St. Landry democrat., 1888-09-15
TUESDAY NIGHTS ENTETAIN-
MENT

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our home Jovial Brass Band, lightened
all hearts and placed us in a mood fol
bright anticipation. In this we were
not disappointed, for programme was
soon in execution which proved to all
present that the management were az
apt i'll choosing appropriately as they
were Jealous in the work they had
undertaken.
At the first drawing of the curtain
Mr.. J. L. Cain favored Us by reading
in mastery style a comic and meaning
selection from Mark Twain, which was
we'll received and attentively listened to
all the way through.
A staunch and lively dnette was then
performed on the piano by the Misses
Isaac, who true to their nature, were
as intent for a while dispening sweet
music as are bees taking honey from a
blossomed clover field.
Miss Maggie H. Thompson then APP
peared beautifully attired, and with
great self possession and emphasis de-
livcred recitation entitled "1he First
Settlers Story" which likewise com
manded the utmost attention.
The Misses Laas, next came upon
the Stage in supurb attire, and being
favored with the accompaniment by
Miss Alice Latour, brought down the
house III duette solo entitled "All
could I Teach the Nightingale" We
have never within our knowledge had
the notes of this sentimental bird fall
upon our ear and were SO enraptured
hence we, with the balance of human
nature present that night, are decided
ly of the opinion that they could give
it a few lessons, at least.
"Jean Hachcttc," a choice song in the
French language, was sung in sweet
mclodous tone by Mrs. G.. Settoon, who
aside from having the perfect accent OF
the French, showed culture in song
possessed by few.
The curtain then rose on scene
from "School Scandal in which Miss
CDriune Isaac and Mr. C. w. Lewis were
the participants. This scene being
somewhat representative of what our
condition would be in later years were
we to marry girl of fourteen, we were
interested enough to see that both Miss
Isaac aud Mr.. Lewis were perfect in
theirparts in the very interesting dia-
iogue which occurred land We further
predict that if they should ever feel
compelled to resort to the stage for a
livlil'ood, they will both prove eminent
successes 80
+. About the best, and undoubtedly the
sweetest feature of the performance,
was the snng Rock a-bye, Baby by
Lu,ie Yeazie, 'Gge-year-Old daughter
of Mrs. and E. p. Feazie, Esq. We al
so learn that after the concert she per-
formed an instrumental piece III which
she erinced II wonderful talent in mu-
sic for one Of her years.
Perhaps nothing more striking than
was Henry L. Garland, .Jr.'s recitation
Of "Byron's Address to the Ocean, has
ever eB tertained an audience in Opelou-
sas. He not only showed by his tone
Of language and peculiar emphasis that
he was a "chip Of the old block" but
in the even tenor, easy raising and low
ering of the. voice, attitudes and per-
feet self possession, that in future he
mi CHIT place ltimselfMmons the stand
ard orators of his day. 49,
After another. stirring piece OF music
by the band, Mrs. Meng was escorted to
the stand. and sweetly and in excel
lent time aud taste sang "The Night
Birds Cooling" it being rendered the
more elegant by the accordant accom-
paniment of Miss A.. Latour on the
piano. s..s 7sr it,.
christmas Bells March" was next
tastefully and we'll performed by
Miss F. Jacobs, who being arrayed in
gypsy apparel and having Miss Alder
SANDER, attired in similar style to as
sist her In turning the music, rend-
cred it the more impressive.
"Ramie,".a grand fantasia and the
last ofinstrumental performances was
rendered by Mr.. Octave Bodemuller in
a style that might we'll be envied by
any. young musician in the Southwest.
tn addition to his great fecility in play
ing, he has a profoundnesss Of touch
and taste for music which is bound to
insure success. ~
To close the entertainment the cur
tain rose for the grand tableau, "The
Gypsie Camp and believe me, kind
reader. il there ever was time when
the old wished they were young and
takinga part in the scene, that very
moment was the one. There was more
beauty in one heap, more red dresses
in one ring, more pretty faces in the
same space, aud more different kinds
of lights in the air than is found in all
the gypsy camps this side OF Mason anu
Diyon's line. The fact is, that your re-
porter got sick on the strength Of it and
left for home as soon as the curtain
fell.
Since the above was put in type we
learn that the ball, as the concert
was briliiaft success, and that the
supper and refreshments went ike
bubble down stream until they were
10 more.
! The door-keeper for the night, Mr.
W. A. Sandoz, informs US that receipts
Mt the door amounted to about sixty