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14 husband has much of an opinion of himself. Maude No. He haa been reading ovei all the love lettera he wrote her before they were ir varied. and unique, Mr. Joe Semmes of at wee was the green and white tea given on Thursday afternoon by Mrs.

P. Pescnd, from 3 to The honae was very elaborately and handsomely decorated with erodes and lowers. Misty ferns ornamented the niauteto and cabinets. Intermingled wich white hyacinths. 8ml lax twined the chandelier.

Across the folding doors trailed garlands of the feathery asparagus, am and iuge ball formed of white p.ilm ferns. White massed in and deco rated with ported plants. Ine chocolate and rea wore served in an adjoining room, which was decorated with flowers and plants. Mrs. Pescnd was slated in receiving by Miss Mollie cud, Miss Jennie I'escud and Miss Nolan, in whose honor the reception given, and Mrs.

George B. Penrose, Tlhrmias Gilmore. Mrs. J. B.

Le Mr Heurv NeilL Mrs. J. Behan, Mrs. J. W.

Hearne, Mrs. W. D. Magiunls, Mr. W.

Walils. Mrs. Ernest 1 Mrs. Renben G. Bash, Mrs.

Harry L. Mrs. J. W. Llbby.

Mrs. Mrs! Frank Brickell. Miss 'lia McEl Mrs. H. M.

Llttell, Mrs. W. V. Gordon, cer. Mrs.

rienry Mordecai, Mrs. J. A. Bentley, Mrs. S.

Hampden Lewis, Bovd of St. Louis, Mrs. Sam Gil White hyacinths and ferns were twined about a single long stemmed calla lily looked very lovely In a dainty goi white organdy and lace over white satin. Misses Mohie and Jen Pescud and Mrs. pale green silk, with superb diamond ornaments.

Mrs. E. T. Merries, looked very beautiful In a pale bine and white gown, tnat orougn; out to perrec tlon the dainty coloring of her flowerlike face. Mrs.

W. J. Behan was handsomely dressed in brocaded satin of delicate pink and white, with green velvet sleeves; hands lace and diamonds completed the costume. Mrs. Penrose was beautifully attired In cream satin with pearl trimming.

Mrs. Tom Gilmore was handsomely gowned In black silk and ingiy pretty in white brocaded sai trimmed with ducnesse lace, and diamond ornaments. The young ladies who served the refreshments gowned in white muslin and wore aprons or wnite orga my ana lace, trunmea white satin ribbons, that were pres with the handsome Dresden plates they carried, by the hostess. These fair waitresses were Misses Katherine Behan, Hilda and Ethe: Forman, Laura Nolan, Martha Nelson, Cle and Lucille DeBuys, Adele Duggan, Helen DeGrange, Ma thilde Levert, Sadie and Oorinne Richardson, Luln Bates, Katii Montgomery, Eugenie Podhe, Zelia Logan, Alice and Emily Far Maud Mordecai. Daisv Will lama, May Gilmore, Mrs.

Albert Magtn nia. Charming music was furnished by ber of guests thronged the rooms during Rev. L. Le cht celebrated the fli anniversary his blrta on Thui last by an informal reception. Manv able and elegant presents and beautiful floral offerings testified to the love and esteem of the numerous friends of eminent divine, wh came in number offer their congratulations and i wishes.

A darning party was given on Friday of last week, aui much merriment and fun resultel when the prizes were awarded Mrs. Vaugha A very handsome dinner of thirty covers was given on Wednesday evening by Mr. Ed Bright In honor of Miss Louise Cose. The table was very beautifully aecoratea wun yellow jonquils ana maiden hair fern and candelabra holding yellow candles and shades. Mr.

and Mrs. James Legendre entertained at handsome dining last evening. In honor of Mrs. Hennen Morris. The many friends of Mrs.

M. R. Field will regret to hear that she has been quite ill for the past fortnight. Mrs. Matthews, of Cincinnati, is pected in New Orleans during the co week, and will be the guest of Mrs.

Chas. Holloway. Mrs. Holloway will receive on A handsome tea was given on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. J.

J. Herman in honor of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Jaiobs, St the residence of Mrs. Luclec DeBuys. The house was elaborately decorated with drooping palms and feathery ferns pi; In every available space.

Ferns and cut flowers embellished the mantels, and the dining room was a symphony in pink and rosccolored carnation andeteate maiden hair fern, and ca idelabra with pink candles and shades lent additional beauty to the prettily appointed board. The young ladies who served the dainty refreshments were Misses Lulu Abraham, Amy Goldsmith, Cle and Lucille De Buys, Minnie ham. They were daintily gowned in white organdy and were pretty aprons of muslin and lace that were presented, with the handsome porcelain plates they caried as souvenirs of the afternoon. Mrs. Herman and Mrs.

Jacobs were assisted In receiving by Mrs. Meyer Leinann. Mrs. Kahn, Mrs. by the much to the pleas of guests who can hours of reception, Je the guests or Dr.

and Mrs. Everett J. Fitch for the carnival. Mrs. Joseph Vofon entertained at a very handsome dinner ou WYditiwday Among 'others present were Miss' Me lanie Well and Mr.

