Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-03-17

to the morning religious celebration as
it also prevented many from attending
from nearby towns who had intended to
make Olga for the day and enjoy the
hospitality of the people there.
A kind correspondent, in writing of
the occasion, says, "In spite of the
unfavorable condition of the weather
our little town of Olga will not forget
the brilliant success. 1t was something
worthy of rememberance to each and
everyone for years to come"
AS the clock struck three the hall was
opened and there was a succession of
people to the number of three hundred
men, women and children who welcom-
ed the old gentleman. A comfortable
chair was placed on the platform and
this was occupied during the entire
program by the honored guest. The
stage was magniticiently decorated with
various floral designs and patriotic
colors-in a word, the hall was convert
ed into a modern labyrinth of beauty.
The walls were draped and on three
sides we're written in large characters
three verses of a poem-one verse for
each wall.
There are no friends like old friends.
And none SO good and true,
We greet them when we meet them
AS the roses greet the dew;
No other friends are dearer,
Tho born of kindly mould
And while we prize the new ones
We treasure more the old.
There are no friends like old friends
To help us bear the load
That all must bear our who journey
Ger life'S uneven road;
And when uncOnquered sorrows
The weary hours invest
The kindly words of old friends
Are always the best.
There are no friends like old friends
To calm our frequent fears,
When shadows fall and deepen
Thro' life's declining years,
And when our faltering footsteps
Approach the great divide
Well long to meet the Old Friends
Who wait the other side.
The program wasssaivided into three
parts: First there was an address in
both French and English by H. g.,
Dorval, who always has a good word to
say and can say it in the right way and
place. Then a song BON Homme." by
everyone. Next was a children's drill
under the supervision of Mrs. X. G.
Luke in which seven boys and seven
girls took part-the boys in black and
the girls in white-each one carrying a
bouquet Of red and white carnations.
The hall was then cleared and a table,
in shape of a horse shoe vas placed in
position end loaded with good things to
eat. When the call for supper was
made 159 geoplo sat down. Father
Larivier was given the head Of the
table, surrounded by his large family,
and opposite the "hero' OF the feast.
sat DR.. Libby, OF. Grand Forks, secretary
of the state historical society, and neal
him the toast master and Judge Dcrval
A great deal of time was spent at this
meal, which was SO thoroughly enjoyed
for the good things that we're said as
we'll as good things to eat. Anecdotes
and speeches, IN English and French
we're given and c~oviviality predominated.
An address was also read to the old gen
tie mar from his grand daughters
living in Manitoba, by Mrs. Burgeoise,
and it was remarkable to hear the
fatherly reply in good stern tones.
The next part of the program was
musical: A solo by tho Charbonneau
children: a m~onologue by Mr.. Matthew:
solo by Judge Dorval; duet by Mrs.
Brusscan and A. Campeau, solos by D,
Charbonneau, Mr.. Beaudoin and A.
Campoau. Another children's drill
accompanied by Mrs. Luke followed and
a vote of thanks was extended to "The
Hero for his attendance. Judge Dorval
DR.. Libby, The Commercial Club and
the people Of Olga. Judge Dorval pre-.
sented a prayer book donated by Father
st. PIER, who has just returned from
Rome, and the friends aud relatives