- The action of giving work to someone
- The condition of having paid work
- A person’s trade or profession
- the act of giving someone a job
- the state of being employed or having a job; “they are looking for employment”; “he was in the employ of the city”
- the occupation for which you are paid; “he is looking for employment”; “a lot of people are out of work”
employment
- The amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present
- A unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle
- academic degree: an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; “he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude”
- (degree) a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; “a moderate grade of intelligence”; “a high level of care is required”; “it is all a matter of degree”
- (degree) a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; “a remarkable degree of frankness”; “at what stage are the social sciences?”
- A stage in a scale or series, in particular
degrees
Jeoffry
For I will consider my Cat Jeoffry.
For he is the servant of the Living God duly and daily serving him.
For at the first glance of the glory of God in the East he worships in his way.
For this is done by wreathing his body seven times round with elegant quickness.
For then he leaps up to catch the musk, which is the blessing of God upon his prayer.
For he rolls upon prank to work it in.
For having done duty and received blessing he begins to consider himself.
For this he performs in ten degrees.
For first he looks upon his forepaws to see if they are clean.
For secondly he kicks up behind to clear away there.
For thirdly he works it upon stretch with the forepaws extended.
For fourthly he sharpens his paws by wood.
For fifthly he washes himself.
For sixthly he rolls upon wash.
For seventhly he fleas himself, that he may not be interrupted upon the beat.
For eighthly he rubs himself against a post.
For ninthly he looks up for his instructions.
For tenthly he goes in quest of food.
For having consider’d God and himself he will consider his neighbour.
For if he meets another cat he will kiss her in kindness.
For when he takes his prey he plays with it to give it a chance.
For one mouse in seven escapes by his dallying.
For when his day’s work is done his business more properly begins.
For he keeps the Lord’s watch in the night against the adversary.
For he counteracts the powers of darkness by his electrical skin and glaring eyes.
For he counteracts the Devil, who is death, by brisking about the life.
For in his morning orisons he loves the sun and the sun loves him.
For he is of the tribe of Tiger.
For the Cherub Cat is a term of the Angel Tiger.
For he has the subtlety and hissing of a serpent, which in goodness he suppresses.
For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
For he purrs in thankfulness, when God tells him he’s a good Cat.
For he is an instrument for the children to learn benevolence upon.
For every house is incomplete without him and a blessing is lacking in the spirit.
For the Lord commanded Moses concerning the cats at the departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt.
For every family had one cat at least in the bag.
For the English Cats are the best in Europe.
For he is the cleanest in the use of his forepaws of any quadruped.
For the dexterity of his defence is an instance of the love of God to him exceedingly.
For he is the quickest to his mark of any creature.
For he is tenacious of his point.
For he is a mixture of gravity and waggery.
For he knows that God is his Saviour.
For there is nothing sweeter than his peace when at rest.
For there is nothing brisker than his life when in motion.
For he is of the Lord’s poor and so indeed is he called by benevolence perpetually–Poor Jeoffry! poor Jeoffry! the rat has bit thy throat.
For I bless the name of the Lord Jesus that Jeoffry is better.
For the divine spirit comes about his body to sustain it in complete cat.
For his tongue is exceeding pure so that it has in purity what it wants in music.
For he is docile and can learn certain things.
For he can set up with gravity which is patience upon approbation.
For he can fetch and carry, which is patience in employment.
For he can jump over a stick which is patience upon proof positive.
For he can spraggle upon waggle at the word of command.
For he can jump from an eminence into his master’s bosom.
For he can catch the cork and toss it again.
For he is hated by the hypocrite and miser.
For the former is afraid of detection.
For the latter refuses the charge.
For he camels his back to bear the first notion of business.
For he is good to think on, if a man would express himself neatly.
For he made a great figure in Egypt for his signal services.
For he killed the Ichneumon-rat very pernicious by land.
For his ears are so acute that they sting again.
For from this proceeds the passing quickness of his attention.
For by stroking of him I have found out electricity.
For I perceived God’s light about him both wax and fire.
For the Electrical fire is the spiritual substance, which God sends from heaven to sustain the bodies both of man and beast.
For God has blessed him in the variety of his movements.
For, tho he cannot fly, he is an excellent clamberer.
For his motions upon the face of the earth are more than any other quadruped.
For he can tread to all the measures upon the music.
For he can swim for life.
For he can creep.
Christopher Smart
(1722 – 1771)
Grand Marshal Award Best Overall SMALL
Your Vernon Parish Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas parade rolled through historic downtown Leesville recently. The community turned out by the thousands and there was no shortage of candy and Christmas cheer. With almost 90 entries, the 2009 parade was met withy rave reviews. Citizens on hand commented that it was one of the best parades in recent memory.
The 2009 Grand Marshall, Leesville Mayor Betty Westerchil, kicked off the festivities with the help of the Fort Polk/JRTC Color Guard and Polk Commander BG James Yarbrough. The 83rd Chemical Company Commander was also on hand to support this community and brought along some interesting military vehicles for parade-goers to enjoy. The support from Fort Polk continued with the entry of 162nd infantry heavy vehicles.
As the parade rolled past the Vernon Parish Police Jury office they were announced to the attendees and the volunteer judges. Based on creativity, Christmas spirit and the degree of work, the judges chose winners for each category and chose a winner for best float overall. Santa Claus rode down 3rd Street marking the end of the annual event. Attendees who followed him were greeted by the announcement of the winners of the cash prizes awarded by the stage sponsor, Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal Manager, Kate Safstrom alongside Sammy the Sea Otter, and the staff of the Leesville Fort Polk branch drew tickets to determine which lucky patrons would go home with cash in hand. $600 in cash prizes were awarded to the holders of drawn tickets.
For the category of Automobiles, The Neal Family took home the prize with their entry in loving memory of Kevin Neal. The category of Marching Units/Drill Teams went to a repeat winner, The Interdenominational Church of Faith for their spirited performance. Galilee Baptist Church took home the prize for the category of Churches/Civic Clubs for their festive and musical float. The winner chosen for the Commercial category was Leesville Residential & Employment Services. This is a proud second consecutive win for Leesville Residential. Leesville Junior High JAG claimed the win for the best School Organization/Club category. The best Marching Band category win was clenched by the Leesville High School Band with an energetic performance.
The Grand Marshall Award for best overall float was presented by 2009 Grand Marshall, Leesville Mayor Betty Westerchil. The winner for this category cemented themselves as master float craftsman. The Antioch Baptist Church Puppet Team of Leesville has taken home the Grand Marshall for the second consecutive year. Antioch Baptist has previously claimed the prize in the Churches/Civic Club category as well proving that they are stiff competition for many years to come.
Pictured: (1) Holliday Belle Sr, Princess Samantha Sage. (2) 4-H Junior Queen Kasci Toups. (3) Holliday Belle Miss Congeniality Tiffany Mango. (4) LA Forestry Festival Queen Sara Reese.
Pictured: (1) Galilee Baptist Church receives their plaque for best float in the Churches/Civic Clubs category. (2) Interdenomination of Faith took home the prize for best Marching Unit/Drill Team. (3) The Neal Family won for best entry in the Automobile category for their entry In Loving Memory of Kevin Neal. (4) The Grand Marshall Award for the best overall float presented to Antioch Baptist Church Puppet Team.
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