St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1908-07-11
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence
On Saturday last July 4th was celebrated
with all it's patriotic enthusiasm at Mutt Hotel
for it's guests and friends The large dining
room carried an abundance of bunting, repre-
senting the flags of all nations, with red, white
and blue predominating. After refreshments
had been served, the pianos cheerful notes re-
sounded, and the jolly young couples danced I'M
til the early hours OF morning. Among the spe-
cialy invited guests were: Dr. and Mrs Dupa-
quier, Drs Ed. B. and Louis Ducasse, Oliver
Maihles, St. Marc Duparquier, Misses Sussanne
Dupaquier Martha Maestri, Blanche Keifer
Arthur NORM, C. Scroff, Sydney Levy, and
Misses Anna and Bertha Mutt who acted as
hostesses at the hotel.
Patriotism was not lacking last Saturday, July
4th, at the New Abita Springs Hotel, where,
amidst the noise of the giant firecrackers and
the smoke of the rockets, Martins Abita
Springs Orchestra discoursed popular dance mu-
sic for jolly crowd of dancers, under the large
pavilion of the hotel. The pavilion was beauti-
fully decorated with electric lights and Ameri-
can flags. Light refreshments were served and
"a grand display of fireworks followed, after
which dancing held the boards until long after
midnight. The guests were almost too numer-
GUS to mention.
Misses Lucy and Louise Dupre have left for
New Orleans, after delightful stay at Long
Branch Hotel.
Mrs. G. E. Millar and family have returned
from New Orleans and are occupying their cozy
residence on the banks of the Abita.
Mr.. Paul Dugruy is taking two week S vaca.
ton here, a guest at Lorio Cottage
The young men of Abita will entertain their
| lady friends with a dance, Saturday night, al
Conrads Hall.
Mr.. George McNulty, the popular druggist
was in New Orleans last Thursday.
Miss Josie Blaise has returned to her home If
New Orleans.
| Mr.. H. Turiof Fazende spent the weekend
with his mother, Mrs G. T. Fazende.
| Willie Michaelis was in New Orleans Thursday
| The children's peanut party" which was IL
have been held Tuesday evening at the New
Abita Hotel, was postponed, owing to the inter
ference of Jupiter Pluvius
Mr.. John Franz left for New Orleans Wednes
day, much to the regret of his many friends.as
| Mrs. 0. NJ Lind and son Carl are spending
awhile with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Mi
chaelis.
The Merry Widow Club met Saturday. July 4
at the home of Miss Lenora Drouant. Dancing
was INDUCED in until late hour after which
was the shooting Of fireworks Refreshments
were served and all spent very pleasant even
ing. Those who participated were: Mr. AM
Mrs. Truck Mr., and Mrs. Bridget, Misses Eu
genie Schultz, Katie Michaelis, Lenora Druant
Mary Stire, May MichaeEs Omida Drouard, R
Bridget M. Truck and Messrs. Fred J. Mi
chaelis. John Marshal, Steve Biggio, Jr., L
Spuhler, Louis Stire and Joseph Drouant, Jr.
Misses E. and L. Dutrey spent last Thursda.
in New Orleans, visiting friends and relatives
Mr. Fred J. Michaelis is spending awhil
with his parents. His many friends are glad t.
see him back
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Nagel visited Covington las
week.
Mrs. W. Todd and daughter, Miss Audre.
Todd, visited friends and relatives in New Or
leans last week.
stav in Abta a left for bome last lT
Capt. Fl. Michaelis was visitor to Covingtol
last Wednesday.
Holy mass will be said in the Catholic Churcl
at o clock a. m. Sunday and Wednesday.
Services will be held at the Lutheran Churcl
at 10:45 a. m. and 730 p. M, Sunday.