St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-10-24
CoYinSton Society Notes.
BY OUR SOCIETY EDITOR.

Mr. CAL Hadden, of New Orleans, spent Sunday
with his mother in Covington.
Miss Nettie Brown was weekend visitor to New
Orleans.
Captain and Mrs. Thomas Bankston and daughter
Celeste of Amite City, are guests of the Southern
Hotel.
DR.. Chavignay, of New Orleans, spent several days
last week with friends in Covington.
Messrs. w. Lifts N Spcer, A. ]. Stonch, G. S..
Splaine and George Pratt were in Covington last
week and registered at the Southern. They are all
from 101 Ranch, Wild West and are here in the
interest of the show to be held here next week. Oc-
tober %.
Mr. Robert L. ALBERT, the young and popular
cashier of the ST. Tammany Bank and Banking Co.,
with his wife, returned to his home in Covington on
Wednesday last much to the delight of his many
friends He has been very i'll for the past few weeks
in the New Orleans Santarium but is on the road to
The Five Hundred Club was delightfully."- enter
tanned last week by Mrs. Sidney Prague at the
Southern Hotel After spirited contest, Mrs Bird
and Mrs. Ernest Wales were the lucky prize win
ners. Miss Lily Allan will entertain the club next
week at her pretty home, "The Oaks"
Mrs. Arthur G. Cribble entertained the Matrons'
Afternoon Euchre Club this week. Mrs. Marvin
Poole was the lucky winner of the first prize, Mrs.
Fl. H. Smith the second and Mrs. George Sears the
consolation. Mrs. Fred. Harde will be the next
hostess, and will entertain the club at the Southern
We hear that the books for the play, "Down by
the Sea-, have been received and rehearsas are be-
ing held very often There is no doubt that the
pretty play will be well staged, as well as very well
acquainted with the stage and used to acting. Gov
ngton should indeed be proud of its amateur actors
and actresses
Mr. Henry Garland of New Orleans, renewed old
acquaintanceships in Covington Sunday.
Mr.. c. L. Richard is visiting in Homer, La, for a
short time.
Mrs M A. Saunders, of New Orleans, who has
spent the last three months in Covington, returned
to her home Wednesday,
The Old Maids Convention that took place in Pape's
Theatre Friday night was great success, both So
cially and financially Eighteen young ladies' assisted
by Mr.. Frank Boudousquie and Master George Del
croix, headed by Miss Nette Brown, gave the Gov
ington public hour of such fun it rarely enjoys
Mrs. Hill Barrow, as the beautiful Prima Dona
looked and sang her part perfectly. MES. K. Elan
ders, with her usual kindness, helped by presiding at
the piano. and dear little Thema ODonneI, as Fairy
Queen, charmed the hearts of all.
In the cast were Misses Nette Brown, Mary
Dutsch, L. Lyon, N and c., CantrelIe, E. Cham
L. and w. Wadsworth, S. Hadden, G. Smith, H.
Williams, c. O'Donnel, G. Blossman, c. Frederichs
and Sarah Mullings.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church desire
to thank Miss Nettie Brown, who assisted the young
ladies in the 'Spinsters' Convention she having
kindly volunteered her services for that occasion
They appreciate her efforts very much indeed. Thanks
also due to the young ladies who took part in the
cast and who in their makeup were typical old maids
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bourgeois kindly assisted by
lending additional chairs that were necessary, and
many others helping in various ways made the affair
the success it was, both socially and financially
Mrs N. G. Pearsal and son Nathan Coles returned
Sunday from Grenada Miss, where they visited
relatives. Mrs. Pearsall and sons have been away
from Covington four months, stopping at Monteagle
Tenn, St Joseph, Mo-, and other places of interest
Mr.. Pearsall returned. with his wife, having gone to
Grenada to meet her.
Mrs Eddie Terrebonne, of New Orleans arrived
Wednesday on a visit to her mother, Mrs. S. v.
Kentzel, and returned home Sunday.
The Spnster Convention, which was repeated on
Tuesday for worthy cause, the young people giving
their services, proved successful was expected
Miss Mary Dutsch and Mrs. M. Poole, with their
usual sweet unselfshness, assuming parts for which
they had but little time to prepare, the ladies man
aging and the rest of the cast thank them sincerely
All interested in getting up this entertainment feel
that they have succeeded in it better than they had
hoped and thank the generous public who helped,
both by it's presence and donations.
The Covington Workers of Kings Daughters met
at Cantrelle's Hall Monday in regular session. the
third Monday of each month being the day selected
for regular meetings. There was full meeting and
several new members We're added to the roll. Rou-
tine business accomplished and plans formulated
to make the meetings very entertaining and profit
able.
Miss Ella O'Donnel entertained few of her friends
Wednesday night at her home All sorts of games
were played and dancing kept up until late. Among
those present, besides the hostess Misses Hal
lie Williams Winnia Wadsworth, Lucy Ray Estele
Sears, Grace Blossman Cecile O'Donnel, Norma
Weaver, Sadie Pigott, S. Hadden, Sarah Mullings,
and Messsrs. c. Mullings, L. Pigott, H. Pigott G.
Sears, j. Ray j. Moulton, R. Williams and w. lily.
The ladies of the Progressive Union rejoicing
that one question of moment has been settled for
them Mr.. D. w. Pipes, through his daughter, Mrs
E. J. Davis, valued member, has promised to see
that all the coffee needed for the Park Festival will
be on hand, and great quantities will be sold nice
sum will be realized for the cause.
The ladies again wish to call attention to their can
didate, Mrs. L. Bourgeois for in helping her to win
the machine it means to help Covingtcn doubly, as
she, with the Unions help win rattle it. should she
be so successful as to win il, for the Progressive
fund, and that means Covington.
The charms of Glen Garden, " the beautiful home