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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20
Wednesday, July re, 1896
AN ORDINANCE.

Be 1T ordained by the Board Of Police of the
Town of Opeiousas, That bicycles be- and they
are hereby prohibited from riding on the side
walks of the streets in the town ut Opelousas,
La, and that any person found guilty of viO-
latlng this ordinance shall be fined by the
Mayor. or some other judicial authority, acting
IN and for the town OF Opelousas. III the sum Of
not less than s.. so for each and every such of
tense, and not more than $1,000 and all COSTS
Be 1t further ordained, That the general law
OF the road requiring persons TO go 10 the
right, shall apply to persons riding bicycles
and that any rider thereof failing to go to the
right, when meeting or passing anyone riding
on the streets of Opelousas, shall he lined in not
less than 81 so than SO 60 and all costs.
Be 1t further ordained, That any and all per-
sons riding on bicycles. on the streets of Ope-
lousas at night, be, and they are hereby re-
quTed to display lighted lamp on each hi
cycle, and also to have bell on each bicycle
to be sounded at all crossings nighr ar day. and
neglecting refusing to do so, shall be fined in
the sum of not less than $3.50 nor moIe than
$1,000 and all costs.
C. J. THOMPSON, President
IKE ROOS, Clerk Pro Tenn.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Bayou Chicot.

Uuub 1880.
Cal, wher6p at thoue
Weather dry and dusty.
Last week the weather at night was
quite cool and pleasant.
The cotton crop is fine; corn poor.
Several drummers were in town dur.
ing the week.
All indications point to Major Nc
klnley as our next President.
We learn that the Methodists of this
place will in the near future build d
new church. This is the right step IL
the right direction. -1"Ah@
ed home during the week from Cham
berialn Hunt Academy. Port Gibson
Miss.
Mrs. SAINT Haas is spending several
days at Bnnkie, the guest OF her daugh-
ter. Mrs. w. D. Haas.
Dir. Aaron Haas. son of Col. A. NJ.
Haas, of New Orleans. will enter the
holy bonds OF matflmonY in New Or
leans on Wednesday, the 17th. We re-
turn thanks To our young friend for an
invitation, and wish him a bright aud
happy future.
Dir. W. Z. Hawkins is preparing to
bultd Il new house at Sied2eviiIe.
Henry Erich. accompanied by his
little daughter, CammIe >EenE to Ope-
lousas on Tuesday,
Mr.. Willie Singleton, formerly of this
place, but now Il resident OF Mansfield,
La, la here on Il visit to relatives.
Miss Rosa Tatman. of Cocodrie, will
leave Saturday on "A visit to New Or
leans. Someone's heart VIII beat with
SORROW during her absence-T
: CHICoT.
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The Constitutional Convention.

1t Is true that our soions Of the FOs-
ter persuasion, have under the pressure
OF a universal demand consented to let
the people nave Il Constitutional CON
ventIOn Mt a remote period IN the ca
4 ur-r OF the present State officials. In
dong so, they were careful to provide
for their protection against the indI gna-
ton of the masses. The Ieigning au-
thorltIes are going to dominate TO the
end Of their terms Of ntfice-f buried
fathomS deep IN the popular cOndemna-
ton.
Just where the General Assembly
finds constitutional authority in permit
ting convention to be holden to limit
ttS pO1cer when once convened, we are
not informed. Our Impression always
has been andsnow Is, that the oniy SOP
eretghty IN this government, is lodged
IN, and belongs exclusively and entirely
to the people. If we are not mistaken
they make just such q constitution as
they want. and by its provisions lin
it or extend the authority OF the three
branches Of their government rs then
please. 1t has never occurred to us that
the Legislature can limit or restrict the
powers OF Il Constitutional convention.
From a careful perusdl of the permit
Illuminated by the present Legislature.
we are forced 10 the conclusion hat the
creature has, ~ It's conceptions of its
prerogatlVr$. grown superior in its au-
th0nty to Its creator. 1T TINS be, in
deed. true-f IT can limit the power
of the proposed convention. it is be-
cause it has power over il. Will some
OF the t'Osterltes inform us whence t
was derived We have always been
tau glt to believe that the DeOUie in the
exercise of their inherent, lnalienable
and lndeteasible right of sovereignty,
can limit tie authority OF the legisla-
ture, and the doctrine Is new to lis that
the General Assembly can say to them
when convened in Constitutional con-
ventlon, thus far shalt thou go an no
further. This may be Fostersm. and it
doubtless IS. hnt lt is not Democracy.
We are aware that evolution is going
on all the time in many, il not all ot the
phenomena of nature. At least we are
80 taught by savRnts, but how genuine
Democracy has been evolved into Fos-
terlsm, would he il mystery. if it were
not apparent that some OF those who
pose as Democrats afford living px-
amDies.
Dnrng the last political canvass it
was seriously and strenuonsIy cou-
tended that the reservation of Il right n
the Legislature to tinker with the suf-
frage amendment after its adoption by
the people was not only dangerous, but
u supeIerogatloD of power. What is it
when it assumes to limit the power of
the sovereign people2
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

