St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-18
AOita News and Society Notes.
BY PAUL CLIFFORD,

Abita Springs La, July II, 1908.
Special Correspondence.
Much regret was expressed by the friends and
patrons OF the New Abita Springs Hotel Tues
day evening, when the Fourteenth of July cele-
bratlon, which was to have taken place, was
postponed until Saturday night on account of
the rain. However, the guest of the hotel and a
few OF their friends assembled in the large par
Iors and quite an enjoyable evening was passed
refreshments were served Rotations and
music followed. Mr. Leon Souchon was orator
of the day. He had been requested to make his
grafton in French but owing to the number of
different denominations present, he spoke in
English Mr.. Souchon said that France, like
America, had fought for her indepence, and after
"a long struggle had overthrown the crown, and
France and the United States should stand today
as examples OF good government to their sister
countries.
Miss Margaret Cahill spent Tuesday in New
Orleans visiting her many friends
Mr.. Lionel Collins was a visitor to New Or
leans Tuesday.
Mrs. James Walsh and daughter Ethel visited
Covington Thursday
Muth's Hotel was scene of much excitement
last Tuesday A display Of fireworks, followed
by number OF speeches. opened the program,
IN honor OF July a. the national holiday of
France. Refreshments were served and dancing
held the board until the early hours of morning.
Miss Bertha Jumourville, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Schenks and family, Miss Ruth Alleman and
Mr.. Chas Hewitt are summering at Mutt S
Hotel.
Misses Henrietta and Marguerite Brewster, of
CoVlngton were the guests of Miss Hilda Shnei-
der Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Knight have departed for
their home in Gibson, La, after a delightful
stay at Mendow Cottage
Miss Augusta Dumser has returned to her
home in New Orleans .
Mr.. Henry Barber was a visitor here last
Wednesday,
Mrs. Chas Huber, Miss Florence Huber and
Messrs. UWell and John Huber are among the
guest at Long Branch Hotel
The Abita Social Club entertained their friends
with an informal dance Saturday night at Con-
RAIDS Hall. Quite a large crowd attended, and
many young couples danced by the strains Of
Martins Orchestra until the early hours of
morning.
Mrs. Albert Foth and daughter Louise are
summering here guests at Long Branch Hotel.
Miss Clara Wicke is summering here.
After a two months stay at Lorio's Cottage,
Miss Marie DeLuppe returns to her home in
New Orleans Sunday
On Thursday July 3Oth an entertainment will
be given at the Town Hall for a worthy cause
A Vaudeville performance with some of the
best talent in this section will open the program
and dancing will follow
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mailhes have returned
after an absence of nearly two months
Mr.. 3. H. Kern and wife are at Lorio's cot
tage for a few weeks
A terrific storm of wind and rain struck here
last Tuesday afternoon. The rain poured down
for fully two hours. While the storm was at it's
height, lightning played pranks in several places
It struck the Great Northern Hotel and again
fell in front of Mr.. Loubat's place. Outside of
frightening the timid no damage resulted.
Holy Mass will be said at 10 o'clock a. m. Sun
day, and at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning.