The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1884-05-24
The A. 3. s. p. A. of La.

I SAAcT GflcSe caUhIlSIIC nISTOglypLS W
this week announce the dawn of new err
in the social, intellectual and Commercial
life of Donaldsonviiie. Some of the NOR
aesthetic and sentimental Of our reader
may be impelled to surmise that the abov,
initials indicate the Inauguration of som.
occult order of modern Knight-errantry
devoted to the culture of chivalry an(
fraternal intensity. But no. A. B. 8. r
A. of La, are the initials of the" Ascension
Branch of the Sugar Planters Association
of Louisiana" a branch " inaugurated or
Wednesday, the 7th May, 1884, at a meeting
of several of the most prominent planters
and other citizens of Ascension, held in
Donaldsonville on that day. Its objects
are the promotion of agricultural inter-
ests, particularly in regard to sugar culture,
the maintenance of levees, and the soical
and intellectual improvement of its men,
bers. How effectually these vital objects
shall be achieved, may be augured by just
enumerating few of the founders of the
Branch-men of such calibre as Gen. Jos.
i. Brent, Gen. Vim. Porcher Miles, Jacob
Lemann, r. L. Hanson, Henry Mccall
Richard Mccall, J. E. Kock, Bernard
Lemann, Pierre Klopman, Myer Lem ann,
James Teller, J. G. Cofeld, Arthur Jacobs,
j. 3. st. Martin, Burgundy Lapice, Ben.
Gibson, r. n. Sims, E. N. Pugh, Fred.
Duffel, DR.. w. NJ. McGalliard, DR.. A. c.
Love, DR.. Jno. D. Hanson, Judge Fl. L.
Duffel, Harry Mccall, E. J. Legendre, etc.
The association formed under the auspices
OF such men as these may complacently
inscribe "excelsior ON its shield.
At the aforesaid meeting, of which Mr..
Il. I. Hanson was temporary chairman,
Gen. Brent was unanimously and by accla-
nation chosen President of the Associa-
ton. Mr.. R.. T. Hanson was elected
First Vice President, Mr.. Henry Mccall
Second Vice President, Mr.. Bernard
Lemann Secretary and Treasurer, and
Messrs. j. E. Kock, Pierre Klopman, r. N.
Sims, Fred. Duffel and Richard Mccall
appointed Directors.
The constitution and by laws as adapted
from kindred organizations and revised by
The efficient Secretary and Treasurer, were
considered and adopted. They are said
o be models in their line -terse, yet COM
'rehensiye, as regards every possible con-
urgency in the administration of the af-
airs of the Association. The body will
consist of regular members and associate |
MEMBERSHIP latter to have all the privi- |
eyes of the former except eligibility for |
'thce and right to vote. Regular members
'ay an initiation fee of $25 and annual
lues not exceeding $24. Associate mem
ers pay no imitation fee, but annual dues
ot exceeding $12. Admission to both
rades will be by ballot. The aspirant
aust have ten votes in his favor, and one
black ball will disqualify.
The Association met again on the 14th
asst, and appointed committees on various
amongst others, one consisting
Gen. Brent. Messrs. R T. Hansen, r,
!. Sims, Pierre Klopman and Bernard
emann, on house and furniture. This
ommittee, with characteristic energy,
romptiy executed their commission.
hey have completed negotiations for the
squiring of the spacious Mavor residence,
'rner of Lessard and Iberville streets. "a
le temporary locus of the club. Their
rst acquisition in the way of slomicile was
70 house lately occupied by Mr.. Earhart.
n reconsideration this was deemed mad
luate, and by the considerate courtesy of ,
r. and Mrs. Mayor, an exchange was /;
creed on. While we sympathise with this
'celient family in the vexations incidental
moving, we congratulate the club on hay-
g acquired such hall as may readily
evolved from the spacious apartments {
Nv being vacated by Mrs. Mavor.
The rooms will be open daily till 10
clock at night. The library will be re-
etc with everything desirable in literature,
and periodical, and games of \
uusement only will be supplied. Peri !
heal lectures and essays will be delivered. a
ID on the whole we confidently assert = =
at this Branch, F" of the A. B. 8. P. A. of {
T., ILLS up gap in the intellectual re-
uEces OF Donaldsonvilie. We wish it God a
cod, and hope to see its incalculabIe ad-
ntages widely availed of by our fellow
lzens, young and old.
The next meeting of the Executive Com i.
lttee. composed of the officers and Di .
ctors, will be on the 2Sth inst, closely
to which We hope to have the "
sasure of recording the ceremony of their IL
use warming. +,
Rey. Maurice Eisenberg, who has been
two years the rabbi in charge of the
nagogue of the Congregation Bikur Cho- -
q at this place, has received and accepted "
all from the congregation of the Gates of
aver synagogue on Jackson street, New d
leans, and will depart for his new field c;
labor during the latter part of July. In 81
uctantly accepting his resignation, the 81
kur Cholim congregation has addressed p
v. Eisenberg letter expressing regret m
his contemplated departure and appre- 50
ton OF his merits and services that must fl
'r prove to him valued treasure and II
steful recollection. While We rejoice at l.
promotion of our esteemed fricnd-for :
8 call from large metropolitan congre-
ion can not but be considered an adj 7,
lcement in his profession-we shall SIN "
ely regret his departure from orr town
! the consequent partial interruption of b!
many agreeable ties of friendship and r.
Iuaintance he has formed among the
,ple herer.
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