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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10
BUCKEYES ARNIC4 S4IHE.

The Best Salve in world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands,
Ghilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It Is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
Price 25 cents per box for sale by n.
G. Young and 4. j. GODDARD.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Oliver Broussard, now Of Rayne,
La, came over last Sunday on a
short visit to his family, and returns
ed the next day.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Town was fnll of school teachers
last Saturday and they swarmed
around the courthouse like 80 many
bees.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Seventeenth Judicial District Court,
Parish Of Vermsliots.
Succession of Eugene M. Deschamps,
No. 30.
Application Of Eugene Deschamps

Application of Eugene Deschamps
to be appointed administrator.
Notice is hereby given to all parties
interested in said succession, or having
any opposition to make to the applica-
ton Of said applicant, to file the same
in writing in the office of the clerk of
court within ten days from the date
hereof.
Given under my hand and seal of
court this 10th day of September, 1892.
ALCIDE LEBLANC,
Clerk of Court.
w, W. Edwards, Atty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10
Hsreslon,s Hed Axe

Is a certain cure for headache. Tt
will cure headache only, and is gN0ran-
teea to do that. 1t won't cure anything
else. 1t never fails. Don't suffer when
You can get relief III Is minutes.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

A solemn mortuary mass was said
for the repose Of the soul Of Rev.
Father Lamy at the Catholic church
here last Tuesday morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

The town school opened Monday
with Prof. A. J. Golden in charge
with a good number of scholars in
attendance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Miss Eugene Young returned
home last week from a very pleasant
visit to her cousins the Misses.
Young of Royvilie.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Gerard Thibodeaux of Prairie
Greig left this week for Prof. Smiths
college at Arcadia.
Rev. Father Burgos of New Orr
leans, Who has been here on a visit
to Father Thebault left this week
for home.
The Methodist church was pack
ed like a box Of sardines the night of
the White nuptials. The decora-
lions were very tasty.
-
We have received an interesting
communication on the public road
question from a valued correspond
ent. It will appear next week.
Charles Caldwell, one of our Alb
Deville boys who struck out for him
self and settled down at Lake
Charles where ne now is one Of the
leading brick masons and contract
Iors. was in town a few days this
week and paid this Office a pleasant
call.
DR.. W. G.. Kibhe is again laid up
and suffering from a severe attack
Of erysipelas of the hand and arm.
The same one which was SO much
injured when he was bitten by q
dog this summer. At present writ
ing his disease is progressing toward
recovery.
Our young Creole boys are be-
ginning to take a lively interest 10
obtaining an education. Minos G..
Broassard has had his son Raphael
at school at Arcadia for several
years, and this week he sent there
another son Zacharie, while Raphael
will go to the State University at
Baton Rouge.
Last Saturday night about 10
o'clock, Isam Conner eolored, white
fooIiDg with o Flobert rifle in
Divides saloon on State Street, ac.
cidentalIy discharged the weapon
and the ball passing through the
wall Of the building stuck d negro
named William johnson who was
sitting on the bench in front of FL.
G. Helnich's bakery. The bullet
entering bis finger. Conner was
taken before the mayor and fined
for diseharging firearms within the
corporate limits Of town.
About 9 o'clock Wednesday morn.
ing a serious accident occurred at
P. Dnpre LeBlauc's about 8 miles
from Abbeyille on the New Iberia
road. His new house, in course OF
erection, vas ready for shingling
and the carpenters were preparing
to leave, the scaffold gave way pre-
cepitating to the ground the three
men on it and severely iujuring them.
+. Alec Leblanc, had his head and
face badly bruised, and wrist dis.
located. Pierre Trahan, shoulder
dislocated and fracture at the joint,
with a great deal OF injury TO the
soft parts. Antoine Broussard's left
arm broken near The shoulder. Drs,
JOS. d. Kibbe and r. J. Young at
tended the injured men and set their
broken limbs.
BUCKEYES ARNICI SALVE.
The Best Salve in world for Cuts,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Cards are out announcing the
marriage en- Thursday the 18th in
slant of Miss Mamie Dezaache, Of
Waggaman, La. to Mr.. F. N.
Lebeuf, Of Jefferson parish. Miss
Mamie resided here several years
since with her parents and has many
warm friends who learn with pleas,
ure of this happy event in her life,
and wish the young couple much
joy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Misty mornings have been frequent
this week.
J. NJ. Beauxis returned from New
Orleans last Monday.
Rhul Mouton, of Lake Arthur was
in town last Saturday.
Rice harvest hands are getting
$3.50 a day and board around Lake
Arthur.
Capt. Man Sherman of Lake Ar
thur was in town this week attend
ing court.
No. Ones boys had the steamer
out Wednesday evening and gave,
her a shake up.
Rev. Father Juan of New Iberia
come over with Father Thebanlt last
Monday evening.
-e-
Several loads Of cotton in bales
come in to town this week. 1t was
last years cotton.
DR.. NJ. j. Leonard passed through
last Friday on his way to Abbeyille.
Jennings reporter.
Judge G. Debaillon came down
from Lafayette last Sunday in com
pany with Judge Allen.
Mrs. Berner this week moved in
to the old Issacs residence opposite
the Catholic cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Caldwell
left Wednesday morning for their
home in Lake Charles.
Miss Alice, the Is year old daugh-
ter of Alfred Benoit Of Shell Beach
died at that place On Aug. Is.
Mrs. John A. Brookshier Of New
Orleans, is here on a visit to her
fathers family, at Spring Hill.
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NJ. Fischer has been doing an ex-
ceilent business the past 2 weeks
aud printers ink tells the tale,
Mother Aimee, superioress Of Mt.
Carmel Convent retufned from New
Orleans last Thursday evening.
NJ. L. Morton of Cow Island was
10 town last Friday and Saturday
taking in the political Situation.
L. O. Haynes Of Shell Beach was
up this week laying in supplies for
his plantation.-Jennings Reporter.
A fine rain fell here Monday and
Tuesday evening which laid the dust
and refreshed the torrid atmosphere.
Adolphe Brasseux and Odeon
Bourqne left yesterday morning for
Arcadia where they viii enter col
lege.
j. Matt Pipes, Of Washington
arrived this week and will open a
watch repair and jewelers. shop in
town.
Judge P. Ignace Monton of Lake
Arthur was in town last Wednesday
and reports his section enjoying a
rice boom.
Felix and Paul Laurents gave U
Office q pleasant call Saturday. They
came to witness the bali game
Jennings Reporter.
District Court opened here On
Monday with his honor JudgeA. @.
Allen on the bench, and o number
Of attorneys in attendance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

