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The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26
Two O'CLOCK P. M.

Two O'CLOCK P. M.
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment, with same members present as at
morning session.
On motion of Mr.. Glass,
Resolved, That w. W. Bence be ap-
pointed syndic on the road from Robin
sons bridge to Wales Gin, and that
Frank Muse be appointed syndic on the
road from Wales Gin to Mrs. Giles.
On motion OF Mr.. Blanchard,
Resolved, That the report of the COM
missioners appointed by this Jury to
let out the work of repairing bridge
across Bayou Gator at Red Store, be
received, and the President OF this Jury
be authorized to draw warrant on the
Parish Treasurer in favor of r. Nix,
the contractor, for the sum of sixty-tive
dollars, payable out Of the Bridge Fund
of 1882, to pay for the same whenever
there are funds in the Treasury for
that purpose
On motion Of Mr.. Blanchard,
/. Whereas the Legislature of Louisiana
at its regular session of 1882 passed the
following amendments to Act No, go of
regular session of 1879, entitled an act
for the protection of game, animals
and birds in the State of Louisiana,
to-wit -
"Be it enacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Louisiana-Thas Sec
tons one. two and three of Act No. 60
of regular session of 1879 be amended
and re-enacted so as to read as follows:
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana
That it shall be unlawful in this State
to catch, kill Or pursue with such in
tent any wild duck, deer or fawn, or to
have the same in possession after it has
been caught or killed, between the first
day of March and the first day of Octo-
Der of each year, under penalty of not
less than twenty-five (S25) dollars nor
more than fifty $500 dollars for each
offence.
SEC. 2. Be it. further enocted, etc.
That no person shall catch, kill or pur-
sue with such intent, or have the same
in possession after it has been caught
or killed, any wild turkey, between the
fifteenth day of April and the first day
of October in each year, under penal
ty of not less than ten dollars nor more
than twenty dollars for each offence.
SIC. 3. BE it further enacted, ETC.,
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IN MEMORIAM.

DEPARTED this life July eth, 1882, ELIZA
FLINT, wife of DR.. D. DuPre, in the 35th
year of her age.
Eliza, the eldest child of James T. Flint
and Susan Martin, was born near Nash
vile, Tenn, but was removed at a very
early age to this Parish where she resided
until the death of her mother. Shortly
after that irreparable bereavement, which
occurred in 1855, she returned to the place
of her nativity, where her tender years
received the fostering care of an affection
ate grandmother. Formany years she ell
joyed the advantages of the motherly tu-
terlage which ripe and intelligent old
age could bring to bear in the formation
of character.
1t might pass without saying, that q
genealogy running back to Timothy Flint,
the historian and novelist, through James
I. Flint, her father, that the transmitted
traits of minds of such high order, would
be seen to live again in their posterity !;
and indeed, so it was in the person Of this
gifted daughter.
Mathematics, Music, Poetry-each con-
tributed in no stinted measure to the for
NATION of a nature that drew it's inspira-
tidns of happiness more from the charmed
circle of home than from the oft Elusive
one of the world.
In the winter of 1874 Eliza Flint became
the beloved consort of DR.. DuPre, of Nash
vile, who, with his happy bride, bouyant
with the enchantment that hope is won't
to throw aronnd the dreamy future, came
to reside among us, shortly after his mar
riage. From that time to the sad hour
that separated her from all the endearing
connections of life, Mrs. DuPre discharged
in christian trust the duties that destiny
imposes on all who assume the response
bilities of wife and of mother.
She was tolerant in her theology, and a
member of the Episcopal Church, and
lived and died in the full faith of the ac-
complishment of the promises vouchsated
alone to those who die in the Lord.
Two little boys she leaves-too young
to mourn her loss.
She is gone
To yonder shore where joyous angels stand
To greet the wanderer to her native land.
c.
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ROADDUTY.
CHENEYvILLE, LA.,)
July 81, 'S2. {

