The Progress., 1893-03-04

happv dispositions one loves TO know,
and as neighbors. their loss is irrepar-
able.
w
am rejoicing in lovely specimen of
imported Irish shamrock, the appreci
atcd gift of a GENIAL friend; a real IRISH
shamrock that begun us life in the hon
est soil of Old Erin. | hope il will lpprc-
ciate the freedom Of its adopted lnnd
aud take the liberty of spreading It's
beautiful. vclvcty leaves 10 the utmost
confines of our garden plat.
vi
| The reception rendered by Mrs. \. \.
Jones TO her son Roland and his bouny
/ bride on Thursday evening, was a most
recherche entertainment, and social
treat 20 many friends who called TO wei
come and congratulate the handsome
! groom and winsoIne bride.
The house was beautifully decorated
with fragrant flowers, the prOfusiou Of
violets beng noted by all. Mrs. NJ. 5.
Jones aud Mrs. Chas Randall assisted
their mother i'm receiving and introduc.
ing the guests. The bride, Charmingly
attircd m gold silk en- train, aud the dIs-
tinIuc groom, i'm handsome regulation
suit. bore the honors of the evening with
easy grace and marked appreciation of
the hearty cordiality rendered them.
The dinning room waIthc perfection of
elegance and refinement, and choicest OF
dcliCacis were served from the handsome
Nv appointed board, by Misses Minnie
Scovel, Elhs Dalzell, Laura Land, Hattie
Ford aud Pearl Martin, gowncd in even
ing toilets and looking the perfection of
dainty sweetness.
The graceful and polished courtesy of
the ushers, Mcssrs. Bolton and Paul Pick
EFT. added much TO the pleasure of the
guests, I'D distinctly recalled the namt =
of the ~ regime; ana the hostess, robod
i'm black silk and handsome old lace,
rather emphasized such memories. Mr..
: and Mrs. Roland Jones leave thursday
for Nacadoches. Tex, where the hearty
: good wishes of host o: friends attend
them.
: ~
The Dudly Buck Choral Club is pro-
, crossing as a musical and social success,
, far exceeding the expectations of its
charter members. Eleven new appli-
cants were admitted at Their last meeting
= on Tuesday evening. After a short bus
in 50 meeting they went into rehearsal
{, ana some very fine music was enjoyed 10y
all pr, sent Prof. OHare, the able di-
rector, is gratefully appreciated for ms
energetic and thorough work. The clul
proposes To give a l. 70 rehearsal IN
May. and as most Of tLo nnest musical
talent in Shreveport " i'll lend is aid, Il
revelation in melody may be expected
- by lovers of artistic music,
: NJ
The number of good boys that assem-
bled at Judge Cal. ID. Hicks office OF
u Thursday afternoon To draw for TIL
' PROGREss kite was distrcssingly small
Z only i3 ont of a possible 200 enrolled. A
Il large number not entitle to draw gath
u cred To witness the drawing, showing the
hearty interest taken IN the prize. And
: the sea of anxious, hopeful little faces
= made one wish there were PROGRESS
= kite to gladden. each and every httl,
y throbblng heart. Mr.. J. Henry Shepherd
u conducted the drawing ard was as deep
{ ~ interested in the proceedings as th'
'' little folks.
! Crockett Street School No. carried of
u the prize i'm the diminutive person fSid
= Groner who when lifted upon Judge IIick
r desklthat he might beseen, presented apic
l. tn. e of perfect joy. There was rousinl
: cheer for School No. 2, and all dispersed
y many expressing the determination Il
r draw for the next prize offered by Judg'
Is Hicks. notice of which will be givei
y hereafter.
THE PRoGREss is much indebted to Mr.
Shepherd and other gentlemen who as
= sisted in conducting the drawing.
NJ
Mrs. julia Rule held quite a levee o
' sympathetic friends on Thursday, whC
:, extended hearty congratulations upor
her narrow escape from what nearly
proved ruinous fire in her handsome
, stock of millinery. AS she carried only
, small insurance, the fire would have re
suited disastTously for her, but for th'
prompt action of friends. who reachet
the scene even ahead OF the efficient fire
y men, and succeeded in controlling TIN
=, flames.
" THE PRoGRFss voices public
u sentiment in cougratulating her upol
such a morrow escape, and hopes she vii
soon recover from the shock inciden
r upon the mIsfortion.
e III
g Judge Cal. ID. Hicks has instructe'
+ "Myrna" 10 state that the promised girls
l. prize for perfect departments "A handsom
p writing desk, can be seen on Monday II
Al the front show case at A. J. Bogle's dru
u store
e The conditions governing tire RIGHT &
o draw for same are identical with thos
e, that governed the boys kite The plac
d aud details of drawing will be publishe