. New Methods. TOURISTS'. NURSERY OR INVALID LOUNGINQ ROBES, in Kohtan and Veloar washable fabrics, in Pink, Blue.

Gray and. Black effects. For all all boars, for the sick, for th well, sny time and all times, they are a luxury, and at $3 and upward are reasonable in price. a woman be worn and tired and what more delightful, restful garfnent than an 'ARNOLD" -LOUNGING KOBEl -Handsomely and thoroughly made, ribbon-trimmed, and purchasable at and upwards. No woman can afford to lire without one.

LADIES NIGHT GOWNS Empire patterns, or with btgh-neck. either embroidered or lace; some perfectly plalD. with hemstitching; full length, full width; sizes guaranteed; in regular and extra sizes; ranging in prices 35, 60, 75, $1 00 to $5 00. CHILDREN'S DRESSES. Up to 14 years; Id colors; trimmed and run np said series to 800 shares, Money on hand to satisfy all demands of borrowers.

THE FIREMEN'S says the annual election for twenty-flve directors to serve for the ensuing year will be held. on Tuesday, the 20th. from 7 to 8:30 p. m. The board ot directors will meet at 7:30 p.

m. same night. Finr properties were purchased and transferred to borrowers the past week. Demand for stock and -loans continues very sood. THE THIRD DISTRICT says the newly elected board directors held the first regular session on the 12th with a large attendance.

The following officers and committees, were chosen by acclamation: Loots Deonhard, president; Win. Frantx, vice president: Adam treasurer: W. Scheele. secretary; attorney: Fred -Zengel, notary. Finance committee: Peter P.

Gleber. chairman: Philip H. Thoele. Dr. W.

X. O'Reilly! Executive committee: Chris Sporl, Philip Forschier. Bxperts: -Aug. Habenich. Ortland, Chris Stander.

Delegates to Louisiana State Homestead League: Loals Leon-bard, Hy. W. Scheele. An-dltlnr, committee: "-Bmlle? Warner, clialrman; Edward Sporl, J. Oam-bel.

-Wa A. Goertx. Robert Lieshard. George We give" Pnrple Trading i Red Star Shoe' Store. Canal i Tka Paris antomoWJ manufacturers object to haTtog imittbera par en their vehicles oa ts groand that it woold mar their looks, 1 1 ills tv I v.

Mrs. Nelvll Pnech receives the Tea and Topics Club next Thuisday at her home, 2341 Camp street. The subject will be The Ducal House of Burgundy." Miss Nidle Minor will be the guesL of her aunt, Miss Kate Minor, for several weeks, and will receive with her Fri days In March, 153 South Rampart street. Messrs. Henry Tete and P.

J. Le Gar- deur have returned from a week's stay with Mr. Theo. Borck, of Port Alan, La. A delightful event of the week was the luDcheon given Thursday by Mrs.

Harry Howard, in honor of her sister, Mrs. Richard Welghtman, of Washington, D. C. Palms and cut flowers decorated the rooms. Pink carnations and sprays of maidenhair fern formed the artistic embellishment of the three tables at which the guests were seated.

Corsage bouquets of pink carnations and name cards daintily sketched In black and white were laid at each place. Mrs. Howard's guests Included: Mrs. W. J.

O'Donnell, Mrs. S. B. McConnlco, Mrs. Edgar H.

Bright, Mrs. Fank T. How ard, Mrs. Louis H. Jurey, Mrs.

l. Davis, Mrs. Harry H. Hall, Mrs. Frank H.

Simms, Mrs. Gilbert H. Green. Miss Owen of Evansvllle, Ind. Mrs.

W. J. Hammond, Miss Douglus Quarrler or Louisville, Mrs. Luclen Lyons, Mrs. Branch K.

Miller; Misses Ella and lny Vlolett. Mrs. H. H. Waters, Mrs.

