St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1910-09-24

IOonIedefacy VIII soon wrap the
drapery Of his couch about him, and
lie down to pleasant dreams
We younger ones owe these noble
old grizzled soldiers duty-we owe
it to them, for they fought for us,
las well as for their country.
These venerable men, the relics Of
q past generation, many with ema-
ciated frames, tottering limbs and
trembling voices, will come here with
Iglistening eyes and hearts beating
with enthusiasm at again meeting
their comrades Of the battlefield.
They will come to 0pelousas, the
capital of the parish which furnished
]. G. Pratt, and Louis Lastrapes, and
N. 0ffutt. and w. H. Spencer, and q.
&. Garland and Robin, and other
brave officers who led as brave men
as ever faced the cannon's mouth
into an unequal contest, where brave
~ alone made it possible TO continue
one Of the most sangninary wars in
the history Of the world men who
left the store, the counting room,
the Office and
The pillow in mid-furroW stayed, Z
to battle for cause they thought
righteous, and which was righteous.
and from the home Of these noble
men they will expect warm hearts on
every hand.
These old boys ID gray will come
here expecting a hearty welcome
and they should get it, and they viii
get it.
Let's make the occasion memorable
for them?
Let everybody join hands nd
hearts in making the Reunion of Con-
federate Veterans, Sons of Veterans
and Daughters Of the Gonfedercy, !
which will be held here On the 18th,
29th and 30th Of this month, one
that will make the hearts Of the old H
warrior pnlsate with happiness.
The committees are working well,
and the people should cooperate
with them, and particularly with the
committees asking the people to
decorate. The request Of the COM
nittees follows:
ITO THE PUBLIC:
The owners and Iessees of ali1
and places Of business in /
the City of 0pelousas are earnestly /
requested to decorate their resi- /
dences and places Of business with
Confederate colors on the 28th, 18th, +
and Both instant, on which days the
Confederate Veterans Of the State, 1
and Sons Of the Confederacy, will
meet at 0pelousas.
This is especially directed to.
those along the line of march of the i
parade which appears in this issue of
5he Clarion. Decorations can be had
at the usual places
Confederate flags can be made at
very little cost, and we are sure that
The good ladies' of this city will see
to their making, and see to the
man Of the house" appropriately
Tying them.
The program, as sent by Thos. j.
5 b if er, Major General louisiana
Division, is as follows
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FIRST DAY i
At 3 o'clock p. MI. 6. U. f
). @. NJ, and visiting friends, will
assemble at Lacombe Hotel to regis
.er, receive badges and be assigned
accommodations.
7:39 p. n. louisiana Division, U.I
J. U., and the Louisiana Division u. I
]. G. ", will meet in the parlor Of
he Lacombe Hotel, with the
ponsors, maids of honor and chap
IRONS of their respective divisions,
D confer their flags upon these
aides. The public is invited. While
he badges are being conferred upon
he ladies, a musical program will be
endered, and refreshments served.
SEg0ND DAY. Ii
Meeting will be called TO order il E
courthouse.
Song, Dixie, By everybody.
Invocation, by Rev. May.
Song, By 0pelousas choir. II