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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-07-06
REPORT OF STREET COMMISSIONER:
Opelousas. La. July 2. Is
OCTAVE DURIO. Street Commission

On motion of Mr. Daniel seconded by Mr.. Fields. and carried. the above
Ateport OF the Street Commissioner was received al read and ordered filed.
The monthly reports furnished by the police officers, Nessrs. Joseph
kAnsem, Leopold DGean and w L. Prudhomme, were received and read,
IN motion Of MIR. DaneL seconded by Mr.. Gosseln. m carried. the said
reports were received as read and ordered filed.
Bids from the Manhattan Rubber Mfg. Co, B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co,
tand Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co, to furnish this City with 1000 fl. If Fire
THOSE, Werere cad M submitted. Two Of said bids not being in conformity
with the advertisement for proposals, and the other lot being acceptable. it
Iwas moved by Mr. Sicily. seconded by Mr. Dunbar. and carried, that all of
ysaid bids be rejected.
On motion of Mr. Sicily seconded by MI. Dunbar, and carried, the May
s0r and the Purchasing Committee werea authorized to purchase 1000 it. of
tFire Hose from the Eureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co. upon satisfactory terms and
conditions, n the Mayor was authorized to sign h necessary contract.
Moved by Mr.. Sicily. seconded by Mr.. Dunbar, and carried. that hi
scontract for City Printing be let to the lowest bidder. bids for same to be
Submitted at this meeting.
There being N bids, it was moved by Mr.. GosseIn. seconded by Mr.
lDanel that Mr.. Herman Bodemuler be elected City Printer for the year be-
tginnng July l. 1915.
Mr. Dunbar moved seconded by Mr.. Fields, that MI. L. A. Andrepont be
detected City Printer for the year beginning July J. 1918.
The casting of the votes resulted as follows:
! For BodemuIer: GosAn, Daniel nj Sicily. #4##
For Andrepont: Fields and Dunbar.
On motion of Mr. Fields seconded by Mr.. Dunbar. and carried. the cleo
Suon of Mr. Herman Bodemuner as city printer for the year beginning July
H. 1918, on the same basis sh heretofore, was made unanimous.
Mr.. Bodemuner designates The St Landry Clarion as the official journal
HBoard again calls the attention of the police officers to the desire oft the
BOARD that the vagrancy ordinance be strictly enforced against whites as
Iwsl as blacks and against female as well as male vioators; that should
Ne police officers feel unable to cope with the situation. the Mayor be and
NR lis hereby instructed to enlist the aid oft the federal authorities
Mr. Dunbar offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE
Regulating traffic OF the streets and public ways of the City of Opelousas
La, establishing rules and regulations for automobiles. motoro q horse
drawn vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and all other vehicles: and nro-
vMpg penalties for the violation hereof.
Section BE it ordained by the Mayor and Board Of Aldermen of the
EWy of Opehusas. La. That all vehicles of every description bcvces or
notorcycles propelled along or traygtng the streets of the City of opelou.
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###&#M Respectfully submitted,
#M =. J. PERRODIN, City Clerk and Tax Collector.
MH panel seconded by Mr.. Gossenn and carried, the above
N8M# and Tax Collector. was accepted as read and ordered
#EET on IA. LEON DUPRE. TREASURER OF THE CITY OF OPE-
M DUSAS, LA. FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY Isl, 1918:
w CIR.
VI 1915. 10 balance on hand as per last report ........ $18 7O1 SO
NH H ls1s. 10 cash from J J Perrodin, G. G. & T. Co.,, ~. 4ss6s6
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s23,6ss.4s
$2S,6sS.4s
Respectfully submitted.