Jake Mrs. Bertrand Beer entertain speculation party on Friday, in tlon. Among those present were: Misses May and Stella Seeman. Oorinne Lulu Meyer, Adeline Israel. Minnie Gold irah Dinkeispie Mrs.

T. rtemmes entertai very handsome german on Tne log, in honor of her niece, Payne, The favors were very i Marion Payne led very gracefully through Misses Susie an Miles, Oottraux, Glenny, Klemi wtcke. Persons, Greene, Poche. Boyd, Giffen, Ooxe, Tobln. Tutt, Falrchild, Howe, Gasquet, Tebault, C.

Denrs, Buck nor. Eustis, Eva Klemm, Eshlemaa, Salter, A. Denis, L. Mchle, Dnnbar, lira. Pepper, J.

Tobin, Clem and Lesseps Story, C. P. Fenner, Spencer Eastwlcke, Walton Glenny, George Theard. G. Tebault, W.

Palfrey, W. Maginnls, F. Butler, Rest Fenner, W. Bradway, B. Kastwlcke; stags, Messrs.

6. Bradford, Chapman Hyams, B. waimsiey, i N'eill, F. Myles, Wpi Mehle, S. Hay wara.

Sidnev Ranlett. Lee Davis, White head. Dr. Larue. The favors were dis pensed by Mrs.

Sidney Ranlett, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Walmsley, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Parker. Colonel and Mrs. T.

L. Macon, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.

Bobb, Mrs. Henry W. Conner. A handsome dinner was given on Thursday by Mrs. Joseph Dinkelspiel.

in honor of Miss iMelanle Weil and Mr. Jake Goldsmith and Miss Lulu Abraham and Mr. Gus Schulhafer. The table was very beautifully arranged with emilax and and quantities of cut glass ana were Mrs. Bloom and Mrs.

Gold smith, of Louisville. Corsage bouquets at the plate of each lady. Miss Josie Marks, of Lake Geneva, is the guest of her cousin. Miss viary Butler, and will remain until after carnival. Mrs.

Max Seh wabacher entertained at i delightful euchre on Saturday evening. Mrs. Ferdinand Goldsmith will enter aln at a dinner to day in honor of Miss Vettie Wolffe. of New York. Mrs.

James Legendre entertained at a rery delightful tea on Saturday aftei 'landsome service of silver, and tall and lender Bohemian ware vases holding Ducnesse de Barbante roses. A center of rose colored carnations, white ijacinths and maidenhair fern and cry tal candelabra holding yellow candles ind shades competed the perfect appointments of the board. Mrs. Legendre, xao lookea snpermy uandso ardie. J.

pie; aded ei lng by lime. Legendre. Mrs. Henry MeCall, Mrs. John A.

Morris, Mrs. Hen ucn Morris, jirs. Thomas J. Semmes. Artistic clusters of rose carnations, white hyacinths, heliotrope and maldenhalr fern.

tied with ribbons, were presented to the ladies of the receiving party. The young ladies serving the tea were Miss Lena Jackson, Miss Alice Herndon, Miss BUS Mehle, Miss Lucia Milteuberger, Ulss Marion Payne. Miss Nina Folwell presided orer the punch table that was placed in a nook in the hall. Despite the rery inclement weather that prevailed a ro the young ladles serving, as souvenirs of the charming afternoon. A dinner for the ladies assisting terminated the evening.

Miss Gilbert of St. Louis, arrived on Thursday and Is the charming guest of Misses Ada and Cora Richardson. Mrs. Stanly Fleetwood is among the visitors in New Orleans. Miss Lizzie Michle, of Charlottesville, on Friday sunt social 1 long dri room was embellished with quantities of che graceful smllax vine and red and yellow roses.

The crystal chandeliers were also wreathed in smllax and the tea room, where a daintily set board was laden with delicacies, was also adorned with this exquisite and tasteful floral sisted ii Mr. Spin thronged the rooms during the hours of the reception by Mrs. Ernest Peuch, Mrs. Albert May, Mrs. George Penrose, Mrs.

Sidney Ranlett, Mrs. Horace Fletcher. Mrs. J. W.

Hei Randolph, of Richmond. The dining room was presided over moat charmingly by Mrs. S. P. Walmsley, Miss Payne and Miss Zuntz, assisted by Misses Josie Cot traux, Corlnne Tebault, Helen De Grange, U.

Dani.eel and Eva Pasteur. Miss Alice Denis very graciously dispensed the choc cke Ricl J. R. Ficklen. elm THE DAILY PICAYUNE NEW ORLEAP Morphy, Emlle Locoul, James Bradford, C.

M. 8oria, W. Howe, L. J. d'Aquln, J.

T. Hardie, Albert Baldwin, Wm. Parker, T. Seilles Kennedy, T. E.

Davis, E. J. Glenny, F. Monroe, A. Beuguot, It.

M. Walmsley. Alphonse Le Due. N. Peniston, Wm.

Overtoil. N. D. Wallace, W. D.

Magiunls, J. H. Maginnls, F. P. Poche, D.

