St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-07-22
MADISONVILLE
BY Staff Correspondent

Madisonville, July 20-The Water
Carnival held Sunday afternoon In
the Tchefuncta river at the Riverside
Pier, and comprising both swimming
and diving contests, besides the long
list of fancy aquatic stunts, proved
a most successful affair in its every
endeavor, by the manifestations OF
interest and enthusiasm, was vol-
ed the most enjoyable for many a
year, verified by the rounds Of ap-
plause that greeted each contestant.
Approximately $50 people were
crowded into the observation sec
tion Of the pier for a glimpse of the
contests, which were well represent
ed In each class, both junior AMI
adult. The diving was closely con-
tested. Three silver loving cups
were awarded the following Win
ners: Joseph Oulliber, best diving
in junior class; Lonnie Tyrney, best
diving in adult class; James Ba-
deaux, Jr., swimming.
For the swimmers the distance
was 100 yards, directly toward the
observation platform, thus giving
the onlookers splendid view of the
finish. Jas. Badeaux finished first,
with Ed. Williams, of New Orleans,
a close second. About six entries
were from New Orleans fact that
had the spectators interest keyed to
its highest pitch.
The judges were chosen from a
number OF New Orleans men-dis-
interested parties off yachts that
were .moOred in close proximity.
A Bathing Girls Revue-O, Boy!
Mr.. Arthur Berlin has announced
that the Pleasure Club will stage a
Bathing Girls Revue some time in.
the near future.
Saturday night, July %, Mr.. Ber-.
lin announces that there will be box
ing prior to the dance that begins
at 8 O'Clock. He has arranged for
five matches, two including local
weights, the others promising real
treat to fans of the ring. Changes
have been made In music, and tho
Nola Jasseurs will furnish an attrac-
tive program, both Saturday and
Sunday nights.
Str. Lillian d Now In Service.
The Steamer Lillian D has recent
ly been put into trans-lake service
by the Ponchartrain Excursion Co..
with Capt. j. 'Roux in charge. The
steamer Is operating on the ferry
plan, carrying automobiles with a
roomy capacity for seven big cars.
She is pretty boat, substantial and
speedy. In accordance with her
daily schedule she leaves Madison
vile at $3.50 p. m. and West Enc
at $3.50 a. m.
Personals.
Miss Lillian Meyers, Of New Or
leans, is the very interesting guest
of her cousin, Miss Mamie Milloit.
Mrs. Homer Perrin and lovely lit
tie daughter, Miss Ellen, have re-
turned from a delightful visit Of two
weeks with MRS. A. E. Oulliber i'll
New Orleans.
Mr.. w. J. Hermann is the guest
in New Orleans of his brother, Mr..
H. J. Hermann.
Mrs. Edward Bodeaux and Miss
Ethelyn Bodeaux arrived last week
from New Orleans to spend the sum
mer at their cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Duckworth
and sons, Clyde, Jr., and Wilton
Keith, returned Friday afternoon.
from Mount Olive, Miss, where they.
were guests of Mrs. M. Duckw6ftn
for two weeks.
Tuesday evening Miss Vermae.
Smith entertained a number OF her
little sfriends at watermelon party
In honor of Miss Dorothy Hover, her
little guest from Slidell. Games and
goodies OF every thinkable sort were
INDUCED In, with a novel watermelon
fight the most attractive number.
Some thirty guests enjoyed the oc-
casion.
Misses Bena o'Brien, Betty Gard
ner, Grace Woodward, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. T. Williams and baby son, Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Pepitone, Messrs.
Prier J.. Leary, Eugene Sues, Milton
Reisch, Paul Escarra and Luc1cn
Cazebonne were among a number Of
Interesting visitors in Madisonvilla,
Sunday. =5s
Mr.. Leon Rousseau arrived Mon
day from New Orleans on a visit to.
his aunt, Mrs. Chris. p. Koepp, Sr.
Mrs. Edgar p. Meyers returned