There is trouble brewing. Jack
new-fangied whistle is creating con
sternatIon in the country. Last week
on farm one mile east Of town, y lot
OF hands We're at work in the field
when Jacks whistle turned loose. I'm :
mediately there was a stampede. The
proprietor of the place rushed out.
headed off the gang and inquired the
cause of their terror. Don't you hear
that dreadful howl ?" asked one Of
them. 1t was hard TO convince them
that it was nothing but Jacks steam
whistle.
Another instance was that Of An old
colored preacher in town who, on hear
ing the noise, rushed 10 his home, and
shouted to his wife, MARY! hurry /,
come -! don't You hear Gabrel's
horn or
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Posters are out announcing a gei,traI
meeting at Sandoz's Opesa House on
Saturday evening, June 10Th, at O'Clock
sharp, for the purpose of devising ways
and means for getting up Il series OF
Battle Abbey entertainments. We
trust that there will be Il general res
ponse to this invitation. There is no
reason for lukewarmness on this sub
ject. The cause is one near every
Southern heart We know that the
Southern women of 1861-1S65 and their
daughters have not lost their patiio-
tism, and that they Will see to Et that
this undertaking he made IA success
Therefore. let there be a general out
pouring OF onr ladies 10 this meeting
The invitation is not confined tn he la
dies gentlemen will be Welcome
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Mote minded people invariably re-
sort to mlteiike tactics to get even
with somebody for their imaginary
wrongs. Newspaper editors, like men
in either caIings, air sometimes an
noyed by this class of parasites. We
could never understand, however, whv
sensible people allow themselves to be
pertarbed by these vacuum headed
specimens of Darwin's theory. The
efforts of such vermiu effects us as
little as a buffalo gnat might effect Il
matII1'don, and are about as successful
IN disturbing our rquaDlmity az claw
les5crab would be IN making head way
against the su phurs of - They re-
mind US OF so many ciphers> ,mid a
group of figures; remove the pffbt..s and
they tumble over by their own sheer
nothlngness. We'd rather he an earth
worm and grovel in the debris of Il
neglected country stable than to drink
water out of a lake as large as the Pa
citic ocean with anything of this ilk,
even though five thousand miles of
space might be between us.-Lake
Charles Echo
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III you write anything for publication
in the Echo be sure and sign your
name in full. No man should presume
to write for paper unless he signs his
name to the contribution. 1t doesn't
necessarily follow that the name must
appear in print, but we want it just the
same. An editor has troubles enough
of his own without assuming the liza
biIities of other people. Please remem-
ber these things when you write us. If
you do not, yous communication will
certainly find its way to the waste bas-
ket.-Lake Charles Echo.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Senator Teller and other silver dele
gates to the Republican Convention
have giveH notice that if the platform
adopted by the committee on question
of nomination was adopted by the Con-
yentiun, that they would bolt, and it
being a f0regone conclusion that it
will be adopted, it is practically split.
Now look out for the Chicago Conven-
tion splitting on this rock. Truly,
things are getting mixed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

We learn that the following old vete-
rams, among others. will leave next
week to attend the Confederate Vete-
ran reunion at Richmond. Va: Leonce
Sandoz, Capt. Sam'l Haas, DR.. t.
Chachere. and jones ?. Smith. We
trust that more of the old veterans will
decide to go. The fare has been con-
siderably reduced, and the trip will en-
tail no great expense.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Notice has been given that a bill will
be introduced in the Legislature to
form new parish to be called Lee, and
composed of that part of St. Landry
west of the Louisiana meridian and
Bayou des Cannes, that part Of ward
one of CaIcasieu parish north Of south
line of sixth township line and that part
OF ward seven of same parish east of
the seventh range line.n
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20
.AAl<AA

The reports of school commence
meDts will soon begin flooding the col
umns of the newspapers and much non
sense will be thrust upon u suffering,
reading public by learned graduates oi
both sexes.-ThIbodaux Sentinel.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Last Tuesday nighta negro climbed
up the veranda post of the Opera House
to get peep at the performances. In
trying to slide back he lost his grip and
fell to the concrete pavement below.
Our informant was not able to tell lis
which was most hurt, the negro's bend
or the Dayement
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

