St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-09-26

birds, or anything they can get hold of by
fair means or foul.
1t seems pitiful to see them half-starved,
beaten, chunked-at and sometimes scalded,
and yet they are such nuisance to house
keepers that it is almost impossible to treat
these Migrants otherwise than harshly.
Now what is the cause of all this and why
can not it be prevented It can; and there
is no excuse for the condition, for it arises
from careessness, in some cases, inhumanity
in others.
The remedy lies in the prevention, not in
the cure.
Almost every household possesses pet
cat or dog, and if when they multiply the
over production was humanely drowned be-
fore life was very strong, the first blow at
the root of the evil would be we'll aimed.
But instead, these young dogs and cats are
allowed to live and grow, and are often
turned loose to care for themselves. Some
times they are ruthlessly lost"-thrown
into empty lots to meet death by slow star
walton, or to survive, with that tenacity to
| life so proverbial, and become the nuisance
we deplore.
Miss Susan Hale, soft, sweet, beautiful
old lady, with side curls and eyes filled with
kindness and pity for all things unfortunate,
spent many years in trying to further the
welfare of abandoned dogs and cats.
The S. P. C. A. was her great work in life,
and she told the scribe that the bottom of it
all, the very foundation, was the merciful
destruction of the 'not-wanted' dogs and
cats. She ought to have known, because as
Mark Twain said of one man we say of this
one woman: God must certainly have felt
encouraged when he looked over the bar of
Heaven and saw-Susan Hale.
The Friday Afternoon Euchre did not
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Friday afternoon.
And by the way, what are we going to do
about it? The rain, mean, Emigrate to
the cline where showers are at a premium
and storms an unknown quantity, or become
aquatic animals and rejoice with ducks and
pollywogs in our great blessing?
/ Mrs. B. B. Warren went to Hammond on
Thursday to meet her daughters, Cecile and
Wilmer, who have spent pleasant month
in Vicksburg, visiting Mrs. Warren's sister,
Mrs. Hossley.
Mrs. c. L. Richard and son Oliver are
spending some time in Homer, La.
Mr.. and Mrs John Claverie have returned
to Covington and have located at Mrs. Julian
Mr. and Mrs. D. seibright and family
have returned to New Orleans, after resi-
dence of about three years in Covington.
4 They will be much missed by their many
Covington friends.
Judge and Mrs Fred. King left Wednes-
4 day for Hot Springs, where they will re-
main for some weeks.
Miss Fanny Day left during the past week
for her home in Crystal Springs, where she
will remain for week or two.
Mr. Claude Champagne leaves shortly for
a trip through Mississippi, making jackson
his headquarters during his stay. We wish
Mr.. Champagne very pleasant trip:
A delightful euchre was given by Mrs. l..
IP. Delcroix to her daughter, Miss Anita
IDelcroix.
The first prize was won by Mr.. Jerrold
Seibright, the second by Lucille Delcroix,
and the consolation by Miss Lucille Landry.
The guests were Misses Landry, Hadden,
Soniat, Dufosat and Messrs. Bert. Hadden,
Jerrold Seibright and P. and W. Ventress.
Mr.. T. J. Porteous spent few days in
Covington during the past week.
Miss Fay Duncan and her brother Wade
spent Sunday in Covington, guests of the
Misses Frederick.
i On Friday evening there was most de-
; lightful entertainment held IN the banquet
hall of the Southern Hotel. The occasion
was that of charming reading given by
ridian, Miss. The Ladies of the NJ. c. B.
induced Miss Rivers to come to Covington,
and the Reading was given for the benefit
of the M. c. B. Library. Miss Rivers gave
a varied and interesting program, which
showed her power and versatility. The &C.
casion was rare treat, and it is to be re-
GREETED that more Of our people did not avail
themselves of the pleasure thus afforded
them. 1t is to be hoped that Miss Rivers
will return at some early date and give us
another chance to hear her truly enjoyable
recitations.
Mr.. Harry Mackay of New Orleans, spent
the past week at the Southern.
Miss Lucille Smith has returned from q
months visit to Miss Stella Bankston, OF
Bechwolt, on the Tangipahoa.
Deep regret is felt by all at the illness OF
Mr.. Robert ALBERT, who is now at the Tourc
Infrmary. Mr.. ALBERT is much missed, and
it is earnestly hoped that he will soon be
we'll again and returned to his place in oul
; midst.
Mrs Robert ALBERT and baby are still in
New Orleans, whittier they were called by
Mr.. Aubert's illness.
, The Bachelors Divorce proved to be g
great success, and all those who took part
can we'll be proud of their work. The actors
in this amusing play were: Mrs. Marvin
| Poole. Misses May Poole, May Dutsch anc
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