A. LEON DUPRE, City Treasurer.
me above report of the City Treasurer vas referred to the Finance
Committee who, after examining and finding same correct, ordered the
Treasurer credited with the u of s425196 and vouchers for said amount
4 cancelled.
REPORT OF STREET COMMISSIONERS:
e. Opelousas, La, July !, 1915.
Hon. Mayor and Board of Aldermen, City
Gentlemen: beg to report that l have received m prisoner in the
7 Wohm o. Jun TO york Inn on streets; his time vas m day. I have work
! q eghethree squares of streets; hauled ftyfiye loads of dirt: put in
ohe new bridge; patched a number of bridges; six days sprinkIng streets;
4 "a day cutting grass around City Market and in City Court yard: / have
A buried th1rtyone dogs; unloaded three cars Of gravel and swept paved
streets three times per week The approximate cost of work in each ward
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Current schpol Fund. .$551R3.20
Parish tax ............. $4,000 90
High schools from state 345 90
Agricultural high schools
from state .............. 600 90
Domestic science depts.
high schools from state 500 90
Interest on 18th sections. $4,000
Poll taxes 1000 90
Rent on school lands 80. 90
Total $9O540 20
Respectfully submitted,
o. P. DAILY,
r@-r1-
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tifully decorated with quantities of palms, ferns and cut flowers.
 The ceremony was performed in the living room before an attractive floral altar built of smilax. ferns and palms combined with roses and lighted with candies. The Rev Thomas Lennox or the Christian church of Ensley per- formed the ceremony. which was wit messed by only the relatives and few intimate friends.
 Mrs. E. T. Davis, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor and was lovely in a gown or orchid shade charmeuse trimmed with silver lace. She carried roses and sweet peas, x&
 The bride was most attractive in going-a way suit of turquoise. blue with hat and shoes of gray. She carried brides roses and sweet peas Mir Sims was attended by Mir. B. T. Davis as best man..
 Immediately after the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Sims left for St. Louis and other points. and upon their return will make their home in Anniston, where Mr Sims is engaged in business.
 The bride Is a popular young woman and has wide circle. of friends who were deeply interested in her marriage.
 Among the ut-of-town guests were Mrs. Laney of Per City. an aunt of the groom; Mrs. J. D.. Ward of Anniston, and Miss Mozelle Farmer of Columpus. Miss
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PATRONS FOR ] PAULIST CONCERT

Among those who will be patrons for the Paulist Boy choir concert will be Mir. and Mrs. W. J. Adams, Mir. and Mrs. $. M. Adler, Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Adler, MT. and Mrs. w. C. Agee. MT. and Mrs. Will liam Baldwin, MT. and Mrs. c. $. Bissel.. Mr. and Mrs. F.. w. Barrett Mir. and Mrs. R. s. Barrow, MT. E. B. Burton, Mir. and Mrs L. Block. Mrs. T. Brown, Mir. Thomas Berry. MT. ard Mrs. Edwin Ball. Mir and Mrs. l.. T. Reecher, MT. and Mrs. s l.. Blake, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Burnett. MT. and Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss. Mir. and Mrs. George q. Crawford. Miss Abagail Crawford, MT. and Mrs. c. A. Calhoun, Mir. and Mrs. Rivers Carter, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Crowder Mir. and Mrs. J. D. foux, NIT. and Mrs. Paul Chalifoux, Nit and Mrs. c. G, Chandler, MT. and Mrs Ferd Caheen, Mir. and Mrs. Sol Cahecn. Miss Elizabeth Cunringham. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Caldwell, Mir. Jim Davidson, Mrs. W. E. B, Davis. Mir and Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, Mir. and Mrs Henry DcBardeleben, Mrs. H. r. DeBa.. deleben. Mr. and Mrs D. B. Dimm,clx, MT, and Mrs Hubert Drennen, Mr.Aand Mrs, Melville Drennen, Mrs D. NJ Dreri- nens MT. A. De Pass Mir. and Mrs. ]. w Donnelly, Mrs Laura V Davids MT. and Mrs Henry Dean, Mir and Mrs, James Downey, Mir. and Mrs. Houston Davis. MT. Julian Dow Mir. and Airs M. F. Dewstoe, MT and Mrs. Frank Deedmeyer. Mir and Mrs. F. E. Ellis. MT. and Mrs Paul Earle. MrA A. is<S
 tcontin6edF q Sx Pare Two,
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6TlHE coming of Mrs. Lucille Har-
 rington Dole on Saturday even
 ing and afternoon at the Jet ferson theatre under the auspices of the Volunteer Relief association will be of interest to the little folks as well as the grown-ups. as she is said to be one of the most charming eii- tertainers. and the most attractive 1ea- ture of all is that she recites verse of her own making. She has been counted by many admirers as the sua- cessor of Riley in her interpretation of child-lore. She gives child poems of various countries in the costume Of the country. with suitable music and settings and these, with the child recitations of her own writing, com prise an entertainment not like an3 thing else. Some of her verse has been illustrated by MT. Willy Pogany. the Hungarian artist She studied at the American Academy or Dramatic Art, with Miss Cheatham. Mrs. Dole has long made a study Of the piquant ana charming details and dialect so close ly associated with child lie. She also renders the folk poems or different lands in costume.
 The following letter to the little people will be of more than usual in terest to the children:
 My Dear Little Friends:
 You know your mothers and fath- CTS teach you to be unselfish. If you have anything, you like very mucn to share it; and this is what I hope you will do when you attend my 'chil- drens hour Many Of these verses of childhood l have written of you, for you, and about you; put 1 want you to share them with your little friends --the more the merrier-and l want you to tell your grown-up friends there is to be entertainment for them, too. Men and women are but children of g larger growth This is exactly what a big book in the library said, and everybody knows that we never cease to be children, no matter how tall we grow. nor how fat we get. but always enjoy reminiscence (some- thing you think back about), of the times when broken toy meant what a break in the stock market now does.
 T want to show you that child lore, child superstition and child philosophy are the same in every country, only they use different language
 Mother Goose goes everywhere and tells mothers nice little verses to teach their children. She doesn't be- long in any one country, but is al home in every country. She is omni- present Everywhere all the time) she Is a nice old fairy who rides through. tho skies on broomstick wherever she wants to go. Some people say she could ride just as we'll without the broomstick-that she only carries 1t along sto sweep the cobwebs out of the sky The rhymes are about the same things as our Mother Goose peo- pie. occupations, flowers. animals and things to eat. There is so much about food. You know a baby likes food, and 1t takes constant feeding to keep him in cheerful frame of mind. and your home in peace.
 So when you tell baby about some
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A CHRONICLE OF SOCIETY