with a good number of scholars in
attendance.
Miss Eugene Young returned
home last week from a very pleasant
visit to her cousins the Misses.
Young of Royville.
Rev. J. F. Scurlock come over to
perform the marriage ceremony of
Miss Mary Joe and James E White,
and was the guest of DR.. w. D.
White while here.
Judge Estillette Of Opelousas was
attending court here this week, be-
ing Of counsel 10 &e salt of NJ. @.
Broussard (Mrs. Demosthene Nunez)
vs.. Felix Broussard.
Mrs. Charles Caldwell, of Lake
Charles was here Jon a visit TO her
old home this week with her hus-
band and we're the guests Of her sis
ter Mrs. Leon J. Feray.
Typhoid fever is reported to be
prevailing in the Lake Arthur sec.
ton, and several deaths have occur.
red from the disease, among them
the daughter Alfred Benoit.
Solomon Wise, has returned from
bis summer eating at Cape May,
looking unusually we'll, and fully
prepared for the heavy duties of his
extensive mercantile business.
Elijah Ewing, a former citizen of
this parish now living at Orange,
Texas, arrived this week and is
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spending a while with his relatives
and undergoing treatment for sore
eyes.
Col. NJ. B. Hilliard Of the Times
Democrat editorial staff has been
making a tour Of this parish for
several days past and an extended
write up of the parish will no doubt
follow soon.
Paul Leguenee, a former employee
OF this Office and lately with the
Star, has secured a position With
F. T.. Melebeck and handles the
yard stick now instead Of the com.
posing stick. Sect
The committee to examine teach.
ers consisting of L. o. Broussard,
w. p. Edwards and L. L.. Bourges
had their hands $nll last Saturday
examining teachers. The teachers
all made very good averages.
Oleus Dore Of Prairie Gregg left
this week for the A. E. s. college at
Arcadia, BienviIle parish. Vermil.
ion will this year be well represent.
ed at this popular North Louisiana
school, presided over by Prof. Smlth.
Adolpbus Brasseux one of our
bright young Creoles who has been
clerking for the past 2 years for T.
L. Melebeck, left Fridny for Acadia,
La, where he will enter college and
it himself for the duties of business
life. We wish him a successful
career.
From the large number of rice
sacks being brought here it is evi
dent that there will be a large crop
Of the cereal to ship. Last week
the Barmore brought 5000 empty
rice sacks, t1is week she broaght
10000.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