Oscar Nixon, Miss Marion Iff en. Miss May Waters, Mrs. Guy Darrall Berry. Mrs. ChaXtralx, Mrs.

John W. Phillips, Penrose, Miss Annie Stone, Mrs. Joseph Paxton Blair, Miss Kate Minor, Mrs. Albert Maglnnls, Miss Carrie Boullemet, Miss Ida Green, Mrs. Raoul Vallon, Miss Ellen Rogers, Mrs.

von Meysenbug, Mrs. George Q. Whit ney, Misses Alice and Hettle Buckner, Miss Evelyne Noble. Mrs. J.

B. Elliott, and Mrs. J. B. Elliott, will receive on Thursday, March 'Zl, from 3 to 6, at camp 8 tree t.

iMaJor and (Mrs. Appel entertained at a reception last Saturday afternoon, at their quarters at Jackson barracks. In -honor of Mr. and Mrs. Flsk.

The ladles who assisted In receiving Included Mrjs. Luclen Lyons, Mrs. Jack Lyons, Mrs. Henri Beauregard, Mrs. Renee Beauregard, Misses Louise and Ethel MeGehee, Douglas Quarrler.

Rosalie Nixon, Pearl Davis and Margery Appel Delightful musical selections were given by Mrs. Von Meysenbug, Qlrs. Flsk and Miss Douglas yuarrier. Mrs. Henry Norman, who spent the carnival with her parents, vMr.

and Mrs. J. A. Bergman, left recently for her plantation home nar Patterson, La. Mrs.

George Friedman and little son, of St. Louis, arrived here during the week and are the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berkson. Mr.

and Mrs. M. Mansberg and Miss Hannah (Manberg, of Galveston, arrived here recently, having come to attend the Mansberg-Berkaon wedding. The engagement of Miss Leonle God-chaux and Mr. Gus Mayer has been announced.

Miss Godcbaux Is the daughter of the late Leon Godcbaux and a social favorbte. Mr. Mayer is one of our enterprising business men. Miss Cora Wels, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Willie Seesklnd, left on Wednesday for Galveston.

Tex. During Miss Wels' brief visit here she made many friends by her attractive manners, and her departure so soon was greaUy regretted. Miss Miriam Newman entertained on Wednesday at a handsome luncheon for her young friends. loe magnlhcent diaing-rootn was transformed Into an enchanted bower. The table was ex-qukitely adorned with handsome silver, cut glass and cut flowers.

On the evening of the 15th, beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Saxon was thronged with guests summoned to come to a musicale In honor of Mrs. and Miss Helm, of Kentucky. The decorations were most artistic.

Under the able direction of Mr. Victor Despommler, a delightful programme was rendered by the following well-known artists: Mrs; James Nott, Mrs. Amle Sea well Ledbet-ter. Miss Florence Huberwald, (Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Wehrman, miss Eugenie Wehrman and Mr. Marx Kaiser. Mrs. Margaret Hunt Brisbane recited an original poem, and Miss Terese Bernard recited charmingly. Mr.

Victor Despommler also delighted the guests wits) several, vocal selections. The ladles who assisted Mrs. Saxon In receiving were: Mrs. Ben Hardin Helm, Miss Katherine Helm, Mrs. Elisabeth Lyle Mrs.

Horace Beach, Mrs. S. D. McEnery. Mrs.

Graham, Mrs. H. Roiston, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. KebL Mrs.

Anderton. Mrs. A. Shields and Mrs. E.