thing to eat you appeal to his tummy' ard thereby to his literary taste.
 Tt isn't polite to talk too much about yourself, but I think it should be considered so; fo- you know so much more about yourself that you can possibly find out about anybody else, and who knows I want to organ ize children's clubs if I don't say so?
 'All grown-ups are doing their 'bit these days and we can knit and roii bandages and do lots of things if we arc just told how.
 "Some children who came to my Riitmore recitals in New York wanted to form a club and meet every so oft en and read fairy tales and hear about little children in other countries, and see motion pictures about them, and otber interesting things, and have singing, too-community singing. ] just love to sing. l can't sing very well-perhaps that is the reason I love ir so-because people who can sinS, so seldom love to. and people who love to sing. so seldom can. This is why community singing IS so nice, Tor it gives everybody a chance and it's all so loud that you never hear any mistakes; it just sounds pretty and 'rumbly.' Your new friend.
 tLUCIEE HARRINGTON DOLE.~
 
 The following convention call has been issued by Mrs. J. A. Rountree, president of the Alabama division, United Daughters of the Confectionery, and will be read with much interest by the many daughters throughout Alabama
 The twenty-second annual conven- tion of the Alabama division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, is here by called to meet in the city of Talla- dega, Ala. Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock May H.. 1918.
 Credential blanks for delegates to said convention are herewith enclosed and you are urged to fill the same out immediately, and being sure that they are properly signed. and the number of delegates elected in accord with article VIII, section i, state constitu- tion, which says: Each chapter shall be entitled, in all conventions of the Alabama division to one vote for the first seven registered and paid-up and one vote for each additional 25 registered and paid-up members" mem bers'
 Fill out both blanks in duplicate send one to chairman of credential committee, Mrs. A. c. Story, Talladega, <Aid., so dS to redcn ner not later than April 25, and have delegates take other copy to convention with them to pre- sent to eredentia1 committee for identi- fication upon arrival at convention.
 Be sure that your per capita tax is paid to both the state and general divisions. Twenty cents per capita to the state division and 10 cents per capita for general division. This must be attended to at once. Also $1 sent to state treasurer for Ala bama room, Confederate museum. Richmond.
 A United Daughters of the Cenfed- eracy state badge is offered by the president, Mrs. J. A. Rountree, to the chapter president sending in the best report of the years work These re- ports must be typewritten and on one side of paper only: They must state total number of members and also the number of new members since
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erly as small boys. were the IS lucky soldiers chosen to participate in the ride. A number'of the cars were driven by the Montgomery women who owned them and the soldiers were taken for drive all over the city and shown the various points of interest.
 In one car were five soldiers, who re- quested that they go in the same car, as they were pals, and it had been a long time since they had enjoyed a party together They had all met with acci- dents, but are recovering. and were a happy lot as they hobbled along.
 The enthusiasm of the soldiers was marked, and they were deeply apprecia- tive of the courtesy extended them by the Montgomery women In addition to the s soldiers. five nurses were taken for ridA The Montgomery women who
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By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

