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

THE DAILY PTC A YTTNKNEW ORLEANS; SUNDAY, NUA 23, 1898. jtUrk It. I'm near th market. i Things, and fancy; are her in great 'ince. rTh wants of your table te supplied at ieason of tha with the best th market affords, that will sav money for HJJSW saos ssasonalila examples para Fruit Jams, ISo tfl J.

3 2(0 Fmne and Raisins, per flo Pecans, per lb. OQ i Yams, per peck -2PO Sngtr Cured Hams, per j.O.Zatarain, DKALEX. XX iIis, Vlnes and Liquors, 438 mi 440 S. Rampart SL, Telephone aoi. jfEW ORLKAKI.

JCZ3 BD aTxy pStomral notes. CWIa Oberdorfer, of Henderson, jj. Is visiting Mrs. H- Oberdorfer, of Canal street. "lattot rill -follow the programme.

arrangement committee Is composed a CL Black. L. Marx and A. O. Moffat.

Lena ffchaJta left on Wednesday visit her sister, Mrs. Barchie, I'rxpbli, Term, where she will spend tVa-y-vf' Aanle Cracei one ef BiloxTs belles, spending the holidays In the city sir slstar, Mrs. J. Meyers, has re- K-t4 to BlloxL Laura Thomas, after a lengthy ia oar midst, has returned to her fc-ar some, Baton Rouge, to the utt of her many friends. Twentieth Century Minstrel Club xi sake their appearance next Satur-tj Ot.

Jan. 29, at the Trench Union I OB Raujpart street, near St. Philip. SL Bessie S3. (Mallet has issued lnvl vi.

to a reception to be given Tues-eT tvening, Feb. 1, on St. Charles ave-cf, between Felicity and Polymnia ilL Gardner has Issued cards of in to friends to present at the ef her niece, Miss Julia Gene (Shea, Mr. Joan J. Nelson, wea-i jtrealflt, Jan.

28, at 5 o'clock, St I i's chorch, Tulane avenue. Eollc's news depot, No. 641 Com-t .1 place, the. Picayune has received rjtropoUtan Magazine for February rand Magasine for February, Demo- i Family Magazine for "February, The Hundred far January and the New Telegraph. C.

B. Btaub, the eteran newsdeal- ated at the Ooidthwalte book store, i street and Exchange alley, naa on 1 lit 'latest, sporting and dramatic including the New York Dramatic i Clipper, Times, Standard, Truth iloslaai Courier. ArbiKus Social Club celebrated Its 1 1 taolreraary by glrlng a grand mas i party on Friday, Jan. 14. Its t- at present are: Cbas.

Kramer, Geo. B. De Basay. Tlce presl-I xIsm C. Rosenberg, secretary; OUiss 1 treasnrer.

0a Feb. 11 the Boys' High School I will glre a musical entertain- 't at the High School, 1532 Calliope Ct Ttie proceeds will go towards en tbelr plaao fond. Some of the tat Jocri talent has been secured, and tSilr promises to be an lmniense to BKetiiig, held on the 19th, by the fci eormnittee of the drarch of Our k'j of Good Counsel, for the purpose 'of rt officer for t3ie ensuing year, the t-Jlng gentlemen were elected: I J. praaldent; J. Bomer, Tice presl r3t: v.

J. Lehrmann. treasurer; W. S. fcier, secreUrr.

t- Golden Chain Social Club held a r.ur monthly meeting on Monday, the but; and elected the following -en to eenre for the ensuing year: Tics president; Mr. Martin Finnerty, Miss A. Reld, treasurer; (Mr. 1 Keenta, sergeant-at-arms. 7 enjoyable euchre party was 0 ey atlases Thekna and Bessie ft at (be residence of Mrs.

W. EC. l- ea Jackson avenue, Thursday 't- The ladles' flret prise was cap- airs. Morris; the gen-tleman's 2 K. Arery.

The booby prise fell lot of Captain Whiteman and MIm J-4 Eeart Social Club orsanlsed l-XT tuning, Jan. 20, with twenty- "cDers present, at their, club aTenaa and fiaratora a t-iowlar officers wen elected: Donald. Drealdent: Gottleib Ha J- let president Gerhardt Singer, "-w. j. kahili, recording and An-4 wrretary.

Monday evening a grand surpriae giTen at the residence of Mrs. oa Canal street, in honor of Mr. a Martta. of St Louis. The foUow- -r present: Qllasea A.

Caatleman. T. Evans. Cora nroi- TC. MOnlr4.

Unduy, Ellen McGlorrt, Mr: Laura Blckham. May Messrs. A. wirxn, js. nof Walsh.

W. Martin, A. T. Tlsso, I Miller, F. Tlsso, G.

DureL H.r, Baucny and B. OosteUo. 1 Taesd-y tTenlag the fitenograph-, A uUoa wlU give one of their entertainments to memoers and 1 da. illss Katie Oloses has r- StTalr w(th her uaual thor and has spared no energetio oroTide rood programme. The wlU among many izi other features, a tninuet by -Is Price (a costume, and stereoptlcon Tiewa, and aa Rood enteruinment saema la mos attending.