Gilson. Miss Lulu Beach and Miss Emma Ensign served the punch, while following girls served; the refreshments: (Misses Adrlanne Beret, Wdnai's Beauty iStWoniany Weapon. The great charm la a beautiful i woman la good cotnplexio. A prescrlptioa to beautify the con-plexioo, to resoovs sad prevent wrinkles, tan, freckles, pimples and' all facial blemishes win be 'ml; absohttelr free If 'yW d- dress, 4 enclosittg tw tj eat stamps, 137 Caroodolet St Hew Orleans, la. sZ fiu Waly av UIMTILL APRIL 1ot we will 1" make a Xllll Co nf Tnnlh fnr I During the month of Ferrary we put in over 300 sets of teeth; if any one of them is not per fectly satisfactory.

we will Wpleased to make it over free of charge. This shows the Jundof Dentistry we are-doing. PAINLESS EXTRACTING FREE Dy Ono of the Most Careful and Expert Painless Extractors In the United States. All work done FREE We want every MAN, WOMAN and CHILD to call at this College and have their work done by the Professors of this College. Small charge for material.

Save Pain. Fall Set of Teeth S3.00 Gold Crowns 2.65 Gold Fillings I.OO Bridge Work. g.OO i Union Dental Lady in Attendance. All Lehda Freund. of Strasbourg, Germany; Hermlne' Beret, Arno of 8t.

uouts, Lottie McMalns, Dot Prels, LHe Prels, Flosse Bohne. Mrs. Lyle Saxon and Mrs. J. Edward O'Keefe.

There were many distinguished people present who enjoyed the charming affair. The engagement is announced of Miss Mae Pollock to Mr. Jake Newman. Miss rollock, who Is a resident of Cincinnati, has spent several winters in New Orleans as the guest of Miss Stella Seem an. She has been greatly admired during her visits here.

No Introduction is needed to Mr. Newman, who la one of our most prominent young men. Mrs. Leon Dreyfus and child, of New Iherla, are the guests of Mrs. Sam Alcus In this city.

Master Willie Leake was the host at a most enjoyatrle progressive euchre party given to his young friends Friday evening. The prizes were won by Miss Celeste Janvier and Master Leslie Magulre. Those present Included: Misses Ruth Bush, Jennie McEnery, Gertrude Rey-naud, Hattle Waters, Alice Braud; Masters John Janvier. Clarence Reynaud, Frank Hart, Ringgold Crippen, John Randolph, Edmund Falrchlld, Percy Sholars. Deepest sympathy is extended the Joseph family upon the death of Mrs.

H. Joseph, which occurred In this city Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Berkson have Issued Invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Rosetta Mai.

to Mr. Emanuel N. Mansberg, of Galveston, on Wednesday, March 21, at 8 o'clock at their residence, 2326 Magazine street. Mrs. Ju'la Plcard returned home on Thursday, after a fortnight's visit to friends lu Mobile and Selma, Ala.

Among the charming visitors to New Orleans this season was Miss Sallie Walker, of Greenville, who was the very bright, attractive guest of Miss Carrie II. Hart during the carnival. Miss Walker left the latter part of the week for her home, much to the regret of ins ay frlenils here. Mr. and Mrs.

James A Poech entertained st a must enjoyable breakfast at Begue's lsst Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parrot, of London, England, are expected in New Orleans to-day, and will be located at the St. Charles Hotel during their stay of several weeks.

Mrs. Parrot's friends wlQ be delighted to welcome her to her old home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lane Eno have been spending the past week with Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Moore. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. George Denegre will regret to hear of the latter" illness with diphtheria, Thursday afternoon, despite the wretchedly Inclement weather, the andsome home of Mrs.

James Legendre was filled with a large' assemblage of friends who came la response to the charming chatelaine's Invitation to meet her aunt, Mrs. John A. 'Morris, who Is spending a short time in her old home. New Orleans. Palms and potted plants were arranged In luxuriant profusion about the parlor, halls, library and dining-room and In the spacious "sun parlor." which Is such a conspicuous and.

beantlfol feature -of the house. Long-stemmed pink roses, held In artistic vases, were placed 00' tables and mantels and greatly added to the beauty ef the brilliantly Illuminated rooms. Mrs. Legendre was assisted to receiving by Mrs. iMoTTls, the guest of honor; Mrs.

James A. Pnech, Mrs. L. H. Von Tresckow, Mrs.3Anala.