A. Chlf P.u. net F. C. Tompkins, T.

L. Macon, Henry Da Ponte. Gideon Townsend, Lewis Stanton. Samuel Jamison, Mr. Locke Richardson.

Mines. Behn, S. B. MeConnico, Samuel Delgado, more. Lezendre, J.

E. Glenny, Emil Mm Gil Wood, Norvln Harris, R. G. Bash, Harry Bush, E. J.

Wharton, F. O. Minor, J. M. Bobb, E.

T. Merrick, T. G. Hardie. Wm.

B. Wheeler, G. Herbert Ellerbe, C. B. Whitehead.

W. W. Gordon. Charles St John, G. E.

Mott. F. B. Dunbar, T. Mc Caleb, Pant Micbinard, Augustus May, T.

C. Kennard. Edward May. E. L.

Be mlss, Stanly Fleetwood, J. E. Seaman, 19. A. Stanford, R.

Woeste. K. A. Strat ton. Cartwrlght Eustis, C.

B. Pettit Leon Sarpy, and Misses Pettit, Glenny. Eustis, Bemiss. Howe, Behan, Gibert. Morris.

Bond of Tennessee. Bonner. Miles, East wicke, K'emm of Philadelphia, Burthe, Morris, Generes, Bradford, Evelyne Noble, Louis, Cecile Louisa L'oxe of Huntsville, Pointe vent. Wolfe. Tucker of Sewanee, Galle her, Jeanne Sarpy.

Le Sassier, ltevr.es, Carlotta Smith. Sellka Souchon, Boyd 0f St. Louis, Hardie. Spelman, Locoul, A.piin. Marguerite Theard.

The third of Mrs. Semmes series will take place Ind. Wednesday. Jan. 17, La ruiiam Alexander Scott it at home to her friends on Tuesdays.

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Seesklnd, of New York, arrived in the city yesterday and are the guests of their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. S. Seesklnd. of St. Charles avenue.

Mr. Seesklnd Is well known and highly esteemed in New Orleans, where he formerly resided, and where a host of friends greeted him cordially, after his long absence. Mrs. Seesklnd is a Texas lady, and was before her marriage one of Its most prominent belles. 8he is also well known In this city, where both she and Mr.

Seesklnd will remain to participate in the carnival festivities. Mrs. Seesklnd will receive with Mrs. Dan Rose and Miss Melanie Seesklnd on Thursdays, at No. 504 St.

Charles avenue. Miss Evelyn Elseman, of St. Louis, Is In the city and is the guest of Mrs. Caseins Elseman The Woman's Club will entertain at a tea to morrow evening from 3 to 6 o'clock. from her recent severe 11 loess and Is looking as well and as beautiful as ever.

The marriage of Miss Martha Adler, of New York, and Mr. Jacob Hyman, of New Orleans, which promised to be such a prominent social feature in Hebrew circles last week, was celebrated very quietly at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Dan A Mayer on Wednesday evening, owing to the death of the bride's father. For this reason Miss Adler discarded the beautiful bridal robe of costly duchess satin which she was to have worn on the occasion and wore a quiet gown of soft gray silk.

It was an exquisite and dainty creation, however, and enhanced the graceful beauty of her face and figure. Only the relatives were present at the beautiful ceremony, which was perfo med by Rev. Max Heller, of Temple Sinai. Rev. Heller eloquently addressed the young couple on the duties of their future state and then pronounced the words which forever united their young hearts.

A quiet reception, which was attended by only the relatives and Intimate friends of the contracting parties, followed from 7 to 10 o'clock, and many happy wishes were tendered to Mr. and Mrs Hyman. They, were the recipients of many rare and costly presents, testifying to the high esteem in which both are held. Annie What pretty crest you have on vonr atationervl Fannv I can show you Piny ancestors' arms In full. Annie Do give me the address of your ancestors stationers; I want some Just like them.

Mr. snd Mrs. J. B. Levert entertained very delightfully at a large dancing ptrty on Friday evening In honor of their charming young daughter.

Miss Ma thilde Levert The handsome and spacious home was exquisitely decorated with quantities of maiden hair fern and pink carnations. The chandaliers were garlanded with sprays of delicate smilax and palms, ferns and exotics converted the various nooks and corners of the house into bowers of beauty. Mrs. Levert and Miss Levert were asststed in their pleasant duty of receiving by Mrs. W.

J. Behan. Mrs. Ariatide Monnot of Jean erette. and Mrs.

W. W. Wallis, Beautiful dance music was furnished by Miss Searing's delightful band, and a handsome course supper was served at midnight, which added to the other at features of. the charming aur.ru, vited and those present were included the Mises Mehle, Tapp, Braughn, Behan, Logan, i uqua, of 1 aris, Ven abelB. Payne.

Hews. Floweree of Vlcks burg. Gilbert of St. Louis, Bond of ny Fry of Mobile, Alice Favre, Selika nouchon, Apps. Doily Burtne, Ciara Beugnot, Bradway, Aiken, Belden, Mary Barr, Hurst of Tennessee, Coleman, Marie Cook, Caruthtra, Lulu Louise Dunbar, Gertrude Fort, Emily Favre, Forman, Marion Stephanie Levert, Claudia Gui Emms Hardy, Corinne Hincka, Oile Hailiday.

