The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-06-28


A jolly CBowD. "a party of thirty-two
OF the young men of Donaldsonville con-
spired together this week under the title of
the Jolly Crowd to give hop at Phoenix
Hall in compliment to the young men
from Assumption who devised the hop at
Hook and Ladder Hall on the 4th inst. The
affair took place Thursday evening, and
proved to be one of the best attended and
most enjoyable entertainments Of the
season. The dancers numbered about
forty couples, and eight sets for the Ian
GERS we're formed on the floor at one time
Mrs. Gaudet furnished the music, using
her ine-toned piano, and was occasionally
accompanied by Mr.. Terrio on the eornet.
The grand march with which the ball
opened was led by Mr.. Jno. f. Terrio and
Miss Cora Bourgeois, and besides the local
bellies and beaux who followed in the bril-
liant train are noted the following visitors
from the neighboring parishes: Mrs. AL
bert Jumonville, Mrs. Gabriel King, Misses
Julia Fernandez, Emma King, Eugene
and Cora Tete. RoWena Foley, Heloise Hi
mel, Dora Folse and Leonide Leblanc of
Assumption, Miss Sissy Woods of st. james,
Messrs. Arthur and Tom Foley, r. S. Coch-
ran, Charles Himel. Alces Folse, Albert
Tete, Lucien Truxillo, Ernest Hebert, Fer
nand Fernandez, Edward Maur1n, Charles
Fernandez, Numa Wives, Charles Cahen,
Leopold King, John Wives, and Edgar F.
Bertaut. Such refreshments as ice cream,
sherbet, lemonade and cake were dispensed
to the guests on demand and were heartily
relished. Dancing was kept up until about
A. NJ, and it was very near daybreak
when the last of the jewellers left the hall.
PIcN1o.-A very pleasant picnic was given
at the Crescent plantation Thursday after
II DON by the pupils of Ascension Academy,
under the general management and difeo-
ton of their esteemed teacher. Rev. r. S.
Stuart. The party of pleasure seekers num-
bered about sixty and included adults as
we'll as youths, and it is hard to say who
enjoyed the affair most, the small children
Or the big ones. A heavy shower fell dur |
ing the afternoon, but it did not dampen |
the ardor or spirits of the picnickers, who |
we're given full possession of the spacious |
Crescent residence through the considerate |
kindness of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wildersen. An !
abundance of refreshments had been pro-
vided and were discussed with keen relish.
Masters Edward Gaudin, Tony Vega, Nor
ris Landman and D'Evereaux Jones, Jr..
the arrangement committee, and
% their courtesy we are indebted for an in
attend their very agreeable en-
ertainment.
CRIMINAL CULL1NGs.-Judge Duffel held
preliminary examination last Saturday !
u the case of VIM. Clay, charged with the
murder Of his stepfather, Michael Clay,
md admitted the accused to bail in the
um of 800, which was furnished.
The case of Abner Harris, who fatally
het Andrew johnson in front of the Water
90 place, is undergoing Investigation. The
was commenced yesterday,
continued to-day and adjourned over until
next Wednesday.
The case of Cephas Carroll, charged with
he killing Of VIM. Ross, has also been set
OF Wednesday next, but is likely to be re-
assigned to later day.
Eight prisoners have been incarcerated
n the parish Jail during the past week, all
;harged with minor effenses. The total
lumber of prisoners in custody yesterday [
Fas sixteen, some of whom are locked up
or account of the town.
Toussaint Carroll, colored man who is
aid to have shot and wounded two men in
st. James parish recently, was caught here
! few days ago and turned over yesterday
morning to Deputy Sheriff ALI Plaisance
If st. James, who came up to take charge
If the captured fugitive.
Members of the Cefeid Guards rifle teams
assembled at Phoenix Hall Thursday eve
ling with the intention of going down to
lieut.. Noian's Persimmon Flat place for
arget practice, but the iron target was not
in1shed and the meet was postponed The
ollowing additions to the teams have been
made by Capts. Maher and Heating:
Adam Mollere, Jnp. e. Nolan.
Keatlng team-Juo. Ranirez Sam PiueI !
IL. SchaH. I. W. Cook. A. j. Reynolds.
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