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shipbui!GIng element of this country. As
many as ten serious bids We're received
all upon the designs of the bidders, and
practically a month has been required to
determine to whom the awards should be
maGe- The matter has now been s" ed,
and the Navy Department has accepted
the plars and terms of the Harlan & Iol
lingsworth Company. Wilmington. Del; of
the Gas Engine ana Power Company, New
York, and of Wolff & Zwicker. Portland.
Greg. By this disposition. one of the boats
will he built on the Pacific coast
The torpedo boat destroyer today is a
marvel of mechanical achievement and
the fastest craft afloat; and ii Is easy to
sec how far-reaching must be the fame of
the builder OF such vessel. HeLce, the
strong competition.
Out of a fleet of eighteen boats. tiilt or
building, already have three :0-knot
destroyers under way, and with the advent
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There will be berthing space for twen-
ty well forward: the hunks being made to
turn up and out of the way when not in
use. Accommodations for twelve firemen
will be provided just abaft the engine
space. Next follows provisions for three
machinists, while the quarters for the pet
ty officers, the chief engineer. the execp-
tive and the captain are further aft
While arranged with a very careful re-
gard for space the officers quarters will
be very prettily and comfortably appointed
and everything will be done to make them
as commodious as the necessarily limited
srE.ce imposes.
The boat will be lighted entirely by cleo
tricity within. and without, too, for the
purposes of navigation.
The boat is subGivided into something
like a dozen unbroken water-tight COM
Evening star., 1897-07-31

pedoes of the 1S-inch, Whitehead type, and
1913 rounds of ammunition will be provided
for each of the 6-pounder guns.
The contract cost, exclusive Of arma-
ment, is $214.5O0
The Gas Engine and Power Company's 8
boat is last, but by no means the least in
teresting.
This is the first time that the company
has done any work for the navy, but its
well-known work on fast yachts and
launches of fine performance augurs we'll
for the performance of this 39-knot boat
This boat is something on the lines of the
British Poplar boats of 240 tons, but some
what larger and more powerful.
She is 206 feet inches lorg over all and
has maximum beam of 10 feet. Her load
displacement will be 265 tons. but she will
be tired on thirty tons less. She will have
Evening star., 1897-07-31
HIS Natural Failing.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
An old darky was arrested for stealing
silver dollar. The dollar was found on his
person and produced in court.
You stole this money! asked the Judge.
Oats whut dey says, suhr'
''Well, what have you to say for your
self?"
We'll, sub, nuttin' much, 'ceptin' dat
wuz driv ter it."
Driven to itT"
Yes. sub. You see, jedgs, dat dollar had
a bird on 1t, Ell II hook so much like q game
chicken dat thought 1 wuz in a hen roos',
en- des nachully bagged It,"
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fore he finally passes on to his winter
home, south of the Amazon.
On the same day that the reed bird ar
rives in the marshes you may look among
the branches of the forest trees for the
dainty little blue-winged yellow warbler.
A day or two later comes the Canadian
warbler, still wearing the necklace of Jet
over his rich yellow vest that marked him
so conspicuously in the spring. Then follow
the chestnut-sided warbler and others in
close succession, accompanied by :iycatch-
ers and sandpipers. After the middle of
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cool wind sweeps through the trees, which
here and there show painted spots, its
rough sport followed by the sound of loose
leaves fiuttering to the ground: when the
warmth of the sunshine feels grateful,
when the elfin horn of the nuthatch is
heard again, and the clarion tones of the
Carolina wren suddenly ring out; while dis
tant calls of crows and jays are borne upon
the air. then does it seem hard to believe
that this is the summer of the white man
and not that of the Indian.
HENRY OLDYS.
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n Ar NIL AMI NJ A I
the rural environ
ments of the city
W ere overfiowing
with an animated,
debonafr and mot
ley throng, whose ef-
fervescing spirits
found constant ex-
preston in song and
sportiveness. They
were on their way to
their ort h I'm
homes, and the way
was fair. and love
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Rather Previous.