Higley ol Mobile, Eimire Janin, Eva Lyons. Ruth Leeds, Va.entine Lanaux. S. Logan, Lilly L'hote, Jacqueline Levy. Edith Loeber, Anna Minor, Lucia Milteuberger, Maud Mordecai.

Person. Nolan. Jennie Pescud of North Carolina, eur, Eugeuie Poche. Marie ion. Notie Price.

Pitkin, Richard Jeanne Roman. Romayne, Sadie Wo. IreiH Inst Ul.ti Florence Thorpe. Hilda Meyers, Martin of St. Martin vilie.

and Messrs. Bay.e, Joe Buddecke. George Braughn. A Bon necaze. Willie Behan.

Baldridge. Locke Brcaux, Harry Clark, Bradway, Warren BlcktuOu. Burweli. Burguieres, Campbell Emlle and Robert Christ, A.bert Churchill. Cusachs.

Crane, Cot tarn. Foster DeBuys. Garland Wolfe, Marmaduke Dillon, Joe Duggan, Fred end Albert Levert, Dasplt. Blake Dobbins, Dufonr, Dr. J.

J. D'Aquln, Or. DeGrange. David McKittrick of Baton Rouge, Dunbar, Eakrigg, Formento, Fanre, Foley. Donaldson.

Lee Davis, Dugue. Wallace Henry. Henderson, Gur ley, Harry Johnson, Myles, Fenelly, Allie Mehie. Sam Souchou, Steeie, Rob Tyler. Willie Richardson, Roquet, Wheeler.

Sonle. Hudson Wolfe, Budo.ph Woeste, George Wilts. Charlie Thorn, Allen Tupper. Grandlandt Tebault, Sully, Renaud, Ogden Plerson, Horace Pitcher. KnlKht.

Ace Miller. Morris, Morse, Charlie Leeds, W1H McGraw, Mortimer. Henrotin of Chicago, Alex. Nicholas. Fred Matthews.

Willie Peete, Brem Piatt. Pi tot. Clifton Leache, George Lyons, Ivy Kittridge. Eddie Keep, Jacobs. Fred Joubert.

John Huger, Ma lochee. Victor Forstall. McLellan, Herbert Martin, Hempstead. Poche. Mercer Pat ton.

Alex. Given. Euen Pettit, Joe Dasplt. Dorman Davidson. Wood Baal, Burthe.

Favre. Will Hardie. W. Horn, Harper. Lagarde.

Joe Lovell, Gervais Lombard. Willie McLeod. Patrick, Prit chard. W. W.

Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. W. P.

Richardson entertained at a cnarming dance, on Friday evening, complimentary to The elegant home was exquisitely decorated with palmectoes and tropical plants, and added greatly to the beauty Df the already I and supper faultlessly served. Among others present were Mr. and Mrs. W. W.

Gordon, Misses El.a and LLy Mehle, Miss Agnes Stewart, Miss SeLika Souchon, Miss Esther Elliott, Miss Corlnne Tebault, Miss Tapp or Louisville. Miss Klemm of Philadelphia, ji.ss Fanny Bradford, Misses East wick. Miss Fanny Esh.emon, Miss Anna Coyte, (Miss Katherine Behan, Miss Katie bolter, Miss Coxe, of Hunts ville, Miss Bessie Boyd of St. Louis, Miss Marion fayne, Misses Miles, Miss Elliott of Sewanes, Miss Fanny Fry of Mobile, and Messrs. Bob Jamison, Allen Mehle, Grantlsmdt, Tebault, Omer Vlllere, John Huger, Marlon Souchon, Avery, Adoplu Deasommes, Hamilton Jones, Joe and John Elliott, Joe Lovell, E.

Renaud, Wolfe, Betnune, Thorn, Sam Herndon, Folwell, White, Maglnnis, Coyle. Mr. and Mrs. John A Morris entertained at a very handsome dining on Friday evening. The table waa beautifully decorated with pink carnations and Mrs.

Victor Mayer has invited a number of friends to witness the arrival of Rex from her house on Monday before Mardi Gras. Miss Ida Lavillebenvre will entertain at a luncheon during the week. Mrs. J. Pincxney Smith and Miss Owen will receive Informally Thursdays in February.

No cards; 201 St, Joseph street. Miss Nina Randolph, daughter of Major Norman Ranuoiph, of Richmond, and Miss Ida Redgrave, of New York, are guests of Ml as Mabel Lyman, on Car rollton avenue. They will be at home on Tuesday to friends. Mrs. Warren E.

Smith, of New York, is the guest of Mrs. H. B. Stevens, 577 St. Charles avenue.

Mrs. George J. Long and Miss Annie Long, her daughter, of Louisville, are In the city for a short visit, and are the guests of Captain and Mrs. W. Hodgson, or St.

Charles avenue. Dr. and Mrs. Wm. S.

Harvey, of Chicago, with their Uttle daughter, are visiting Mrs. Robert Man son. Mrs Wm. Flash, formerly of this city, accompanies Miss Edna Fell man, one of the belles of Galveston, is spending a few weeks with her friend, Miss Elder, of Constance The engagement of Miss Evelyn R. Kennedy, daughter of the late Colonel H.