through the city, even though it should be in the wee sma' hours of the night, patriotic band of women are on hand to greet them and bring them good cheer. Baskets of sandwiches and fruit are always prepared and sent from the homes by mothers who know how much boys far from home and mother relish bite of homemade goodies. The rest room, fitted up with comfortable chairs and reading materials, is always open With hostess in charge.
 Mrs Craighill has proven since she came to Anniston that her idea of pa- triotism means service. The convales- cents at the base hospital have especial " been benefited through her interest and big mother heart. She has charge Of the entertainments which are given every Tuesday evening at the conval- escents rest room, and on that evening or every week, rain or shine, hot or cold, Mrs. Craighill. accompanied by some of Anniston's best talent, goes out to the rest room, where a splendid entertain ment and social hour bring welcome diversion to the lonely, appreciative pa- tients. Mrs Craighill Is reader of note. and the selections which she has chosen to give to the soldiers. happy, bright, snappy pieces, are ever in great demand, always bringing forth tumutuous ap- plause.
 Mrs Craighill is member of Annis- toijs Red Cross, and is now busy organ izing a Virginia unit. which will here after meet every Wednesday morning in the workroom, where she will direct the Class in the surgical dressing depart ment.
 Scores of letters come to Mrs. Craig hill from Virginia mothers. asking her to look out for their boys. Every re- quest is granted. and letters innumer- able sent to cheer heavy-hearted moth- CTS and wives. In fact. Mrs. Craixhill doesn't believe in showing the boys that there is any such thing as an aching heart. She meets every emergency with a smile, and giories in the fact that she has a husband and two splendid sons to give to her country.
 When asked If she would aid the coun- ell of defense. in the Liberty Loan drive. Mrs. Craighil1 replied: "Of course I will. Who could refuse to lend helping hand to such vital issue when we realize that with the failure of the Liberty Loan the sacrifice of our loved ones in the ranks would be in vain? I fully agree with Dr. Anna Shaw, who declares that no woman has any more right to be, stacker than the man who shirks milt-' tary service. We are in this war to win. and I. for one. am going in heart and soul to meet every request sent out by my country.
 A meeting Of the women's commit
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lent their cars for the ride Tuesday aft ernoon were Mrs. F.. A. Flowers. Mrs. Charles Henderson. Mrs. J. A. Bullock. Mrs. F. F. Flowers. Mrs. Sam Sahel. Mrs. Michael Nicrosi, Mrs. Isadore Well. Mrs. William Weiss. Mrs W. H. Lee Grande, Mrs. c. c. Borg and Mrs. w. J. Hannah.
 valescent soldiers will be taken for ridd and at this time the Girls Patriotic league will assist. with the Chaperon club furnishing the chaperons. The suc- cess of the undertaking is due to the untiring energy and enthusiasm of Mrs. w. J. Hannah.
 Saturday was q happy day for tho members of the 18th Held artillery. sta-
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 (Centanusa sn. Pass rnsee)
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May, 1917. The report must not ex- ceed $50 words, and must be sent be- fore April 20 to Mrs. D. NJ. Lewis 1912 Avenue I, Ensley. Birmingham. The award will be made upon per- centage basis, as follows
 For veterans and women of the eos. 40 per cent.
 War relief work, which includes all Red Cross, Liberty Bonds and relief for the soldiers of today, 30 per cent
 Scholarships, IS per cent.
 Memberships, 10 per cent
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BLACKFRIARS TO PLAY

