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NEW IBERIT.n dav Was alade by nights.c Knights had Hihlic installa n conscquenc1 on the spii l* residence1 on Railroad eel. and made nee as it pass eaded by the lodges in lineipment; Berlit; Tech. Nom, swept tip e bands play-t banners of it was the . The Silver eville, attract-ntion by theied.lt;sion reached ihing was in e various de d on the plat id, under t Stowitz, pin opening - oil sung by the «. AN'. PetersL. Berry, H. R.C. W. AVright, T. RE. Smith, Treas IT. Brieter, Mar.A. M. Babbie, A. M. dos. Anooyn, S T. ,T. Johnson, G.Jeanerette No. 20 J. R. Akers, AT. C C. B. Lloyd, V. C John AN'. AA’atts, R.A. J. Dumartriate,T. Brooks, A It J'eter Ilenkel, FRF. J. Ansley, Treas.S. J. N a pi nor, Mar.F. Fortner, 11J. Gussinan, S 1. Brown, G L. R. Titus,Before the installation Ret Mr. Henry invoked the divin blessing on the proceedings, ofte whichGapt. Muller delivered the welcome, which was responded to by R. AN’. Comeaux. Both addresses were models of the kind and left nothing to be desired, After the installation, addresses 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 repi Mr. Donaldson Jones of Baldw read a well prepared address ealh attention to the large class of you men of the race, that are crowd tn the various towns of the sta* spending their time in idlenet The paper elicited a prolonged d eussion. The speakers urged th all the power of home, church a school should be exerted to sa these young men, whose idlent and sin retiecta discredit upon t race.Mr J. M. Foster followed wi a well writleu and inspiring addre upon the Sunday School. Rt-vs. T. B. Labeau, and J. B. Liviugslt A. R. Butler, Horton, joined in tl discussion.SIXTHDistrict Union Baptist Asslt; ciation Convened in NewIberia on Monday Last. Full Attendance ofscs the prorendered byBy Will HuffAbe Iloltzninnch,......NV. H. Scouton . IlenryMillsnmnndery,R. B. HallF. Wegneiv Juxoneinstallat rere called to aster, J. f the Grand verc presentaim; G . C., R. H. I. Bosworth; [J. M., M. W. e: P. G. W.Delegates Present. Important Business Done.NeIberia, La., July 9th, 1900. The annual convention of the members of the Sixth District Bapt i-t Association was called to order on Monday at qoon in Mount Calvary Hiptisl Church, on Weeks street, Rev. 1. li. Livingston, pastor.t here were eeventy- live delegate* present on the opening day, and this number was increased to nearly two hundred Indore the close of the eess-SUNDAV SCHOOL WORK. These seventy-five delegab represented thirty-five Sunday Schools with an enrollment oi three thousand scbolare, according to the secretary’s report. This is surely a 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 Aruaudviile, offered prayer. Miss Lodora Michael of this ty delivered an eloquent address 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. Casiruir, E. F. Abrams, H. Williams, AV. T. Smith. J. C. Noab and Miss Carrie Segura.The Committee on Finance was ippointed: Revs. A. T. Dwyer, Moi-ris Jones, O. Lewis, J. R. Grave*, 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 that oeedetli not be ashamed.”Rev. S. G. Washington then offered prayer after which the choir sang a beautiful hymn.President Horton then annouooed he following Ceram'ittees:On Pbbsidknt’s Message: J. H. Kingston, Mise E. L Gainey, Rev.. Rochelle, E. B. Philips, Donaldson Jones, Jack Johnson, G. S. Washington.Delegates to the La. Baptist Convention: Piof. Jonas Henderson, Revs. G. E. Cissimere, J. L. Davis, L. H. Buller, A. Parker.Orf AppBOPBiATioNa: Revs. Prinee Albert, J. C. Rochelle, J. M. Means, A. C. Williams, E. F. Abrams and J. M. Preer.Pres. Horton then read bis annnal message which was filled with excellent suggestions, end whioh was referred to tho proper committee.^he Committee on Appropriation .thpp reported collections to be $74New Iberia, July 10, 11*0 At 12 m to-day the Sundi School Association work being co eluded the Assuciuioii of church was taken up. Rev. J. B. Livnij ston called the association to ordi and appointed the following cor mittce on enrollment: Revs. S. ( NVashington, J. W. Cooper, I Steward, L. A. Butler, J. L. Davi Prof. Henderson, of Howe Ii stitule, delivered the address lt;welcome to which Rev. A. R. Hu ler, made rcsponcs on behalf of tt delegates.The committee on enrollment r ported seventy-five delegates in th department of work. Letters of ri gret, because oi enforced ahsenci were received from Revs. U. Join sou aud J. H. Leanord.Finance Committee, appointee Revs. J. T. B. Labeau, A. H Butler, L Hill, and brelhern Sylvet ter Simon and L. Curnell.Committee on Organization:— Revs. J. C. Rochelle, H. AV Coleman, G. C. Casimere, J. M Payne, A. J 11 Horton, J Means J L Davis and J M Pneer. Adjournment until 9 p mNIGNT SESSION.At 8 p m the delegetes and visi tois filled every available seat anlt; space in the church in order to hea the introluctory. In the absence o Rev S G AN'ashington of Arnaud ville, who was programmed llt; preach Rev J T B Labeau, of Bald win, was pressed into service,select ng as his text: “And as he rcasouelt; f righteouness, temperance, and thi judgement to come, Felix tremblei and auswered; Go thy way for thii time; when I have a more convenieu season 1 will call for thee.”Rev H B N Brown, State nus sionary, closed the session witl prayers.New Iberia, La, July ilth, 190C The morning seision opened with devotional exercises conducted bj brother L Curnell. Rev. U W Hall.pastor of the Association, offered prayers.Rev R V Simms of the Congrega lioual church and Rev H B N Brown State missionary, were introduced. Rev Mr. Brown addressed the association dwelling upon the importance oi encouraging our people to enter all the avenues ot industry, trade, and professional life.OEKU'EBS FOB ENSl'ING YEAB.The comnntte on organization recommended the following as officers of the Association: Revs.J B. Livingston, president; J T B labeau, vice president; J. C. Rochelle, recording secretary; A. J. Horton, corresponding secretary, P. Alb?r , treasurer, with an exccu tive boarJ composed of Revs, A. II. Butler, J Means. II W Coleman, J W Cooper, G C Casimere, Bush Steward. J M Payne, A Murry, J H Leouard, G W Hall.Board of E location:—Revs J B Livingston, J H llarton, J C Ro-cbell, J T B Labeau, G W Hall, J N Leonard, SG Washingslon.JULY 14th.On the 14th of July, 1789, the old fortress and prison of France made notorious by the enactment of many dark deeds of tyranny fell. The fall of these old walls, which had stood for a little over four hundred years, marked the begining of the dawn of French-freed ora.To-day our patriotic .ons of France will commemorate the anniversary of the fall of tbeBaatille,lbe end of political despotism, court intrigue and ecclesiastical tyranny by the display of fireworks, booming of oannon and a royal feast after at the restaurant of L. Baziis.Vive la France!Mr. Francois Guillot is chairman of the committee ol arrangements for the occasion.FOR RENT OR SALEStore building and Dwelling, corner of .Prairie Avenue aud Charles street Lot is 110 by 201 feet Apply 4o Mrs C. ,F Schwinj for price and other particulars.
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