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idav Was afade by the nights.Knights had ublic mstalla-i consequencemi the spji residenceon Railroad ct, and made ee as it pass ided by the idges in lineipmenl; Ber-i, swept up bands playbanners ofL. Berry, H. R.C. AV. Wright, T. IiE. Smith, Treas IT. Brieter, Mar.A. M. Babbie, A. M.•Ins. Anooyn, S T. J. Johnson, G.Jeanerette No. 20 J. R. Akers, W. C C. Ii. Lloyd, A'. C John A\\ Watts, R.A. J. Duinartriate.T. Brooks, A R I'eter Henkel, FRF. J. Ansley, Treas.S. J. Napiner, Mar.F. Fortner, IIJ. Gussman, S I). Brown, G L. R. Titus,Before the installation Ret •Air. Henry invoked the divin blessing on the proceedings, ofte whichCapt. Muller delivered the welcome, which was responded to by It. AV. Comeaux. Both addresses were models of the kind and left nothing to lie desired. After the installation, addressee nemade by various members of the order. The meeting then adjourned after having undoubtedly done a great deal of good.Just after the close of the rej: Mr. Donaldson Jones of Balds read a well prepared address call attention to the large class of yor men of the race, that are crowc in the various towns of the sta spending their time in idlene The paper elicited a prolonged ii eussion. The speakers urged tl all the power of home, church a school sbonld be exerted to s: these young men, whose idlen and sin rcliects discredit upon 1 race.Mr J. M. Foster followed w a well writteu and inspinug addn upon the Sunday School. Revs. T. B. Labeau, and J. B. Livings! A. R. Butler, Horton, joined in t discussion.SIXTHDistrict Union Baptist Asso ciation Convened in NewThe Silv ille, nttruction by theoil reachedliiug■ various de I on the plat d, under the itowitz, play ipening ode uing by the 1. AV. Peters*es the pro-remleretBy Will Huffthe Holt;:h.......V. H. Scon ton . IienryMills nmndery,R. B. Hallinstallation ■re called to‘ the Grand ere presentJ. M., M. AV. 5 P. G.Iberia on Monday Last. Full Attendance ofDelegates Present. Important Business Done.New Iberia, La., July 9th, 1900. The annual convention of the icmbers of the Sixth District Bapt t Association was called to order a Monday at qoon in Mount Calvary B iplisl Church, on Weeks street, Rev. 1. B. Livingston, pastor.There were aeventy- live delegate* present on the opening day, and this number was increased to nearly two hundred before the close of the eess-HUNDA.Y SCHOOL WORK. These seventy-five delegaii represented thirty-five Sunday Schools with an enrollment of three thousand scholars, according to the secretary’s report. This is surely i representation of which the Association can well be proud.The Session was opened by President A. J. Horton, after which Rev. A. R. Butler of Aruaudville, offered prayer. Miss Lodora Michael of this city delivered an eloquent addrevs ol welcome, which was responded to by Mrs Mary Billy of New Orleans.The Committee on Nomination of Officers was named as follows: Revs. J. W. Cooper, Thomas Williams,G. C. Casimir, E. F. Abrams, H. Williams, W. T. Smith. J. C. Noab and Miss Carrie Segura.The Committee on Finance was ppomted: Revs. A. T. Dwyer, Moi-ris Jones, O. Lewis, J. R. Graves, Sylvester Simon, A. James and Mrs. Mary Billy.At the night session. Rev. J. W. ooper preached from the text ‘Study to show thyself approved of God, a workman tint needeth not be ashamed.”Rev. S. G. Washington then offered prayer after which the choir sang a beautiful hymn.President Horton then announced he following Cemmittees:Os President's Message: J. H. Kingston, Mise E. L Gainey, Rev.. Rochelle, E. B. Philips, Donaldson Jc-nes, Jack Johnson, G. 8. Washington.Delegates to the La. Baptist Convention: Prof. Jonas