We clip the following from the
Morgan City Review. The impru-
dence of jolly is incomprehensible; the
idea of using such language about
Baton Rouge. If McGrath gets after
him, he will have to take to some of the
swamps that form the suburbs of Nor
gan City. Nothing else will save him
Let the State Capital be removed to
New Orleans. Baton Rouge is Il one
horse town and out OF the way place.
Hotel Royal is good enough
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Byron used great deal of hair dress
ing, but was very particular to have
only the best to be found in the market
If Ayers Hair vignr had been obtain
able, then doubtless he would have
tested it's merits, as SO many dis
tinguished and fashionable people are
doing noW-a- days.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

The Chatauqua season begins at Rus
ton July 1st aud continues for six
weeks. The attractions this wear are
unusually fine. The grounds have
wonderfully improved and rates re-
dnced. Health and happiness await
those who can attend this spendid re-
sort.--Monroe Bulletin.
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Parties having personals or other items
OF interest who wish mention of them
IN these columns, should call or drop
us note through the post-office, al
ways giving their roal names as a guar
anty of good faith.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

We have made out our subscription
and other bills up to May Q, and as
there iiaa been d change in he business
management as we'll as in the editorial
management of the paper, we trust that
the small amounts due us will be
promptly settled. Please call and
square up or be prepared to settle with
our collectors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

TAKE NoFICE.-We call the attention
OF justices of the peace elect of this and
adjoining parishes that we are prepared
to furnish them all needed forms in
their line OF business on short notice
and at reasonable prices. Write or
call and see for yourselves.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Matter intended for publication in
the COURIER should reach this office not
later than Thursday evening-sooner
preferred-t0 insure insertion in the is-
sue af the following Saturday.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Patronize your home merchants, your
home printer. your home postotfice,
your home livery stable, your home
druggist, your home barber, your home
jeweler, and your home people, and help
to build mp your town and parish.-Ex,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Money too scarce to patronize the
various health giving resorts of this
section to any extent. Only d few fam
lilies have avaied themselves of the
favorable weather for trips Oh this
kind,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

His Grace, Archbishop Jansens, ar
rived here Wednesday,, and preached at
lae Catholic churclTon Thursday morn
inR. The Archbishop is making a
tour m OF the different parishes of the
di0cese, administering the sacrament OF
conflrmatiOn, in some of the parishes.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

There was contest as regards the
republican delegates from this (6th)
district to tile National Convention,
and after hearing both sides,s the Con-
rention seated Brooks and Johnson,
uereby knocking out Souer and Duple-
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NoTICE.-Divine services will be
held in the Episcopal church at Ope-
lousas on the 4th Sunday of each month
at p. III. in May and at II a. IN. in
June, and continuing alternately each
month. Sunday school every Sunday
at $50 a. m.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Ishe exhibitions of the Opel0Hsas
pdplie school, and the commencement
exarcises of the High School took place
this week. We have not time to give a
fail account of these interesting affairs
TINS week. but will do SO in our next
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Weretnrn thanks to Prof. A. j. Mon
aamat. OF Donalds0nville. La, for Ia
copy OF his latest musical production,
'the Sid0nius waltz, for the piano. This
waltz ID very pretty and destined to be-
come very popular wherever played.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Charbon, the terrible disease which
attacks cattle, horses, sheep and
goats, and perhaps other domes-
tic animals, and can be communi-
Gated to man, is now very fatal in some
parts of Louisiana.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

We simply wish to remind
you that the meeting for the
!. Battle Abbey takes place this
Saturday evening at s o'clk.
at Sandoz Opera House. Be
sure to attend and bring your
friends with you.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

There was Il meeting of the School
Board called for last Saturday to de-
eide serious matter and while the
members of the Board, with one ex-
ception, were in tO,Cn, no quorum ma
observation-disclosures there was no meeting,
owing presumably to the fact that thel
was Parish convention going or.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

No zone in ordinary health need be-
come bald or gray, it he will follow
sensible treatment. We advise clean
liness of the scalp and the use of Halls
Hair Renewer.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

As we 20 to press the news s flashed
over the wires that the Republican Con-
vnnti0n nc st. Louis has nominated
VIM. Mckinley, Jr., of Ohio. for Presl-
dent and G.. A. Hobart. of New Jersey,
for Vice. President.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

The ANIMAL Commencement of st.
M1ary's 1s Boys School will take place on
~ "wednesday, June "a, at Sandoz's Opera
house at half past seven p. M, and
M snae OF the Academy of the Immaculate
conception on the 25th ut the same
Is. ne Slsfers hope to meet their many
trends &C the hall both evenings.
admission, 25ets.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Head off burglars and accidents by
placing your valnables in safety de-
p0sit box in the St. Landry State Bank.
where y0n can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Why pay $50 to 800 flor 4 bicycle.
when yon can get splendid $75 wheel
for $35 and u coupon fron the COURIER.
For particulars, SEQ 4th page.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Prof. Nicholson has resigned as Pres
ident of the Louisiana State Uni
versity at Baton Rouge, and was
appointed Professor of Mathematics Of
that Institution.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20
Up TO Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with new and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
quired at the lowest prices.
Give US a call when you want ANY
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the l0avest
prices, and if you will call and see sam
piles and get prices you will be con
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

