The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-20
ST. CHARLES COLLEGE,
GRAND CoTEAU,
Decemher 9th. ISs
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GRAND CoTEAU,
December 9th, 1884.
EDIross og THE C~J.irR
Conference.-The song of triumph
and exultation, which from the wave
beaten shores of the Atlantic to the
waters of the Pacific, has thrilled
through every heart; that song of vic
tory and liberty which, since a few
days, both old and young have chanted
in union that same song has found
an echo within the patriotic breasts OF
that cosey but far famed Grand Co.
teau.
1t was on December 4th, that its
citizens wished worthily to celebrate
that victory, the news of which had
made their hearts leap for joy.
A grand andimposing Cleveland and
Hendricks procession had been prepar-
ed for that occasion. Since early morn
ing the town was in a hustle and every
where could be een signs forebod'ng
the grandeur of the parade to be held.
Grand Coteau as could be expected
answered readily to the cali of some OF
it's most respected, 'enterprlslug ana
Industrious c~itizeps. Messrs. J. Barry,
A. M6che, DIR. E. s. Barry, and Hon. A.
Pavy, could be seen in every direction,
assigning to the various bodies their
respective places. At three O'Clock
every one was astir, and when the
sbrill notes of the coTnet te-echoed
through the town, each u was at his
post. MI. J. Barry then presented our
Brass Band with u handsome Cleve-
land and Hendricks flag aud the pro-
~cession commenced its march in the
following order:
Marshals Hon. A. Pavy. and Messrs.
A. Msche and j. Barry and a numerous
mounted escort; Brass Band, College
bows; next canes host OF gentlemen,
and, last, carriages. The procession,
with stars aud stripes floating or the
breezes and marching to the melodlous
notes of our Band paraded through The
whole town. Many a fair countenance
greeted this pageant on the way, and
plainly spoke the high hopes which are
nurtured within the hearts of every
true American.
We had now reached the magnificent
stand where the anne of Cleveland
and Hendricks figured in gorgeous let
tiers, aud f,on1 this platform we We're
to be addressed by st. Land hest
orators.
However, as theil arrival was some
what retarded. Mr.. G. L. Dupre, who
Glanced to be.tllere. was called upon
and with his usual graceful delivery,
eloquent and fowery diction. charmed
his audience /: we regret the gentleman
was so brief. Finally, the baud play.
ed again announcing the arrival OF the
invited speakers.
Messrs. H. L.. Garland, and T.. D.
Estilette were led TO the plato. N by
Hon. A. Pavy and Mr.. j. Barry. Hon.
A. Pavy then introduced the gentle
men to the audience.
Mr.. Garland spoke, and with his
clear nor voice captivated his
listeners. He fully understood the oc-
casion which brought him in our midst,
and by his terse and logical arguments
amply satisfied the democratic feelings
of tie people of Grand Coteau.
Mr.. Estilette spoke last, and we feel
.t oar bounden duty to heartily thank,
and sincerely congratulate the gentle
man, for his very appropriate intIoduc-
tion. Indeed the heart of each and
every one of us thrilled when the gen.
tleman made allusion to orr College
walls where lie himself had spent his
hoyhood; when he spoke with love
and respect and gratitude of those that
guided him In the paths of learning
and science.
In graphic language he narrated
the life of our next President, and
showed US how honesty aud upright
ness have brought Grover. Cleveland
from the lowly position of a clerk in a
store to the summit Of human glory,
the Presidency.
Our heartfelt thanks are due to the
gentlemen of Grand Coteau who invit-
cd us ia. attend this patriotic display !;
for though Mathematics and Literature
may now preoccupy us more than poll
tics, still our daily inttructions implant
In our hearts that love for orr conntry's
veal, which ought TO animate every
true citizen and of which we hope to
prove ourselves, in some future day,
wholly worthy.
Yours, &C.,
VINCENT LEBLANC.