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FARM AND GARDEN.

MANURE FOR CLoyER.-A cores
pondent OF the Rural New Yorker says
that sulphates of soda and magnesia
(glauber and epson salts) have been
found peculiarly efficacious as manures
for clover, this being crop that re-
spends much more readily to mineral
than to nitogenize manures. The rea-
son of this is believed to be that the
plant draws its ammonia more from the
air than from the soil. On land that
without such fertilizers gave about three
and one-half tons of clover hay the
crop was increased to four and one-ha,f
tons per acre by manuring with the
salts named. Combined with super
phosphates, these substances would be
likely to show still better results, and a
fertilizer thus constituted is well worthy
of extended trial on our clover fields.
Che value of clover, especially when
pastured with sheep, is fully recognized
by our farmers but its systematic
growth preparatory to wheat, as is prac-
ticed in English tillage, is too much
neglected, inasmuch as, from the small
amount of ammonia taken by it from
the soil, it allows nearly a whole years
accumulation to be stored up for the
use of the succeeding cereal crop, to
which nitrogenized plant food is abso-
lutely essential.
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THE HANSON LETTUCE.

The most tender, sweet ana delicious variety
grown; free rom any bitter or unpea mt taste
heads Lar ge and solid. often Weighing 3 rounds.
single package. 25 cents: FIVE packages, 81. a
LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO DEAIEHs HD- Sent Tor
tef. tcfth practical directi0ns Matted FREE 10 al
pf'ffcdHts. HENRY a. DREEIt, "a Chestnut
street PhiladefDhta Pa
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Railroad nd stea amboat co 1necton with 4. Louis
and Memphis. ber maps and psmphlets. free. ad
dress n. 5. HOWE, LAID Comm ssioner, Little
Roc< Arkansas.
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HGEMTC make more money selling SILVERS
HOEW - PATENT BROOM. than any other ar
ttcle- One agent made S7s2 in 81 DAYS. RECON-
men led b. American AgTiculturist and over 100
TOO antilles using Them Circulars free CIEGG
Il CO.. 70 Cortlandt street, New York.
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rerer and Agne Cured for 5o Cenls.

There is not q remedial agent ia this world that
VIII cure fever and Hcue, aud all other inalerinul
billions, acarlet typhoid, yellow and other leycrH
aided Dy HhdwAy's Iillsl, - quick hH IA D.
WAYS REA DN RELIEF finy CO. yer boiile
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Saturday, the Seventh day of
March, 1874.


at tho hour of eleven o'clock A. NJ, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
A certain SUGAR PLANTATION living
IN the parish of Ascension, known "a the
- Home Place" at about six miles above the
tewn of Donaldsonville, ON the right bank of
the mississippi river, having o front on the
said river of twenty-0ne arpents, more or
less, on the depth thereto alsIsertaining, in
Guiding the double concession and the bat
ture thereto belonging; the whole contain
ing four hundred and sixty-eight superficial
arpents, more or less, bounded above nv
lands formerly belonging to j. N. Dugas,
ROW of Raphael Anthony, and below by Ed
mond BIJOl, senior heretofore of TrasimOnd
Landry; together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon and thereunto at
t:iched, including the sugar-house, mill ma
chinery, etc.; all the mules and cattle Mt.
tached and belonging to the said plantation,
and all the tools and implements of husban-
dry belonging to the same. Tho upper line
OF the said 9 Home Place" running to u post
placed at the lower boundary of the land
purchased from Sifrin BabiR, and which for
meriy belonged TO said ee-proprietors and
formed part of said " Home Place. and
thence to "a division canal between the
!" Home and Babin places, and follow
ing said canal to Mrs. III. l.. DuffeIs.
10 pay and satisfy plaintiff IS claims
Terms aud Conditions:
Cash, in United States Treasury notes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office, parish of Ascension, Janu-
airy 3ist, 1874. feb2S
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Our planters all unite in rejoicing
over the favorable weather they have
had for planting the years crops, and
We sincerely hope the entire season
will prove as suspicious as the begin
ming, and that large yield of sugar,
cotton and corn will reward the tillers
of the soil. May the fall of 1874 be a
red letter season in the agricultural
history of the State!
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SUIcIDE.-Mr. Philip Truxillo, who
has for many years resided about FIVE
miles below Donaldsonville, on Bayou
Lafoufcl,e, committed suicide last
Wednesday, by attaching a heavy
iron weight to his neck and jumping
into the Bayou. The cause of this
sad act is said to have been financial
reverses, the place which he owned
having been seized and advertised
for sale.
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The steamboat B. L. Hodge ran
aground while making a landing,
about twenty miles above New Or
leans, yesterday, and stuck SO fast in
the mud that the w. s. Pike failed
after several attempts and breaking
two new hawsers to haul her off into
deep water. The st. John came
along just as the Pike gave the job
up in disgust, and succeeded in get
ting the Hodge afiOat by dint of great
perseverance,.
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arrested by order of the Mayor and
sent to prison, where, in default Of
giving bail they yet remain to cogi-
tate upon the evil of their ways. II
is to be hoped this last lesson will
prove a salutary one and that when
they again obtain their liberty they
will seek some peaeeable and honor
able occupation, or at least cease to
contaminate DonaldsonviIle with
their presence. Our Mayor deserves
credit for his efforts to free the COM
munity of these notorious and trouble
some characters.
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to the town. Adopted.