EDITOR DEMUcRAr-
There is much difference of opinion
among our citizens in regard to who,
or if any one within the ages specified
by law, are exempt from road duty.
AS this question is ono in which many
of the residents are interested, we
would be obliged fyou would through
the columns of the DEMOCRAT, give us
your opinion on the following ques-
tions: Does the law intend to call out
the halt, the lame and the blind? Is
there no escape for the man who is
sick and unable9 Ought not any IL
censed physicians certificate be con
sidered as valid excuse by the syn
die, and be respected by the Justice of
the Peace where the case is prOsecu-
ted9 These questions are not asked
in idleness, but because our people
wish information. One of our most
honored physicians informs us that one
of his patients, who was suffering from
severe Wounds and unable to work,
was furnished by him with proper
certificate, setting forth the fact, that
as soon as the patient was able to
work he offered to do so, but was told
that his work would not be received.
He was arrested and produced the GER
tifcate, but was allowed 40 mercy and
was fined seven dollars and fifty cents.
This may be law, bat it is far from
justice, and strongly resembles tyr.
amy. Yours resp'y,
LINN TANNER & OTHERS.
First-Road duty is closely assim-
Hated to jury and militia service.
The s.halt, the lame and the blind"
are excused from all public service,
road duty included. The text of the
law does not perhaps make the ex-
ception, but it is well understood
that the law does not demand vain
and impossible things, and it is
equally as we'll known that in exact
ing either the time or labor of the
citizen, it was not intended or de-
sired to make the demand onerous
or oppressive. These are well un-
derstood principles which underlie
all law.
Second-The certificate of q res.
ponsible practising physician is al.
ways taken by the courts as sutfi-
cient evidence of the inability of
juror to attend to that duty and
there is no reason why it should not
be sufficient excuse for the non-at-
tendance of a citizen summoned to
work the public roads.
Third-The road law exacts II
days each year from all persons sub,
ject to road duty. All permanently
disabled persons are exempt. A
person subject to duty, hut sick at
the time he is called out ought to be
excused for that time, and is under
no necessity of volunteering his SER
vices at any other time, but be can
at any other time be called upon by
the syndic to make up the lost time.
Nothing is known of the facts of
this particular case and as no names
are used it is not even known what
case is referred to by the writer.
In answering his questions answers
have been given of general applica-
tion. How far they apply to the
case complained of it is not intended
to decide, as that would be usurpine
the functions of the Magistrate and
perhaps other courts before which
the matter might be brought.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26
noon.

How TO SAvE.-All hard workers
are subject to bilious attacks which
may end in dangerous illness. Par,
ker's Ginger Tonic will keep the
kidneys and liver active, and by pre-.
venting the attack save much sick
ness, loss of time and expense. De.
Law at such times means danger
-[Detroit Free Press. See another
column,
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26
ALEXANDRIA, La, I
,Julv 81. 1SS2.(

