The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1892-05-28
A Ii TERARY

'"o ocN hhSNSA al oNoL
sight, no mention was made of the in
teresting Literary Reunion hell under
the auspices of Branch 1856. c. X. of A.
on the 18th inst. We had intended to
write a report of the entertainment .
for the reason that it was due to the
Branch, to whose courtesy we owed an
invitation to be present, and for the
further reason that the matter was SO
enjoyable as to deserve more than a
passing mention at IL hands, but, I'M
fortunately, the subject passed out Of
our memory and was only recalled af-
ter the paper had gone to press. With
this explanation which is the truth,
and the whole truth, we trust that the
excellent members of Branch 1876, of
the Catholic Knights, will be satisfied
III reference to the entertainment.
We unhesitatingly state that it was en-
joyable and instructive, and we know
that we but voice the sentiments of all
who were present, when we indulge
the hope that this feature of Branch
exercises will be continued by the
members of 336.
We all have a great deal to learn, as
was we'll expressed by one of the lee
%turers, and there is DO better method
of increasing our stock of ideas than
by attending an entertainment where
some well informed speaker will give
us the benefit of his reading on some
special line of thought. III the busy
scenes of life, many have not the leis-
ure or the opportunity to add to their
knowledge, and it is to these, especial
ly, that the lecturers of Branch 1856
will come as a boon.
The particular reunion which is the
| subject of this article had for its pro-
gramme an imaginary trip to New
York, by Hon. Thos. A. Badeaux, aud
a lecture on the chemistry of tobacco
and coal by Judge Arthur F. Knobloch'
Mr.. Badeaux invited his hearers to
take their stand with him on the deck
of an ocean steamer, just coming into
the port of the great metropolis, and,
acting as a guide, he pointed out in
clear and elegant language the princi-
pal objects of interest to be seen in the
harbor and in the city. Every one
was charmed with the graphic descrip-
ton given by the lecturer of the sights
OF New York, and, it is safe 20 say
that his hearers have a clearer and
more distinct notion of the great city
of New York than they ever entertain
ed before. We hope that Mr.. Badeau1
will next take us to Washington anG
give US Il description of tue White
House, Capitol, Patent Office and other
remarkable structures belonging to the
United States Government.
Judge knobloch had selected as hi
subject, we understand, the chemistry
of a lump of coal, and had intended t,
have the evolution of that substanc,
into many beautiful and useful article
of commerce, but, unfortunately, un
der the impression that his time wa
limited, he abridged his lecture yer
. materially. However, he excited mucl
interest in his hearers by the Thorough
! master, over his subject which he dis
/ played. and contributed very materi
ally to their instruction. 1t was har
I to believe that SO black an object a
coal could be developed into so trans
parent a substance as the moth-des
: troyirg ball of commerce, yet the lee
turer showed his audience how man
| other wonderful combinations WEI
u the result of coal.
e The music of the occasion was furl
e ished by the Thibodaux Brass Ban
l. and by the Home Circle Orchestra, an
it is needless to say that it vas of
8 superior character and added much
9 the attractiveness and enjoyment
e the occasion.