1 ber pupils and their friends Kceptlan and dance at the 3 Artillery Hall. The hall was ted foe- the occasion and famished by a fine brass '-yuons or Mrs. Price are 1 papular, and too much 1 glTen the lady and her a tor the manner in which acted. The next reception wHbe held st the Pythian next month. swprUe psTty was lyen.

ce of Mr. and Mrs. Men- their fifth wedOlnz an present were: aliases I J. Lannes. H.

Burke. a'a. M. FarrelL A. Hen J.

HamQacker, F. Dickson. D. Burke, J. Barry, J.

tjebur, Timer.VM.. ScandUn, cr, G. Drusslm, r. Undseldei. Mr.

and Olrs. Buley, Mr. and Mrs. Callahan, "Mr. and Mrs.

Meyer, Mr. and Olrs. Wenner. There waa a Terr enthusiastic meetlaz held last Friday nlgTit at the ball of the First Evangelical church, corner Milan and Camp streets. The object of this meeting was to organise, a society among the men of the congregation to help the needy poor, and to create friendship and Sociability, among the congregation.

There waa a good attendance present. The officers elected for. the anaoina year are as president; Wm. jueier. rice president; win.

Bolle, secretary; P. PhlUlppL treasurer; Key. J. P. Vinmins.

chapla In F. rjnka. warden, r- L-On Monday night last at party of young ladles and genUemen met at the real- dence of Mrs. Alclde LetoUnc, on Louisa street, and organised the Ton Know Euchre Club. The folio wine are the of ficers and members: Hiss GulHotte, president; Mr.

N. LeBIanc, secretary; Miss H. Fortler, treasurer; Misses A. Mitchell. L.

Arnouldt, L. Brown. E. Lat-terrle, A. Trepanier, J.

Bernard and Mrs. LeBIanc; Messrs. Wm. GuiUoMe, N. LeBIanc, B.

Barrosse, A. LeBUnc. G. LlTaudals, E. Perroynln, El Bernard, L.

O. GuUlote, Barrosse and, J. B. Gon. Bales.

On Friday evening last a very enjoyable entertainment was given- in the nature of a surprise party at the handsome residence- of the Misses Heald. on Camp street, near state. Those present were: Misses Emma, Thomasen and Loretta Wilcox, Edith and Lillian Fleming, Laura Busha, Ada Wilson. Becker, Grebert, Ella Alcklen. Cora and Viola Heald.

the following itamed gentlemen: Messrs. Butker, Ed Schlnke, E. West. G. Mo- Bride, J.

Guedarln, T. Fogarty. P. La roque, B. Day, A.

Downing, H. SlegeL W. Frudensteln, A. McDermott, Ed Fresh, G. Fresh, Thos.

Probst, Miller. W. Pohlman. W. Cook and W.

Alba. progressive eucttre was given Sun day night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. Nelson, tn honor of Miss M.

Frank. Three prise were given. The first was won by Mr. H. Herrle, the second by Mr.

E. Phillip, and the booby prize was won by Mrs. Schaefer. After the game refreshments were served, and Miss M. Frank sang several beautiful songs.

The following ladles and gentlemen attended: Mrs. N. Neleon. Mrs. W.

Schaefer, Mrs. L. Thorn. Ofiss N. Schneider.

Miss J. Herrle. Miss M. Schneider. Mr.

N. Nel son. W. Schaefer, L. Thorn, H.

Heme, E. Phillip, G. Schneider. An enjoyable social affairs of tne wees was a surprise party, on Jan. 20, tendered to MUs Celestlhe Oohs by her friends celebrating her 17th year's birthday.

The following are those who took part: Mr. and Mrs. Oha, Mrs. France, Misses O. Kopp, A.

Knoll, J. Landry, H. Kodd. E. Larroque, M.

Bonncarre, P. Lu cas, Howard; Messrs. J. Ylllasana, Q. Bernard, H.

KnodL J. A. Klota, J. Fisher, E. J.

Bernard, E. Fisher, W. Beulum, L. Ochs, L. Kopp, A.

Wels, A. Jacotte. A. Benfante, J. Lucas, A.

Fisher. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, tfae Myrtle Euchre and Dancing Club waa most delightfully entertained by Miss Katie Mc-Intee at' her residence. No. 715 Dryades street The successful players were aa follows: Ladles' first prize, won by Miss A.

Boyle: aadleaV second prize, won by Miae O. Dunn; gentlemen's first prize, won by Mr. T. Ryan; gentlemen's second prize, won by Mr. F.

M. Mclntee. Refreshments were most liberally served, and a general good time waa enjoyed by all. The club's charming vice president. Miss Mamie McDonald, also her sisters.

were greatly missed owing to the recent death of their uncle, Mr. xnoa. ueaiey. On last Sunday evening, Jan. 16, a most enjoyable and social king party waa given at the home of Mrs.

