The Louisiana Democrat., 1890-07-02
PINEv1LLE DOTS.

-Ihe "Blg s" is the name of a new
society that has recently been organ
lied in our town by several young Ia
dies and gentlemen. Thei meet once
every month and dispatch whatever
business that may come before them,
after which the balance of the evening 9
is spent in music, signing, card play
ing and sweet little ete-a-tetes, in
which ice cream and lemonade is al
ways on hand to help "fill up on"
Miss Mary Irving, one of Aleran-
dria's fairest bellies, was visitor to
our town last Wednesday. While
here she was agreeably entertained by
Miss Mollie Cazahat.
Mr.. G. NJ Bevillc, of Winfield,
in company with Z. NJ. Shumake, OF
the same place, paid our burg a short
visit last week. This scribe was glad
indeed to have the pleasure of grasp
ing his old friend "Pete" by the hand,
and from the gentle hints that were
thrown around we are led to believe
that it will not he his last visit, but
that he will shortly return, and when
he does that he will not leave for home
alone. "Pete," You sly old boy, we
have caught on to your racket.
Miss Jensie Ball accompanied
Miss Lulu Connerly home last Sun.
day, and will be her guest for several
weeks.
Superintendent R. C. Taylor, Of
the National Cemetery, will leave the
latter part of this week for Washing.
ton, u G. He will be absent abou,
thirty days.
| Rev. S. II. Wlatley aud family
are still sojourning at the renowned
summer resort, the White Sulphur
Springs.
Mr.. Nunerly and family left las,
Sunday for Fishville, where they will
spend short time. While there they
will be the guests of Mr.. J. E. Wal.
ker and lady.
MIR. Mayo Lacroix, of Fishville,
was an agreeable visitor to our town
last week.
Miss Lnlu Connerly, of Cheney.
vile, who has been the guest of Miss
Jensie Ball for several week ks, return.
ed home Sunday.
The ENTERTAINMENT. - Wednes.
day night last being the time appoint
ed for the grand entertaiumeut, Bar,
rett's Hall was crowded to excess
We have seldom witnessed so many
people assembled at any time or fol
any purpose as were present on this
occasion. The great facility, self.
composnre and truly enchanting style
in which the scholars acted their va.
rious parts, gave at once victable
proof of the Divine Sisters superior
ability as instructors Of youth, and
that they are richly endowed with the
faculty of imparting knowledge. AT
ter several choice selections by the
Alexandra Brass Band and Pineville
String Band, the curtain was raised
and the audience treated to welcome
song by the whole school, after which
Miss AdGie Ahadie delivered the Sal.
utatory address in and forcible man.
ner. Next on the programme was the
cEarade entitled "Fanny Allen, the
First American Nun" The charac.
tiers in this piece were we'll played
and the more So was the part of "Fan.
NY" by Mary Williams, who played
the part to perfection Although we
believe it was her first appearance in
amateur theatlcals the young lady
was at perfect ease.
The song "Milwaukee Fire." by
Miss Mollie Cazabat, was exqnisitely
rendered, and called forth hearty
applause from the audience.
"Aunt Betsy's Beaux' was the next
piece upon the boards, after mich our
'1ittle favorite," Addie Abadie, sang
"Pass Us Not By" which captivated
the audience, and the applause was
heartily given to her, but the little
Miss failed to respond to the encore,
aud we were sadly disappointed, for i,
is pleasure to hear the sweet, clea,
notes of this little Miss.
Several other pieces were acted and
with not less success than those men.
toned.
In conclusion farewell song was
then given, iu which all the scholars
participated.
Taking all In all the entertainment
was one long to be remembered by
those who were so fortunate as to be
present. Nothing happened to maj
the pleasure of the evening, and You,
representative was informed that tae
gross receipts were $50, of which $50
is clear above all expenses.
Yours, ETC.,
KIP.
PINEvILLE, La, !
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