ALEXANDRIA, La,
July 81, lSS2.}
The Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present:
F. Seip, President,
F. a. Blanchard,
j. W. Glass,
George T.. Wilson,
J.Y. Hathorn,
JAS P. Hickman.
On motion of Mr.. Blanchard,
Resolved, That the following COM
missioners be and are hereby appointed
to serve at the speciei election ordered
by the Governor Ior the election of an
additional Judge for the Twelfth Judi
cial District, on Thursday, the 10th day
of August. 1882:
Alexandria-I. G. Miller, Dave Ro-
gers, S. w. Harris; Walter Johnson,
clerk.
Labat's-Kirby Smith, John Labat,
w. S. Hadnot; Joseph Lawrence, clerk.
Lecomte-Jos Meeker, Walter Clark,
John A Stephens; E. V. Weems, clerk.
Calhoon's-Jos Babb, z. P. Squires,
j. F. Hathaway; r. H. Dabney, clerk.
Randolph's-John Nash, Benjamin
Randolph, Thomas Odum; Mat Will
lis, clerk.
Weems' store-C. G. weems, C. l..
Robinson, Gervais Baillio, Jr; E. 3.
Pendleton, clerk.
Union Church-Dr. James SOrrelle,
c. G. Grissom, NJ. Marler; Jno Curry,
clerk.
Hineston-T. R. Neal, D. B. Hogan,
P. a. Swan; DR.. G.. Armstrong, clerk.
Westport-Francis Wilson, George
Goldman, VIM Odom; John Strother,
clerk.
Red Stores. A. Dowty, J. E. Girls
som, w. F. Texada; R. M. Jones, clerk.
Deloach SD. w. Carroll, S. N. Site
kles. w. f, Carnaham; Robert Carna-
ham, clerk.
Horn's-Sam Hoyt, D. E. Sorrelle.
James Nichols; Jos Labaum, clerk.
Bayou Rapides--T. Spence Smith,
John Andrews, Duncan Graham; Jacob
Haynes, clerk.
Borland's-H. C. Hines, Milton Nal
ly, John Deloach; j. E. Borland, clerk.
Big Island--M. Deville, John Rider,
Michael Rider; John Hanlan, clerk.
Holloway's Prairie--Henry May, JAS
Sasser, Henry Smith; j. W. Barron,
clerk.
Cheneyville--Watt Ford, W. J. S.
johnson, 5. Blum; N. r. Roberts,
clerk.
Tramway--Abner vestai, Robt Mar
tin, Henry M. Rogers; S. G. Compton,
clerk.
Bell's-C. E. Bringhurst, Isaac La
croix, VIM. Lacroix; Charles Barron,
clerk.
Pineville--Lew Lawrence, Ben Tur-
ner, Thos. Dozer; Robt. Aaron, clerk.
New Poland--W. III. Readman, Mar
tin, Frank Peet; Jenkins Tower, clerk.
Hammock Church--John Blackwell,
Archie Smith, Sol KNAPP; NJ. Cava-
nangh, clerk.
On motion the Jury then adjourned
until o'clock p. NJ.
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OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF POLICE JURY.
OFFICIAL.
ALEXANDRIA, La. }

ALEXANDRIA, La,
July 10, lSS2.]
The Police Jury met in special ses-
sion, being called together for the pur-
pose of appointing commissioners to
serve at the election for District Judge,
ordered by the Governor to be held on
Thursday, the 10th day of August, 1882.
Members present:
F. Seip, President,
F. A. Blanchard,
J. w. Glass.
There being no quorum present the
jury adjourned until Friday morning.
Attest: l.. c. SANFORD,
Clerk ?. j.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26

The "Picked Nine" from our
Parish left on the Laura Lee on
Monday, to play the third and last
game at Base Ball for championship
between Natchitoches and Rapides.
The game will be played this after
noon.
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That no person shalt catch, kill or pur-
sue with such iutent, or have the same
in possession after it has been caught
or killed, any quail, partridge, pheas--
ant, between the first day of April and
the first day of October in each year,
under penalty Of not less than ten nor
more than twenty-five dollars Tor each
offence ;-provided, the Police Juries OF
the various Parishes may regulate the
time the provisions of the above Sec
tions one, two and three are to take et-
feet in their respective Parishes; and
provided further, that in each and eve
ry Parish in which the said Police Ju-
ries SHALL fail to regulate such time, the
time specified in said sections one, two
and three shall prevail, and all laws or
parts of laws in conflict with the same
are hereby repealed. "
Now, therefore, by virtue of the an-
thority vested in the Police Juries of
the various Parishes of the State
Be it resolved and ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish Of Rapides,
That the time for said section one of
said law to be in effect and force in this
Parish is between the first day of
March and the first day of August of
each year
Be it fnrther resolved and ordained,
That the time for said section two OF
said law to be in force and effect in this
Parish is between the first day of May
and the first day of September Of each
year.
Be it further resolved and ordained;
That the time for said section three of
said law to be in force and effect in this
Parish is between the first day of April
and the fifteenth day of September OF
each year.
Be it further resolved and ordained.
That this ordinance take effect from and
after It's publication in the official jour-
nal of this Parish.
| F. SEIP,
l.. c. SANFORD, President.
Clerk.
On motion the Jury then adjourned
until the first Monday in October next
F. SEP,
L. G.. SANFORD, President P. J.
| Clerk p T
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26

