The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1883-05-12

ing steamboats,. The appearance of the
man we reported in last weeks CHIEF. The
woman was discovered on the wharf last
| Monday by Constable Duffel, who had hel
taken to the isolated house on the church
| land near the railroad, back of the Catholic
cemetery, where the man had previously
been conveyed for treatment. AS warm
weather has set in, we are confident there
will be no new cases of small pox to report
this season, and even the most timid people
from the country who may have been de-
tered by exaggerated rumors from visiting
town, may dismiss all further fear on the
score Of this disease.
A number of little Donaldsonville Misses
have organized what they style the &c Give if
You Will Club" with the following corps
of officers:
President, Juanita Dalferes;
Vice President, Irene Dalferes;
Foreman, Alice Kline;
Secretary, Luie Israel:
Warden. Hattie Forcha:
First Lieutenant, Lillian Maurin;
Second Lieutenant, Lizzie Hamilton;
Third Lieutenant, Matte Hamilton
The purpose of the organization, as one
Of the officers expresses it, is "just to have
fun" and the little girls are fully carrying
out this object. Tuesday evening they had
a delightful party at the residence of Mrs.
A. J. Sharp, on Crescent Place, adjoining
the CHIEF Office, and they were SO thought
full of the printers as to send over a liberal
sample of the refreshments provided for
the occasion, consisting Of delicious ice
cream and cake. We thank the juvenile
ladies for their kindness and wish the Give
if You Will Club all possible success.
BASE BALI.-The Bentleys and Nolans
had another friendly game on the grounds
Of the latter club last Sunday afternoon, a
pitcher and catcher from the Nolan nine
playing with the Bentleys. The score was
as follows:
N No1As s.; .......5 9|3IsI1IsI % p
The game was characterized principally
by the heavy batting done on both sides
and the want of much good play in the
field. Our clubs are showing great def
cheney in the latter respect, and the need of
regular and earnest practice is very appa-
rent.
During the game pair Of beautiful flags
was presented to the Bentley club through
its Captain, Mr.. Louis Wild, the presenta-
ton being made by Mr.. L. E. Bentley on
behalf of his little daughter Ella, who has
been designated godmother of the club.
The flags are made Of silk, being blue on
one side and white on the reverse, are
bordered by gold fringe and attached to
pointed ebon sticks by golden cord. On
the blue side is monogram composed of
the letters l.. E. B. in blue, red and white,
and on the reverse the gilt letters B. B. c.
After the presentation, cheers were given
for the little godmother, the flags placed in
proper position in the field and play re-
sumed. When the game was over the boys
were invited by Captain Wild to participate
in the ceremony Of "wetting" the flags
with the national German beverage, and
they responded right heartily.
The Bad Boys Club of Smoke Bend has
been recognized, several new members
admitted and the organization named the
Henry Mccall Base Ball Club in honor of
one of the most prominent citizens and
planters Of this parish. The club is COM
posed of the following members:
N;o+o,. Do,,;o,
Victorin Melancon, Vice President;
Louis Melancon, Captain;
Gust. Melancon, Secretary and Treasurer:
Charles Landry, E. Gaudin,
j. M. Bourgeois, G. Rome,
e. Melancon, Adam Rodriguez,
John Mollere, Victor Suarez,
Louis Ioumier.
The McCalls have good nine and we
shall expect to see them give the other local
clubs lively contest in all their games
during the coming season. They have been
the recipients of appreciated favors at the
hands Of the gentleman after whom they
named their club, and have taken occasion
to express their Acknowledgements through
the medium of card of thanks published
in another part of to-day's CHIEF. They
are seeking game with the L. E. Bentleys
for tomorrow week, and will probably play
the J. L. Brents the Sunday following.
We heard yesterday for the first time that
a club had been formed in the sixth ward
and named after Gen. j. L. Brent. The
organization had been allowed to lag, but
we learn that new interest is being infused
into it under the direction of Mr.. Stark L.
Davis and that the club will again enter the
local arena ready to cross the bats with any
If there is any thing in name, the Brents
ought to hold their own against all corners.
The Nolans have invited the Wives club of
Assumption to playa friendly game Sunday
after next.
The fremen's parade will interfere with
the playing of any matches tomorrow.
No response to the Nolan challenge has
yet been received from the Rapides Picked
Nine, but it is hoped that the Alexandria
boys will take the floor in the course of a
week or two and express their willing
ness to show the Nolans how to play ball
again.
The Stars defeated the Brennans at the
New Orleans park Sunday before last, and
last Sunday the Clarks downed the Lees
Tomorrow the Clarks and Stars will play.
Grand Rebate Sale at Gondran & Sons
Blue Store for the next thirty days. Come
at once and get the best bargains.