The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-06-30
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The ladies of st. Stephens parish, who are
preparing for IN excursion to Vaudeville on
the Ash Of Jaly, for the benefit of their now
Church, have received 90 many generous do
nations to furnish refreshments and we'll
provided restaurant for such 90 may depend
on them for meals, that they are very much
encouraged with the hope Of maxim z 1t q suo.
oessfnl affair. The gentlemen of the Oriental
Quartet have kindly volunteered their services
to make the excursion gay and lively by their
| exquisite music aud songs. The Mitchell and
| Irish Riffs companies are expected to accept
an invitation to q shooting match on the
beautiful shady beach, for silver cup. There
will be four or Eve hours for enjoyment on the
beach. The steamer New Csmelia will leave
the New Lake end on the arrival of the 8
O'Clock train from Canal street, and will return
at p. m. Tickets for the round trip 81
Children so cents.
Last Thursday evening an event occurred
which created quite q stir in the newspaper
and social world of New Orleans. This was
the marriage of our esteemed friend, Mr.
George Nicholson 80 well and fayorably known
as for many years the manager and more re.
GENTLY one of the proprietors of the Pioayune,
and Mrs. Eliza j. Holbroolr, widow of tina late
Mr.. Alva N. Holbrook, known throughout the
world Of poetry and song as "Pearl Rivers"
The event drew quite . large congregation of
the friends Of both parties to st. Pauls Church,
corner Of Camp and Gannie streets, which was
brilliantly illuminated and chastely decorated
for the occasion. Among the distinguished
persons present We noticed the Hon Thomas
J. semmes, Professor Dimitry, exMayor Stith,
DR.. Logan and Mr. J. Dinnies.
10 common with their many friends we ex-
tend to Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholson our snoerest
congratulations upon the happy resiization
Of their fond hopes and our heartfelt wishes
for their happiness and prosperity.
The reading of the folio wing petition, at the
last meeting OF the City Council, created much
amusement, even the seven wise men and his
honor, the Mayor. joininG'in the laughter.
MAGNOLIA sTREE4s Jnne %, 1873.
Mayor City New Orleans:
Sir-your Petitioners are all boys under six.
teen years of age. and up to the Present time
has been confined in crowded and heated
school Rooms and now desirous to enjoy the
late in the Evening in the North side of Mag.
nolia Boat House on Julie st.-has us boys any
rights that the police ought to respect it is No
Matter wether We have our Bath Pants on or
not we are hunted like a sacred Fox all round
for Blocks Carrying our Close in our Arms to
the Scandal of tha neibourhoed three Police
Men crosses the Bridge every Evening to our
side on Julie street says they will break up our
bathing providing they should Break our
Heads Relying on the goodness of your Honor
ana that you were boy once yourself will
take our case under your kind consideration
and allow us our Bathing hours the time will
come when we will be men and make these
Police Men walk chalk line there is no dou bt
Very respectfully
II. j. Hogan P. 8. Nugent A. A. Cook NJ C.
Azoona 4. 4. Rooney and Many More
there is some Reckless boys that We do not
speak for.