The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-11-11
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TussAay, Morning, November ID, 1878
Kequiescat In Pace

The remains OF Dr.. IaBorde were
bommitted to mother earth. on Sunda,
afternoon. Friends and strangers alike
the young and old, the humble and dig
tinguished, all reverently gathered
about the bier, testifying their respect
md paying the last sad tribute to de
parted worth. The summons whiol
reached him from on high he met with
: Christians resignation and willing
compliance. The Master called and he
was found ready to depart He has
gone to the realm where the wicked
cease from troubling and the weary are
at rest. leaving behind rich legacy fol
his children, in the memory of good
deeda. gentle thoughts. pure life filled
with active duties, and in the fragrance
of an exquisite example of virtue, piety,
tenderness and affection.
DR.. LaBofde *as. Of French descent,
his father having emigrated to this
country from Bordeaux, in France. He
was born in the village of Edgefeld. in
this State, on the 9th of June, 1904.
Hc was prepared for college at the
academy Of Mr.. J. Q. Caldwell, after
wards chancellor, and entered it in
1919. he was graduated in 1921, and
returning to Edgefeld. read law there
for two years. in the Office OF McDufie
&c Simkins. Being too young for admis-
nion to the bar, he was induced to turn
his thoughts to the medical profession.
He entered the Medical College Of
Charleston in 1924, and was member
OF the first class which went forth as
graduates in 1926. For several years he
practiced medicine in his native village
and district. We recollect meeting Of
the State Medical Society, in this place.
few yeare ago, to which DR.. LaBorde
was, invited as an honorary member.
His address on that occasion, abound
ing in "reminiscences of the early days
OF athe Medical College. and of tho
medical fraternity in the State. with an
account Of the practice then in vogue
innthe country, was one of the most
agreeab!e end amusing features of the
evening. ~ Z ,aia a@sr! 4,.i.
Apart from his regular professional
employments, DR.. LaBorde has been q
busy man. both in church and State.
For many years, he was q regent of the
State Lunatic Asylum. and q long time
chairman Of the board. In this posi-
tion,' be was an enlightened and humane
adviser. His reports Of the condition
of the Institution, memorials to the
Legislature. addresses. &C., we're all cor
oeiyed in an. earnest spirit, and we're. at
the same time, eminently practical.
During the civil war, his zeal was con-
spicuous for the interests and comfort Of
the soldiers. He was chairman of the
Central Association" Of Columbia,
which received from all parts of the
State supplies, clothing. hats, shoes.
&C., and forwarded them TO the armies,
and distributed them to the soldiers in
the field. To carry on this business
successfully, to secure and regulate the
safe transmission of, at times, several
carloads o week, required uncommon
energy and unhagging industry. DR..
LaBorde's resources of practical manage.
ment, OF deep interest in the work,
proved equal to the demands Of the oc-
casion. The Central Association be-
came go Institution which worked bene-
ficently in relieving suffering and dis
tress, and in carrying consolation to the
war-worn soldiers, strengthening their
hands and nerving their courage in do
fence of home and country.
DR.. LaBorde early showed al inclina-
ton to literature. While at Edgefield,
he was, for considerable time, editor
of the Advertiser, published at that
place. His contributions were we'll re-.
ceived, and his humorous sketches OF
agricultural matters, particularly, were
widely read and enjoyed. He was
chosen a member of the Legislature,
and, at the close of his term, was elected
in 1880 Secretary OF State. He served
as member OF the Board OF Trustees
OF the South Carolina College for some
time. Finally, in December. 1942. lie