The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-10-18
The nopadsopvi Chief,
The Fair1or the Benaat of St. JIG
Two Dollars a Year.

The Fair7or the Bensat of st. Jor
d seph Chapel Oh New River.
Voluntary contributions for the public good
are the most laudable of Christian character
sstics IN u cultivated community. Cities have
erected churches, schools and monuments OF
architectural peauty and elegance through the
liberalits ofscitizene and the berseverance and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of woman; but the country
towns andseve The unpretentious settlements
have evinced the same philanthropic traits IN
creating public zeal to the advancement OF re-
Hgion, education and charitable institutions
as satisfactorily exemplifed in the late exhlb1-
tor 81 public feeling and generous outlay In
Ascension parish for the benefit Of st. Joseph's
Chapel on New River, Sunday, September 4
Although the morning was rather inauspicious
clouds hiding the radiance of advancing day
did not deter the expectant crowds from col
lectlng in anticipation OF the coming celebra-
ton. AT about 10 O'clock a. NJ, the gloom
passed aHay, and soon the sun lent its bright
ness to the cheeriness around; the procession
led by two priests was formed from the parish
church, and indeed it was goodly sight; the
consecration OF the chapel and the christening
OF the bell with its ten godfathers, who nobly
aided the proceedings. not only with their
presence but in 9 ready and liberal financial
form, were featuress Of the mornings display
most worthy of the highest praise and lasting
remembrance. After high mass. about u NJ,
the fair commenced. 1t was located in front Of
Dr: 7. pr: Enant s residence, under grand
old oak tree on the banks of New River tables
were extended on the sides Of the yard bearing
on their ample surfaces everything which could
crafty the taste of the generous public; also
choice articles of beauty and value to be SUBJ
mitted to the exciting chances of rattle.
Among the fortunate winners was Mr. VIM.
Braud. oserseer on Burnside's plantation, who
wonAthe goat Flea Catcher the large cake
by Miss Florence Gauthreaux. who, actuated
By that inherent goodness of all Southern
daisies, presented it to the fair to be again an
aid to the general fund.
Theeafternoon brought its own variety OF
amnsenents. Amongst Them was@a spirited
cameo base ball. wherein the muscular pow
ers and fne training Of those handsome mines
did not fail in winning the applause and admit
ration of the spectators. But on reviewing. that
most pleasant of evenings, the remembrance III
theF horse-racing causes feeling Of profound
pleasure. Mr.. Joe st. Amant's fne bay st.
Julien won the well merited praise OF all. as
his gallant strides covered the ground. his
beautiful form, glossy skin, bright and almost
human eyes were sufficient to challenge the adj
miration OF all. for happily it was proven in
bis winning the blue ribbon twice successfully,
and as he curvetted so proudly along he looked
as il he felt the honors bestowed on him. and
how richly he deserved them. Truly fine horse
and a noble owner. for he and his brother
have aided the whole affair as only such kind
and Christian gentlemen would. Dr.. P. T. st.
Amant had been interchangeable in his endeayors
in selling tickets, and numerous other ways to
id the good work; also. Capt. Joe Gonzales. the
Hiding of the chapel, the clever arrangement
OF the fair grounds were mute but eloquent
proof Of the energy and sincerity which colors
all the actions OF that kind and generous citi-
zen. 1t is all over now. but we hope that in the
near future DR.. st. Amant's beautiful grounds
may be selected again to be the scene of such
another gathering and that the same true and
kindly gentlemen will live to participate
therein and that their good deeds may be re-
produced by their children and grandchildren.
Yours truly. REGINA.
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