The Barmore got in early Tuesday
morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Rice harvest hands are getting
$3.50 a day and board around Lake
Arthur.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Frank Williams, the intelligent
young son of Jas N. Williams Of
Prairie Gregg, LEFT last Monday for
Arcadia, where he vii enter college.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Rev. j. f. Scurlock come over to
perform the marriage ceremony of
Miss Mary Joe and James E White,
and was the guest of DR.. w. D.
White while here.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Misty mornings have been frequent
this week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

No town will prosper until the
people directly interested in its
material development shall encour-
age home industries, aud give pre-
ference to home products.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Capt. Man Sherman of Lake Ar.
thur was in town this week attend
ing court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10
J. NJ. Beauxis returned from New
Orleans last Monday.

Rhul Mouton, of Lake Arthur was
in town last Saturday.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Charles Caldwell, one of our Alb
beville boys who struck out for him
self and settled down at Lake
Charles where ne now is one Of the
leading brick masons and contract
ors. was in town a few days this
week and paid this Office a pleasant
call.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

L. O. Haynes Of Shell Beach was
up this week laying in supplies for
his plantation.-Jennings Reporter.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

NJ. L. Morton of Cow Island was
10 town last Friday and Saturday
taking in the political Situation.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

No. Ones boys had the steamer
out Wednesday evening and gave
her a shake up.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

DR.. W. G.. Kiboe is again laid up
and Suffering from a severe attack
Of erysipelas of the hand and arm.
The same one which was SO much
injured when he was bitten by a
dog this summer. At present writ
ing his disease is progressing toward
recovery.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

A fine rain fell here Monday and
Tuesday evening which laid the dust
and refreshed the torrid atmosphere.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

We have received an interesting
communication on the public road
question from a valued correspond
ent. It will appear next week.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

The Methodist church was pack
ed like a box of sardines the night of
the White ~nuptials. The deeora-
tons were very tasty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Eugene Desehamps Of Shell Beach
was in town last Friday and Satur-
day. He had shaved up clean and
looked ike a Is year old boy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Mother Aimee, superioress Of Mt.
Carmel Convent returned from New
Orleans last Thursday evening.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Rev. Father Burgos of New Or
leans, who has been here on a visit
to Father Thebault left this week
for home.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Col. N. B. Hilliard Of the Times
Democrat editorial staff has been
making a tour Of this parish for
several days past and an extended
write up of the parish will no doubt
follow soon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

The newly appointed members of
the school board met at the court.
house last Saturday and after having
qualified by taking the oath of Office,
proceeded to organize by %electiug
VIM. NJ, Conerly, president and L.
O. Broussard secretary and Parish
Superintendent. W. P. Edwards was
appointed lessor of school lands.
The full text of proceedings appears
elsewhere.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Judge Estillette Of O~pelousas vas
attending court here this week, be-
ing Of counsel il She salt Of NJ. O..
Broussard (Mrs. Demosthene Nunez)
vs.. Felix Broussard.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Willie Delaune a worthy young
man residing near Perry's Bridge
has been confined to his bed for some
3 months. One day last week Drs.
w. D. White aud r. J. Young tap
ped him and drew off some two gal
Ions of fluid from his abdominal cav
ity. For a time he appeared to raj
ly and improve, but the fluid re-ac-
cumulated, and he died on Wednes.
day morning.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Paul Leguenee, a former employee
OF this Office and lately with the
Star, has secured a position With
F. L. Melebeck and handles the
yard stick nov instead of the com
posing stick. Seei
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Adolphe Brasseux and Odeon
Bourqne left yesterday morning for
Arcadia where they win enter col
lege.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Rev. Father Juan of New Iberia
come over with Father Thebault last
Monday evening.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Mrs. John A. Brookshier Of New
Orleans, is here on a visit to her
fathers family, at Spring Hill.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

