St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-06-13
SOCIETY NOTES.

VI I1SclGI1 III,
rounded by congenial companions and friends
with pleasurable emotions excited to their full
est by present and anticipated surroundings,
how often does it happen that we are reminded
that providential Intervention alone permits US
to continue In the enjoyment OF this life. The
passengers on the incoming train to CoVlngton
last Wednesday evening had such an experience
and such a reminder. The train left New Or
leans on schedule time, with many passengers
from Covington who will long remember the
moments of suspense that marked the slow and
cautious creeping of the train across the long
trestle that bridges the lake. High winds lifted
the waves into huge rolls of foam that broke at
the crest and scattered in frothy sprays. AS far
as the eye could see the wite-capped waves
seemed to be tumbling over each other in their
fury and haste to beat the wind to the rocking
train. The wind had already blown several
packages out of the car windows before they
could be closed. Huge waves were dashed with
terrific force and weight against the sides OF
| the coaches the shallow lake seeming to hlrl
| them from it very bottom in an effort to aid the
wind in it's furious, spiteful attack The coaches
rocked and careened from the force of the wind
until the springs creaked and the capsizing Of
the train seemed imminent Excitement was
intense, and some Of the passengers admit that
they murmured prayers in their fright, never
expecting to cross the lake in safety. But even
the Steiner sex cannot deny that it was relief
1 to gain terra firma again. and leave behind the
beating waves and the Whistling wind.
June, the month Of brides and roses, is here,
and several quiet weddings have already taken
place. or will soon do so.
| The Friday Afternoon Euchre Club met at the
residence of Miss S. Seller and was very much
enjoyed The first prize fell to the lot of Miss
Julie Charropin, who was also fortunate player
of lone hands, thus securing another very pref
ty prize. The second prize was allotted to Miss
Clara Magee, and Mrs. A. W. Smith the conso
l lation. The club will next meet at the resi-
dence of Miss Charopin.
n Mrs Weis was the hostess of the Embroidery
Club and made the affair quite success, with
charming music and dainty refreshments. Mrs
VIM. Bodebender's rendition of the Last Time
I met Lady Ruth was charming and much ap
preciated, receiving nerited applause
The Presbyterian picnic for the Sunday Schoo
was enjoyed by the young folks last Friday a
Vaudeville, quite a number of them and then
], parents being conveyed there as guests OF the
, Railroad Management
Saturday afternoon Mrs. A. J. Nelson enter
tanned, in honor of Mrs. Bourgeois, at whist
} Mesdames, J. Huger, Glasspoller, Miss Charro
pin, and Mr. A. J. Nelson making up the rubber
Mrs Bourgeois entertained at a barnyart
corn roast in return, at Miss j. Charropln S
It was very unique and interesting affair
very much enjoyed by all present,
The Five Hundred Club was entertained b,
the Misses Allan at the "Oaks Tuesday last
sly Mrs. b. b. warren winning lFSI prize, MIS-
Laura Weis second. Miss Weis will be hostes
next.
The sacred concert at the Presbyterian Churc
!, Tuesday night was quite a success, both social
! and financially. Much praise is due Miss Wher
, lev for her arrangement of it. AS many Wer
! prevented from being present by the inclemen
! weather, she has been requested to repeat 1t q
some time in the near future. 1t is real feas
: for music lovers. With all doing so well, 1t
difficult to single out any particular participant
! for special praise.
Mrs B. v. B. Dixon, is the guest OF Prof
J and Mrs. w. a. Dixon, at the Academy.
Mr.. Harry Mackay is the guest Of Mr.. an
S Mrs. Weis.
I Mr.. VIM Bodebender, after ten days sta
i with his family, is again called from home
i his business.
4 Mrs. J. Henderson has returned from quite
9 stay in New Orleans
= Mrs. M. G. Smith returned from Brookhaver
3 Miss. last Saturday, bringing home he
y daughter Ruby, from WhitWorth College, WI
is on her vacation.
y Mrs. Thos. Drummond and niece, Miss Emm
q Core. of Edwards, Miss, are guests OF Mr.
Drummond's mother, Mrs. Milton Burns {
# Losa, La.
+ Miss Constance Mellen, after being the que
! of Miss Laura Hosmer all winter, is IN New U
! leans for few days, previous to a trip turtle
!. north.
i Mr.. Andrew Claverie is visiting friends
!. Covington. e,.,.1
: Mr.. viii Smith is ora business trip to Slide
The charming series OF euchres given py q