Legendre, Mrs. K. Von Meysenbng. (Mrs. Edgar H.

Bright; The dining-room was presided over toy Miss Owen, of EvausrlUe, Miss Corinne Von Meysenbug, Miss (May Van 1 -Chocolate was pourea, toy Miss. Lena Jackson, and tea 'was served by AUss Douglas of; Louisville, who were seated at the handsomely-appointed table, which was' beautifully decorated with cut-glass bowls filled with pink roses and silver candelabra, holding pink waxen candles. During, the tMlss Bongere, an accomplished vocatts. sang several times very delightfully. The Saturday Review eorze- "spondent says: "I don't snow when I have read such pretty accounts of a wedding as appeared In the Waco papers of the marriage of Miss Henrietta Downs, and CHx.

Lee DavU. and -which took place wwww vwvw mm ww UII UuI UI ICulll lUI ii i Save Time. Silver Filling 20C Silver Filling, 23c Bone Fillings 25C Crowns SI.OO College, 930 Near Largest 'Open Daily Languages Spoken. WML 1B if In Waco on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

The Telephone said: 'As gently and solemnly as the shadows of evening come down and close the day, the nuptial vows of Henrietta Downs and Mr. Lee Davis, who Is well known In New Orleans, were taken in St, Paul's church on Sunday evening at o'clock. The last gleam ot the western sun stole through the stained glass and came as a benediction to this beautiful ceremony. Pianissimo notes of the organ Bwayed the spellbound audience while one of Waco's loveliest girls plighted her wedded troth, and not one In the vast assemblage but joined with the rector In calling down a special blessing on the uniting of these two lives. Long ago In her happy childhood Waco loved her, and when the schooldays were finished no young lady has been ushered into the gay world under happier stars.

Cultured, gracious and affable, with that beauty that Raphael loved to touch his The seventh Tulane german will be danced Friday evening, April 20 (the first Friday after Easter), at Tulane Hall. Mrs. Polk Johnson, who has been the guest of Mrs. Johnston Armstroug, has returned to her home In Kentucky. Captain and Mrs.

Senator have returned to their home in Baltimore, after a month's stay In New Orleans. Master Frank Hart, son of Mr. W. O. Hart.

has Issued Invitations for a 'cla-ss dinner" to-morrow (Monday) even- iSorosisI I Shoes I 5 There appears to 2 2g be some douBt as to 2 2 the price of Sorosis 2 shoes for women 3 35 the doubt has been 5 raised by the extra Sp; quality of rthe shoes 2g for the price $3.50 5 Some people can't see how a shoe like Sorox 2g sis can be sold for jg 3 especially women who have 3g always paid $5 for their, shoes SE All the- nezff Springs 55 5 sty les; leathers and jt: 3 shapes are now ready 5 IThidc br Xthm soles 3c 2g Canal and -S Excitasivw Agearts fsr flsrosU 2gj 9 1 3 3 2 2 9 wsjsjsj if References from, people yoa know, -who testify to onr methods: M. Meridian, Bosque Tex. Mrs. W. Fesseu-; der, 303q Grande Rome street Ac gas ta Miller, 731 Short" J.

Newhans, 181a I South Robertson street. Thos. Canter, 1930 Cleveland ave. Save Money. All work done by night as well-as daylight by out methods and' electrical attachments.

CANAL STREET, Dryades. Second Floor. College In the South. Evenings till 9 Sunday 8 to 4. Ing at 6 o'clock, followed by a theatre party to see "A Texas Steer." Mrs K.

O'D. Lyman and Miss Elisabeth O'DocneJl entertained yesterday at a "shamrock luncheon eight covers, In honor of Mrs. Herbert Clark, of Phil delphla. A handsome social event of "the week'. -was the reception given Thursday, from 4 to 1 o'clock, by Miss Penelope Chaffe and her sister.