A. Kennedy, to Dr. S. R. Ollinhant has been announced.

The marriage will ng parties being Miss Lulu Poezi, a beautiful and accomplished young lady, residing in the Second district, and Mr. Charles Monnot, a prominent young plant flee was beautifully decorated with potted plants and luxuriant ferns, while myriads of lights shed a soft radiance over the rich clusters of white rosebuds, lilies of the valley and maidenhair fern, with which the grand altar was adorned. Long before the appointed hour the church was thronsred with a large and fashion able assemblage, which testified to the popularity of both parties. At a clock the bridal cortege entered the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding Marcn," led by tne usners. Messrs.

jno. Lagarde, Albert Levert, Louis Landry and Joe Brown, who were followed by the bridesmaids and groomsmen. Misses Blanche Landry, L. Geiger. and Messrs.

L. D. Lagarde and P. A TMbaut, Miss Anna Poszl, a sister of the bride, as maid of honor, walked alone. She was beautifully attired in China silk, richly trimmed in brocaded satin and crepe Usse Tne bride was a perfect pietars or youthful loveliness as she entered the sanctuary, leaning upon the arm of her father, Mr.

Pascal Poszl. Her gown of duchess satin, was elaborately trimmed with lace and silk Illusion and was a triumph of the modiste's art. Her long veil of tulie completely encircled her form and was caught up with diamond ornaments. She carried on her arm a magnificent gold rosary, a gift of her mother. Little Pacal Pozzl, a relative of the bride, carried the bridal bouquet, an artistic creation of carnations, hyacinths and rosebuds.

The groom, Mr. Charles Monnot, a handsome and intelligent young man, awaited his bride at the altar. He was attended by his best man, Mr. D. J.

Webster. Rev. Father Mlgnot performed the impressive ceremony which forever united two loving hearts. Owing to the recent death of an uncle of the bride, the reception which was to have taken place at the bride's residence, was dispensed with, and only the relatives and a few of the most Intimate friends were invited to the house. Mr.

and Mrs. Mon left the same evening for Florida. will I On their return they will hon. time in New Orleans and will then proceed to Jeanerette, their future Miss Jane Grey Rogers is at home, after a charming visit to Greenville, 8. where she was dellgnuully entertained by Mrs.

H. G. Gilreath, of that city. The Misses Rogers entertained the officers of the Mexican man of war Zaragosa delightly and Informally on Friday evening last. Miss Ida Hall is one of the charming carnival visitors to our city.

An enjoyable entertainment of the week was the progressive euchre party given by Mi. and Mrs. W. B. Leonard on Tuesday evening.

The prizes were handsome and contested for with much spirit. The fortunate winners were: Mrs. Charles Porter, Miss Agnes Klipatrick, Miss Seago, Mr. James Wilkinson and Mr. Albert Mackie.

Mr. and Mrs. Henri Pilie entertained at a delightful party in honor of Mrs. Pllie's birthday. The beautiful home was artistically decorated with graceful palms and ferns and rarest roses.

The affair was delightfully informal and was limited to the intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. i uie, who received their gnests with gracious hospitality. The favors were very beautiful and artistic. An elegant supper was served and the evening wound pp with many good wishes to Mrs.

Pilie. A very delightful domino surprise party was given on Friday night by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vincent to their daughter. Among those present were: Misses Man deville, Rosa Febiger, Eva Parker, Gertie Boutcher, Edith Duggan, Emma Farno, Kate Rainey, Alice uodd, Marie Planner, Bertha Taney, Lola Duggan, Annie Jones, Edith Dowllng, Marguerite Logan, and Messrs.

Strong, Jim McEnery, Will Hol brook. Richard Ong, Guy Briggs, Leroy Gulotta, Geo. Febiger, Hennen Forman, John Bodd, Carrel Rhodes, Horace Upton. Eddie Telle, Charley Hester. Walter Fowler, Eugene Dngmn, Pierce Fowler, Lewis Fort, Aiex Finlay and Jim Rainey.

Miss Zenia Hill Weaver has issued cards for a progressive euchre, to meet Miss Lily Elder, of Chicago. A return "king party" was given last Friday evening at the residence of Mr. E. G. Dnrel, St.

Louis street. The kings and queens were Messrs. A DorlO court and J. W. Durel and Misses E.

Delcazal and M. Dorlocourt. Last evening a charming wedding took place in the pretty litle church of the Anunclatlon, on Marais street. The altars were ablaze with lights from numerous candelabra, which served to bring ont with fine effect the beautiful bouquets of Jasmines, white rose buds and ferns, which were placed in every nook and corner of the sanctuary and about the altars, making a scene gorgeous to behold. Soft strains of music occasionally floated down the aisles, delighting the numerous guests who awaited the arrival of the bridal party.