to the town. Adopted.
The following bills were approved
L. Lefort, burying cartons, SO; V.
Gabrielle, coroner's fees, $17; CHIEF,
for printing warrant book, SO; L.
Lefort, Jail fees, $50 40.
Upon motion of Alderman Lemann
the Council adjourned sine die.
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Make money fast and honorably, $I2.5O
per day. or $75 per week, by ut once apply
free to agents,) to sell the best, strongest,
most useful, and rapid selling Sewing Ma
chine, and Patent Button Hole Worker, ever
used or recommended by families, or buy
one for your own use; it is only S.. Sent
free everywhere by express. Address for
particulars to r. j. Muligan, Superintendent
auckland Sewing Machine, Cor. Greenwich
& Cortland Streets. n. Y
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Last Saturday letter was received
by the Sheriff from New Orleans in
relation to the deselter from the 10Th
Infantry, Jacob Bower, whose arrest
We mentioned in last issue, instruct
ing that official to deliver the prison
er at the Jackson Barracks, New Or
leans, or at Baton Rouge Barracks.
In pursuance thereof, Deputy Sheriff
Maher took the fellow to the city
Monday and delivered him over to the
military authorities, whe promptly
paid the expenses incurred in the
capture, maintenance and transporta-
ton of the deserter.
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Jos. Koran, Esq, the getlemanly
young news messenger on the daily
train, desires us to announce that he
will accept commissions to bring ice
and other articles from New Orleans
with care and dispatch. Those en-
trusting the young man with orders
will have them neatly and quickly
filed.
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We are pleased to note that Mayor
Weinschenck is waging an effective
war against the abandoned females
who have made certain locality
on Railroad Avenue disgrace and
reproach to the town. These women
were all arrested some weeks ago and
subsequently released upon their
promise to leave town. They domi-
ciled for while in Port Barrow, but
returned to their old haunts a few
days ago, whereupon they We're re-
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SUCCESSION SALE.

SUCCESSION SALE.
state ef Louisiana,
Parish of AseensiOn-Parish Court.
UCcESSTON OF MIEIEY B4BTg. ,,s
MARIE LOUISE LANDRY,
In compliance with decree of sale, dated
the 9th day of February, 1874, rendered in
the matter ef the succession of Milien Babin,
nee Marie Louise Landry, by the honorable
the Parish Court, in and for the parisl, of
Ascension, and to me directed, viii sell at
public auction, ON the premises, in the parish
of Ascension, ON
Tuesday, the Tenth day of
March, 1874,
the following described property. namely:
A TRACT OF LAND situated in the
parish of Ascension, on the right bank of the
Mississippi river, about tive miles above the
town of DonaldsOnyille, having q front of
half an arpent on said river, with u depth of
seventeen arpents, more or less, bounded
above by lands of Jean Ourso, and below by
lands of Gustave Blanchard, formerly be-
longing TO Mrs. Valery Poirrier, together
with all the buildings thereon or in anywise
appertaining.
Iern,s Of Sale-Cash, to be paid on the
day of sale.
JEAN OURSO,
Administrator.
Parish Of Ascension, February 9TH, A. D.
1874. feb28
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TINE TABLE Il. O., Il. & 7. 3. B.,
LOUISIANA DIVISION.

