St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1893-09-02
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
OF THE NEW ORLEANS
OUARTETTE CLUB.

Last Saturday evening the mem"
bers of the world-renowned New
Orleans Quartette Club arrived in
Covington, in response to an invita-
ton from one CT its time-hon0red
members, Mr.. Paul Schneider, who
has recently become a resident OF
our town. The occasion was the
celebration OF the twelfth anniver-
sary Of the organization OF the
Club. The members alighted from
the train at Claiborne Station.
where they were met by Prof. j.
HannO Deiler, who escorted them
to his charming summer residence
on the banks of the Bogue Falia.
After partaking Of refreshments,
the members embarked in skiffs
and proceeded down the river ia
s'St Paul." the handsome home OF
Mr.. Paul Schneider. in the southern
part OF town. The trip down the
river was enlivened with songs and
fireworks, and when they arrived at
Mr.. Schreiber's place the river and
woods were illuminated with bon
fires. Roman candles and red and
green lights, forming q most en-.
chanting scene. On their arrival
they were cordially received by Mr..
Schneider, in q short address Of
welcome, and escorted to . charm
ing spot beneath the tall pines and
magnolias, where number OF well
filed tables, brilliantly lighted
awaited them. The ceremonies were
opened with . song by the Club
after which Prof. Deiler, tue Presi.
dent aud Director, made his an.
nual report, and concluded with .
graphic account of the recent visi,
of the Club to the National Saen'
gerfest. which was held this year al
Cleveland, Ohio, where they wOr
many honors, and were presented
by the ladies of Cleveland with s
handsome enameled terra colts
pitcher, which trophy they had
brought with them to the anniversa'
nv celebration. Prof. Deiler closed
his address with 3 toast to the healtl
Ut Mr.. Schneider, it also being the
occasion of his 44th birthday.
Refreshments and singing ther
followed.
Mr.. Chas. w. Etching proposed
toast to the ladies, who had hon.
ored the Club with their presence.
Mr.. A. +. Leonard gave . toast the
press, which was responded to by
the editor of the FARMER.
Then followed more singing and
merriment, including a highly anus
ing "Dago'' speech, by Mr.. Chas'
DOerr.
Later the company adjourned to
the parlors and the piano was press
ed into service, and there were .
number of fine solos, cOmical Duets,
etc. Miss Meta Rayne. of Abits
Springs, an artistic from the North
also favored the company with some
choice vocal selections. At late
hour the company dispersed. after
an evening Of pleasure and merri'
ment.
Sunday morning the members
formed tallyho parties, and visited
Mulberry Grove Hotel and Other
points Of interest
At one o'clock they returned
to the residence Of CIR. Schneider
and gave . parlor concert, vocal
and instrumental, and At two O'Clock
. sumptuous dinner was served, al
which Prof. Dellor gave a toast te
the lady Of the house, and returned
thanks in the name of the Quartette
Club for their cordial reception.
At 4 N. the members departed
for the city, highly pleased with the
success of their twelfth anniversary
celebration.
The officers of the Club are
President and Director, Prof. ].
Hanno Deiler; Vice President,
Chas. j. A. Doerr Treasurer, j. +.
Miller; Secretary, Erne.t CRUDE
Librarian. JOs. A. Zimmermaun.