Promptly at 4 o'clock the organ peeled forth the wedding march from "Le Prophet," and the bridal cortege slowly proceeded up the aisle. The happy couple was Miss Marie Davlgnon, a charming young lady whose many graces of mind and heart have endeared her to a host of friends, and Mr. Jules Olivier, a Mlss8Davignon was handsomely gowned in white crystal silk with trimmings of soft white tulle and orange blossoms. She held in her hand a beautiful bouquet of orange blossoms, roses and maidenhair graceful folds about her figure, and was fastened with small clusters of orange blossoms. She was attended by her maid of honor, Miss Anna Meynier, a lovely yonng lady, who wore a becoming robe of white satin trimmed with silk Illusion and lace.

The bridesmaids, Misses Marie Brossette, Georgians Hood and Marie Capdau, were similarly attired, In white satin and illusion. The groom awaited his bride at the altar with bis best man. Mr. Bruce Vredenburg. The groomsmen were Messrs.

George Davlgnon, Philip Dl Trapani, F. Keeorling, Tony Di Trapani. Messrs. Jos. Tollvar, Alfred Ducros and Henry Shelly acted as usher.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Rouxel, who addressed the young couple in feeling terms, showing forth the duties of the marital state. A brilliant reception followed at the residence of the bride, st which a number of guests participated. Mr. and Mrs.

Davlgnon will reside at No. 168 Elysian Fields. Mrs. Davlgnon will be "at home" to her friends on Thursdays. Miss Lily Elder, a charming young lady of Chicago, is visiting New Orleans for the carnival and is the guest of Miss Zema Hill Weaver, No.

813 TJrsnllnes avenne. Mrs. Cora R. Fuller and Miss Lucille Fuller, the wife and daughter of Mr. Harry W.

Fuller, of Washington, D. wiU spend the carnival festivities in New Orleans, the gnests of General Fred F. Myles. No. 13 Prytanla street.

On Wednesday last Miss Louise Myra Battels, one of Gretna's fairest daughters, was united in wedlock to Hon. O. V. Waggaman. ex sheriff of Jefferson parish.

The ceremony was performed at the First Evangelical Lutheran church, by the Rev. G. C. Franke. The bride, who Is of the blonde type, looked strikingly beautiful in a gown of heliotrope cloth, with hat to match.

Miss Sallie Hews Informal tea from 3 to 5 in honor of her meets. A limited number of guests Misses Lizzie. Kate and Nellie O'Don nell entertained st a charming honor or Miss Louise ooxe. The lilJAi Al Li Aiv I Nan oel man. Miss Herndon, Miss Jennie Wolfe.

Miss Nellie Sloo Johnson. Miss Mamie Loesn. Miss Jennie Morris, Miss Josie Nicholls. The young ladies who served the refreshments were Fannie Jones, who noured the cfl late; Miss Laura Paudeiiy. Miss Nlta Castellan os.

Miss Daisy Neely. of Memphis, is ex pected next Thursday as the guest Mrs. W. W. Gordon.

TllE PICAYUNE MONDAY. Mr. and Mrs. W. J.

Behan wUl enter tain the Cotillion Club st a "bat ten poudre," In honor of their daughter, atlas Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gordon will entertain at an evening progressive euchre.

Mrs. James A Peach will entertain the French Literature Class at 2 o'clock. Mrs. W. B.

Thompson and Miss Thomp son will give an afternoon tea from 3 Mr. and Mrs. Thornwell Witherspoon will entertain the Small and Early Dancing Club. Mrs. Lyman Colt Josephs will entertain at the first of her afternoon receptions from 4 to 6.

The Avenue Progressive Euchre Club wui oe entertainea oy Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Glrault 2 o'clock.

The Atlanteans will entertain at ball at the French Opera House. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Graham will tertain at an evening reception from WEDNESDAY. Mrs.

Thomas Shaffer has sent out cards for an afternoon reception from 3:30 to The marriage Mr. Joseph D. the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. M. E.

Edwards. A reception from 4 to 7 will follow the ceremony. Mrs. w. w.

King and the Misses King Will riase of Miss Jennie Hart to Dr. Charles Brownlee will take place quietly at Mr. and Mrs. S. L.

James' at in the presence of the lm The last of the series of Cinderella dances takes place at Odd Fellows' Hall, and will be a bal pondre. THURSDAY. Knights of Momus will entertain at their ball at the French Opera. House. Mrs.

A. B. Wheeler entertains at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Stanley Fleetwood. The Harmony Club will give their annual carnival ball at the Hotel Royal.

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Van der Weyde to Mr. Richard McCall will take place at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nelll, at 4:30 o'clock, in the presence of a limited number of friends and relatives.

The Matinee Progressive Euchre will be entertained by Miss L. Generelly at 2 o'clock. FRIDAY. Mrs. Mollie Moore Davis will hold the first of her informal Friday afternoon receptions in February.

The carnival german will take place at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Miss Sallie Hews will entertain at the second of her informal afternoons from 3 to 5. Mis. H. B.

Stevens will entertain at a tea to meet Mrs. Warren E. Smith, of New York. SATURDAY. The Misses Cottraux will entertain at a tea in the afternoon.

State Agricultui owning gayetles of 3 anTM Spencer, was the feature of the evening. The following ladies and gentlemen participated: Mr. T. L. Granary.

Miss E. Spencer, Mr. Cloy He bert. Miss E. Reddy.