ARE you suffering from indiges-
ton? If SO ask your druggist for a
bottle Of Sherman's Prickly Ash Bit
ters. Taken as directed it will care
you. These Bitters have now been
before the public for number Of
years, have been thoroughly tried,
and give entire satisfaction.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26

The DISTINGUISHING CHARM.-A
delightful fragrance of freshly gath
cred flowers and spices is the distin-
gushing charm of Floreston Co.
logne.
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NOTICE Of DISSOLUTION

THE PARTNERSHIP HERETO
l. fore existing between the UNDER
signed is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.. Jacob Geiger assumes
all the liabilities and hereafter owns
all the assets Of said partnership. and
will hereafter conduct the drug busi-
ness at the ''Eagle Drug Store" in bis
own name and for his own account.
JACOB GEIGER,
CHAS. S. MILES.
Alex'a, La, July 10, 1882.
Referring to the above I hereby So
licit from my friends continuance of
their patronage. JACOB GEIGER.
) July 26-tf.
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For District Judge Twelfth Judicial
District:
w. =. BL LACKMAM.
NOTICE..

A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE
N Committee of the Fourth Congress
sional District is called for MONDAY, the
9TH day day of August, at Natchitoches,
La, MI. CUNNINGHAM,
Chairman.
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Died

On the plantation of James Cumming, on
Red River, on July 10Th, 1882, SARAH P.
CUNNING, wife of James Cummings,
aged 72 years.
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On motion the Jury then adjourned
until the first Monday in October next.
F. SEP,
L. G.. SANFORD, President P. J.
Clerk P. j.
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26
A BIG SUNFLoWER.


Jack Horner's conscience must
have troubled him for that departure
from the strict lie of veracity, fol-
he sent me yesterday the largest sun
flower have ever seen. 1t is fifteen
inches across the top and as big
around as a hushel measure. II you
want to be Gas happy as a big sun
flower" I've got the one to swear
by. l am going to plant a crop of
Them next year and be aesthetic, but
Judging from their effect on Jack S
moral nature | am afraid that | will
thereby lose my reputation for truth
and veracity which / prize so high
ly. l think, however, that I can af
ford to take the risk without fear of
serious consequences.
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
| was always a minute man and
wanted TO have whatever I was after
right away. l have ever had a whole
some fear of delays and am now more
than ever confirmed in my respect
for the wisdom Of the maxim quoted
above by the almost entire failure of
the Press Convention which was to
have held its session at this place on
Monday last. Its meeting had been
twice postponed, and as a conse-
queuca everybody had either lost
sight of the time or had lost interest
in the meeting tself. The three ed
itors who did come were most excel
lent as to qualify, but the quantity
was rather small for a Convention. -
The boys ought to learn from this a
very useful lesson. Whenever they
have got their sweethearts up to the
point of consenting they had better
have the wedding follow as soon as
possible. In love as. in war and pol
itics, 'delays are dangerous"
A GRATUIToUs ADVERTISEMENT.
The rapid progress of the age in
the arts and sciences is perhaps no.
where so well exemplifed as in the
literature of the day. No other age
of the world has had so much of it,
so attractively gotten up as ours
This is particularly noticeable in our
Magazine literature. In this de
partment America is far in advance
Of the rest of ihe world, so far, in
deed, as to be .tacile pyiRceps. For
quarter OF u century past Harpers
The Louisiana Democrat., 1882-07-26

WEDNESDAY. JULY 26, 1882
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26
Decoration Day.