Daily Passenger Traiss-Leares New Or
leans at A. NJ; Arrives in Donaldson.
Vile Mt 1915 T. NJ.
alilsonville at lis p. n; Arrives in New
Orleans at p. NJ.
Sunday Passenger Train-Leaves New Or.
leans as above, arriving in Donaldsonville
at:I2 N.
Rcttirning, Leaves Donaldsonyille at 300 p.
nj; Arrives in New Orleans ut $3.50 =. NJ
Freight Train each .cay cpery other day
Trains stop at all way stations.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
State Of louisiana,
Parish of Ascension-Parish Court.
SUCCESSION OF THEODULE LIZ
BLANC AND WIFE.
BY virtue of decree of sale to me direct
ed, by the honorable the court aforesaid,
bearing date the 10th day of February, 1874,
in the matter of tine above entitled success
sion, will offer for sale ut public auction,
on the premises, on
Tuesday, March oath, 1874,
at IL o'clock NJ, the following described
property, tO-wit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND situated in
the parish Of Ascension, on the right bank of
the Mississippi river, in Brule sacramento,
measuring three-quarters of an arPent front
by fourteen arpeIlts deep, between parallel
lines, bounded ON the north by lands of Du-
fossat Gregoire and Matthias Rodriguez. ON
the south by lands of Antoine Falcon, for
mcrly of Hilaire Falcon, in front and in the
rear by lands formerly of Valery Landry,
together with all the buildings and improve
Dlents thereon.
Terms and Conditions Of Sale:
The half of the purchase price of the land
pay aDIc LII CASH, anu Hall pitSa pIo ono year
after date of sale; purchaser to furnish his
note, secured in sOlido to the satisfaction of
the tutor, DufOssat Gregoire, special mort
gage with vendors privilege, and with the
clause de non aiienando, TO be retained on
the land sold to secure payment of the said
note, which will bear eight per cent. interest
from and after maturity till paid.
Divers movable effects pyable in cash.
ERNEST PEDEsCLAUX,
feb28 Auctioneer.
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NEW ADVERTIsEME NTs
Notice,

A CERTAIN PRoMISsORY NOTE. for
"A one hundred and forty-five dollars,
txl45l, drawn by Jacob Lemann to the order
Of Gustave Miller, but not endorsed by said
Miller, dated March 9Th, 1879, and payable
IN December, 1873, having been lost, the
public is hereby cautioned not to buy OF
trade for said note.
JACOB LEMANN,
GUSTAV MILLER.
DOnaldsonville, Feb. a6th, 1874. I'm
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Nj. C. w. Rose has purchased the
vacant lot corner of Iteryille street
and Railroad Avenue, and will short
iy begin the erection OF a building
thereupon. The property is in a de-
sirable situation, and We are glad it
is to ibe improved.
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A meeting of the Phoenix Fire
Company was held last Saturday
evening, and it seems the new shirt
did not meet the approval of the
members for some alteration of style
is to he made. BY resolution of the
company, the proceedings of the yari-
GUS meetings will hereafter be secret.
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The public school teachers of the
parish are referred TO the notice given
by Division Supt. Loud in another
column.
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Mr.. HI. w. Miller, an aged and uni
versally esteemed gentleman who had
resided in Donaldsonyille for thirty
five sears, died last Tuesday after a
lingering illness. He was an honest
man, and he has passed to the grave
leaving no stain upon the escutcheon
of his long life. His example is
worthy our emulation.
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PERsoNAL.-SenatO Boyee was here
last Sunday, remaining couple OF
hours and returning by the afternoon
train. He was in excellent health and
his usual buoyant spirits.
Senator E. L. Weber of the Felici-
ana district was here mingling with
his many friends last Sunday and
Monday, and they We're all rejoiced
to see him looking and feeling so
well.
We return thanks to Messrs. kra-
mer & Mitchell of the livery stable
for favors.
Also to conductor Towers and mail
agents Conklin and Johnson of tile
railroad.
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Get your clothing at Marx IsraeTs
emporium, where durable goods are
sold at low prices.
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There was light fall of rain last
eveAing, since which cool northwest
wind has prevailed.
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FAIR.-A fair will be given for the
benefit of the Nazarene Baptist Church
of this town, Rev. John Ashby, pas
tor, commencing on the Both day of
june and contia ming FIVE days
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A list of the letters remaining in
the Donaldsonyille post Office on the
list Of March is published elsewhere.
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The river has been rapidly rising
during the past few days and large
quantity of drift wood passes daily.
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School or ARr.-sf. Joseph Anad-
eAay.-At this institution drawing and
painting are taught, French, German
and Latin classes are organized.
No extra charge.
Apply to u. Heating, principal.
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D0EALDsONVILLE, La,
Saturday, March z, 1874.
LOCAL JoTrINGs.