J. in honor of their king and queen. Mr. E. Wagner and Mia J.

me. B. Deiaa piayea several selections on the piano. The king and queen elect were Mr. J.

Trentlng and Mlsa E. Reckert. Among the guests were: Misses J. Liles, A. Mathew.

E. Reckert M. Matthew, B. Matthew, B. Duqua, B.

Fink, V. VlUumln, H. Sarre, B. Wagner, Mr. and Mrs.

Dels Mr. and Mrs. Haua-wald, Messrs. J. Treuting.

A. Hanamond. L. Wagner, J. Schulte, J.

Graff, L. VII-lermln, N. Soule. J. Sweeny, B.

Bouket, J. Matthew, E. Wagner, E. LUes and R. Reckert On Friday, Jan.

21, a brilliant recepUon waa given by Mrs. B. Lister, at her residence. No. 1527 Calliope street.

In honor of the sixteenth birthday of her accomplished daughter. Mis Julia, and waa ably assisted in receiving ttie guests by Mrs. J. H. Lamkin and (Mrs.

Lilly Mo-Intyre. The following guests were present: Mrs. R. B. Lister, Mrs.

Jas. Tucker, of Shreveport Mrs. Lilly Mclntyre, Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Lamkin. Mrs. E. Auffurth, 'Olisjsee Julia and Theresa Lister, L.

Petti grew, H. Berry, Bradley, Mamie Gelsler and Julia A. ConsUbeL and Messrs. L. Ford.

M. Eastman, Jas. Hyde, W. V. Pettlrew, Louis Sincer, B.

Sadler, CapUln F. Stanley, L. Florlne, J. McCracken. F.

Sadler and D. Auffurth. At the residence of Mrs. B. Tudury, on ElysUn Field avenue, last Thursday evening, the ElysUn Euchre Club was organized.

The following officers wer chosen: Mrs. E. Breen, president; Mias M. Fielding, rice president; Miss A. Hollenberg.

treasurer, and Joseph Julier, secretary. The first euchre will take place at the residence of Mr. R. Tudury, and among those who, will participate are: Mlsse Im Breen, L. Lais, L.

Boehm, L. Barry. A. iMurphy, M. Fielding, L.

Fielding M. Bootbby. A. Brown, G. Hood, A.

Hoilenoeiv, R- Rowley, M. Carre ra a. N. Carreras and Mrs. J.

Carreras, Messrs. H. Thomas. E. Barnes, J.

Julier, 6. Carreras, B. Barry, J. Murphy. E.

Fielding. J. Breen; Peto May. A. Keppler, J.

V. Creseon. L. H- L. Hlrsdh.

J. Carreraa and T. Boehm. A very pleasant king party was given at the residence of Mrs. L.

Selbel, No. 630 Mandeville street, near Royal. The chosen klnga were Joseph SchulUe and Mr. W. Eckenbrecht.

and the chosen queens were Mrs. L. Selbel and Miss Katie GJeason. Those who were present vr aa. follows: Mrs.

L. Selbel, Mrs. P. jQleasoO, Misses J. Selbel, M.

Simon, J. E. "Schultze, K. Gieason. M.

Mur- ret M. Gieason, X. uieason, umao, L. Gieason, M. St Martin, Ii.

6t Martin, M. Selbel. Selbel, K. King, L. Love.

L. Dobd. N. Klein; Messrs. L.

Selbel, T. Murret, a Murret, J. Schultze. P. Gieason, Schultze, F.

Schultze. W. Laade, W. Eckenbrecht. 8.

Blled. A. Vera, F. La'eglise, V. La'egllse.

Gieason, J. Gieason, J. Seibel. E. Bogart A.

Miller, j. Biechert, J. Thomas, G. Murry. Th S.

B. S. Club, under the management of Wm. M. Gario.

entertained their lady" friend on Saturday, Jan- 15, at a lour moK. i-" reclous ejyes Ijht -Is risked the. mioute-yon! start to use improper glasses. If will bat a momaSt for nm to abow joa th correct kino thn- buy if yoa think best. 'f MOfUTZ OeilCATj .1033 Canal Street.

JalS 8 TbBaly Buy -X: a buv as trood a case as you can afford, but first get a moyement which will be accurate. Waltham Watches are the best time- keepers made in the world. The "RIFERSIDE'l trade mark is especially recommendeda. Fcr zzls by ell ret -II Jswclcrs. delightful dance, given at the hosplia'ble home of Gabriel Fernandez, 2313 Dumaino street No prettier 'gathering of the fairer sex could -have been found among our southern belles.

Those present were: Misses A. and C. Garic. A. and L.

Aasout C. and O. Fernandez, A. and G. Spear.

M. andjS. Flott, M. and L. Kerr, H.

and M. Girard. Enlah Renecke, Bertha Carriere. Cora E. Reed, M.

Guenault L. Nunez, M. Cousin. A. Mazerat O.

Du Quesney, L. Joubert, and Messrs. G. BaybL A. Garic, H.

Du Quesney, P. D. Desdunes, W. E. Lawson, H.