To country, our fallen comrades offered
the service and sacrifice of their lives; let
us reverently give this day in loyal devo-
ton to their memory; let every grave of
BUR fallen braves who lie in Oak Hill
cemetery be covered with bright blossoms
upon which the glad sunlight has painted
something of eternal beauty; tokens of
life's frailty; emblems of valor's immortal
ity.
Upon the flowers we one year ago scat
tered, upon the grass grown mounds, has
fallen the heat of summer and the snow of
winter and their beauty and perfume are
gone forever; but as we join in these sad
ly sweet ceremonies, the story of valor and
patriotism we will keep as fresh in our
memories and as fragrant to our hearts, as
when for the first time we came to bedeck
these shrines with the early offerings of
an opening spring.
Flowers will be received at the City Hall
from 10 I'm. till 3 pm. AT 3 pm. the
procession will form at the City Hall under
the direction of Lieut.. l.. G.. Brewer, Off
Ger of the day, and move to the cemetery
where the following exercises will take
place:
Music-Band.
Prayer-Rev. Seth Reed.
Music-Vocal Quartette.
Oration-Charles A. Towne.
Music-Band.
Poem-Stanley Parkill.
Music-Vocal Quartettee.
Decoration of graves and dirge by band.
Owing to the scarcity of flowers it is
deemed preferable that the flowers be not
made into wreaths or bouquets, but that
they be scattered upon the graves.
1t will be esteemed a favor if those hav-
ing ~conveyances will come prepared to
carry as many as possible to the cemetery.
By ORDER OF THE COMMITTEE.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26
Base Rail-.

The ball meeting Mt the council room
Wednesday evening was attended by a
large number of those. interested in the
national game.
1t was decidedt to play a game with the
Detroit league team on the 23d of June.
Reduced rates will be given on the ID. q
M. road from Holly, and Ionia to Owosso,
and on the J. & L. from Saginaw and
Lansing.
G. II. Allen was appointed to wait on
Mr.. Rainey and secure his services as one
Of the players.
The following persons were chosen as
the members of the second nine: Messrs.
Allen. Friend, Broderick, Beebe, Smith,
Levy, wiswell, Hansman, Wilcox, and
Dewey.
The members of the first nine are:
Messrs. Murphy, Stone, Hutchins, Plat,
MUMMY. Gates, Gould, House, Fairman,
Rainey, and Levy.
The exclusive privilege OF selling re-
freshments, etc, on the grounds. was
granted to the Ladies Society of the
Congregational church.
q The club wish IL to be understood that
they will deal severely with any one
caught cutting or in any manner damage
ing the fence.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26
County Agricultural Association.

The Executive Beard of the S~hiawasset
County Agricultural Association will meet
in the common council rooms in the
city of Owosso, on the first Monday, 9Th
day of June next for the purpose Of re-
vising the rules and premium list and
appointing viewing committees, superin-
tendents &c, for the next annual fair,
Members of the association and others
interested are invited to meet with the
Board.
0wosso. May 23d, 1889.
bro A. LEE WILLIAMS, Sec,y.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26