Thanks to Wilkinson of the popular
Ascension news depot for literary
fnvars.
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Parish of Ascension.

Representative, Pierre Landry,
........ Charles n. Lewis,
Parish Judge, John A. Cheeyers,
Parish Attorney, Frederick Dutfel,
Clefk of the Court, 1890. John ID. Cantey,
Recorder, Charles Gecks,
Secretary, ..,............. Frederick Fobb,
Treasurer. Christian Kline,
Tax Collector, .........-..L. Z. Bentley,
Sheflh, Aaron Kill,
Jail Physician ........W. NJ. McGalliard,
Official Journal, Deu'viile CHIEF.
Police JURoRs.-Henry Cook, President !;
Felix Reynaud, Edward Cantey, Hillery
Rice, Henry Heyman.
BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECroRs--Pierre
Landry, President; Redolphe Brard, Secre-
tary and Treasurer; G. II. Hill, Charles N.
Lewis, Jacob Warner, jackson Starks, L. Z.
RemflAY
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Fourth Judicial District,

comprising the parishes of Ascension, st.
james, st. John the Baptist and ST. Charles
District Judge, -Othello ]. Flagg,
District Attorney,-....-. Morris Marks
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GHERIFFs SALE.
State Of Louisiana,
Fourth Judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish of st. James.
CHAS. GECKS
rs. No. 473,

rs. No. 473,
u GENOES LEBLANC.
By virtue of and in obedience to a writ of
4. ia. issued by the honorable the Fourth
judicial District Court, in and for the par
lsh aforesaid, bearing date the Goth january,
to9 "A, and to me- directed in the above en-
titled and numbered suit, have seized and
will sell at public auction, to the highest
and last bidder, at the Court-House, in the
parish of Ascension, ON
Saturday, the Fourth day of
April, 1874,
at the hour of eleven o'clock A. NJ, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
A certain TRACT OF LAND situated in
the parish of Ascension, on the left bank of
Bayou Lafourehe, about two miles below
Donaldsonville, measuring five arpents front,
more or less, by the depth thereto apper-
tanning; containing in the aggregate about
forty arpents, bounded above and in rear by
lands of III. s. Buclzner, and below by lands
belonging to the Succession of John Rodri-
guez, together with all the buildings and
improvements thereon and thereunto be-
longing. Three mules, seven cows, one
milk cart, one One-hOrse cart, and all the
corn, hay, seed cane and farming nipple
ments, attached and belonging to the said
tract of land.
To pay and satisfy plaintiffs claim, saw
six hundred and fifty dollars, with interest
thereon at eight per cent per annnm from
the first day of February, 1874, and all costs
of suit.
Terms aud Conditions:
Cash, in United States Treasury notes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, parish of Ascension, Feb
rIlary 18th 1874
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CHERRIES SALE.
State OF Louisiana,
Fourth Judicial District Court, in and
for the Parish of Ascension.
MARX ISRAEL
MARX XSR4 Ell
rs. No. 1871,
SILF1NY UDLN. ET AIS

A>' va SDA&ss Ell i1L<o.
BY virtue of and in obedience to a writ of
seizure aud sale, issued by the honorable the
Fourth Judicial District Court, in and for
the parish OF Ascension, bearing date the
q tn OF january, 1874, and to me directed in
the above entitled and numbered cause. l
have seized and will proceed to sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest and last bidder, at
the Courthouse of the parish of Ascension,
Oh
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Seventh Senatorial District,

Comprising the parishes of Ascension and
st. james,
State Senator. George E. Bovee.
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Send Is cts. for tlae
ADVERTISERS GAZETTE.