Miss Nellie Cbaffe, one' of the most attractive and charming yormg debutantes of this season. The spacious home.wns very artistically decorated for the occasion, palms and pot- -tea- plants being effectively placed about the rooms and hall. Smllax wreathed the chandeliers and ferns and flowers) banked the mantels, white hyacinths; daisies and violets being used In the parlors, pink carnations In the sitting-room and violets In the library. The dining- room was decorated In pink, pink roses' forming the center piece and pink candles, shaded In pink tulips, placed' about the table. The punch table wasi! presided over by Misses Marguerite said Hsttie Allen and Bllse Chaffe, an pret-.

-tlly gowned In white organdy. In the dining-room a bevy of pretty girls served the refreshments. Misses Pearl Davis, Julie Teho. Adele Matthews. Kittle Rich- ardon, Pauline Curran.

Louise Barney. They were all daintily and becominjrly gowned in white organdy and delicately tinted ribbons. Misses Penelope and Nel--lle Chaffe were assisted In receiving by their mother. Mrs. William H.

Chaffe. Mrs. F. Hansell. Mrs.

J. M. N. John Cbaffe. Misses Irene Watklns, of Annie Coleman.

Clifford and Caro Chaffe, F.dlth Llbby. Corhme Voa Meysenbug. Perrine Kflpatrick. Alice; Greene, Margaret Richardson. Carrie Bool- -lemet.

KUxabeth Woods, Lydla Flaley, Mary; Woods. Julia Buckner. Hen- rlette Cummings, Lena Jackson, Marlon iff en. Mary Barr, Lon- Ise Mcehee. Ethel McOehee.

Louise v. McMillan. Pauline Menge. Nellie Dwyer, Ethel McConnlco. Nora Maclean.

Ltfuiss Denis. Nannie Gran. Lillle Mehle, Lanra Fauptleroy. Eliue Cockerham. Ellxa Tebo, Maude Ralney, Hattie Person.

Rosalie Nixon. Mav Ixgan, Sue Andrews. Hsa-nah Anderson, of Albany. N. Katka-.

rioe Abbey, of New Tork: Mrs. Alex Black. Mrs. Sarah Hansell. A large nnnv ber of guests were present during th hoars of the reception.

Violin and piaaw furnished -many dellghtfol selections of Artistic music. Lent has had a quieting effect on matters social only so far as dancing Is coo- cerned. as every day nearly Is given wp -to some form of entertainment, lu nek-eons, receptions, musics les and dinners, keeping the gay world busy, informal receptions have been most popnlaT -this seastn, and a number of women ot tna fashionable world. Instead of observing one day in every week ss a reception day, hare selected several day la a monta) ou which to receive their friends, tearing themselves free for the rest of the time, in -which they can repay their own social obligations. A great many of these Informal affairs or "days," bare assumed the proportions of the old-fa stiloaed "tea." and have proved most enJoystMe.

The theatres, the past week, have attract- ed great crowds, the engagement of Mansfield at the Tulane being1 a most notable event, as fashion and culture were very' largely represented at each performance. Mrs. CroweU, of Enon VaHey, Psu, the guest of Mrs. James L. Kradford.

Miss Mand Donaldson left lor. her horns la PhHsderphla, Thursday evening, arte a month's visit to Miss Edith Ubny. Miss Donaldson, by her sweet and. charming manner, g-alned many friends In New Orleans, who sincerely regret 'her departure. Mrs.

James 8. Tattle, of Laurel Ridge plantation, has been spendlnx some time la New Orleans at the fit. Charles Hotel. Hiss (Marietta Laroosslnl entertained at a charmingly-Informal luncheon Monday. The table was very beautifully arranged with white violets and ferns.

Those present werer Misses Pauline Menge, Kate. Balney. CorlBne Von iey-senbng, Etta Maude' Kainey, Mtgnonne Xelong, Ellse McKensie, Corinne Richardson. Xtrnise Denis, Mrs. Alton' Brace' Blakemorev Mlsji Jane returned Tharsday..