The herald., 1916-12-07
PERSONALS
ND OTHERWISE

family last week.
The boys OF the Alhambra Gym
nastic Club entertained at a dance
at Pythian Hall Thursday night. and
the event proved one of the most de-
ightful of the Thanksgiving period.
The hall was tastefully decorated
and splendid music was provided by
Schilling's band. Dainty refresh
ments were served throughout the
evening.
John II. Schroeder left Saturday for
New York to resume his position on
the steamship Proteus. He spent
several weeks with his parents, Hon.
and Mrs. John Schroeder. while recu-
perating from the effects of severe
scalds sustained while at work on
the ship.
Mrs. l.. II. Cross successfully
passed the examination of the Lou
lsiana Nurses Board of Examiners
held Nov. 27-2S.
The Thanksgiving spirit pervaded
the Normal School on the eve of
thanksgiving, when an entertain
ment was given by the Nature Study
Club. The guests were the class
presidents, the club presidents and
the faculty. Miss Alice judith rem
dered several vocal numbers which
were heartily applauded. Miss Mil
dred Morse was one of the reception
committee.
Mrs. Fred Cook and son Gerson
are guests of the formers sister.
Mrs. Spratley of Atlanta, Ga.
Mr.. Fred Pefferkorn. of Alexan-
dria, spent few days here this
week. On his return home. Tues
day, he was accompanied by his wife
and little son, who have been guests
of DR.. and Mrs c. V. Kraft for the
past three weeks.
Deputy Commissioner Gleason. of
the Public Works department, Wis
tied Algiers on Saturday and in
spected the operation of the incin-
Grating plant at Newton and River
streets. The plant is TO be given a
thorough trial before acceptance by
the city.
The Algiers Railway and Light
Company is observing Electric
Week." which began Saturday night,
minating the steeple of the Church
of the Holy Name of Mary, the most
prominent spire in Algiers. Several
large protector" lights are placed
so as to throw a flood of illumina-
ton on the new gilded cross, the
effect of which brings that object to
view at great distance.
Nicholas Buras, of Empire, La,
was buried Thursday. He was %
years of age and we'll known in AL
giers. Death was due to Bright's
disease.
Algiers was represented Monday
night at the entertainment given by
the McDonogh-Jefferson Alumni at
the Jefferson Theatre, Gretna. Miss
Verna Hausknecht rendered vocal
selections, the Algiers Orchestra
played. and little Miss Vance Aver
i'll took part in a classic dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Heap have an.
nounced the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their daughter, Miss
Marjorie Heap, to Mr.. VIM. Mansfield
of Atlanta. The wedding will be eel
ebrated at home, December 10.
Jos. Harvey spent Thursday at Race
land, La.
Misses Izetta and Adre Meyers
spent the weekend at Gulfport, the
guests of their uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. w. Q. Chalk and also of
Misses Eloyse and lula Beatty.
Mrs. Andrew Vezien and children
of New York, are expected here short
ly to spend awhile with Mr. and Mrs.
]. p. Vezien.
Orange Camp No. s, w. o. w. will
elect officers next Tuesday night.
Orange Grove No. 8, Woodmen Cir
Gle will hold its regular meeting to-
night. Election of officers will take
place.
Mrs. Hy Brinkman of Houston, Tex,
has been the guest of Mrs. Hy Gait
for the past week.
Mrs. J. p. Nolan entertained the
Thursday Afternoon Five Hundred
Club last week The successful play
ers were Mrs. H. L. Hoyt and Mrs.
Broussard playing for Mrs. W. A. Dill
zell. Mrs. Nolan received the con-
SOldIlOu- ne HeAL ueGIluS MISS NOtl
will be the hostess.
Until further notice Mrs. Daude-
Inns dancing classes will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Aug. Schabel cor
ner of Olivier and Patterson streets.
The children's class in esthetic dane
ing is progressing very satisfactorily.
Mrs. Daudelin is planning give a
very beautiful exhibition in the spring
time. Send your children now so they
will be prepared to take part. Hours
for classes: Children, Wednesday, 3
o'clock p. M; adults, Wednesday, 8
o'clock p. m, private lessons from 6
to o'clock.
Mr.. Felix J. Borne spent a few days
with his daughters at Pointe-a-la-
Hache during the past week.
Mrs. J. p. Golden and son Arthur,
of Morgan City, were weekend visit
ors to Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Nelson.
The many friends of Willis ]. Mel
son will regret to learn that he was
compelled to undergo an operation for
appendicitis last week at Hotel Dieu.
His many friends wish him a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Willis Nelson and little son of
Marshall, Tex, are guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Nelson.
Rev r NJ Rrown and fou,iIv loft