Meredier, P. SaJlIot. C. Blancq. W.

De Blanc, G. and H. Fernandez, H. Deluzain, E. Bienvenue, J.

Robelot, F. Orlol, V. Demoruelle, M. and W. Farge, E.

Jarreau, M. J. Bernard, Rob Leg! ex, J. Vergnes. A.

Foret. Chas. Joubert E. Carr, T. GUI, W.

Rogers, L. Bouny, P. Theriot. An interesting, affair occurred on Des-trehan plantation, last week, in which Miss Margaret Lindsey McCall and Emile Lew la Soniat, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride was attended by her eister.

Miss Ella, as maid Of hoaor, and Miss ROele Rolf as bridesmaid. The grcom was attended by G. W. McCall and James A. Flynn as groomsmen.

The bride was the recipient of many very handsome presents. The Homer Musical and Literary Circle celebrated the 110th. anniversary of Lord Byron tast Friday night at the Echezabal residence. The" programme was as follows: Opening address, Miss Annie Blri; lecture, "Life and Works of Byron," Mr. Frank T.

Echezabal; mandolin selections, Mias B. Medal; vocal selection, "Trova-tore," Qlr. S. Douasan; recitation from Byron, Qlr. Jos.

Echezabal, violin selections, Mr. W. Arnold; vocal selection. tMlss Dora Wlttuun; recitation, 'The Tear" (Byron), Mlas Annie Blri; piano selections, Mr. E.

Huppenbauer'; vocal selections, Mm. J. Wltbam. The following are the officers of the circle: President Mies Josephine Duvlgnaud; secre-tary, Mr. Frank T.

Echezabal; vice president. Miss Annie Blri; treasurer, Mr. Albert Coquete. Last Wednesday evening the Bachelor Social Club held fhelr annual installation of officers at their clu brooms, Der-blgny, near Conti street The evening was pleasantly spent In singing, etc Mr. George Martin entertained those present with several selections from the "old masters" on the piano.

(Mr. W. U. Bren-gel. was presented with a beautiful gold-headed umbrella by the president, Mr.

F. Meyera, In behalf of the members of Che club. Captain W. J. Barry then charmed those present with the melody of his sweet barytone voice.

Mr. Thos. Stone, Jr. favored the guests with several songs. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: F.

C. Meyers, presi dent; first vice presi dent; Dan Martin, second vice president; Leon Qaillon, treasurer; J. Bogart, sergeant-at-arms, and W. H. Brengel, secretary.

Among those present were: Cap tain W. J. Barry, H. Meyers, Hon. H.

Bland, G. Martin, G. Petrlnack. J. Call- fax.

V. Ferrer. J. SingenthaL B. Kierna, J.

Berry, A. Klerns, J. Russo, Del- horn, G. Marroney, J. Ward, J.

B. La-maxe, J. Galwa, G- Knots, Chas. Bear-mann, J. Brennan, J.

Delhom, J. Martin. P. Rlcket, L. Klein, P.

Gardner, Ohaa. Kessler snd F. Sanders. The tin wedding of Mr. and Mrs.

H. C. Schaumburg was celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 12, at their residence. No.

840 Louisa street The spacious residence was elaborately decorated for the occasion, the broad galleries were embowered in pines and lluminated with Chinese lanterns. Preparations had been made to illuminate the lawn, but a downpour of rain pre vented this being carried Into execution Notwithstanding the weather, the tin wedding was well attended. Among those present were: Misses C. Preto. M.

Pre to, J. (Schwartz, M. Schwartz, A. Miller. M.

Miller. H. Guise, M. Randolph, L. Hoff man, D.

Hlckey, L. Madlnger, F. Breun. K. Kelly, J.

Clark, M. Tepher, J. Griffin, M. Pertles, M. Moore, R.

Skinner, A. iMul, V. Schaumburg, B. Bauder; Messrs. i John Goertz, Brauder, E.

Lister, O'Nlel, G. Moss, M. Clark, C. Clark, Cloutman, P. Skinner, J.

Julius, C. Cul iom. B. Holsher, It Rockenbocb, M. Brouwey, J.

M. Clark, Thos. Clark, Jas, Peyton, Captain John Schlumbrecht; Mr, and Mrs. Ed Schaumburg, J. F.

Belou, W. Whitney, R. Nolan, Jos. Peyton, C. De- gan, A.

Nett Nuber, W. Schaumburg, G. Schaumburg. The regular ITriday evening social of the Young Men's Christian Association, under the management of the Ladles' Auxiliary, proved to be quite a amccess, both in a social and musical way. Every one waa charmed with several selection on the zither by Prof.

Hoter, also by several violin solo by Prof. Strauss. The sweet voice of Mrs. Randolph was heard to advantage, accompanied by Mr. T.

O. Adams and Miss Shively on the piano. The boy pianist, Walter Lee Hinman, gave several selections. Vocal solo by Mr. Marsh, Instrumental solo by Mrs.

