The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1893-07-15

cut on Mr.. v. E. Dupuis' planta
ton on July 7, which measures nine
feet five inches from tip to tip, with
five large fully developed red joints.
The cane weighes two pou0ds six
ounces, and surpasses the Terre-
bonnie cane, which was the subject for
a especial" to the Picayune of July S ,
The entire cane plant in this section
is in splendid Condition, and not
withstanding the crop is about two
weeks late, should there be no
Storm this year, the yield will be
greater than in any previous year.
Cadet Sam p. Brown returned
home last Friday from Baton Rouge
where he has been attending the
Louisiana State University.
~
| A number of our young people
were looking forward with pleasant
anticipation to the "sociaP' ten
tered by our esteemed citizen Mr..
George E. Brown, i'm honor of Mr..
Melchior, on Saturd ay the 8th inst.
1t was undoubtedly the most com
plete, the most enjoyable home en-
entertainment that has ever taken
place in our town. The services of
the Carencro string band were Sc
cured for the occasion. The large
warehouse in the rear of Mr..
Browns store, was devoted to the
use of the merry dancers. This
room was tastefully decorated, with
evergreens, and flowers. At one
end, was suspended large mirror
on the face of which appeared the
words CANT I pretty'' and one
could easily answer the question
when adairing the reflection of the
young ladies as they approached to
read the query.
In the open air, under large
shade trees, long tables placed at
right angles were provided for the
supper. 1t was truly~a feast, that
was fully enjoyed by party of
very happy people. Everything
that refined taste could Suggest and
money procure was provided for
the guests. 1t was aroWnd this fcs-
tive board that the artistic hand of
the decorator was plainly shown.
TO the ovcrhangi ~ branches of the
trees were attacht d beautiful Japa-
nese lanterns. and Immediately over
the centre Of the table hung at short
intervals were i nucsber of pretty
baskets filled with flowers. On top
! of the reservoir near the end Of the
gallery, was arranged an immense
pyramid of moss. evergrecns and
vari-Colorcd roses, with base Of
beautifully festooncd cloth and
hanSings, forming one of the pref
test pieces of decorative work,
your correspondent has ever seen.
'roasts complimentary t" Mr.. Mel
chior, the ladies' and Mr.. Brown
were offered by Mr.. l.. G.. Sicily,
DR.. ]. 4. Francez and Prof. Tap.
pissier, to which unanimous appro-
val was shown with raised glasses of
sparkling champagne.
a very interesting feature, of this
happy OCCASION, was the entry of a
''phantom party" and while their
fcostume was awe-inspiring and Sc
we're to the extreme, it was not long
before the balance of the party
realized that some phantoms are
very jolly, happy set of companions
| to have around.
Mr.. H. G. Ludlow and l.. G..
Sicily were the humorists of the oc-
casion, causing laughter and much
pleasure, with their wit and antics.
The following ladies and gentle
men were among The guests: Misses
A. Breaux, Lucie Jones, Emma
Jones, Virginia and Lizzie Smith of
Grand Coteau, Estelle Gerac of
Lafayette, Veazey, of New Iberia,
Noelie, Palmyre and Ophelia Gull
beau of Breaux Bridge, Madeline
Melchior, Rita Jeanmard, Antonio
Melchior, f. Bernard, 1. Crouchet,
and Graziella Francez, Mrs J. NJ.
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Gull
beau, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Harvey,
M and Afrc "I,oc be1 81,