New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-03

PRESENTATION TO LOTTA-Speech ana he
sponse-Lotta appeared in her charming
speciality of Paul in the "Pet OF the Petit
coats" and in "Nan, the Good for Nothing.
It being the benefit of Lolita, she was ia
yored with large audience. and one OF the
most fashionable that New Orleans could
produce.
After the last act of the - Pet of the Petit
coats she was called before the curtain, and
while bowling her attention was attracted by
a voice in the private box on the right hand
side. She stopped, seemed astonished. when
the voice of Mr.. Wynne Rogers broke the
silence. He said
Miss Lolita: have been delegated to
perform the pleasant task Of presenting to
YOU little testimonial of our appreciation
as a lady. and also as an acknowledgment
of vour worth and talent. Those whom l
represent are but young men, but stlll your
sincere admirers-the best proof their ad-
miration being in the name they have con-
ferred upon their organization, that OF the
Lolita Base Ball Club.' And during the
contests they have had with the various
clubs for supremacy, they have always been
guided nv that spirit of gentle rivalry that
makes defeat almost as enjoyable as We
tory-the same spirit as you, Miss Lolita.
have ALWAYS shown in your professional
career. This is a small token they present
YOU with tonight, but believe me it does
not represent one iOta of the admiration or
esteem they hold tor you within their
hearts. And although you were tonight
the pet of the Petticoats," | assure you
there is not pantalOOns IN New orleans
that does not esteem you.
%lA, thn fol!
lutions:
Hall LorTA BASE BALL CLUB.)
Corner of Magnolia and Mepomene streets.
New Orleans, January 10. ld'z.>
At special meeting of the Lolita Base
Ball Club, held on the twelfth instant, on
motion of II. S. Boensel the following res
olutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The gifted lady whose name
we have adopted as our club designation
(since the ninth dav of April 1871, the date
of our Organlzation) is about to revisit this
city and again delight our people with her
charming presentations upon the stage: and
Whereas, We recognize in Miss Lolita not
only the traits that endear those OF her pro
fession to the public, but also, and espe.-
cially, those attributes as lady. true and
noble woman. and a beneiactress OF suffer
ing humanity; therefore. be 1t
Rcsotred. That we, the Lolita Base ban
Club of New Orleans, do hereby elect Miss
Lolita an honorary member OF our club; and
be it
Resolred, That the secretary OF tue cluh
be directed to forward copy OF these reso
lutions to the amiable lady from whom the
club derives it's name, together with SUIT
able badge Of honorary membership. ana
tableaux of games played by them.
j. DEMPSEY, President.
S. LOBE, Secretary.
Mr.. Rogers then presented her with
handsome gold medal on which was in
| scribed:
Presented to Miss Lolita, from the Lofts
! Base Ball Club, as token OF their esteem
| New Orleans. Louisiana, January l, 49,.
| Lolita then advanced to the front of thu
| stage, and said:
Gentlemen thank you thousand times
! May Heaven bless, you ali. And nov as
aui an honorary member of the Lolita bas
! Bah Club. | intend to stand last 10 III,
base never get whitewashed am
right and will always make nom
| run.'
This speech was received with immens
| applause; cheer after cheer rent the all
She was called before the curtain twice
and it was with difficulty that she coul'
leave in time to dress for Nan. The Goo
| for Nothing.