Bridges, vocal solo by Mr. Welcher, piano solo by Miss SMvefly, and the programme closed with a piano selection by Mr. Willie Hoffman. (Mmea. Bridges, Frederic and Hell wig acted- as chaperons.

One of the social event of the past week the surprise party tendered Miss Bertha Senac on Friday last by friends and admirers. The occasion being her birthday, many hearty congratulations were bestowed opon the fair and 'pretty young hostess, and she was also the recipient of presents. Several vocal and instrumental selections were rendered by talented guest present A fine string orchestra was In attendance, and dancing was indulged In. until a late hour. The guest were: Misses B.

Senac, A. De La Bretoone, O. AppoHnlo, A. Burrer, Bertha De La re tonne, L. Kissinger, A.

Freidricha, L. Flncke. P. 8enac. L.

ruber, L. Freidricha, J. Done and Mimes. Jr M. Senac, a MdMabon, V.

Gruber, L. D. I Flncke and aiessr. L. P.

DureL B. Done. A. Senac, Gus." Kreihs, Jos. Boaio.

B. Vlgnerle. L. D. Flncke, B.

Honore, a Burrer, V. Gruber, Bene Durel' and T. Roger. The first anniversary soiree of the Violet Social Club was given on Friday at --the residence of Major Thompson, No. 1211 Carondelet street.

Among those present Misses Ida Donnellan, Lillian Stumpf, Cass, Irene Stumpf, Mooresv Cleiy. Addelle and O. Louise 6 tout, Asie Roach, Madge Ryan, Et Boyle, Rita and Bessie B. Brown. Georgle Cain, Nana Parker, Mamie Xulu Blue, Camlle Johnson, May and Ruby Collins.

Edna Miller Caallda and A. Holyland. Bessie- and Ethel Cornwell, N. Stanley, Corda, Jennie and Lucy Stout Amelia and Eleanor JL Alkman. A.

Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Com well; "Messrs. Hy. Percy, Wa Shubect, Geo.

Frichter, Fred Holyland. Maurice and Edward Fltzger-' aid. W. Stumpf, Walter Enrlght Thos. Smith.

Thos. Oswald. Roach, Walter Cooke. A.iHolland, A. Cov, Chas.

and A. Wateraoa, Hy- FlUpatrlck, Edward and Trainor Cornwell, Bolivar, and Thompson. Thej Seers of the dub are: i W. Stumpf, president; Geo.lFricrb tint -vie nresldent: Wm-'hubert second rice president; Chas. Waterson, treasurer; Trainor Cornwell, financial secretary.

I Quite a number of little folks gathered at th residence of 31r. and Mrs. T. Kaogston, No. 2139 Franxna avenoe.

Friday evening; Jan. 14, to celebrate their mtt hinirhter Miss JEithers birthday. The following young ladles, Jn. becoming cap and anions. tea a wuu-wk.

served refresnment to tha -little folks: uiwi Rmna Mehrtens. L. E. Mebrtens and Nellie Konlslow. Among those pres ent were: Misses uinan rnce, x.

xonea, A. McEntee, M. Duffy, Ai Blley, L. Krelger, A. EUerbosh.

Edith Price, L. Nicholas. 8. Alexanaer, nu wiiaaer, u. Lambert, Tlllle and lima Sadler, M.

Haas, RtAMwi Sadler. Mabel and Lorena Mehrtens, A. Fa rrel. Bertha Armstrong, Ada Casson, Valentine and Seiina Backes, Esther Konlgsiow ana x. pen-rrwin 11 inter Artbur and Theo." Price, Willi and Philip Adolph and John Gltz, Frank Farret L.

WiUker, H. Alexander, Chas. and Frank Schmidt Otto and Marion Barron, Arthur and Tom, Casson. Arthur Sadler, George Mennens, A. J-t 1 Willie Sadler, smiie Liamoert, Boyle and Michael Backes and brother.

a snrnrise birthday narty was tendered. Mrs. S. C. Karstendlek on last Wednes-, iv svpninir br her friends.

The follow ing selections wera rendered by" those present: Mis J. Schouvtn, a recitation; Mr. Walter E. Zarza, recitation, entiuea, "The Face on the Barroom Floor;" Miss F. Alynick, a recitation, entitled.

"The Maniac;" Miss Ella Nick, a song, entitled "I Will Wear the Violets, Sweet-hMrt:" Mlsa J. Alvnick. "Cast Aside VUloz, solo; Mrs. C. Chandler, piano solo; also piano oio oy Miss G.

Nunn, which were artistically rendered. Among those present were: Miss M. Chauvin, J. Cbauvln, E. Nick, Etta Novel, Ella Novel, C.

CanV. CI. TRilmnnda. E. Berlnburs.

H. Dnke, Mabel Duke, G. Nunn, Mrs. Kate Cobb, Miss -A. J.

Laiaynic, Mrs. a. unoe, Mrs. C. A.

Chandler, sMrs. Edgar. Mrs. S. C.

Kerstendlcat, Mrs. uongonns; Messrs. O. Chauvin, S. Chauvin, R.