Rather Previous.
From the Weekly Telegraph.
A poor man lay dying, and his good wife
was tending him with homely but affec-
tionate care. Don't you think you could
eat bit OF something John? Now what
can get for your
With wan smile he answered, feebly:
well. seem to smell a ham a-cooking
somewheres; / think / could do with a
little bit of that"
"Oh, no, John. dear" she answered
promptly. you can't have that. That's
for the funeral"
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W ere opened at
the Navy Depart
ment for the con-
struction of three 30
knot torpedo boats,
to cost. in all, not
over $3.50, ,e0u. Had
those bids involved
the building OF as
many battle ships of
the largest size no
more intense interest
could h a V e been
manifested by he
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Il pity man who is not beloved by chill
dren."
Don't lavish too much sympathy on
him: he can wear a linen suit all day and
look espectable."-chicago Record.
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THE GRIM DESTROYER
Intended for the Destruction of Pesky
Little Torpedo Boats.
THOSE NOW BUILDING FOR OUR NAVY
Splendid Examples Of the Cunning
of Marine Engineers.
TO DEVELOP HIGH SPEED
THOSE NOW BUILDING FOR OUR NAVY
TO DEVELOP HIGH SPEED

copyrighted. 1891, by II. G. skerrettJ
Written for The Ey eniEg STAR.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

DOOmt
From the New York Sum-
Wheat is jumping
Fairly humping
WIN an upward pace is pumping
And the farmer wears a smile ne.ar sear ho.,..
Gold is pouring,
Miners boring,
Unknown arctic fields exploriny
for TIE millions which the earth has held in Store
Silver's dropping,
Theories popping
While the Pops their eyes are mopp,ng.
AS tie mortgagors are paying of their debts.
All Is hustle,
All Is hustle,
Work for brain and work for muscle.
The Calamityites are paying up their bets
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Summer Ramblea Through Wooded
Uplands and Bosky Bells
WELL REPAY TEE LOVER OF NATURE
To Such a Man She Speaks a
Various Language.
THE CHANGE SINCE SPRING

Written Exclusively for The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1897-07-31

Whether Mrs. Hoyie will spend her sum-
mer in the empire state or in "ole Nir-
siny' she has not yet settled. If she goes
to the former region she expects to be in
fonkers for some time. and 10 do some
sketching along the Hudson. W herever
she goes the time she expects to devote TO
art will be spent mainly in outdoor work
Mrs. Hoyle will unlertake number of oil
portraits on hcr return to the city next fall,
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Before leaving town this week for the
summer Miss Grace NJ. Patten executed
quite a striking portrait of her mother in
oil. This was about the last work Of any
consequence that Miss Patten did. but
previous to this she painted a portrait Of
Ex-Governor Perham of Maryland. and has
also done a number Of smaller things dur
ing the past week. She VIII have an op-
portunity to do some very effective land
scape work where she expects to be- and is
planning to devote her time mainly TO this
branch of work.
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Letters that have been received from
Miss Clara Hill, who went abroad to study
in the spring, bring the information that
she has entered one of the Julien studios
She is residing in the suburbs of Paris
with her mother and Mrs. w. Irving
Adams,
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Miss Hattie +. Buriette left the city on
Thursday for a pretty spot in Maryland,
where she expects to divide her time be-
tween work and recreation. She has not
done very much color work since her exhi-
bition in the spring, but has confined her
self to black and white. One thing execut-
ed recently which is in fun color is a pastel
head of a dark-hared beauty.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
"Stlife." "

A fair and select audience was pres
ent on the eve of June 9th to witness
the performance of "Strife," u drama by
Horace Dale.
30 lar as the drama itself is concerned,
Horace Will remain in the dale of OBJ
scuFlty, Tor Vller tissue of rot has
rarely been produced on our stage IA
veiitable horse play in which guns,
knives, G-siIooters, nigger minstrel bus
mess, house -burnings, assassination,
blood and thunder, etc, was mixed uD
III Il fearful conglome,ate, which was
only relieved 10y the good acting Of the
boys" and the playing of the young
ladies'.
The central figure, "The Master Me-
clianic,' was filled by Mason Mcbride,
who astonislled bis friends by his good
acting. He played with great feeling
and won repeated applause.
Ihe heroine was ably executed by
Miss Zoder. who relieved the awful mo
notony of her part by ono OF her sweet
songs, for which Mr. Dale was not re-
spnnsible.
Mr. Asher, AS heavy villain, did his
part toa L, although he only took the
part ii few days ago.
B!envenn was immense both i'm make
up and acting
Eddie Loeb and REM WalIior as the
negroes "Neb' and julius" had the
house with them from start to finish.
and gave i cicdifahie dalkey persona
ton.
Little Miss Loeb sang very sweetly
and was enthusiastically encored.
Miss Annie Andrus rs the divorced
wife, was very effective Miss Anne is
IL splendid actress.
Dolly wns an ideal chamber maid,
true tOnatnre.
Nathan Rnos as "Dutchy" was a great
hit.
Lee Harris and Percy Ogden. as
"Iompkins' and Squash" were very
good in their makeup.
So, altogether Il highly creditable per-
toimance was given, although the ac-
tors were handicapped with the quality
of the play. The same atucnnt OF labor
ana talent put in II legitimate play
WOuld have been IL hnwliug success
lie singing was the most attactive
part OF the performance, for which, as
we have remarked, the anttor was in
noWlse responsible.
lhe performance concluded with a
bail Mrs. Rogers was accompanies on
the piano, and rs usual did her part
with credit from start until the wee
sma hours, when the bail broke up.
Boys, keep np yonr dramatic efforts
nothing Is more Improving: only Sc
iect your plays carefully, and always
with an eye to refining the pnblic taste.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
Circuit Court.