Mr. Robert Hereford, Miss E. Loucks, Mr. A. Bead, Warn M.

Bynum, Mr. W. R. Hale, Miss K. Young, Dr.

Bourgeois, Miss L. Tracy, Dr. PoweU, Miss F. Reynaud. Mr.

W. J. Hardee.cMrs. W. J.

Hardee, Mr. L. Block, Miss C. Jackson, Mr. H.

Ronaldson, Miss L. Jackson, Mr. Chas. Day. Miss E.

Holt. Mr. C. Ifevall, Miss Leila Barrow, Mr. R.

Matta. Miss A. Hebert, Mr. L. Amiss, Miss Tarleton, Mr.

Chas. Johnson, Miss A. Brooks, Mr. T. S.

Jones, Miss A. Manseur. The costumes were all in good taste, some very handsome, indeed. Be ert Green and Mr. J.

J. Green, of New Orleans. The house decorations were not only beautiful, but exceeded any from an artistic standpoint ever seen in Baton Rouge before, the white walls of the drawing room being draped from ceiling to baseboard with ivy and palms. The incandescent light of the cut glass chandelier gleaming forth through masses of holly, reminded one of fairyland. The mantels were decorated with a variety of ferns and red Japonicas.

Choice refresh menu were served as a fitting close to a truly delightful soiree. Society baa been throughout the season much indebted for a succession of entertainments to Mrs. Miss Tal Chatham, of Baker, visited friends in the capital this week. The Baton Rouce amateurs are at jAUlBSoapAl churchu "Second Floor Spopendyke" will be performed, with the following persons hi the cast: Mrs. W.

J. Hardee. Miss Elvina Reddy and Miss Fannie Lefever: Messrs. E. Casdessno, Chas.

Day, Clair Favrot and Lozan Amiss. Proin singers and musicians between acts, and the evening's frolic dancing. It Is hoped reserved seats will cause good amount realised TOr a most woruiy Capt E. J. Wood side, secretary of the State Agricultural AaBOciattou, left on Monday for Opelonsas to attend the Mrs.

R. M. Qnigley spent several dsys of this week in the Crescent city. Mr and Mrs. Jack Fields, of 7.uihrr La.

visited friends in the capital city Hurst entertained at a progressive euchre. Their guests were: Misses Irene Tunnard, Ollle Steele, Mattie Bates. Emma Bteael berger. Lucie Bates, Edna Bailey and Wallie Redmond; Messrs. Grant, Bowen.

McGulfin. Bond. Bailey. Steele and Prof, Thompson. Miss Tunnard was the fortunate winner of the first prize.

The second was a tie. between Miss L. Bates tieman prize, ana sir. jsowen be 1 of the plet Beddy spent Saturday very pleasantly to the Crescent city. wanwra AT MOBILE.

Mobile, Jan. 27 Miss. Willie Wolff, of New Iberia, is visiting her sifter on Hallett street. ntuulroJoalhinl night5 with friends in H. Kopf untilaftcr Mardi the guest of Miss Dorman, a fort friends in Pensacols.

Mrs. H. S. White, of Atlanta, is Harvey, of Chicago, is In the over a few days to visit friends. Mrs.

William Flash, of Chicago, Is being entertained by Mrs. Dorman, on Con ceptlou street. Washington, D. C. is visiting her son.

Mr. F. S. Gibson, 1 Con Miss Avie Enholm has returned home. after a protractea auseucu Northport, Ala.

Miss Rosa Pokorny. of New i visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Goldstein, on Ciir7ChandeMrs. James S.

Gayner have issued cards announcing the marriage of daughter, Gertrude, to Mr W. John Cameron, on 31, in St. Mary's eathedral at Natchez, MThe first annual ball of the Order of Lurks took place last Friday evening and proved to be an enjoyable Mr. A C. Danner has win! tottend'ThT plrker M.y nuptials.

Miss Bertha Havermau lias 1. 1 from a visit to friends in MoiUgomerj enjoyable given Wednesday uight society people were pres was chaperoned by Mr. a Gage. Mr. and Mrs.

Ch Paris, France. J. Davis, of Alabama, 1 pie) delightful german lllon was led by Mr. Frank L. been as brtlli swell cotillion given by tne young society people last Friday night.

Miss Josie Rosenbaum. of Meridian. 1b being entertainea by her aunt, Mrs. Lonls Rosenbaum. on Governmedt street.

On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. Strauss' home was the scene of a brilliant gathering, the occasion being a cotillion given in honor of their beautt ful daughter. Miss Beulah.

noon, in St. Patrick's church. The bride wore a most becoming dress of tan, trimmed in brown, with hat to match. In her hand she carried a lovely bouquet SOJOURNING SOUTHERNERS. New York, Jan.

27. (Special.) Miss Viola Carey, of New Orleans, Is visiting Jacksonville, Fls. C. A. Fletcher, of New Orleans the Hotel, New Among the New Orleans people who registered during the past week at the New York hotels were: E.

L. Bemiss. Astor House; L. C. Stnunser, Metropolitan Hotel: J.

W. Bryant, Astor House; H. B. Deos, Gedney House; G. H.

Lord. Astor House; H. K. Irens. Union Square Hotel; W.