Cook, MmpIc TT. VIIIoe. John Llvaudals. Constance, Mr. E.

Barker, F. Devls, Louis Nick, W. E. Zarza, C. B.

Duke, L. Gip Duke, Dr. St Clair Duke, B. Nunn, Mike Alynlck ana others. COMMISSION MEN PROUD OF THE FACT That Their National Convention is Coming Here.

AMUSEMENTS- Delegates Say That Philadelphia and Atlanta Both Made a Hard Fight for the Great Event, Bat New Orleans Found Friends In Force and Scored a Tlctory. Mr. Bernard Antony, one of the New Orleans delegates to the National League of Commission Merchant of the United Spates, which held Its eeventb annual meeting at Buffalo, N. Jan. 13-15, came back last evening via the Louisville and Nashville Road.

He was met at tbe depot by a committee from the New Orleans branch, Messrs. Sam Segarl, Joseph Rittlner, P. H. McAndrews and Jeff D. Matthews, and escorted to the St Charles Hotel, where the party sat down to supper, of which Mr.

Blakely was tbe host Bernard Antony. There were "three delegates from New Orleans: Messrs. Bernard Antony, Sam Segarl and Louis Barbot Mr. Segarl could not go on account of business engagements here, but the two others took, the trip. Air.

Barbot stopped over at Louisville, and Mr. Antony returned home. The National League of Commission Merchants of the United States ha for object the establishment and maintenance of a feeling of confidence and friendship between its members, so as to snake trade relatione more easy Jid agreeable. The league was founded seven years ago, and the New Orleans branch, established since three months only, ha eight firms Inrolled. Frencii Opera House: Musical and Theatrical Entertainment -FOR THE- FIT TH FUND I mm 0 mmm 1ST.

CHARLES THEATRE I 8ATURDAY MATINEE ONLY. SCHOOL FOR BOYS THI French Society of 14th of July. Wednesday, Jan. 1898. aBBwaaa PROCRAIVliyiE: PART FIRST.

1. Orerture of "Peter -r. Weber Ooncertad piece for piano, organ and Tlolin. execnted by May and Mrs." T. It Sayoe, Misa Wehrmaaa and Mr.

H. "VVehr- 2 a "Les Martyrs aux de RlUe Chorus by th members of 1'Orpbeoa Franca is. Boyal Bordss Sung by Messrs. Billaud and Maumna accompanied by the nembers of l'Orpbsoa Francaia. 3.

"Nymphs et Snng by Miss Anita Castpllanos. 4. "Les Pecbenrs de Duo by Messrs. Soma aad Galliard, accompanied by Mr. Bodemuller.

6. a "Valse de Concert" "Press Clnb March" Wehrmaua Execnted by Prof. Wcbrmann on mandolin 6. a "La Marche des Vletu to "Les Faasanta." Comic songs by Mr. Nacbtargaele.

PART SECOND. T. Tableaux Viraots. a "Le Beve de Gounod." Collection of Ancient Masters. a "Air da Bal Masque" Verdi "Ce que dit Chanson." Snng by Mr.

Sonm. accompanied by Mr. Bodemuller. a VFantalsle Ballet" Beriot r. Executed on violin by Mr.

Salomon, first prlza of plan and violin of the Conservatory of Marseille, 1896-97, accompanied by. Mis Salomon. 10. Sextos of "Loci da Iaunmermoor," Donisettl 8ong by Mrs. M.

Brlerr aod Messrs. Theard. BUlaod, Galliard, Wehrmann and Van Hof-flen. 11. Monologue, "The Chase." By Mr.

Fern and May. 12. Vocal solo By Mrs. Deloa C. Mellen.

Lonla BarlMt. 7" Mr. Anthony said that ho and Mr. Bar bot naa none out pleasing experiences during the sessions of the league, and they participated In all the business thereof, witbout forgetting to respond to all social calls extended Dy tbe Buffalo learne wliose member were unTemlttlnc in their attentions to, their vlslUng bretb- "New Orleans captwed tJC lea rue for the next annual sest "on," call Ur. Au- PART THIRD.

L' AFFAIRES DE LA BUS DE LOURCJNB. Comedy in on act by Lablche. CAST. Lenglume, her L. Combs Potard, cousin of J.

Boudin Jnttlne. her servant. ai Bambaud MUtingne, friend of Breton Parquette se4si''ijrtCr -tl 00 Dress Circle, boxes, per seat. 100 Second Tier, boxes, per seat. T5 Second Tier seats.

60 Third Tier seals 25 Seats may be obtained from L. Oranewaid from 10 m. to 4 p. dally. PANORAMA OF THE CITY, LAKE AND RIVER, Thowiue the crescent, can best be seen from th observatory of Ua Hennea Bulldug.

ADMITTANCE ...16 CENTS. jaio outr ATHLETIC PARK. EVERY SUNDAY 3 P. M. SHARP.

