New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-11-05
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banner Presentation to the sons of houisi-

The Benevolent Society of the Sons of Louisi- [
ana met at their hall, at the corner OF Eiyslan
Fields and Greatmen streets, at nine O'Clock yes
terday morning, to organize for the reception OF
banner, which the ladies Of the Third District had
wrought for the society. Under the marshaling
of Mr.. Gaspard Hingle, assisted by Hon. G. r.
| Fagot and Alderman Paisley, procession was
| formed and moved to the residence OF Mr.. john
Lambias, father of the president OF the society," at
the corner of Casacalvo and Spain Streets where
the banner was first publicly unfolded, and was
crowned by Miss EzIda Llambas withla beautiful
artificial wreath of red and white roses, surround
ing a golden crescent, the horns of which held |
single star. and from which hung red and white
streamers The banner, now unvailed was uni
yersalIy admired The field is of white silk On
the diverse is painted, handsomely, the coat OF
arms of the State the pelican feeding its young,
and on the reverse is inscribed: =" Presented by
the ladies Of the Third District Of New Orleans, |
November 4th, 1866"
Tho coronation was attended by the graces Of
an elegant hospitality, and after partakng OF re-
freshments the procession was reformed and
f marched to the domicil of Mr.. j. I. Degrais, at
i the corner of Desiret and Craps streets. Here
+ the ceremony of presentation took place Quite
: CONGREGATION Of the fair whose hands had worked
i rnon the banner were assembled, and Miss Vic
toria Saucier, accompanied by Miss Eugenie De-
k rras, Miss Fargo, Miss Valeton and others, Sc
Iected for her staff gracefully presented the gift,
addressing DR.. ]. j. Castellanos, who received 1t
as follows
Sir ana Gent7emen Of The g Sons Of Lonist
and "Deputed BY the ladies Of the Third District
r 10 present YOU testimonial OF the esteem and ap-
preciaton in which your ASSOCIATION IS Eeid Ry
them IT il with heartfelt pleasure that now per
form this grateful duty. This flag, humble III
bute though it be, to your generous efforts IN the
re couse of benevoeuce and fraternity as 1t unurls
ce lis folds to the winds, should ever remind yon OF
the purity which must enshTne m tne oPisets s q q
fbereon, should stimulate you in your se!t-sacri
fclDr efforts in behalf OF your suffering fellow
he men. .,. A. l.
r yonr societv-nto no better hands could it be com
initted-wth my sincerest wishes for the continued
IN prosperity, harmony an usefulness OF your nople
a. association.
Of DR.. Castillanos responded
Ladies Of the T7lird Dist'ict-On behalf OF th
Benevolent Association of the Sons OF LOUISIANA
. who have appointed me the interpreter OF thei
sentiments on this pleasing occasion, allow me me- =
tender you their warmest thanks Tor TINS Deautu
and substantial token of your affection ana esteel
Cold and heartless would he be who would lee
Indifferent to the noble sentiments 50 tehcltoasi
expressed by the fair sponsor OF this nag. W n
could fail to drink deeply from those pure tount
of inspiration the bright eyes that now gaze S
n fascinatingly upon MS, and those winning smile
which so imperatively demand responslY
words of eloquence2 Far cogntryWoIIhei I
we thank you, warmly. sincerely, and
we gaze with moistened eyes aud panun
breasts upon this cherished emblem OF our natlY
State, we swear to keep it holy and unplemlsne
f Ths white flag which, angel like, you now nhla
and over our heads is much dearer as 1t Is symo
IS Of of peace-peace so sweet to u.s. with its Welcoh
nth and thrice blessed retinue of concord harmon
,are and national prosperty-peace, much sweeter
arvba wit
M . by the Pelican, heavenly born charity Yes,
" this be our rallyng flag; not like the 6atue ma
oOto powder-stained in the CORY helds OF sectlot
r strife but let it wave foremost in the van IN I
glorious cause of philanthropy-Oou VIII u
ways surely smile upon our efforts
stFn s Ladies of the Third District daughters OF ho
bich siana heroic and sainted sisters OF valiant a
yet chivalrous brothers, we shall hearken TO yo
fec- h summons; and before we take our leave let
~ assure YOU and my words find responsive &c
in the hearts of every member present, that
hole. shall strive with almost religious ZEAL to Ike
unblemished this priceless boon OF your auecI
,at and regard, and with your smiles to cheer US,
90 ths-your beautiful fag-to lead US onward
D. the glorious but arduous path now before US,
canuot but promise to attain the long cheF1sl
goal Ladies' of the Third District, once NOR
thousand thanks
Dr. Castellanos handed the banner to Mr.. Liz
bias, the president of the association, VINO IN
AK ting it in possession of Mr., Rodriguez, the sta
with ard bearer, delivered brief and happy addr
TAX promising that should the presence OF tore
foe on the soil of Louisiana call the Sons to ar
the donors of this beautiful gift should never h
occasion to think its recipients were unWorth
the honor conferred upon them.
After the presentation, the society went TO
unfinished church of St. Vincent de Paul. IN
t yard OF which the banner was blessed by ia
Folter in the presence of large assemblae
both sexes Father Folter delivered mos1
pressiye discourse on the occasion, illustrating
~ beauties of charity, and, with words OF power
showed the present sufierings of the country
due to the want of that virtue in the doml
- party.
Leaving the church, the society, with its
ITCH marched up Chartres street to Poydras an
turned by St. Charles and Royal streets t.
hall, where sumptuous repast was prepared
an hour or two was agreeaby spent in conN
ne1G r 70 intercourse number of ladies again comphI
the ing the society with their presence and part
ton in the festivity
'N' The officers of the society were all present
Norbert A. Llambias, president; Mr.. f. b.
al 'ne nandez, vice president; Hon. A. Somboia,
tary and Hon. G. R. Fagot, treasurer
street. Among the guests of the society were M
Bonfacio, AIunez, of the lberian Soclt.
Plarellas of the Spanish Society, Vicente
0'' o+A'' gil, A. De George and a. Marchand OF the
a N. o. Lustanos Society, Christian knop, OF the
Society, Leonhard, of the United Brethren
ppi City, cho, Sequi and Fabrigas, of the Memo
'A'' Society, DubalIen and Reinhardt, of the
Sundays, Mems Benevolent Association, and R. M |
superintendent of public education
'es s., N",s' AS the association was passing up VI
3D''''' street, on coming to the residence of Gen
nd Misss gard, who was one of the founders of the
when it was established in 1855, the pro
as saynu halted and the band serenaded the house
NV 'D' appropriate air. The general was not at
sky, at but several ladies appeared on the balcony
sister, Mrs. Proctor bowed an acknowed
days Mt and as the column resumed its march, eve
WI, Ca, in the line passed with uncovered head
pen unit, The festivities of the evening concluded
delightful reunion at the hail of the assen
which large number Of invited guests
2R0, sexes participated, and at which we were
to meet many Of the oGlcers Of this an
societies. 1t was a pleasing Termination
exercises of the Day, and the number c
! o H. -y-Hs and aNiurfcd cnuntenauCes gave eyi