The Opelousas courier., 1893-12-16
a Worthy Enterprise.

1t is said that invention is ever on th
wing, and there is occasionally SOM
very strong evidence to prove the cor
rectness of the remark.
Our Public School building is abou
nhished and is, in many respects, cred
liable to our people. The EXPENSE q
erecting it has been provided for. anf
so far, all is done; but it has to ht
suitably furnished before it can he
made entirely adapted to all the pur.
poses in view. The inventive facnlty
OF Dr. v. X. Iron and some of the most
puollc spirited ladies of this place. have
combined in devising plan by which
the necessary funds can be raised in q
trice. It's one too, which anyone and
everyone, whether old or young. saint
or sinner, will readily approve. This
beautiful and commodious edifice is to
be utilized on the 28th inst. by giving
an entertainment as follows:
There is to be a Christmas tree AZ
majestic as the "old monarch - in the
osemlte valley, so to speak; every
branch of which will be laden with
o0Jects of beauty, or usefulness. select
ed with discrimination and pleasing TO
the most fastidious. This tree will oc
cupy one of the school rooms.
In another, table will be found.
Where the ladies' propose to set out as
nice supper as ever hungry guest stood
up to in Opelousas In saving this,
our readers will understand that it will
be tempting, sumptuous and satisfying.
The ladies here are, par excellence.
noted and distinguished for their art
and connoisseurship in getting up sncb
entertainments. Posted as we are If
makes the mouth water jnst to speak
and think of it.
As if determined to leave NOTHING
undone, that is calculated to afford
amusement as we'll as entertainment,
they propose to devote third room to
the devotees and Disciples of Terpsi
chore. So that if one W hungry there
will be plenty of the choicest to eat if
he be a lineal descendant of Adam
under the influence of the offspring of
Eve, there will be tree dangling with
tempting and enticing fruit, and having
partaken of both, if lie be worthy Of
the lovely being he escorts he will be
enticed on by the volumptuous
swell !" of inspiring music, to where he
will lead her in the "mazes of the
Dance" until the twinkling feet become
wearied
Will these not be quite sufficient to
induce every gallant gentleman to
phlebotomze piethoric porte monaie
10 view of the worthy purpose for
which the Public School building is to
be christened on Thursday the 28th
inst. 1?
Now young gentlemen permit US to
say to you privately and in time, make
lp your mind to curtail yonr other
1aily expenses until that eventful night
shall come then select the girl YOU
owe best or admire the most, escort
ler to the entertainment, and by your
iberality then and there demonstrate
7our appreciation of her company and
he interest yon feel 10 the cause of the
public schools.
And word to you young ladies'
Ion't waste your time and scatter your
miles on an escort who will act as if
he pleasure you afford him is not
worth some liberality in behalf of sach
cause; who will hold on to IA dollar
9 if he wanted the eagle stamped on it
o die of old age in his pocket before
Q will let it out for your qualification {
nd the instruction of your little broth I
rs and sisters.
And last, word to parents en- al. |
mt. 60 with the little folks and show
y your presence that you approve the |
rogramme; that yon are ready and {
villing to give aid to those who are I
irving to advance our educational I
ystem and projects Take money with i
on and give them material aid. Now {
the time to set the machinery of our a
ablic Schools in successful operation
'on't have it said that your educable
1ildren are subjected to discomforts in /,
building so creditable to the town b
nd imposing in appearance See that 3
litable furniture be supplied. This b
svice, if encouraged is admirably cal Z
llated to relieve you of much of the b
eight which, without it must fall on :
,u, if you wonld provide for the com b
rts of your school children. d
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