District Court opened here Q
Monday with his honor JudgeA. c
Allen on the bench, and o humble
Of attorneys in attendance.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

NJ. Fischer has been doing an ex-
cellent business the past 2 weeks
aud printers ink tells the tale.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1892-09-10

Elijah Ewing, a former citizen Of
this parish now living at Orange,
Texas, arrived this week and is
spending a while with his relatives
and undergoing treatment for sore
eyes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

Mrs. Samuel J.. Randall was upon one
occasion suffering from a trouble which
her physicians had called a pulmonary ar
lection. and had treated it as such with
mighty inlinereut. success. She was taken
with AN attack OF more than ordinary sever
itv while Ia Europe. and sent fer Sir Morell
Mackenzie. When the great physician ar
rived De looked at her in q peculiar way
and said:
"You want to get right up out OF that
bed. put ON your gown and 20 cut 10 the
best opera or most amusing play that there
Is In the place. Your trouble IS nervous
ness. You think your lungs are affected
and you fret and think you are going 10 die
right OF i'm consequence, when IL IS all
nervousness. Come. get up and dress and
go out and get excitement that viii take
your mind away from your feelings
And she did. She plunged into excite
ment and came home to this country vastly
improved.
sherman Hoar, who tells the story, met
Sir Norell later and said 10 him:
"Slr M0rell. what is the cause OF so much
that is commonly called woman's COM
plaints?'
Nervousness" be replied. They worry
so about their condition that il drives them
into the disease they think they've got.
They want change, not necessarily excite
ment always, but something TO get them
away from themselves. 1t is better than
medicine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
Running a


Jim Jones-he was an editor-that Is, he
tried 20 be;
He bought himself a handpress, an he
started in &c see
Jes' what there was 10 edith, but when
ned canvassed round,
Some fifteen hundred editors In that same
town lie found.
They all knew more about It than Jones
could hope 10 know;
They told him.: "TCu must run her, Jones,
jes SO an so an SC!
BE sure an boom the Baptists-they're
bound TO help You out
an give the good old Methodlsts a big sal
walton shout!
GIVE every man a notice: BE sure an put
il down
Whenever Major links IS seen perambu-
latin town;
Put I'm n few free locals for all the stores,
an give
Each man n free subscriptlon-if you want
your sheet to llye.'
Well. Jones; he done jes' as they said, for
fear they'd make a row;
But the more he tried to please 'em all,
the more they told him hOwt
Until at last he took his book an laid 1t on
the shelf:
run the paper in the ground an fol
Tered it himself
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25

ussrU4 which somehow acquired tho dis
agreeable habit Of observing at frequent
Ebsrvslss
u vtsh the old lady would dis.~
mis- annoyed the birds owner who
snoke 10 Der curate about 10.
II think we can rectify. the natter" re-
oiled the good man. Il also have a parrot,
And ho Is o righteous bird. having been
brought up 10 the way be should 60. I
viii lend you my parrot. and I trust his
influence viii reform that deprayed bird
OF yours"
The curate's parrot was placed In the
same room with tho wicked one, and az
soon as the two had become accustomed
to each other the bad bird remarked:
81 wish the old lady would die"
Whereupon the clergyman's bird rolled
I'D hisueyes and in solemn accents added:
"wsI beseech thee to hear US. good
The story gos out In the parish, and for
several Sundays 1t was necessary to omit
the ntsny at the church services.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
railroad. a cafe mods Of travel If you oniy

