The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-03-07
CITY TOPICn.

| The 10th annual report of the Southwestern
Bible Society contains considerable matter Of
interest. Although the results Of the years work
| are in 1t stated to be on the whole mesgre vet
the pre- spects for the future are better than they
have been for some years. while the tone of the
missionaries and colporteurs, whose reports are
published, is very hopeful.
During the past year nearly Is 900 copies Of
the Scriptures have been sold and given away.
eight additional auxiliary societies have been or.
gsnized, and fifteen voluntary distributors Sc.
| cured.
In the early part of last year the society was
much embarrassed. not only for want of present
means, but of a deb. Of s4500 which was due to
the American Bible Society of New York. But
that noble association generously RENTED the
debt, and gave in addition, $500 worth of Bibles
and Testaments, so that the Southwestern Society
would not have again to run Immediately into
| debt.
Ii may, perhaps, be interesting to know that the
| Southwestern Bible Society have for sale nearly
three hundred different kinds of Bibles, and have
| the Word of God printed in thirty.two different
| languages, amongst which they advertise Chinese
| Testaments for rs cents, African (Mpongorel
Bibles for 30 cents, syriac Psalter for IS cents,
etc., etc.
The Legislature this year neglected to pass any
bill making appropriations to charitable instiiu-
tons. The result will be that these institutions,
deprived of the support to which the custom of
many years has taught them to look will seri.
ously suffer- The neglect to do this might have
been expected from such q legislature who sat
only to fill their own pockets and plunder our
people.
Among the many rich and tasteful decorations
displayed during the passage of the fremsns
procession on Thursday was a wreath of cactus
and gold leaves encircling a golden star, and sur.
mounting floral arch erected over the center of
Jackson Steam Fire Engine No. Is. This beauti.
full garland the tribute of Mrs. Bozant and Mrs.
L'Hoste, attracted deserved admiration along the
line of march, as did also large bouquet which
ornamented the summit of the smoke stack, and
white satin saddle carried by the favorite horse
Billy, both Of them presented by the same
ladies. After the close of the parade on the 4th
Jackson No. Is and Washington No. 90 celebrated
an agreeable reunion at the ST.. Charles Hotel.
where remarks indicative of most cordial relations
between the two companies, bearing each of them
names honored by every American, were made
by Mr.. E. F. L'Hoste, marshal of No. Is. Mr.. |
Smith of No. 20, and other members. The occa-
sion was one of the joliest, and will long be re-
membered by its participants.
The grand sacred concert to raise funds to aid |
in rebuilding Spring Hill College is announced to
take place at the Jesaits' Church, on Baroune
street, on Friday evening. 18th inst, at O'Clock
The preparations for this entertainment have
been on the most extensive scale, and the names
he ortfofa urbO 20 tal-a = IL.
Torrance indicate that this concert will be one of
the finest and grandest musical treats which
musc-loving Orlesnians have had for some time.
An orchestra of forty-fve musicians has been en-.
gagged. The programme, besides a number Of 10.
strumenta aud vocal sele etons embraces Rossini's
d" stabat Mater" complete, with full orchestra. 4
and Meyerbeer's Marche aux Flsmbeaux." The
CRESCENT extends thanks for complimentary inyi.
tations.
The ball promised by the gentlemen Of the
Deutsche Company to thei. juvenile friends.
which was anticipated in the columns of the
CRESCENT, came off last evening at the company's
hall, corner OF Exchange alley and Bienville
street, and was one Of the most charming affairs
that could greet the sight Over two hundred
children, varying in age from two TO thirty years
assembled under the hospitable roof of the CON-
pany, and enjoyed the festivities with .gusto and
alacrity which is not to be witnessed at balls of
greater pretensions. We would like to give more
space TO this delightful affair and tell our
readers how the younger votaries of the goddess
Of the dance were attred and demeaned them.
selves on this important episode of their lives but
he crowded condition of the columns of the CEEs.
GENT precludes anything further than the mere
mention that it was never surpassed in briIliancy,
yaiety and elegance by anything that we have yet
'een and our experience in that line, we venture
70 say is not small.
We have so often to thank Mr. Marx, the presi-
lent of the company, for his civilities, that we
lave almost exhausted our vocabulary of express
ions of gratitude and will remain silent upon the
ubject to-day. {
We had the pleasure yesterday of greeting 10
'ur sanctum Mr. Henry Picot, the frst tenor OF
'ur Opera House company, who informed us that 8
lis benefit will take place positively on Monday I
ght on which occasion I" Les Martyrs, {" II Pc. ,
uto''), by Donizetti, the immortal composer of .
Lucia di Lammermoor," will be sung by the ,
'est talent of the company, Mr.. Pcot appearing
a the leading part The pleasant moments which :
be magnificent voice of Mr.. Picot has afforded .
be frequenters of the Bourbon street temple of =
music will ensure him full house and much ap. r
lause on Monday night. Besides his qualities as I
singer, the other personal Accomplishments of
lr. Picot have made him a favorte with our q
eople, at whose hands he will receive manifesto
ions OF unalloyed appreciation. O
rumpus occurred in the recorders court Of a
be Second District yesterday afternoon, 10 O
Ihich Recorder Gsstinel himself, and special Off n
er John Doucey participated. The origin of the o
ificulty seems to have been an attempt on the fl
art Of the officer to make an arrest without f
TaTrant, although the complainant had already Il
pplied to the recorder to make an affidavit in the
latter. The persistency of officer Doucey, in D
fishing to proceed in making the arrest was the
IMMEDIATE cause of harsh words passing between "
he officer and Recorder Gastine, the latter using {,
is cane freely upon the former. r
Do Biloxi matters properly come under the head o.