St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-12-14
Citizens Meeting.

In conformity with call signed b
Jno. M. Mornhinveg, Mayor of Ope
lousas, and other prominent citizens,
meeting was held at the court house, OF
Monday evening, to make suitable ar
rangements for memorial services to b
held on Wednesday, the 18th inst, il
honor of the late
HON. JEFFERSON DAVIS,
in response to the proclamation of Gov
Nichols.
The meeting was we'll attended, {
goodly number of our fair ones lending
the charm of their presence to the occa.
sion.
The meeting was called to order by
Thos. H. Lewis, Esq, and Hon. Henry
L. Garland was called to the chair, who
in few well timed remarks, stated the
object Of the meeting.
Leonce Sandoz, of the Courier, and
+. z. Goodwin, Of the Democrat, were
selected as secretaries.
On motion Of Capt E. S. Taylor, the
following ladies and gents were ap-
pointed by the chairman as a committee
on arrangements:
Mrs. Laurent Dupre, Miss Effie EaIer,
L. ID. Lewis, F. Mckinney,
Jos. Bloch, I" B. Hebrard,
{" j. ". Jackson, " A. Labyche,
r. Mayer, " B. Fontenot,
G. L. Dupre, 4" Eva Williams,
Miss NJ. satterfield.
Thos. H. Lewis, E. D. Estilette.
Laurent Dupre, Oct. Fontenot,
Jos. Bloch, L. A. Sandoz,
C. N. Ealer, E. P. Goodwin,
G. B. Andrus, j. L. Norris
Capt. E. s. Taylor, Chairman j
On motion of L. Dupre, Esq, it was
Resolved, That the ladies of the COM
mittee be requested to solicit the assis-
tance of all the ladies of the town and
vicinity in aid Of the memorial services.
On motion Of T. II. Lewis, Esq, it was
Resolved, That the committee of ar
rangements be vested with full power
to take all necessary steps for carrying
out the arrangements.
On motion of 7. III. Lewis, Esq, it was
Resolved, That the memorial services
take place at the court house on Wed
nesday, at 10 m., III conformity with the
of the Governor.
On motion of JOS. Bloch, Esq, it was
Resolved, That the merchants and
business men of our town be requested
to close their establishments during the
services in order that they
with their employees may attend the
same.
On motion of W. C. Perrault, ESQ.,, it |
was
Resolved, That the Principals of all
schools of the town, both public and
private, be respectfully solicited to close
the same on Wednesday next, in order
that the pupils thereof may attend the
services, and that the COM
mittee Of arrangements communicate
the same to them tomorrow at as early
an hour as practicable.
On motion of i. A. Sandoz, Esq, it |
was
Resolved, Thai all the clergy OF the
religious denominations be
specially invited to attend the memorial
The'following i.seamble and resolu-
ion was offered by T. Ell. Lewis, Esd:
Whereas many speakers have been
requested to deliver addresses at the
services, and have promised
o do so, and whereas the time will only
permit of short speeches, therefore be it
Resolved, That the speakers be re-
requested to limit their ad-
iresses to ten minutes each.
On motion of L. Dupre, ESQ.,, it was
Resolved, That special seats be re-
erved for the accommodation OF all |
,eterans, both of the grey and blue.
On motion Of Jos. Bloch. Esq, it was
Resolved, That the chairman be in
tructed to send message of condo
ance to the bereared widow.
On motion. the meeting then adjourn
ID.
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