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—gleiy * AMbm mm* UmlM-A BeeeMlel Rmmt.(a the Mrlj liji of the *u between the Frsocb end Germans, when It became ipper-' ent that the province* of Alaeoe nod Lorraine w«re to be the theatre of (be deadly struggle, csutiog many of the patriotic cl t Irene of three aictinue to abandon tbelr peaceful home* and leek safely for their families, thousands of 4 them flocked to the shores of America, and I uisoy In needy circumstances. Those who I had preceded them, and bad surrounded them* ! •elves with the comforts of the land of their i »t adoption, conceived the idea of organizing a | ■U i society for the mutual benefit of ibetnaelvce j t,e • and tbelr hard preseed countrymen, in ibis city or there were many emigrants from these two province#, and they organized tbelr eeeoela- . tion in 1871, and have been the meant of j affording relief to their countrymen and aiding them to find employment. Tbelr object was a praiseworthy one, and should receive the commendation of all good citizens, as well as the support of those who claim their nativity in either of the district# named.The Society of Aleace and Lorraine In this city ie a strong one, both numerically and financially, and recently they employed Ur. Joseph Kremanu to paint them a banner for use upon public parades. He baa just completed bis task, and it will be borne for the first time Monday next, on tba occasion of tbe parade of tbe organization, before leaving for tbe picnic to be bold at Apple Tree Garden,on tbat dey. Tbe banner ie made of fine bine silk, witb gold edging and teasels, and baa In. scribed on ooe tide, Alsace and Lorraine Benevolent Society, Organised Sept. 4th, 1871, New Albany, Indiana.” On tba reverse ie $ correct and life-like representation of Washington and Lafayette, with a view of the ocean etretchlng away In tba distance, emblematical of tbe friendship existing between the distinguished soldiers, and of the broad ocean traversed by tbe berole Frenchman, who offered hie eword in tbe cense of freedom.We treat tbat tbe picnic which they hold on Monday next to aid them in tba payment of the cost of their beantlfnl banner, may be a success In avary particular, and that the Society will meet the just expectations of the patriotic members.
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New Albany Daily Ledger Standard
New Albany, Indiana, US
Sat, May 15, 1875
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