The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-06-02

circles the public school property at
the west corner Of town.
W. learn that a dentist arrived in
town, whether to remain permanent
ly or not, we r unable to say. We
think the opening for one in Able
vile is fair, as III population is in.
creasing, and no doubt business will
increase with it.
Suppose, Belle" said a poor but
honest Abbeville youth to q Prairie
Greig girl, one day Last week, Sup
pose that a young man loved you
dearly, very dearly, but was afraid
to ask you to marry him-may be
because he was very timid or felt
too poor, or something-what would
you think of such a case?" "Think ?"
answered the girl Immediately.
"Why, if he was poor, l should think
he was doing just right in keeping
still about it," The question was
dropped right there.
Our readers will recollect the
grand calico-dress hall to be given
at the French Hall tonight for the
benefit of the new fire engine COM
panY Protector No. 2. All the nee.
essary arrangements have been made
to make this one of the most pleas.
ant and enjoyable gatherings of the
season. The refreshments will con.
sist of lainties and ice.cold lemon
AIDES. As the proceeds are to be
applied liz a laudable cause. and the
price of entrance ia only twenty-five
cents, it is to be hoped a large at
tendance will be on hand to partici-
pate in the enjoyments Of the eve
ming. Show your liberality toward
the fire Iaddies by giving them a
rousing turnout, and they may, some
day, in return double the favor.
A grand excursion for the benefit
Of Abbevilie Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. ] will come off On Thurs.
day, June 28th, from Abbeville to
Southwest Pass. and return, on the
fine steamer Barmore. A brass band
will accompany the excursionists,
and q string band will be on hand
to furnish sweet and lively music
for those who may wish to trip the
light fantastic toe. Refreshments
Of various kinds will be served on
board the steamer, and no pains will
be spared to make the trip pleasant
and agreeable TO each and every
one who may go. We hope to see
some of our Rayne friends, who have
long been wanting a trip to the sea-
shore, take advantage of this splen-
did opportunity, and be in attend.
ance on this occasion. The fare is
only one dollar for the round trip,
children half price.
The new fire engine company
"Protector No. 2" is low perma-
nent!y organized ard on the high
road to success. At the meeting
last Monday night the constitution
and bylaws were adopted. and the
following officers elected: President,
DR.. e. j. Edwards; Vice President.
Jacob Gastal; Secretary. Adonis
Leblanc; Treasurer, H.. I. Chevis;
Foreman, NJ. I. Gordy, Jr.; First
Assistant, II. G. Heimich; Second
Assistant, Louis Leotaud; House.
keeper, Joseph Leguennec; Banner
Carrier, A. J. GODDARD; Pipeman,
James Rogers. Some Of our citizens
have contributed very literally to-
ward the purchasing Of an engine.
"1he gentlemen of the grip" com
monty called drummers, have also
made handsome donations. We trust
that those of our citizens who have
failed to contribute anything toward
this good cause will not hang back
any longer, but respond willingly
when called upon.
There is nothing in the world, we
believe, more pleasing to the eye or
inviting to a stranger than on enter.
ing a town to find good and wide
sidewalks, nicely painted houses and
fences, aud clean streets. 1t gives
life and health to a place, and affords
something to be admired instead of
being detested. 1t speaks volumes