New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-06-11

9SfSANA SCtAtAat stt roth before starring vi
town, attracting considerable attention
Arriving on the ground. the soldiers were
quite ravenous with thirst and hunger, but
there was an abundant supply for all A
short rest, and then all proceeded to find
such amusement as suited each. There were
many who devoted their time to dancing,
| One Of the events was balloon ascension
By Professor Morroux, with bis illuminated
skiH. The Italiana are well versed in all
outdoor recreations, which accounts for the
great success of their picnies. The rain Of
/ yesterday interrupted the second days
! pleasures. aH
The members Of the society are as fol
lows President G. Lawrence; vice presi-
dent, g. Minurii; treasurer, Ant Sidoti
secretary, John Astredo. Officers of the
company F. Pace, captain; Ant. sansoni;
first lieutenant; 6. Meri, second lieutenant,
John Astredo, third lieutenant
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LusTANTAN PoRTUGUEsE BENEvoLEEr
ASSOCIATION. Organized in lsas, this asso-
citation has regularly performed its mission
through all adversities Its annual festival
was given at the Fair Grounds Sunday, to
the satisfaction Of ALL Before marching
out the association visited the residences of
Dr.. z. Berjot, No. 274 Daupline street, For
the purpose Of receiving new banner,
painted by the doctors own hands. He
presented it formally, and it was received
By Mr.. j. j. Arantes, the president.
It is Of rich blue silk, and has on one side
a fine picture of Washington, mounted, with
the constitution IN his hand, and the follow
ing inscription above the picture: 'Lusita-
MAN Portuguese Benevolent Association"
and beneath the picture, on two scrolls,
'sOrganized August %, 1843 Incorporated
April l, 1857 On the reverse is hand
some picture of Benevolenee, a lady attend
ed By a page, giving aims to a mendieant
Above the picture is the inscription "Lu-
sitanian Portuguese Benevolent Associa
ton" The painting is done in an unusu
ally fine style, and reflects great credit on
the doctor as an amateur artist.
After receiving the banner the Society
marched to the Church Of st, Augustine, at
the corner Of Bayou road and St. Claude
street, where the Rev. Father Joubert OH
ciated at the ceremony. The sponsors to
the banner were two beautiful young ladies,
Misses Antonina Morgan, sister of the secre-
tary of the association, and Anna Steven
son, escorted by Mr.. Elijah Perara.
The evening was well worn before the
party reached the Fair Grounds, when all
present detailed themselves for pleasure at
will. Terpsichore found numerous devotees.
Before dark the Empires played the Ores
cents, the latter scoring 80 to the formers
8. After dark and at the close there was
magnificent exhibition Of fire works.
The officers Of the association are: Presi-
dent, Jose J. Arantes; first vice president,
Pietro Barbarich; second vice president, ?.
H. Canton; recording secretary, Charles
Trovich; financial secretary, Antoine Nor
gam treasurer, Manuel Trigo; grand mar
slal, Girgio Pachowieh, physician, DR.
Eugene BeJot.
BASE BALL FEsrIvAL-A large number
of citizens visited the Base Ball Park Sun
day to attend the festival Of the n. E. Lee
Base BAH Club, and those who went did
not leave dissatisfied. First on the pro-
granme was pigeon shooting, forohampion-
ship, between Messrs. L. G. LIE Breton, A.
B. Charbonnet, r. o. Butler and f. Mat
rice. a dozen single birds, thirty yards
rise, one hundred yards boundary. The
three first named brought down six birds,
and the last four. The second event was a |
match Tor six double birds, twenty yards
rise. Mr. lie Breton brought down twelve
birds, when lie was awarded the champion /
ship and fine elvet hunting suit.
After the shooting commenced fun among |
the base ballers.
The Lees, attired in new gray uniforms,
had arranged to play three other clubs three /
innings each. Tile Excelsiors were the first /
to 4. Then came the Lone Stars,
who were eclipsed in fine playing to1
Following was footrace, the contestants
being Messrs. James Posey, William Steven
SON, Daniel Kane and James Lynch, one
hundred yards. There was little difference
in speed until near home, when Kane gained
the front BY two feet, Posey second.
An impromptu race was made up between
Nessrs. J. Hennessey, William Condor,
Peit and another, the first named winning
IN dozen seconds.
There were nine entries in ball-throw-
ing match Mr. Baxter, Of the Lees took
the prize, in making a toss Of 3l4lb feet.
The. Lees, senior and junior mines, had
bout resulting in the seniors marking seven
and the juniors six.
And so ended the base ball festival.
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PICNIcs AT THE BARRACKS recent