While the street force is at work,
we suggest that remnant of the de-
eayed plank sidewalk between Mrs.
GTay's residence and the building now
occupied by Fred. l.. Sandoz as a busl-
ness stand, be either repaired or re-
moved.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Scarcity of money has caust'h me
lowest prices on all goods in both ary
goods and groceries at j. X. Sandoz q
Bro. IA.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

The price of leather has gone down,
and the fine line of shoes at j. X. San
dnz IL Bros have f0Ilowed in conse-
qnence. Call early and take adyan-
aage.
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THE
F [ r E.!

Which destroyed my Store and contents
last Tuesday morning ,ciH cause no in
te17Wption to my business [ hare secur-
ed temporary quarters in the building
formerly occupied by W. Haiphen, only
one block 'cest of any former stand, ,rhere
L nm prepared to serre ,ny patrons and
the pubhc IN the same punctuaE and sat
'stdcto'V manner as heretofore
u Ny Country produce and delivery
'rdg0hs miU continue to Jun as usual.
"nd my stock Of general merchandise is
beng rapidly brought up to the demands
of my patrons.
FRED L. .SANDOZ.
Opeiousas, Nay 8. 1896.
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II you need Letter Heads, Note
Heads, Bill Heads or any other kind of
job work, give us your order, and you
will he satisfied with our work and
urlan
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

That Jack has an ear for music.
ia made very evident 'y his selection OF
acow bell for his wheel, ana HIS choice
of steam whistle.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Last Tuesday was first communion
day at the Catholic church. Father
Eagberink administered this holy rite
te0ue hundred and fifty children.
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One Copy, One Year. $3.50.
NOTICE .

MY wife. Mathilde Collins, having left my
bed and board without cause, notice is hereby
given that will not be responsible for any
debts she may contract in my name
JOSEPH GUILLORY. IR.
0PEIpUsAs La Juue 20, 1896, I'm.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

All signs point to the erection of q
30-ton cotton seed oil mill by local cap
tai, at Lafayette, for the coming season.
Lafayette advertiser
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Town residence for rent, with ample
grounds. shaded yard, garden, orchard,
etc. Possession given Immediately.
Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

There will be five interesting races by
some of the most noted riders at the
Meet on the 2Sth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Such riding as will take place at the
the race track on Jniy 4th has never
been Esen before.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. L. SandoZ's.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Flour is down. Try 2 lbs for nickle,
and you will surely buy half or barrel
at J. X. Sandoz 81 Bros.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

For Sate-A second hand carriage in
good order; will he sold very cheap.
ADsiy at this office.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Prea, ebing at the Presbyterian church
to-morro,.v (21st) at IL O'Clock a. IN. by
Rev. w. j, 4ssxnew.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

This week closes the session of the
st. Landry High School. This lnstItu-
ti0n will reopen in October
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To Colorado and all Points in the
North West

The nearest, quickest and pleasantest
route to take, is the Fort Worth & Den
yer City and Union Pacific, Denver 81
Gulf railways, operating through Pull
ton, Fort Worth, Texas, and Denver.
Col. Summer Excursion tickets are on
sale; Sleeping car reservations made
on application. For full information
regarding rates, ETC., write or see your
nearest ticket agent, or
J. P. DOUGLASS, Gen'l Agt.,
GOA Gravier ST., New Orleans.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

There il pleasure in store for the 4th
of July the great Bicycle races come
OFT on chat day.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Ten nice prizes given at the Grand
Bicycle Race Meet on the 2Sth June.
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The power or buidodozers and ballot
box suffers is surely dying. Thank
Gad.-Monroe Bulletin.
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A nice lot of fresh dry goods. dress
goods, hats. shoes, notions, etc. just re-
ceiyed by Fred. L. Sandoz. Cheap.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Why not celebrate the Glorious
Fourth by attending the Bicycle races
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Some of the best amateur wteetmen
will participate on the 4th of July. 1t
will be worth attending.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Hon. III. @. Minor, State Senator from
the Lafourcha- -Terrebonne District. has
resigned.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Silelled corn for sale. Apply to 7
L. Sandoz, Landry street.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Young man, don't wait for job, but
90 hunt it uH and force it to come to
yOu,
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Don't forget that the Grand Bicycle
Race Meet comes off Sunday, June 2Sth.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Don't fail to see the Bicycle races on
the 4th of July.
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Buy fresh ground meal at 4 cts. per
gaiion corn at 81 cts. at J. K. Sandoz
& Bros.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1896-06-20

Be sure to take your girl to the BIZ
cycle Race Meet on the 2Sth.