The weekly messenger., 1889-05-25
The Press at Thibodeaux.

On Monday the 18th. inst. the Louisia-
ma Press Association held its ninth an
nual meeting at the beautiful city Of
ThibOdeauX, in the parish of LafOurche.
The members OF the press We're met at
Schrieyer by committee delegated by
the good people Of Lafourche, and were
rendered beautiful little badges which
they will preserve as souvenir Of the
hospitality Of the people "f ThibOdeaux; !;
and were also given cards for their res
pective stopping places. which were in
the different hotels and in private fami-
lies, This Editor and lady had the good
fortune to be iaa guests of the Strangers
Hotel, kept by Mrs. Thomas Alberti. This
Hotel Is indeed the strangers happy home
for one feels really at home in the amia-
bic and affahle family Of Mr.. Alberti.
The party Of editors were met at the de
pot on the arrival of the train-twO o'clock
in the evening-by almost the entire pO-
pulatiOn Of the town. The brass band
struck one of its finest selections while
the party alighted from the train. Car
riages were in waiting and In few
minutes the editors were driven to their
respective hotels, where they refreshed
themselves and Partaken to little sub
Stantial.
At $50 p. m. the same evening the con-
ventiOn was called to order by President
Leon Jastre mski and business was decla-
red in Ordor.
The spacious Firpmen's Hall was at
this time crowded TO its utmost. The
brass band gave one OF its lively airs af-
ter which.
Hon. j. LOUIS AUCOIN.
mayor OF Thib6deauY delivered an eie-
quent address OF welcome which was re-
ceiyed with great applause. Major S.
I. GrisamOre, president Of the police jury
followed the Mayor, and in his address
gave in graphic terms the history of the
parish of LafOurche from its early settle
ment to the present time. He demon
strated in clear and concise manner
what was capable the fertile soil Of La
fOurche in producing fruits and vegeta-
bles of all kinds and abundant crops.
Hon. |. ID. Moore rpad charming poem
written by Mrs. +. NJ. GOOde OF the Thi-
bOdeaux Sentinel.
Missess Clemence and Augusta Lay
man executed on the piano a brilliant
four hand piece-March au Flambeaux.
Gen. Leon JaStremske then rose and
responded in his graceful manner, in
behalf OF the members of the press. His
words were truly the sentements OF the
press.
MIR. J. Gentil, the veteran journalist
was the next speaker. His address was
in French-the subject-La. Louisiana
dams wight ans. 1t is unnecessary to say
he delighted his large and appreciative
audience.
The meeting was then adjourned until
Tuesday morning ut $50 o'clock.
At the fixed hour Tuesday morning the
meeting was again called to order by the
President. The discussion Of "the best
plan for pracuring steady and healthy
growth OF immigration into Louisiana"
was taken up and discussed by the men,
bprs OF the press.
Miss Marie Louise Garner of the East
Carroll Banner read an interesting essay
OH the Influence of Woman OH Liter
ature."
The election Of officers was here decla-
red in order-thA members appreciating |
the merits and the faithfulness in which |
the present officers have performed their |
duties, on motion duly seconded, they |
were unanimously reelected for another |
term. They are General Leon Jas
tremski. President; Mrs. Ella +. Bent |
tley, and j. A. Lafargue Vice-Presidents;
Miss Addie McGrath. Secretary and |
Mr.. j. ". HyamS assistant Secretary. |
After the election Of officers the cOnven- |
tiOn adjourned until O'clock in the eve |
ming, when the editors were taken In |
carriages and driven through the city Of |
ThibOdeaux aud the suburbs. The drive
pleasant and the sights Of the town
and country are most admirable and |
were greatly enjoyed by the members of |
the press, and especially by those who
had never been i'm that favored and beau |
tiful country.
Tuesday evening grand and delight |
full concert was rendered the press by
the people Of ThibOdpauX, and we may
say that no town the State CAN compare
favOrabiy with ThlbOdeaux for musical
talent. The concert was under the di
rectiOn Of PrOf.ChOl. The programme
was long and varied. During the con-
cert Miss Addie McGrath read a magniti-
cent poem. and Mr.. +. l.. Bentley read an
essay written by his wife, Mrs. Ella
Bentley.
We cannot 90 further without men
tioning the pretty Miss Celine Alberti
whose fresh and beautiful voice was one
Of the most pleasing features OF the con-
cert. Miss Alberti controls her beauti-
full voice with the ease and grace Of an
artist, and we predict for her, success
full career. The concert WAS followed by
grand ball and sSme Of the junior mem-
hers of the press and the elegant society
of ThibOdeaux tripped the light fantastic
to their hearts content.
Wednesday was reserved for al excur-
sion OH the lower bayou LafouI the on
the Steamer Alice Leblanc. The patty
took the boat at nine o'clock in tht
morning and returned at nine in the
evening.
Tho frin xUac fhronnl ono of tho rich