W. Gordon, imperial Hotel; W. H. Nangle. Marlborough Hotel; W.

L. Walker, Oriental Hotel; C. Barrows. Mrs. Barrows, Broadway Central Hotel; H.

M. Irens. Union Square Hotel: De Rutzen. Vendome Hotel; W. H.

Little. Hoffman House. From Baton Rouge: N. A. Jennings, Sweeney's Hotel.

Among the 'Montgomery people who registered during the past week at the New York hotels were: D. A. Brown, H. Has bBOWft, Geddney House; A Kaufman, Marlborough Hotel. From Alabama: R.

M. Turner, Broadway Central Hotel; J. Norfleet, Murray Hill Hotel. From Selma: R. M.

Wilson, Marlborough Hotel. From Eufaula: E. P. Blair. Colonnade Hotel.

Among the Vicksburg people who registered during the week at the New York Hotels were J. B. Corran, Broadway Central Hotel. From Meridian: L. H.

Arky, Marlbor Istered during the people who reg Hampson, R. P. Huger, Hoffman House. From San Antonio: J. B.

Dorf, Astor From Galveston: J. R. Corvall, Astor House; H. C. Angle.

C. A. Lehman. of singing quality, the action pliant and easy, and answers promptly to every acquirement. I have played on a great many instruments of the finest makes, and consider the Hardman piano at least equal to any of them.

Yours sincerely, E. de RIVA BBRNI. Soloist and Accompanist Remenyi Grand Concert Company. LAKE CHARLES. Jan.

25, 18U4. Mr. Junius Hart, New Orleans, Dear Sir It affords me great preosure to be enabled to add my testimony to the merits of another of your pianos. The Emerson piano furnished by you for our concert this place is an instrument of exquisite musical quality, full and pure toned, with perfect action said elasticity of touch, all of which combine to make it a piano of the highest grade. Sincerely yours, E.

de RTVA BERXI. Soloist and Accompanist of Remenyi Grand Concert Company. She mb, sweet words to sing of her; ho la sweeter than all of thy lays. Flora, thy loveliest offering scatter their perfumes around all her days. Guard ber, all angels, throughout future years.

MAY MELVIN WARD. Greenville, Jrnnary, 1894. BIG BARGAINS IN NEW PIANOS At Werlela'i, 135 Canal Street. Having a small stock of second hand the demand of those who want seeond Call ROXDELET. 1 pipe of lovely bird Tfanmgh all the years remembered yet.

Is Just bit of song caoe heard; Or Just an unforgotten word; A rondelet. KATHLEEN KAVANAGH. New Orleans, January, 1894. Echoes from the Fair. THE FATAL CHIMSS.

A Legend of King Seaex as oJSjSF wine bUed a ttU tier fairly trembled oa ti. Where clever detu, balWL iwsea merrLy their plame crowBe feZ I Asfleecy cloud, that tnant Uke From out the rcned nt ot To settle on King Seru YZ ana Drmg tne fine it tfit by convert tfiis elMShZ2 And TnTdL1 oa'' "lu! Sucn BfUliaife MJL iOU music, echoing Brigat rays Chat uq Usw SWBSvlj Steal sfiyly tfiroufia and reader eae A wreatfi of opal, sou tfie matic On to the crowd that ail Uup Tne coming ot their king regal Wrsea nymphs whkpereu) tmbht That cost the wea Some younger king, lipperM testr lite. The gold and purple clouds of 1 That man the brilliant evening til Just o'er bis shoulder twinkling stirB 1 The Jester In his cap and beU. is humT Ie speaks, and all lean fonram eagerjf uatn said this feast exceptional sBM hi Spring from a royal source and l.Superior, but if, alas! 'twere 1 Tru wore a crown" he drei And gaily laughed the mask that tig khshs. So Jolly sad he looked, that i JP Re echoed with the laoxhter of Exclaimed.

''OOTrunand, wise Joco, I dbtr." "Were I King Senex, I would file wT The chains which superstition wind. ut with the Jotom Mojt believed from rtitMssfl. 1 my kingdom throo this bouM all tm Have strained and listened for that aosja, Like stealthy thieves, have robbed star Mast I. a king, with inch cares dilliestH Let it be done!" he suddenly tried eat, So firmly that the fool, who danced Let slip the red cap he wis balssntsa And, with a jingling bound, upon tat Usr Straightway it fell, tat Joco, quick of wit When the sight indebiki. knows and pUaMtsp pnt and neagaga theref Of Joco's bells he heard, and, tprittfMf wmm the of hia startled maid, st With bare and dimpled feet.

f.fl ot.n.n Tta He reaches 3 And mimics his low bow, with batT I ht save ll'gbts and sstsStJ own and op. poaai sstj Bewildered by the approaching HtSH 1 spiders' tapeitry. hung flakes of rust peel off the iWB 1 The5 rPe tapUd J'fj On moonlit porches, waiting for ta King Senex and his ourt atand. LJsagj What should delay so loaf ffN Hark! Mellow, son auu lat needles segas er. deeper, till h' yur "i'SSfclSffi of hfa hVsd)'11' to.