Show CANDLES IN NEW ORLEANS more consumed in that city than in any other place the candle never goes out in new orleans said a man who Is 1 connected with a big candle manufacturing con cern and I 1 suppose the consumption of candles in new orleans Is greater than at any other place in the world proportionately and where gas elec triciti and oil are also used for light ing purposes it will only require a few moments reflection to explain why this Is take all saints day for instance did you ever think about the large number of candles that are used on this day in the pretty observe ances which mark this day of flowers and sentiment the use of candles Is by no means confined to any one religious denomination on all saints day but of course in the catholic cemeteries they are used more exten than elsewhere and of course the extensive use of candles in other observances of a religious nature has a great deal to do with swelling the enormous number of candles used they are of all kinds too and all sizes candles of the finest pos sible make are sold in the new or leans market and play a part in the pretty ceremonials which mark the life in this quaint old place and can dies of the cheaper grades are used too in price they range from three t h r ee for five cents up to almost any price you want to pay new orleans times democrat |