BICYCLE RACtS AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS. Admission (including ride en 15c Chlldrea (including ride on chutes). 10c Direction Frank L. Perley. 1 Returnlns Hero With All the Old Favorites, Including; Among Whom Are Henry Clavr Wm.

II. Mavelnald, Ensrene Oowles, Alice Nielsen, George Joaephtae Bartlett, Harry Brown, rtn Wan. E. Phtlp. ElMaor Gloatl.

Helenas Frederirlc, Cfastrle Hnwley. -r: I l- W. H. rltsreraill, Grafton Bstlcer, Jennie. Ha wley Jel Bartlett Davis.

I Stndleyv Mnslcnl Director. Presenting for. the first time, here the New Comic Opera, by 6 Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith, Entitled HE, S.E Onljr Performance I II sTl Next A COJtTETTED WO MAST. OOOOOOOOOOOOOCX-OOOOOOOOCXDCCXOCXOOOf ACADEMY OF MUSIC! WedneJday--riatlnees 5aturday at 1.

The, one Big Comedy Success of the Season. A HILARIOUS SUFFICIENCY. Next Week George H. Brqadhursrs Roarhtfl Soccets, WHAT HAPPEHEI TO -iSarst coBCdy wlthont a M. Y.

Telerrain. -Yob Unih till tbe tear roll dowa your cheek. Alan Dale. JONES "Sack plays trt todseals." Alaa Dale. Tbe Same Company that Deflohtad People In New York, Gee.

Bonliaea, Geo. Ober, Wis. BamaraV J. W. Cope.

Reuben Fax, Cecil Klngstsa. Harrj Rosa. Anna Belmont. Ksthryn Ostsrmsn. Mattis FergMssa, Mrs.

E. A. Eberie. Florence Rsblasea, Ram Stuart, Flora Heddea. OF ZEND A.

CJCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXDOCXJOOOOC i TO-tllGIIT OPERA HOUSE USUAL MATINEES. ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! THE EMINENT ACTOR, Mr Tt Tt i jlooiis James IN Management of Wagenhals and Kemper, HIS LATEST, AND GREATEST SUCCESS. 8 "A CAVALIER 0 By MR. KSPY WILLIAMS, of New Orlenna, Which Will Occnpy the Entire Engagement With the Exception of STtlneer. "OTHELLO" by And SPECIAL SahtrdST Evenlnn- 5SPARTACUS" REQUEST.

An Excellent Company of Artists. Complete Scenic Proifacticns. Sunday, Jan. 30 BOB IKGERSULL tfaony. "It was a bard light, and ttie victory was creditable to all those who supported tbe Orescent city lor the honor.

1 received teiegrams eneouTageuieftt from friends, nere, and waa beive hy many of ikie delegates, principal thoe fmm s-Murn and northwestern cities. 'lUere were three oanoiuates in the neid: Atlanta, Itnlaadelphia and New Orleans, atae contest was 'hot, -Badges and rib- nous were struck: on ana pnoieu, auu the lobbying wa simply tremendous. Ibe unticai stage was ou tae last day of tne session. One hundred delegates out of 120 took part in tne Danoiuig. va uit first ballot tne rote etood: Auanta, Punaaeiphla, HO; New Orleans, was dropped and the second ballot resulted as fnUadeiphia, ias; -New Orleans.

68. 'This, gave our city a large majority, snd vre received congratulations on all for the victory. session next year will begin Juu. 13-15, and there will be many nunared people, all representative men, delegates and guests and wives, coming down to the Crescent city, to enjoy It hospitality. The league's headquarters will be at the St.

Charles Hotel. "The first day of the meeting, which was held at the Iroquois Hotel, was de-voted to addresses. I read a paper on Quarantine and- advocated a -national board of My opiuioris were Indorsed by the leagua. The second day there were more addresses and appointment of committees. Tha New Orleans men who were named on committees were: Ashner, transportation committee; Bernard Antony, press committee; L.

Barbot, executive committee; Joseph Rlttinea-, on committee of the good of the league. "The night the session closed we were banqueted at the Hotel Iroquois by the Buffalo At the same time the ladies of the party, wives and daughters ef delegates, were entertained at supper by the iadies cf Buffalo. "Mr. Barbot and I left Buffalo on tne 16th and took in the eight of New York city and Niagara' Falls. In New York we were entertained by Mr.

Tuck, editor of the Fruit Trade Journal, the- official journal of the league. visited Cincinnati, and next stopped at Louisville, where Mr. Barbot remained, while I continued -any Journey to New "New Orleans League i prond of the fact that, although only three months old, it has captured the league for the next annual meeting. The assembling 4n this city next year of many commissi oa merchants from all -part of the United State will not fall of good re-, suits to our mercantlla Interests. I must tell yon that "we owe much to Mr.

Blakely. of the SL Charles Hotel and to Mr. am Segarl, for their, great exertions in this matter. They enlisted the sympathies of Influential people in favor of New Orleans, and helped materially to 'the final success." Here Is a sample a telegram received from this city 1y Mr. Patch, secretary of the league: "In dietance- we are far-away, but in reality we are near and dear to you.