one of the most capable casts that the University of Alabama has ever been represented 3y will appear in Birming- ham on saturday evening at the Tut wilcr in the annual play of the, Black friars, Her Iuspanas Wife," by A. E. . Thomas
 Tha cast is under the able direction of E. Hudson Strode. and under his ex- pert supervision one of the most credi table performances that the Biackfriars have ever given is expected. The play is one os the drama league series, and has often been presented in large cities with great. success. It is especially
 adapted to the talents of college dramatic organizations.
 The cast is largely composed of Bir- n,ingham students at the university.
 Many of them received their first train- ing at Central High school, under the teaching of Miss Mal'guerite Weaver. | and have appeared Tn Birmingham be- fore. The lead of the play is taken by Miss Beryl Rogers. This is Miss Rogers third year in the cast of the road play of the Blackfriars, and she has already trade a reputation as one of the most excellent actresses that the university has ever turned out. She Is one of the most charming and popular girls at the university. and her part in the play .dcceHtudteS ueE udtuFdk cl4rm iH ana beauty. Her part was taken by Laura Hope Crswes in New York when the play was first presented. and Lasra Hope Groves made her reputation by the work she did in the play Every one at the university. though. Is cpnfi-
 dent that Miss Rogers is fully as good
 an actress, and perhaps a much better
 one, than Laura Hope Crewcs
 The Juvenile lead is taken by Rowan
 Cden also of Birminghanl. This is MT.
 Oden's first year on the Blackfriars.
 bat in the plays put on at the university during the fall and winter he has shown
 that he possesses great ability. The
 part of Uncle John is portrayed by
 Rncker Agee of this city. and his work in this part is expected to, be a feature E4f, the play. Nora tho A-maid, will be played by Miss Irene Waldhorst
 play of the evening, little one-act play. 7. 'Op-o-rhy- Thumb will be given. fea-
 turing Miss Irene Waldhorst. who will
 be supported by Fred Perry, both of whom are from Birmingham. This little
 playlet vas put on at an open meeting Of the Blackfriars. and proved such d great success that 1t was decided to in
 clude 1t n the programme of the road trip. Miss WaldhoFsts ias famous around the university for her Interpretation Q: character parts. and in the role of the little slavey who longed so passionately for beau, and who failed to get one by such narrow margin she Is said to do the best work that she has ever done.
 The stage at the Tutwiler VIII be spe- cially prepared for the BlackfrinrM The club VIII bring its own eurtains with thsm from Tusoaloosa- Follow1ngy the
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play will be dance for the members of the cast.
 The cast of the play is as follows: John Belden, Rucler Agee. Richard Belden, Rowan Oden. Stuart Randolph, Charlie Johnston. Irene Randolph. Miss Beryl Rogers. Emily Ladew, Miss Hattie Blalock Nora. the maid, Miss Irene Waldhorst. Director of the play, E. Hudson Strode. Business manager. Fowler Dugger.
 
 MRS. ROUNTREE IN LITTLE ROCK Mrs J. A. Rountree left Saturday fol
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EMMA REID RYALL
ENGAGEMENTS
DUNAW " A Y-kE " r

MT the their En MT Howard The wedding April IT, at the honnSa a
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ee. Bottom: Miss waldhorst and Rowan oden.
Miscellaneous, 5 per cent. Total. 100 per cent.

Miscellaneous. per cent.
 Total 100 per cent.
 A copy of this report must be taken to convention. to be read by chapter representative. The report of chapter to the state. division need not include an itemized statement of necessary ex- penses of chapter. such as per capita dues and local incidental expensess Unless due are paid a chapter has no recognition Tn convention
 The hostess chapters off Talladega, acting upon the suggestion of the mem bers of the executive board, have. on account of the conditions of war now existing, decided to limit their arrange ments for social entertainment to only , informal affairs. There will be no even ing reception of any formal nature. The convention is to be strictly a bus mess meeting. Therefore it is most important that your chapter have a representative present. You should make a special effort to do so. Never before has the work of the division been so important. Our organization is now being called upon by officials of 1.-the United States government to. take part in and assist with various patri- otic movements. It is important that every chapter become lanliliar WltH the work we are expected to do For this reason you should make an extra effort to be present at the convention.
 The opening meeting will be held Tuesday evening, April 30, which time will be devoted to addresses of well come, the response, etc, the first busi- ness session being held Wednesday, May 1, at 10, o'clock.
 Hoping to- see yo,i at that time, we are yours very truly.
 MRS. J. A. ROTNTREE. President
 MRS. NJ. F. CURTIS. Secretary. Alabama Division United Daughters
 nf fba Copfedaracy
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a weeks visit to Mrs. J. T. Beal of Lit tie Rock, Ark. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Beal will entertain at a large reception in her honor.
 Mrs. Rountree is president of the Ala bama division, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Mrs, Beal, president of the Arkansas division, and both are deeply interested in war relief work, Mrs. Beal being a member Of the United Daughters of the Confederacy war relief committee, of which Mrs. Rountree is chairman, which has done such wonder full work in securing the endowment Of the entire wards in the Red Cross hos pital at Neuilly. France, and have a third ward almost ready.
 While in Little Rock she will address a joint meeting of the United Daughters of the Confectionery chapter, on the sub- ject of how the United Daughters of the Confederacy co-operates with the Red Cross