A book of 144 pages, showing how. when and
where to advertise, and containing lss of
nearly 5000 newspapers, with much other in.
formation Of interest to advertisers Address
GEO. r. ROWEL4L & co. Publishers. II
Park Row New 7 ork,
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Saturday, the Seventh day of
March, 1874.

at the hour of eleven o'clock A. NJ, tho fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
A TRACT OF LAND situated in the
parish of Ascension, on the right bank of the
Mississippi river, about half u league below
DOnaldsOnville, bounded above by the lands
late of Trasimond Landry, aad below by
that late of Widow Joseph Canard, now of
Aaron Jacobs, measuring two arpents, one
foise and ten feet front on said river, with %
depth OF fifty-scyen arpents, more or less,
containing about 225 arpents, together with
all the buildings and improvements, rights
and appurtenances thereon and thereunto
belonging.
To pay and satisfy the amount Of plain
tiff's claim.
Terms and Conditions:
Cash, in United States Treasury notes.
AARON HILL, Sheriff
Sheriff's office, parish of Ascension, Janu-
uary 3lst, 1874. feb29
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have witnessed the grand parade of
firemen in New Orleans, last Wednes-
day, and marked the genteel appear
ance of the band which preceded the
company known as Pelican No. 4,
without feeling sense of pride that
our town can boast such fine organ
izatiOn as the d. S. C.. b. There is O
kind of general impression on such
occasions that nothing " from the
country" ca n compete with city in
situations, but our Silver Cornet Band
was a decided exception TO the rule.
Not only were their instruments
the handsomest in the entire process
sion, but the quality of their music
was unexcelled, and the boys of Peli-
can 4 had no reason to be ashamed of
their " country band" The gentle
men Of the d. s. C. B. stood the
fatiguesAf the long march bravely, and
found time before returning home to
see the sights of the Crescent City aud
visit the various places of amusement.
May they maintain the d. S. c. B. and
participate in the 4th of March pro-
ccssions for many years to come with
as much credit as heretofore, is the
sincere wish of the CHIEF.
PARISH CoURT.-The following
business was transacted before this
tribunal last Saturday !:
State rs. Shelton Green; indefinitely
postponed.
lii the eases of r. o. Landry as.
Silvany Gaudin, and same rs. F. C.
Hebert, defendants motions to dis
solve attachments of plaintiff were
tried ard the dissolution ordered by
the court.
Nathan Hayes rs. Thos. O'Malley ;
case tried and taken under advise
ment.
Il. o. Landry rs. Silvany Gaudin;
motion of plaintiff for a new trial of
the motion to dissolve attachment
argued and taken under advisement.
II. o. Landry rs. F. C. Hebert;
same.
Alex. Marchand rs. Paul jefferson;
Judgment for plaintiff and injunction
herein issued made perpetual.
Same rs. same; leave granted de
PENDANT to file motion for new trial on
Monday, March end.
Jack Faggot rs. Owen White; mo-
ton of plaintiff for new trial argued
and granted by the court; case Or
dered to he placed on trial docket.
Probate session was held on Monday
when three oppositions to administra-
tors account in matter of succession
of Marx Schonberg were fled and
fixed for trial ON Saturday, the 9TH
instant.
The motion for new trial in the
ca SO of Alex. Marchand rs. Paul JEFF
ferson was taken up by consent, and
after argument of counsel, overruled
by the court.
Judge Cheevers then ordered court
adjourned until to-day.
Town COUNCfL.-The town legis-
latGre held regular session at the
Mayors Office yesterday, and we are
indebted to our obliging young friend
the Secretary for synopsis of the
proceedings:
A resolution offered by Alderman
Noel, authorizing the Mayor to APP
point a milk inspector for the town,
was laid on the table indefinitely.
A petition signed by a number of
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L
Band had a jolly time during their
visit to New Orleans, this week.
There was dancing and music ON the
st. John on the downward trip, music
and dancing of evenings in port, and
dancing with music ON the lomeward
journey. The officers of the boat ex-
erted themselves to make the ex-
cursionists comfortable, and, as is al
ways the case, succeeded admirably.
Capt. McElroy makes an efficient and
popular commander, while clerk Com
stock has reputation second to that
ofno river man for his genial qualities
and gentlemanly department towards
every body. From the big base horn
manipulation down to the diminutive
drummer, the Ascension Band all tes-
tify that they had a royal time of it
and will long remember tine excursion
as q very pleasant episode in their
career as individuals and an organi-
cation. The band was offered induce
ments to join in the firemen's parade
in New Orleans, ON the 4th, but de-
clined.