St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1903-05-16

traveller, is back to the Old town,
after an absence of several months
during which time he welded the
editorial feather on the Vinton
Herald, as we'll as washed rollers
and manipulated the Washington
Hand Press. The latter he brought
along with him, together with a
handful of type, which he will keep
as precious momento OF Calcasieu
journalism. The Colonel is now
of the Clarion force.
Haas & Wallior have opened
their sale and livery stable to the
public which will be run fn connec-
tion with their sales stables. They
are we'll equipped in rigs and horses,
their stsWell" turnouts being the
finest ever seen in Opelousas. See
their advertisement.
Foreman Littell called out the
boys of Hope Hook d Ladder Co
No. 1 Tuesday evening for a drill.
A good number answered the sum-
mons, and were sspnt through for
two hours. The boys need such a
drill at least once every month.
Besides showing them the scienti-
fc methods of fighting fire, it is
necessary test to the fire fight
ing appurtenances; insures their
being always in good order.
AT meeting of Hope Hook &
Ladder Go. No. l held Tuesday
night, DR.. B. A. Littell introduced
Ian amendment to the constitution
making the non-attendance OF
members at all meetings amen
able to a fine. This is a good
amendment, aud we trust the
company will adopt it. Under the
rules It has to lie over for Thirty
days. The non-attendance OF
members at all meetings ex-
cept quarterly meetings is be-
coming menace to the life
of the company, and If the
LittelI amendment becomes law,
President Breaux promises to
break this Indifference by fining in
every case where there is not a gilt
edge excuse. 1t is too grand an or
ganization to be allowed to pass to
| the beyond, or even lose any of its
glory. It should be the aim OF
every member to help kindle the
fire OF enthusiasm that prevailed
some years ago.
Miss Ella Wilson was appoint
ed principal of the Prairie Basse
Grand Coteau9 school, to finish
out the nine months term budget
ted for that lucky ward. Miss Viii.
son formerly taught the Bordelon
school, in the seventh ward.
There will be an eucre party al
the arrnory next Tuesday night
for the benefit and under the aus
pices Of Co. b, First Battalion, j.. s.
N. Ct.
The advertisement of Messrs
Dnfilho & Bro. appears in this
weeks issue. These young men
have opened q grocery store neal
/ the Catholic church, and solicit the
patronage OF the public. They
promise first-class goods and fail
dealing.
The courthouse square viii
soon be a beauty spot. This week
the indefatigablo energy Of Uncle
Nell Dario and Sheriff Swords
ably assisted by Bill Lewis, Che O
Bud Hawkins fame) held full sway
on the square, with the result thal
the Bermuda, or Blue grass seed il
i in the ground, and the yard Il
| fenced in with ropes, prize-fightlne
ring fashion, warning pedestrian
that they must tread the narrow
4 paths and keep off the grass. Th'
only question now is, will Bermu
| da grass thrive in the shade On
this point there is a difference o
opinion even among men who ar
connaseurs on the subject. a few
weeks, however, will settle thi
point conclusively, and in the mean
. time we must toast to the healtl
of Durio, Swords and the Polio
Jury. Opelonsas will have tn
prettiest square In the State.
, If all those who say they ar
going to New Orleans next Mon
; day for the reunion carry out thei
intention, an Italian emigrant,shi
will be a small potatoe compare
to the train that will leave Opelou
i sas. Not only the old confeds ar
going en- nlasse, but the younge
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