St. Landry democrat., 1882-04-29

of it's members, we were present on
Sunday last to witness the organiza-
ton and parade Of Hope Hook and Lad
der No. 1 preparatory to their march
to the grounds selected for the days
festivities. The brass band formed in
the court yard directly in front of the
truck room at 10 o'clock, and after play
ing one or two choice selections, pro-
ceeded in double file to Gibbs corner
headed by w. C. Perrault, Esq, who
bore at present a perched wreath
to which was appended card with the
compliments Of two Of St. Landry's
fairest daughters, respectively, Misses
Sallie Thompson and Eleanor Hardy,
to Fire Company No. /.
The ladies all, God bless them,
Our tiremen would cheer,
And by noble deeds direct them,
Where no friendly hand is near.
TITS to them we look in sorrow
For kind or tender word.
Sweetest comfort we may borrow
Ii our voice is only heard.
After moments halt the band
marched mid ravishing strains of music
to the corner of Main and Bellevue
streets where it was joined by men,
bers who attended it to the picnic
ground about two miles from town
known as Prud'homme Springs. At
ter reaching the grounds, the first
sight which greeted the eye was Sc
lect crowd Of gentlemen, whom we
supposed We're the committee of recep-
ton, but on drawing nearer, proved
to be none other than Messrs. W. G.
Perrault, District Attorney Perrodin,
our distinguished Deputy-Post-
master, Mr.. c. Mayo, and the indis-
pensable "Prof. Mac" who if they were
such committee, made their arrange
ments, for having more fun than any
thing else. They spun yarns, made
broken English and German speeches
and we heard them till we couldn't
pull down our vest. Passing through
pair Of bars, we followed the crowd
to where our inclination lead us-in
close proximity to the band who were
ably supported by a key of Lager Beer
on tap. Shade trees in the vicinity Of
the spring afforded ample protection
to a select crowd of ladies and gentle
men who were looking at the rope
jumping exercise under the control OF
Mrs. Emile Pefferkorn, Mrs. Lacombe
and the jovial and sprightly wife OF Prof.
Mcdaniel, who turned the rope for a
goodly representation from Jumpers
Vile. Besides the sport of skipping
the string, the fox was chased until he
couldn't run and took to the trees for
protection. There were other pastimes
participated in, but not being very
we'll acquainted, we got into a homely
crowd and Toasted the eye on the many
projections of Goods best gift to man"
Time flew swiftly by, and as spreading
tableclothes, plates and tinkling glasses
met the eye or reached the ear, we
thought we heard a voice say EAT,
drink and be merry" Yes, and we had
the best and plenty of both table-com-
forts and liquors, served up and dealt
out in style by Mrs. Pefferkorn, and
Mrs. Lacombe, who as lovers as well as
Judges of good and palatable dishes,
gave each more than would satisfy a
wetted appetite. Mrs. Sam Perkins al
so rendered valuable assistance in
the arrangement of the tableclothes and
their contents of both substantials and
delicacies. To "Prof. Macs" better-half
and others Of the fair sex the company
assembled are under renewed obliga-
ton for courtesies extended and fol-
keeping them in roar of laughter dur
| ing the sitting at this most sumptuous
| feast. AS the meal progressed, toasts
were offered, called for and drank
by number of gentlemen present
Al we generally eat and drink as we
| work-in hurry-yOur reporter was
| absent when called upon, and as he il
| unwilling to let the occasion pass with
out word of encouragement to Hope
Hook and Ladder and to Fire Company
| No. 1. is content in submitting you this
testimonial Of his good wishes for your
future prosperity and proper appre-
citation Of your courage and valor:
You are the men whose steady nerve,
| Upholds you in the right,
| And all the praise doth well deserve,
/ When fire fiends you fight.
| Methinks / see you as OF old,
Your chest barred to the flame,
| With busy hand and step so bold,
| The raging foe to tame.
No. fremen, Wen ne'er forsake
The guardians of our home,
| But to our hearts we'll fondly take,
| Protectors of our dome.
| In mem'ry bright we'll hold you dear,
| Till the fire tiend doth cease
| And in a brighter, better sphere,