The following cases were passed upon
and decided by the Court of Appeals:
l.. M. Ferris vs.. DR.. Y. Boagni, ap-
peal from st. Landry motion to dis
miss overrnled.
Mrs Sarah Feib|eman VS.. Ben Goss
appeal from Acadia; Judgment re-
versed.
Pauline Fontenot VS.. La. Western
r. r., appeal from Calcasieu remanded
to have testimony corrected SO as to
agree with the true facts i'm stenograph-
er's mites.
. t. r. Hanks VS.. Morgan's La. & T.
r. R., appeal from st. Landry Parish
Judgment of lower Court reversed and
Judgment for plaintiff for $4,000.
Lowell, Curry & Co. VS.. John Wooten
ct al, appeal from Acadia Parish judg-
ment affirmed.
Mrs. Sarah Feibleman VS.. Ben Goss,
reI.earing refused.
George g. Swift VS.. Geo. W. Spencer,
rehearing refused.
Edgar Guidry VS.. La. Western r. R.,
Judgment affirmed.
Samuel N. Curry VS.. La. Western r.
R. Co., Judgment affirmed.
Theodore Flash VS.. Caroline Linden,
Judgment affirmed.
George Swift VS.. w. F. Lyons, judg-
ment affirmed.
j. B. Sandoz VS.. Morgan r. r., judg-
ment lower court reversed Judgment
for defendant.
Judith Granger vs.. A. j. Perkins, re-
hearing refused.
Frank Quebedeau VS.. La. Western r.
R.. Judgment affirmed:
V. E. Brunow VS.. Joseph Fabacher,
Judgment affirmed.
Tiburce Norres VS.. C. It. Cade, Sheriff,
Judgment affirmed.
Geo. Morgan VS.. Jeaperette Lum ber
Co, Judgment lower court reversed.
B. f. Avery e. Son VS.. j. G.. Med
lenka, judgment amended.
Court adjourned sine die on Thursday
morning.
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C.. l.. and S. c..

The inclemency of the weather made
il impossible for the Circle to have the
Lawn Party" Monday night as expect
ed. The Lawn Party is not dead,
however, and unless the "forty day
rain" prevents, it will be given one
night next week, probably on Thurs
day. When the night is decided upon,
the public will be notified by boy-beli
and advertisement so keep your eyes
open! Dom forget there will be two
prizes awarded the players in the match
game of croquet, and two prizes for the
donkey Party; also quite an inter
estiDg programme.
All members are requested, if possible.
to be present at the next meeting of tue
Circle. which will be held at DR.. May
er's office Tuesday, the 18th, at s p. NJ.
The 100 books ordered 10y the Circle
have arrived.
Watch the side walks for il walking
notice of the Lawn Party"
Be prepared for the Lawn Party"
next week. y
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
Personal,

