The limited space of The Chief 'will not
permit a more extended present account
of this altogether delightful r-eunion of
the Louisiana Press Association, hence
the subject will be reverted to in future
issues. Meanwhile we beg to extend the
assurance of heartfelt sympathy and con
dolence to the unfortunate newspaper
men and women of the state who from
accident, thoughtlessness or design mi-sed
the pleasure and advantage of participa
tion in the physical and mental recreation
-the "feast of reason and flow of soul"
afforded to their more fortunate fellows
who for three joyous days were the guests
of the warm-hearted and whole-souled
people of fair Opelousas in the beautiful
land of Evangeline. '
Mr. and Mrs. S. George Poche arrived
here Wednesday night from Morel:s,
Mexico, where for the past seven years
Mr. Poche has been employed as chief
engineer of the big San Jose factory,
owned by the succession of Manuel V.
Vidal. This is Mr. Poche's first v:si
home in a year and a half, and it is need
less to add that he and his estimable
wife are extremely glad to get back
among their many old friends and are en
joying themselves to the fullest extent.
They will reside with Mrs. Poche's father,
Demophon LeBlanc, until Aug. 1, when
they will return to Mexico. Mr. Poche
says the cane crop on the San Jose plan
tation is converted into grain alcohol,
400,000 gallons of this commodity, equal
to 5.000,000 pounds of sugar, having been
turned out during the past season. The
Chief joins Mr. and Mrs. Poche's numer
ous friends in this community in extend
ing them a warm welcome home and
wishing them a delightful sojourn among
us.
HiGHLY PRAISED.