Putting in the steam fixtures delayed
our paper one day this week.
Mr.. Lewis bought the first load of wool
that came into this market this morning.
800 lbs at 35cts a lb. Us
Read that huge, enormous, gigantic
cd, on the eighth page. 1t tells you all
about the Mccormick reaper. and the
Company mean business.
Prof. Meyrelles' band at their parade on
Friday afternoon, plade a splendid show,
and discoursed some fine music. This
band ought to be APPRECIATED by our citi-
Gems and literally p, trcnlzed. They de.
serve it, and such "a land is an honor to
any place.
Our polite and genial City Clerk came
near getting into trouble on Wednesday
afternoon by the breaking of the king bolt
of the buggy in which he was riding
enroute for Corunna. BY a lucky escape
he got of with a bad shaking up and a
demoralized pair Of pants.
The bath house at the mineral springs
deserves a liberal patronage. 1t is in per
feet order and there can be no doubt that
bathing in the mineral waters of Michigan
is a valuable remedy for rheumatism and
kindred complaints. On Saturday car
riages will run from one to four o'clock
from the hotels to the bath house. Fare
for the round trip 10 cents. 72o
We place this week at the disposal of
the friends Of Rev. Mr.. Plat, a large
space in our paper, that they might have
his exceedingly interesting lectures On
Palestine, promptly after their delivery.
Also, that we might place before our
readers as promptly his genial and appre-
cistive memorial sermon on the life, pub
lie services and social character of the late
Hon. Amos Gould.
The Office of President of the First
National Bank having become vacant by
the death of Judge Gould, the Board of
Directors met at the call of the Vice Presi-
dent, at the parlor of the Bank on the Goth
inst. for the purpose of filing the vacancy.
L. ID. Dewey was elected President and
Morris Osburn Vice President. T. d.
Dewey, A. II. Byerly, L. Struber and
Jas. Osburn were elected as a discount
committee. The President informs us that
they have fifty thousand dollars to loan IN
good collateral.
Among the attractions on our streets last
Saturday was the exhibition by Mr.. Scott
Swami, the State Agent for G. Aultman &
Co., of one of their celebrated man-steer-
ing, self-propelling engines, and one of
their New Model Separators." The en-
CINE was under the perfect control of the
gentlemen in charge; and in starting, back
ing up or going on a circle ran with ease
and would pass over distractions that
would seriously interfere with the running
of a lumber wagon. For this engine,
Arthur McHardy is the local agent. He,
also, had on the street a Wood and Esterly
Ionia binder, that attracted much atten-
ton. They attached the separators to the
engine and then the two binders and
reapers, and it drew the four machines
up and down the street with ease. This
exhibition not only amused the crowd very
much, but resulted in the sale of several
ihaChihes' ufFE FKr Iyf3
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26
An Interesting Fact.

In France, all patent medicines must be
endorsed by an official board of physicians
before they can be sold. In lieu of such
a law in America, the people have resolv
ed themselves into a national committee
which has endorsed Swayne's Ointment
for allaying the itching accompanying the
piles, as the only reliable remedy in the
market. It's a poor rule that won't work
both ways.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26

e. pit. of s.w fl. I sec. Is, o. 5000 a., 3d.
600.
BANCROFT.
G. s.. Caleson to Alwell Cole, lot 8 and
n. 22} #. lot 8 blk. 1, H. F. Hemenway's
add, $215.
DURAND.
A. G. Cowles and Chas. E. Cook to John
M. Huston, lot 8, Putnam's add, $3.50.
NEW LoTHRoP.
Nathan Colby to Salem s. Puffer, n. !
of e. l of lot 10 blk. 8, $25.
OwossO CITY. ~
Agnes A. Dakin to George Thomas, lots
8 and A blk. 90, and n. 90 #. lot 2 blk. 10,
$4,000. .
PERRY.
Harlow Green to George ID. B%urckhart,
5 a. from G.. 1 of e. of s.w. /, sec. 10,
$3.50.
.4tFi PERRY VILLAGE. 4R a
Chas. III, Calkins to Henry O. Beardslee,
lot 8 blk. 8, G. III. Calkins' add, $50.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26

The PERRY ROYCE REAPER is unsur-
passed for work in the field, lightness of
draft and durability. Sold by j. A. Chap
in, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26

MARKETs-Beef by the side, 6 to Z cts. /;
pork. 8, St cts. chickens dressed, 8 cts.
wheat, $1.25 to $3.50; corn, 40 cts.
oats, 90 cts, wool, 35 cts.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-05-26

The drawing for the Prize Rake, which
was a Tiger gaily ornamented with red
white and blue ribbon and fourth of July
Gags, and mounted on a Milburn wagon
occupying the post Of honor in the process
sion. was a very enjoyable affair. and the
prize fell to the lot of Mr.. Vernon John
son. The procession. consisting Of nearly
one hundred loaded teams. and headed by
Prof. Meyrelles' 21st C~ommandery Band,