St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-02-13

by no disorder. It is my wish that the felicties
the hour shall be borne in the memory OF every par
tcipant and that the evening shall be blessed with
joyful happiness
On invitation from his majesty Rex of Covngton,
will rest at the Royal Palace in that city, prepara
tory to my entry in the pegeantry of my people. IL
is my wish that the Abta floats entered in that pa.
rade shall shed glory on our prestige in the art OF
decoration that the Queen may be filled with joy and
pride at the name Abita.
Again, will soon be with you.
REX OF ABITA.
Headquarters of His Majestys Carnival Club,
Town Hall, Abita Springs, La, February Il, 1902
In obedience to His Majesty's injunction, hereby
make the following announcement:
The King will arrive from the Forest at 4:30 on the
afternoon of the 22d day of February, 1909, and VIII
be escorted by the dgnitaries of the realm to the
Royal Palace.
He will preside at the masked ball at the Town
Hall in Abita in the evening, from whence he will
proceed to the Royal Palace of his majesty Rex of
Covington, whose guest he will be during the festVl-
ties of the 23d day of February, when he will par
ticipate the parade in which Abia will enter two
handsome floats and attend the ball in the evening.
Let all loyal subjects attend.
President of Carnival Club.
Misses NJ. Biggio E. Hardouin, H. SCHNEIDER,
Gertrude Cary, E. Hardoun and M. Michaeis were
visitors to Covington last week.
| Mr.. Steve c. Abney was visitor to the Crescent
| City, Friday and Saturday
Mrs. Max Kirkle Jr., left for New Orleans Sunday,
| where she Will VISIT TRENDS and relatives.
| Messrs Chas. w. Schmidt and G. E. Millar were
visitors to New Orleans, Friday.
| Miss Annie Bouchn is among our winter visitors
| here.
Misses s. Hadden and G. 'Donnell paid pleasing
! visit to Abita on Sunday.
| Mr.. ]. P Rausch was among the visitors to the
| Crescent City last week.
| Mrs Ewald spent Sunday here the guest of her
relatives
Mr.. and Mrs c. Henry spent Sunday in Covington
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol. Kahn have dis their guests Mrs.
Nassit and son.
Mr. j. l.. Cah and son Tom, spent Sunday here
with friends.
Mr. Clark was visitor. here Sunday.
Mrs. Simoni and daughter spent Sunday here, the
guest of her mother.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Buisson are spending sometime
here, the guest of relatives
| Mr.. V. Henry is spending awhile with his brother.
His many friends are glad to see him back again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garlarino, Mrs. and Miss Canepa
and Mr.. Jno. Marshall were the guests of Mr.. ano
Mrs. S. Biggio on Sunday.
Miss Mary Stire left for the Crescent City Sunday
to spend awhile with relatives. She will be greatly
missed by her Abita friends
Miss Anita Won de Harr spent Sunday with he
sister, Mrs j. P. Rausch.
Mrs SCHNEIDER spent Saturday in the Crescent City
Messrs. Chas. w. Schmidt and R. H. Hall spen
Wednesday evening in Covington.
Mr.. Peyret spent Sunday here with his family
Mr.. H. Loubat spent several days here visiting re
Elatives.
Miss Mary Biggio entertained the Abita Euchr
Club with Euchre at her, home, after playing min
games it was found that Miss Gertie Carey capture
the first prize gold locket; while the second wa
and the consolation, bottle of perfume, fell !
Miss Hilda SCHNEIDER. The gentlemens first prlz
charm; the second was awarded to Mr.. J. H. Masor
gold scarf pin; while the consolation, handsom
tie, fell to Mr.. Steve Biggio, Jr., after the game
, refreshments served and dancing INDUCED ]
: until late hour
The Euchre given at the Long Branch Hotel b
the -Four Leaf Clover Club last Wednesday prove
e quite success and a neat sum was realized; mn
= games were played. Miss Sadie Duprat won tn
first prize, Miss Annie Nicholas the second, while II
: consolation was won by Miss Gertrude Carey. II
gentlemen's first prize was won by Mr. Wn Mlcha
8 lis, the second by Mr.. Fred. j. Michaeis, while tt
a consolation awarded to Mr. Steve Bgglo, j
= After the games dancing was enjoyed until ear
morning.
' Don't forget the entertainment and dance to-ngl
e at the school house, for the benefit of the scho
fund Every one is assured of good time Con
and enjoy yourself
h Messrs. Louis Tobin, j. Mug and M Whiting
spent Tuesday evening here on business
There will be divine services at the Trinity Luthers
Church, Sunday February Ia, 1909, IN the morning
1045 O'Clock and in the evening at 1870 O'Clock
y English language Sunday School at O'Clock eve
Sunday. Prof Q. Muller will preach EVerybo'
welcome
! very enthusiastic meeting of the Abita Sprin
- Carnival Committee held Monday night IN &
. Town Hall with Judge A. o. Pons in the char, I
the purpose of appointing committees Tor their o;
q to be held in the Town Hall on Monday, February
: 1909, and to select the number for their respectl
e places on the floats The committee for the oall
i follows:
f Floor Committee Robt. Mendow, chairma
O S. B. Kahn and VIM. Michaels.
=. Call out Committee-Robt C. Abney, chalrma
Hon. Robt. Mendow, VIM. Strain, and Geo. S. Stral
i Door Keeper-Wm. Strain.
a Marshals for Parade-Jos Lamousin and Henry
a Pons.
Messrs. E. NORM and Frank Brown are hard
work preparing and decorating the floats, and tn
deserve great credit for their taste in the seectl
of subjects to be presented Their skill in manpuls
e ing the brush is a wonder for arnatures.
" There will be meeting of the Abta Springs Car
- val Committee Monday, February Is, 1909 at Z;
d O'Clock p. m. sharp.
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