New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-11-11
Benevolent Daughters of Loujsiana.

Benevolent Daughters of Louisiana,
We had the pleasure yesterday of par.
ticlpatlng in the closing exercises of the
ABOVE named most worthy association, on
tne occasion of one of their anniversary
celebrations. The society is organized for
works of charity and benevoence, inulud.
ing deeds of kindness toward their fellow
beings in sickness and suffering, even unto
the grave.
They have very fine vault in Greenwood
Cemetery, wherein they bury their dead,
and 1t is time honored custom with them
to visit the tombs of their departed friends
the second Monday in November, being the
day designated for this pious observance.
At the close Of the day it is the pleasant
custom for the officers and members of the
society to meet together in social intercourse
with each other and invited friends, and
partake of a collation. provided for the occa-
sion. 1t was in the latter that we were SO
fortunate as to be a participant. Down in
the fourth ward, at Turner Hall, we found
fine spread of eatables, with something to
wash them down, and hospitable ladies to
welcome their guests. After cordial greet
ings, due attention to the wants of the in
ner man and complimentary toast in
honor of the society, Senator Pinchbac
VINO was one of the honored guests, re-
turned thanks in very well timed, prac-
teal speech, which was well received by
the hospitable hostesses.
The Benevolent Daughters Of Louisiana
Society was duly Incorporated under the
laws of this State about twenty-five years
ago, and has lived and increased and flour.
ished through all the changes and vicissi-
name and good deeds are familiar wherever
charity and kindness are appreciated in the
city, and they bid fair to 60 on in their
works Of usefulness in the long years to
come. To Mrs. Frances Lacey, the head
marshal and chief organizer, provider and
director of ceremonies on public occasions,
our representative is indebted for marked
courtesies. 1t is easy to see that Mrs.
Lacey is the life and soul Of their festive
occasions, while the other officers were
assiduous in their attention to their guests.
The following is a list of the officers for the
year. President, Mrs. Mary Hardy; vice
president, Mrs. Alcoin; secretary, Mrs. J.
II. Ingraham; treasurer, Mrs. Matilda
Vance; head marshal, Mrs. Frances Lacey.
Mrs Elizabeth James is at the head of the
sick committee, which important position
she has deserved from the fact of her being
one of the founders Of the society, and at
all times one of its most effective members.
Among those present Yesterday, includ-
ing members and guests, we noticed Sen
ator P. B. S. Pinch back, who is the IN
doubted idol of the colored people; Hon.
Richard Kenner, George Paris, Esq Judge
j ohm Parsons, Mr.. Milford, Sergeant att
Arms of the Senate Elder Harper, pastor
of st. James Church, Mr.. jackson, and a
large number Of others. And the ladies:
Mrs. o. j. Dunn, Mrs. Paria, Mrs In
graham, Mrs. Kenner, Mrs. Lieutenant
Governor Antoine, Mrs. Pinchback, the
mother eff the Senator, Miss Duncan,
Miss johnson, Mrs. General Barber and
host of others. The pleasant party ad-
journed at an early hour to pay surprise
call at the house of Lieutenant Governor
Antoine Blu. as memorable duty called
our reporter away, he could only follow
them in spirit to where he hopes they passed
the rest Of the evening in tie enjoyment of
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