Miss Marie Bailey, who had been Wis
itiDg her mother, returned to New Or
leans on Tuesday,
Judges BIackman and Moufou visited
their respectiv" homes Saturday re-
turning the next day.
Mr.. VIM. Cnliom, our Esputy- Mar
siIal, who has been criticallyfA. of k,te,
we are glad to learn is improvhsydt
We regret to learn that NJ. c. NJ
Thompson is seriously i'll. We trrstt
that Mr.. Thompson will soon.af>.ter
his health.
Mr.. Henry H. Estorge, chief Deputy
Clerk of our District Court, visitetRL Ike
Charles and Crowley last week, resuru-
ing home Sunday.
Lloyd Posey, ESQ, a native of Ope-
lousas, hut resident of New Orleans
FOR several years, was attending to Ie-
gal matters here Friday.
James O. Chache,e, ESD, visited New
Orleans on business last week, and on
his way back paid Father Dubourg IA
vi6t at Tiibodaux.
Judge W. G.. Perrault visited Crow
ley, Lake Charles and Abbeyi!le last
week on legal business in the interest,"
OF the estate of Alphonse Levy.
Mr.. L. H. Bailey, who has been ab-
sent in the employ of the railroads in
Texas for some time. reached home
from San Antonio last Sunday eve
ming.
Miss Keen Cookery, the efficient court
sS;tenoogfapher, left for Crowley last
Sunday for the purpose of attending
court there. After court adiourns at
the latter place, Miss Cookery will go
to New Orleans to enjoy her we'll earned
vacation. but will he Oh hand to attend
her duties when the fall term of our
court opens.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

On Monday morning Thomas Green.
Jr., prosperous and we'll thought Of
colored man, was found dead about
mile from his home near Bristol in this
parish. He had been shot in the head
through the ear, and was still in his gig.
The murderer is for the present nn-
known. but negro who left a ball
with him about o'clock on his, return
home the night of the killing. will be
brought to town as soon AS the arrest
can be made.
Since the above was nut in type we
learn that Deputy Sheriff w. D.. Har-
eroder went TO the scene of the homi-
eide found 33-calibre Smith g.
Wesson pistol in the road neighbors
heard three shots fired in about the di-
rection where the pistol was found. On
examination. this pistol had three
chambers discharged. Enough evil
dence was found to justify Mr.. Har-
groder in arresting three negroes named
Bastian Joseph, Laurent Caesar and 10,
seph Tylan, who were placed in Jail
charged with murder.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

One of our exchanges gives the fol-
lowing information:
The first capitol OF Louisiana was at
New Orleans. Then it was moved to
Donaidsonvilie; then back to New Or
leans, and finally to Baton Rouge,
where it was at the time the civil war
broke out. After the capture of Baton
Rouge by the FederaIs the capital was
removed by Governor Allen (the Con-
federate governor) to Alexandria,, and
finally to Shreveport, where Michael
Ham, elected governor by the parishes
under the control of the federal army
was installed governor in New Or
leans. The State capitol remained in
New Orleans until December, 1879,
when, under the new conditions and by
a popular vote, it was removed tn Ba-
ton Rouge where it has been ever since.
The above is incorrect, inasmuch as
Opelousas was the Capital for short
time during the war-we believe in
was in 1862, after the Federals had
taken possession of Baton Rouge.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Abbeviile Fire Co, No. T.. is planning =
an excursion from Opeiousas to Able
Vile, with q ball and fine entertain
ment to be given 10 the evening, which
VIII come Oft in the near future, the date
TO be announced later. This will be for
the benefit of the Company, which is
made up Of some of our best and worth
lest b"ys.-Repnblican Idea, Abbeyiile.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

70 last Monday the new steel cells
oidered by tho Police Jury arrived aud
y we're placed ia position at our jail, in
sao north lower room formerly occu-
paed 0y the jaslor. The idea in getting
an y, extra cell is to separate the white
s ala eoiored prisoners, who are incar-.
sefated charged with felonies.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

The area now submerged by the water
of the Mississippi is reported by the
engineer department OF the national
government at $4,000 square miles. 1t
will be month under average condi-
tions before farmers can work in their
fields, and hundreds will be without the
means to make a crop or even attempt
to do So
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
NOTICE.,
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLl

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La. !
May 26, 1857.
named settler las filed notice of his jn1cn1luu
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
mat SAID proof Will be made before the Al
fred Pavy, Clerk of the District Court. at
opelonsas, La, on July -, 1897, viz:
CHARLES w. N.PRITCa7ETT.
who made Homestead Entry No. 1885.
for tae NW4 OF Sec 26, TIP. 2, south range
west.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
us CONTINUOUS residence upon and cultivation
of, said land viz:
Addison johnson, James Welch Joseph B.
Slngletary, James w. RUSSELL all of ST Ian
dry Parish
G. Med. BRUMBY,
May ~, ls97-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

WoAder if it amt about time for you
20 read q good paperq Try the OPE-
L0usAs COURIER. No Office holding
ssndicate or political joint stock com
pany controls its columns. Nobody
bosses this ranch but it's owner. $50
per year.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

