The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1882-09-09

Fortunately there way =. 7;
sequence last Friday and satsday, and
although The country roaaswere still in
a very bad state and t,e fair gt>.uds in
a condition by 10 peans satisfactory,-et
the series Of entetainments advertised to-
| he given under the auspices and for the
benefit Of Phpnix Fire Company No. Of
Denaldsopsille opened Saturday evening
with. qaite favorable prospects of success
which the results fully realized. Owing
to the da.npness of the public square, the
various refreshment and fancy tables,
under charge of the brilliant phalaux of
ladies who had volunteered their services
for the occasion, were tastefully arranged
in the lower story Of Phoenix Hall, which
presented bright and attractive APP
pearance. The attendance of visitors
Saturday evening was confined princi-
pally to residents Of the town, but on
Sunday /. large number of people from
tie country wards and many from the
surrounding parishes were present.. and
as the grounds were dry enough to per-
init the occupation of the booths erected
on the public square in front Of the hall,
ample room was afforded for the accom-
mediation Of everybody. The tables were
all literally patronized and the ladies in
charge exerted themselves with the
greatest success to meet the wants of
their customers and render their visits
pleasant.
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT.
a large audience assembled in Phenix
Hall Saturday evening to. witness the
rendition of the interesting two-act
drama entitled "The Elder Bro ther,"
which was admirably performed with
the following cast:
Mr. Vermont, a ieweler,. ........ Alfred Levy
f6lnels his a,rs i,Hsr n: k Mating
Ernest ....G. Adolph Genaran
Aguste Planque. clerk, W. d. Park
Mr: Simon, q lawyer. Molse Levy
Philip, a workman. ..........-......W w. d. Park
The celebrated DonaldsonviIle String
Band formed the orchestra and the Indie
pendent Brass Band favored the audience
With some choice selections during the
intermssion between the acts.
=. CONCERT.
Sunday evening the hall was fairly
jam,ned with brilliant and apprecia-
tive assembly, and Il most enjoyable
musical concert was listened to. We
present the programme:
PiRT FIRST.
Phoenix Grand March-Blanchy 49,. Orchestra
The W Gaant + rhsn1 and pr
Blanchy-written for the occasion.
LIE pre- aux clercs-piano. ....... Misses Louise
Blanchy and Emily Mavor:.
You May Praise Me-song Miss Clara Heating
Valse de Schuloff-piano Misses Bertha Tobias
and Louise Blanchy.
Only for You-cornet solo. -. Arthur Claverie
B. Clavere.
PART SECOND.
Nahuchodonosor-o!e Orchestra
Then You Il Remember Me-song . Miss Clara |
Carnaval Espagnol-piano. :. Miss L. Blanchy
When lis la Miss B Tobias
Rhapsodie Hongroise. ;. So Miss L. Blanchy and
Arthur Claverie. 4
Family Squabbie. Miss C. Heating and |
Henry Comstock.
Concerto for Orchestra. Prof. Blanchy |
LIE FnlItre Dr. b liaVerie !
Where all did SO well it is delicate
matter to single ont any of the perform
ers for particular mention, but we do |
not think it will be doing injustice to
say that the duo from the Grand Duchess /
by Mrs Lecle and DR.. Cl;.verie, the song
% When tits Starlight" by Miss Tobias.
who was dressed i'll character, the anlns-
ing duet Family Squabble" by Miss G.
Heating and Mr.. Comstock, DR.. Claver-
les comic song and Mr.. Arthur Claveres |
beautiful cornet solos were the leading
features OF the entertainments
THE CHRISTENING.
Sunday afternoon between 5 and 6
O'Clock the interesting ceremony of
the new steam engine of
Phoenix Fire Company took place on the
fair grounds, and attracted Il large crowd
of spectators. The members of Phoenix
turned out in strong force, and Donal d.
colored fire companies, the Blue
Buckets and Perseverance No 2, We're
also present by special invitation. BY
the way, the appearance of the colored
fremen Oh the grounds headed by the
st. Joseph Brass Band aud their cordial
reception by Phoenix company, was one
of the most pleasant incidents of the
day. The we'll chosen remarks Of Vice
President A. ]. Reynolds in welcoming
the visitors were warmly applanded and
made a most favorable Impression.
Every thing being in readiness for the
Miss Clara Heating, the far
godmother elect, was escorted to the
platform alongside the beautiful steamer
and introduced by Vice President Rey-
noids, who acted us master of ceremonies.
Miss Heating made the following remarks
in charming style and they We're greeted
with hearty applause:
Betnrcd members of the Picnic Fire COM
honor you have conferred by select
ing me as the godmother Of your beautiful
steamer from many more OF your ;niabie
young lady friends of the company. has deprived
me of words to express my, gratitude to your
gallant body. Ny thanks shall be enduring and,
believe me. the happiest moments of my Life are
those dedicate to you. The honor so little de-
served is nevertheless greatly appreciated, and
the engine shall be my first thought: to see our
engine here must mai e every heart throb, as
does my own, for, each one knows the difficult
ties surInounted to obtain it. which, however, [ I
feel assured doubiy endea1s it to us. for every
overcome is a mark of your determiI-
alton to succeed. You have new az engine any
company may be proud of; let your first thought
he to care for 1t properly and in becoming
manner. SO that your opponents as we'll as YOUR
friends will see that such a worthy organization
needs sustaining and By perseverance every DIFF
iculty Will be surmounted as this first one, the
getting of the engine has been. There can be
no position nobler than that of the fireman;
who 50 willing to risk his life as the fireman for
his fellow1nen? Yet who so poorly appreciated? |
and what is our town without an engine com
pany? One disastrous fire would pay for this
beauty two OF three times. However. you have
had to work hard, overcome preiudices and in
volye yourselves to obtain 1t, but believe me.
such praiseworthy action can not go ulrewar-
det;: let your motto be Success, and your efforts
will be crowned with unqualified success. Now,
beloved friends, let me congratulate you on
your fine appearance and to express once more |
my deep felt gratitude for the distinguished |
honor you have bestowed on me. and to beg