Our mayor, our city i'our exchanges and bur entire business community are tip with open arms and xtend. the Invitation to hold the next annual convention' In our city. If we are successful wire us, and our city will be draped in -buntinav and we will 'hold a. meeting of Jubilation." Probably a -Walter. Mrs.

Harlx Have yosi beard anything from your sou since he went to tha city? Mr. OatbtaVTea. be writes that he is carrying; everything tefore him. Mrs. Harix What's be dolnr? Mr.

Ostbin He kas a pot 1 1 Ion ia some big foundry, -Lsh foundry" I t-'nk he sail. Monday, Jan. 3 1 FRANCIS WILSC3L JJ 00-T-C0-XK-fKS00 Races! i Present City Jockey Club. Grand Gala Ladies', TUESDAY, JAN, 25, 1898. Ladies Free A Fine Band of Music.

RECEPTION COMMITTEE IN ATTEKDAMCL, Day RACES PROMPT AT 2 O'CLOCK P. T.l; Street Car to Qrand Stand. eo-i-os; Ja23 St TRANITAAL RAILROADS. A Cnnna: Sentiment Hsi Bei ctatlr Corns Orer tae Boer. i.

timated' thai at lesst 500" miles wm ttm laid 'dnrlna- the! next few year in th Transvaal, eat a railway contract ta tbe TranaTaal to- waia to weu worm trrinr inr. Th contraet 1 nsnally given to a burgher, wh tuna over to a third party "for a and parues aeairing tn Mnm coi tzoU should by all mean be represented on the ground. Tb temper of tha Boers naa nnaerga-ie ncmaiv vuwio card railroads, which they so Utterly opposed year ago, that was- needful introduce the Arst almost by stealth, under tha nam of "tramway." in order to disarm their prejudice against au uhtumw uuwtkuuub, and th deatractlon of their ox teams by tba of transport, they- -re said to be ready to welcome the raiu-oaas, wnoe tousii-ul-hwi warmly recommended -by President Kruger. The voJksraad has already paased. i bill for ttie cooatrnetion ot a liae from Olacbadodorp to Ermelo, a distance of TO miles, wblcb will open- up rich coal fields, and is considering ether projects.

The goTernment gnaraotee Zhi per cent Interest cn tbe capital, receiving in retnrn 60 per cent of tae snrplns proflts after deducting- th Aa the coontry ta opened up there wlU be an Immense demand for arrfcaKural implements, portion of which will fee purchased with the $750,000 receat.y loaned by the government to the poorer Boers, in order to enable them to work their farm better advanUgePhOadelphW Beoord. -r New Orleans i HOX-HAHTCIS TATLOR, OF MOBILE, V'- Ix-Ministsr Spain, win lectnr at NEWCOIYIB HALL. i TON AND CHE3TNT7T STKEFTa, JTAKTJARY 24, P. HV pnt WAIX ASD THS aPANLVBDS" admissiox. go cents.

Tickets now oa sal at the followis place: F. F. HANSEL T14 Caosl street. E. B.

"WOOD A 1 Carondelet street. Ja23 3tf- Ttp.TO-DATB GUIDR i ro SKW ORLEANS. -V -A' 114-PAGE PA31 I'll LET, yftTa THBKE MAPS OF THE CITY: FOBTY-FIVE ILLUSTBATIONS PUBLIC BUILmNSONUMENTSt HAS JUST BEEN RETAIVPBICE, 10 CENTS PER COPT. BY MAIL. TO ANY ADDRESS, 14 CENTS BI- FEB COPX ADDRESS: THE PICAYUNE.

i NEW ORLEANS, LA. 'a ar a.t.AM If. Ka anlHl'laar na On JoYJfJ. ABECUIvst sf -vise- uaaaisi ma vin shop 10, dear. Mr.

lrlcelt Wbyj i Mrs. Aek em Thare isn't a thin; yon auk foil they have not rt, and everything they have lis love l.Vyoa sre forced to bay without goiog fortler. Amorlc. "THB JUSB AND GROWTH OF FEDEBAL i and. on JANUARY 28, 8 F.

n4 Second Grand Fancy Dress tna JTJ5 Ul.1 v- 14 Grtsctit' Citr iMciatioa Ss. -l. ef Lcoisiiaif Foe Benefit 'f their Belief Fond. ODD FCLLOVS HALL, Committee of Arrasgraieats M. O.

Lally," Chairman: H. O. Price, ex-otflclo; M. Ponder. a a.

Shielda. Ev, Ji. BUlnger, TICKETS .11 Ladle tavitatlon can had. by applying IV VaS luoui vet Vi VACV vwauuaaavv w- Common ajtieet. from 11 a.

so. to 1 p. daily. wtsteii Excrusiox. FLAQTJEMDTE, OOXAL" ff "T1IXB AND roitx -T VXEW ORLEANS GLTS CLCB, SUS1AY.

FEB. o. lSS'S. TTaii leave T. and P.

Depot at harp. I'AL (ZO'O CID.