We were handed a list of the Com
mittee to take charge of the Farmers
Institute, on Thursday evening too ate
for publication in this issue. We un-
derstand that a great deal OF interest is
being taken by the farmers of the
parish. and that June 25th will see the
yeomanry attend i'm force.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

An order from q. C. v. Louisiana Di-
] ..s.on y. Issued June 9TH, announces that
s..anRements had been made for spe-
p.ai -tfaln on the Illinois Central railroad
t.om New Orleans to Nashville for
sn.. snose VINO will attend the Confederate
IL at $40 for the round trip,
s.paviq9 New Orleans at $50 p. NJ. Sun
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

A-tAe St. Landry Homestead and Loan
Association is purely mutual, belonging
entirely to its stockholders and run
solely in their interests. Each member
is partner in the business, and the Of
ficers have the right to expect hearty
CO. operation from every partner.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Oof yonng friend Garrigues Lacombe
Il i. agent for the Compressed Oil Dress
sn9 Claimed to be the best dressing for
nsaIness. w carriage tops, boots and shoes,
n,Cs N, anu highly recommended by all
mp ~. nave used it. Call at Burr's stable
~. sna ges ~ can, and yon will never use
"ny other. I'M.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

a great deal of Improvement in resi-
dental and business properties is going
on within the corporate limits a num-
Der OF neat and commodious dwellings,
70 cay nothing OF smaller rental cot
tages, are nearing completion here.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
u 1.1R q

Evariste B. FontenOt, convicted of
granddaughter by our District Court in
October, '95, and sent to the peniten-
tiary for two years, has been pardoned
0y tho Governor at the recommends
ton Of the Board of Pardons.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

L.G: Smith has fixed up the room
auJoining Drug Store, and will be pre-
pared 20 serve ice cream, commencing
m.day, Saturday. We will make no
remarks about Smiths ice cream, but
s,,oW s.'..s, the public to render the decision,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12
- AAa=

The Sheriff arrested another large
batch of RED Bones" on last Saturday,
accused of participating in the Mallet
affray. They were all released under
bond TO appear at the next term of tbr1
District Court. r.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Judge Gilbert l.. Dupre opened a
term of Court at Crowley last Monday.
We are informed that the docket is
exceedingly light, especially the crimi
nal docket. which speaks well for our
sister parish Of Acadia.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

We take pleasure in acknowledging
receipt of aD invitation to attend the
Commencement exercises of st. Stan.
islans College at Bay st. Louis on
Tuesday aud Wednesday. June 22d aud
23d. 1897.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Our town and vicinity was this week
visited 10y light rains, which ad-
ded very greatly to the vigorous
growth of crops which were at
first suffering from drouth. and late
ly held back by the coolDess of the
nights
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

The New Orleans Sugar and Rice
Exchange has adopted resolution ex-
pressing perfect confidence in Senator
McEnery's Judgment in pursuing the
proper policy to protect LOusiana's in
terest in the pending tariff bill.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

NoTICE.-There will be services at
the Church of the Epiphany, Opelonsas.
on the 3rd Sunday of each month at II
o'clock a. m. instead OF the 2nd as here
to fore. Rev. w. S. Slack, Pastor.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

ANY legitimate business is worthy of
legitimate price for its work. The
man who does work at cut rate prices
lust simply to get it, not only Injuries
himself but also demoralizes bis calling
or profession. Right thinking business
men will not indorse such methods
Farmerviile Gazette.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Az owners of taxable property should
slsIt the assessors Office at the court
Iouse between the 9th and 28th of
June N order to examine the listing
and valuation of their possessions, and
shns insure the correction Of possible
errors.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

On next Tuesday, June 18th, the mar
rage bells will ring right merrily at the
Opel0nsas Catholic Church, to herald
the marriage OF no less a parsonage
than our charming Port Barre cores
pondent "CAL," Miss Cal E. Gala
han) who on that day will join her fu-
ture "f0r better or for worse to our
worthy fellow townsmen, Mr.. James II.
Houston, Jr. The COURIER extends its
congratulations in advance to the fair
bride and happy groom, wishing them
full share Of prosperity throughout
q long 4nd useful life.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1897-06-12

Thursday was first communion day
at the Catholic church. The Holy sac
rament of communion was admins
tered to a very large number of chill
dren