The Opelousas courier., 1888-05-05

pOinGeu out Cne lnSepaTaOIe pFOSpeFlt.
of the two, that an intelligent, bold auG
fearles press built up and fostered goot
government, strengthened society, ad
vocated salutary laws and defended th'
rights of the people. That the Stat'
should always maintain the freedom o
the press and allow it proportionatt
compensation for the labors rendered
and the capital invested. He advocat
ed a high order of journalism, dignity
ard forbearance in the discussion ofsub
jects, and general elevation in the
tone and sentiment of the press.
| Miss Addie McGrath, of the Bator
Rouge Truth, Secretary of the Press AS
sociation, read very interesting origi-
nal poem entitled "The Editors Infer
no." written under the similitude of 6
dream and showing fine poetic imagery
in conception and perfect measure it
rhythmic construction.
The Courthouse was beautifully and
artistlcally decorated with palm leaves
ferns, ivy, and profusion of flowers
representing immense bouquets of trop.
ical plants, festoons, and exquisite
wreaths. Over the presidents stand
in letters of green were the words "Wel.
come to the La.Press Association" A
great many ladies attended thGsesslons
of the Convention dailyand added much
to the interest of the occasion by theI.
encouraging presence. They were the
recipients of many we'll deserved COM
pliments from the various speakers, and
they, in turn, frequently applauded the
speakers and gave them many floral trl,
butes of appreciation. The speakers
were attentively listened to and fire.
quently applauded by the audience. In
the interval of speeches Prof. Mayer
and his talented pupils, Miss Latour and
Master Bodemuiler, rendered osome ex-
quisite operate music on the violin, Or
gan and piano Visitors and home peo-
pie were delighted with the splendid
execution of choice and lengthy pro-
gramme, and the Professor and his well
trained prot6gGs accomplished triumph
that will never be surpassed in Opelou-
sas for accurate and soui-thrilling har-
mony. Prof Mayer deserves and is
gratefully awarded all praise by the
visiting editors for his generous and
artistic efforts to contribute to their
pleasure while in our midst.
The Corona Brass Band of Washing
ton f>rticiSated in the rendition of the
opening e-Mendelssohn's Atha-
liza, and fully sustained their reputa-
tions as first class musicians in its ar
tistIc execution. This piece was per-
formed atg an orchestra of Prof Mayors
pupils, under his instruction and direc-
ton, composed of the violin, piano, Or
gan, violincello, brass band, and cho-
rus of fourteen ladies of Opelousas. We
believe that this opera has never before
been attempted outside of the large ci-
ties and our visitors from abroad pro-
nounced it and the entire programme
given during the sessions of the Conven-
ton, tie best and most exquisite music
they had ever heard in country town.
On Wednesday night the members of
the Press were given brilliant recep-
tion by the Opelousas Social Club and
Citizens Committee, under the auspices
of the Club and at their Hall. Ii the
decorations at the Courthouse were
beautiful and artistic, those at the So
cial Club Hall were exquisitely fairy
like and enchanting, We will, howev-
er, speak more at lenght, next week,
about the programme and sparkling in
cidents of this recherche event.
On Thursday morning q special train,
and innumerable buggies, hacks and
carriages, conveyed the members of the
press and scores of our citizens to
Woodworth's Springs to partake of the
hospitality of the generous citizens OF
Washington. 1t was called picnic,
but was a banquet, feast that seemed
to multiply in good things as the tempt
ing courses of an endless variety OF
meats, salads, pies, cakes and confec-
tions were dispensed to the guests by
tile fair hands of the ladies of Washing
ton. We will give the details of this
splendid denoRement of the Convention
next week, because it deservesa notice
commensurate to its boundless hOspi-
tality and many pleasing and interest
ing events, which made. everyone the
recipient Of SO much cordial enjoyment
Oh that day When this glorious re-
past was finished, and after many hap
DIV and appropriate toasts to the occa-
sion, Gen. 9astremski called the Asso-
citation to order, when a resolution OF
thanks was passed to the people Of
/ Washington for the princely entertain
ment they had received at their hands.
The Convention then adjourned until
it's next annual meeting, which will
take place at Thibodaux, La.
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