Henderson, Revs. G. E. Cissimer*, J. L. Davis, L. H. Butler, A. Psrker.Or# Appropriations: Revs. Prmee Albert, J. C. Rochelle, J. M. Means, A. C. Williams, E. F. Abrams and J. At. Preer.Pres. Horton then read bis annual message which was filled with excellent suggestions, and whieh was referred to tho proper committee, 'yiie Committee on AppropriationNew Iberia, July 10, 19C At 12 m to-day the Sund School Association work being cc eluded the Association of church was taken up. Rev. J. B. Livm ston called the association to ord and appointed the following co: inittee on enrollment: Revs. S. 1 Washington, J. W. Cooper, Steward, L. A. Butler, J. L. Dav: Prof. Henderson, of Hows I stitule, delivered the address welcome to which Rev. A. R. Bi ler, made rcsponcs on bchall of t delegates.The committee on enrollment i ported seventy-five delegates in tli department of work. Letters of r grot, because ol enforced absenc were received from Revs. 11. Job sou aud .1. H. Leanord.Finance Committee, appointee Revs. J. T. B. Labeau, A. I Butler, L Hill, and brelhern Sylve ter Simon and L. Cornell.Committee on Organization:— Revs. J. (,’. Rochelle, 11. \\ Coleman, G. C. Casimere, J. JV Payne, A. J 11 Horton, J Mean J L Davis and J M Pneer. Adjournment until 9 p m NIGNT SESSION.At 8 p m the delegetes and vis tois filled every available seat an ‘space in the church in order to hei the introductory. In the absence c Rev S G Washington of Arnaui ville, who was programmed t preach Rev J T B Labeau, of Bah win, was pressed luto service,selec ing as his text: “And as he reasone of righteouness, temperance, and tfa judgement to come, Felix tremble uswered; Go thy way for thi when I have a more couvenieu season 1 will call for thee.”Rev II B N Brown, Stnte mu sionary, closed the session wit prayers.New Iberia, La, July illta, 190' The morning session opened witl devotional exercises conducted b brother L Cornell. Rev. U W Hall veteran pastor of the Association offered prayers.Rev HV Simms of the Congrega lional church and Rev H B N Browi State missionary, were introduced Rev Mr. Brown addressed the assc ciation dwelling upon the import ance oi encouraging our people ti enter all the avenues ol industry trade, and professional life.OFFICERS FOB ENHl'ING YEAR. The commute on orgamzatioi recommended the following ai officers of the Association: RevsJ B. Livingston, president; J T I Labeau, vice president; J. C. Ro che.lle, recording secretary; A. J Horton, corresponding secretary P. Albsr , treasurer, with an exccu tive board composed of Revs, A. R Butler, J Means. H W Coleman, J W Cooper, G C Casimere, Bust Steward, J M Payne, A Murry, J U Leomard, G W Hall.Board of E location:—Revs J I Livingston, J TI llarton, J C Ro cbell, J T B Labeau, G W Hall, J N Leonard, SG WaBhmgston.I then reported collections to be $74 •o;JULY 14th.On the 14th of July, 1789, tin old fortress and prison of Franci made notorious by the enactmen of many dark deeds of tyranny fell. The fall of these old walls which had stood for a little ovei four hundred years, marked tin begtning of the dawn of French freedom.To-day our patriotic rons o Fram e will commemorate the anni versary of the fall of tbeBastille,tblt; end of political despotism, court in trigufl and ecclesiastical tyranny bi the display of fireworks, booming o cannon and a royal feast after at tblt; restaurant of L. Bazus.Vive la France!Mr. Francois Guillot is chairmai of the committee ot arrangement for the occasion.FOR RENT OR SALEStore building and Dwelling corner of .Prairie Avenue am Charles street Lot is 110 by 20 feet Apply 4o Mrs C. .F Schwinj I for price and other particulars.
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