The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1891-02-21
ST. MARTINVILLE.
ITs sLOCATION-IMPROvEMENTS -
PROGREsSIvENESS OF ITS CI-
TIZENs-ITs FUTURE
PROSPERITY ETC.
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The stranger, in scrutinizing the pure
etiquette which is observed In a rigid ,
way. in the high society of the st. Mar
tinviIlians, he is struck with amazement
and fascinated by such an alluring con-
tact. Here, no cOOlness or affectatiOn in
the manner of welcoming the visitor: no
spirit of affectedness enters the heart
and mind of the citizens to be used as a
bait with an intentional deception at
the bottom of the move. The town has
some peculiar attractions which inspires !
stranger fascinating influence that re-
mains inexplicable. Many have exper-
fenced this soothing and engaging "un-
seen moving power, and SO much so,
that legend is attached to'the tale:
"whoever drinks Of the water OF the
Teche, will return, an adage which has
proven to be true in hundreds of i'll
stances.
As sociable town, st. Martinville is
placed at the top of the first rank. for
refinement in the c0nvivial circle. The
st. Martinvillian Is endowed with an
astute mind, and a free and open will,
which accounts for his elevated sociabi-
lity. This quality is more apparent
among natives (bOrn and raised in the
locality. The CreOles are frank and
fearless; hypocrisy and ingratitude are
scorned by them, and they sincerely
Judge one guilty of such faulty imper-
fection, to be an grossier persOnndgf. de-
prived of the qualifications requisite to
high tone society. Their loyalty is
shocked, and they cannot forgive one to
descend to such low sentiment, which,
in their estimation befit individuals be-
longing to the low class. Their predo-
minancy in dealing with decorum is
felt to greater extent, by the one who
had the advantage of rusticating in their
midst, for certain length of time.
They never prejudicate Oh anything,
allowing full scope to their fellOw-citi-
zens, in this respect, always inclined TO
believe stranger CONNIE IL tduf, until
he has infringed his apparently good re-
cord or gentlemanlike actions. This
peculiarity in the life of that noble Gre
ole race is strongly illustrated IN ST
Martinville. The pre-eminence OF the
st. Martinyillians, is admired by peram'
bulators, to an extent completely ignor
9 ed by them (the citizens9
In that center, the arts are cultured Il
l high degree 1t is pride deeply
l rooted in the inhabitants to reach th'
S apogce of a science or art. For one u
e limit himself to superficial knOwledg'
n is looked upon IN an unfavOrable light
8 They possess the fen sdcre OF attempting
I with assurance the object in view, an'
e do work with determination to reach a
h near as possible 10 perfection. Thei
ambition is to attain laudable accom-
g plishment. To make good this ayerlnen
It please follow us.
a The reputation of your town as cen
" ter furnishing the best artlstes-ama
e teurs of the Attakapas region has NJ
d arand reimbursement, that extends as ia
% down as the Crescent City. Many Of it
a emulous, although somewhat recalcl
i trant in admitting this openly, tacitel
l. confess by their action that such a re
e nominee is not deprived of a certai
e truth, which fact alone, substantiate
is our assertion. Rivalry while agitatin
o, the masses and pursueing its course wi
Dr. very often disclose its weak side. Th
" is pervious and is easily detected by
he close observer. But TO the point.
to The Social Club of st. Martinville th'
In had for its director Mr.. Felix Voorhie
Tx the bright attorney, brilliant Frent
writer and dramatist, is the best organ
zation in Southwest Louisiana. |
III amateurs are assuredly hOrs ligne, al
es' their talent was appreciated by "col
Gil noissenrs" theatre gOers and skillf
ne critics of New-Orleans, who have q
DIG clared two Of the members to be "actor
o In the true sense Of the word, instead
gn "amateurs" as usually designated. N
'i- Geo. Adams fAIiss Marie Louise Dab
perspicacious and bewitching girl
the town is one of them, and Mr.. Lo'
J. Voorhies, the acute and gallant you
80 attorney Is the other. Their high ta!t
er. and achievements on the stage rem'