know how.
Christmas-The principal holiday Of the
year, lasting In its results. and the regular
means of a business boom. A boon to
newspaper writer's ION space" the hope
OF poets, and the pride OF sidewalk mer'
chants everywhere. See Yule.
Church-A place for the display or hour
day attire, preaching Of sermons, &c.
Credlt-Wbas everyone wants and bue
few obtain.
Dinner-A special array Of complex
dishes, the cause Of much internal suffer
ing. but the delight OF doctors and drug
glsts. The small boys elysium. The cooks
masterwork, Of which the tramp gets the
remnant.
G~ift-Something bestowed which Is gene
rally not needed, and which often finds a
snug berth on the pawnbroker's shelf.
Something for which something Is Learly
always expected in return. The cause OF
small financial panics and the source or
much worry to the neighbOrs.
Holly-Used for decorative purposes, but
not valued as much as mistletoe, because
It doesn't justify promiscuous OSCILLATION.
See MistietOe.
Joke-A special holiday affair, prepared
in the dog days and kept on ice until ready
to be used. Hatched all the year round,
but particularly virulent at Christmas
time.
Mistletoe-The particular friend CT spin
sters aud unkissed young ladies'. Causes
unconscious celebration. No parlor Is com
plete without IT. See Holly.
MISUNDERSTANDING friend, before
and after Christmas. Sometimes called
uncle" but under any name the rate OF
interest remains the same.
Plrm-Pudding-The quintessence Of sweet
things, leading up to s~omnamhulism and
incubus. Gets in its fine work on the small
boy. but doesn't object to adults Of either
gender.
Santa ClausJThe fictitious master-of-
reyeis at Christmas tide. Often represent
ed by paterfamilias. arrayed in his wife's
fur-liHed circular turned inside out, sundry
wads Of cotton and hemp beard.
StOcking-The proper receptacle for all
Christmas gifts which can be crowdcd into
IL. Should be well darned beforehand 10
prevent the egress of gold coins, diamond
rings and similar triles.
ShOp-The wCman's delight and the mans
despair. Kept open nights i'm December os-
tcnsibiy 70 accommodate the public, but real
- for the purpose Of making out bills.
Tree-GrOws I'm PROPULSION on sidewalks
in front OF grocery stores. Bears immense
and astonishing variety Of fruit. Lives
about ten days and is usually to be found
in family ash barrel some time during first
week in January.
Iule-POetic term for Christmas. Easier
To rhyme with, and consequently taken adj
vantage Of. See Christmas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25


Alasi alasi tho world is queer.
1 cannot make II out;
Things are not what they're said to be,
And all Is full Of doubt
'Tts said that soda-water has
or soda not one trace;
That milk OF lime contains no milk
That stoe lace isn't lace.
That G~erman-silver 81 not coin,
That mobiles are but plebs;
That copperas is iron salt
And patriots are rebs.
II this be true. what Of myself
1 seem a man to be:
Yet IL all things aren't what they are,
What, then, becomes Of mel
Am I man, or am ! noti
What warrant have l that
I'm not a tennis-racket or
A Maltese pussy cat2
-Harper's Young People.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
H CHRISTMAS DICTIONARY.
Holiday Definitions That DO Not Obtain at
Other Seasons.

OAANN DGAAiAAAOho @A ~ ~
other Seasons.
Bill-The last hope Of the tradesman.
Sometimes paid, sometimes not. The head
Of the family is the chief sufferer from its
visitation.
understanding which lights up the
Christmas tree; also often leads to the sum-
mOning OF the fire department, and a sub
seQuent examination OF fire insurance poll
cles.
Candy-Suitable present for ones best
girl. See also Huyler's.
Card-One OF the chief sources Of the
postoflce departments December revenue.
Cash-A rare article. which disappears
with li~shtning-like rapidly about holiday
times. See Cheque.
Cheque-Another name fer cash, though
that doesn't help a man II broke. A piece
OF paper Intended TO impress tradesmen
with the size Of purchasers bank accounts.
See cash.
ChlIdren-Well- springs Sf pleasure. but
the chief cause Of headaches aud sleepless-
ness on Christmas morning. Harder 10
suppress than an insurrection. but a ne
cessary evil.
Chimaey-Salta Claus own particular
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-25
, Christmas Song.

Hang uD the vine and the holly,
Sign the cross over the door.
That joy. coming in with tho Christmas,
May go from the place neyermore!
Gather love-gifts fer the chlldren;
Guard well the mystical way
That the Christ-child comes at the midnight
To bless with bright fayors the day.
Bring in good cheer and be merry,
Dance, and ring out glad song;
The stars Of Il Bethlehem desert
Looked dow on a Christ-happy throng.
Go ye In howell and highway.
Guests to bring into the feast;
Angels shall. unawares. greet ye
In those the world ccGnteth as least.
Sound the sweet Chrlst-loying anthem;
Echoes will bear 1t on high
To the angels made Joyous, forever.
BY Christmas Of love In the sky.
Bow down and worship the spirit
OF the feast. the invisible King;
Lot He cometh In scarlet aud purple,
TO gather q worlds Offering!
Marie Layola lie Baron.