. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Mention Tbe RbtIcw wnen Toa writ^ NEW ORLEANS. Society Oiiting, The annual oiitiiij^ of tlio New Or- leans Horticultural Society took place July 20 to 22 at (Jrand Jsle, La. The j)ower boat Hazel, Captain Fred Mathes, was chartered hy the society and mem- bers from Harvey and Gretna joined the party. It was one of the l)ifigest gath- erings of the society and the general merrymaking began sliortly after pass- ing through Harvey's canal. The weatii- er was ideal for our sub-tr()])ical climate, the scenery ))eautiful, aud the breeze most refreshing.
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Mention Tbe RbtIcw wnen Toa writ^ NEW ORLEANS. Society Oiiting, The annual oiitiiij^ of tlio New Or- leans Horticultural Society took place July 20 to 22 at (Jrand Jsle, La. The j)ower boat Hazel, Captain Fred Mathes, was chartered hy the society and mem- bers from Harvey and Gretna joined the party. It was one of the l)ifigest gath- erings of the society and the general merrymaking began sliortly after pass- ing through Harvey's canal. The weatii- er was ideal for our sub-tr()])ical climate, the scenery ))eautiful, aud the breeze most refreshing. No wonder that at the meal hours everyone responded with a vim and did credit to as sumptuous aud delicious a menu as could be provided by our cap- tain. J)rinks of all kinds were served in abundance. After an all-day trip the ]»arty landed at (Jrimd Isle and went immediately to the different sleeping quarters provided. Hathing, fishing, banqueting, visiting, sightseeing and dancing occupied the next <lay until late at night, a most enjoyable time being spent by everyone. Monday, at daybreak, found the whole bunch at the beach once more to tell old Father Nei)tune farewell, and at 0:30 a. m. the good boat Hazel took its course homeward, stopping at Manilla village, Barataria bay, where there is one of the biggest dried-shrimp indus- tries in the south. Charles Kble had the entire party assembled on the immense idatform, and cleverly took a snapshot of the merrymakers. During the ban- (juet on the return trip, jovial C. K. Panter, the society's secretary, acted as toastmaster and called on President H. ('. Uoescher, Vice-president Max Schein- iik, Ed. Baker. Paul Abele, Kichard Kichling and others. An eloquent ad- dress was made by Mr. Panter and M. Stolzenthaler responded for the guest-s. Business cares were forgotten during the entire trip, which will l)e long re- inembered as one of the most pleasant held in years. The outing committee received un- stinted praise from eve
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