St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1895-01-05
CORRESPONDENCE.
big Cane,
December 25. 1894.

HR. M.n wishes to disclaim all
responsibility for the omission of
the title of Mr.. from the names of
Messrs. Daniel, Richard and Eilert
in the last Big Cane items. The
name of Mr.. J. M. Roberts appeared
in the same manner in commune
cation of November 27. This surely
was an oversight on the part of the
printer, as the writer is positive
that the names of these gentlemen
were preceded by that title in the
manuscript.
The entertainment given by the
Union church committee last FRI
day night proved to be success.
The following program was rem
dered: The lively song, "Twicken-
ham Ferry" by quite chorus of
voices, was succeeded by fNobody's
Child,o which Miss Sallie Hud-
speth recited with great feeling;
after which Miss M. e. Scott con-
vulsed everyone with laughter by
her perfeetjmpersonation Of widow
Bedott In telling "What Husband
Said" The song and chorus,
aTwinkle, Twinkle, Little STAR"
was between this and charade,
seMabers Manoeuvre," by Mr.. Nor
gan Morris, Misses Julia Hicks,
ella Hudspeth and Rosa Mixer.
Mr.. Morris and Miss Hicks had an
animated quarrel over their daugh-
ter's marriage, each havingchosen
a different suitor for her, until the
skillful management of Miss Hud-
speth, as Mabel, had both to agree
upon a third party already chosen
by the daughter. After song and
chorus, "White Wings" Miss Katie
Hayes held the attention of all by
the manner in which she recited
aThe Famine" from LongfelloW's
@Hiawatha.o She made one feel
the wintry blasts, perceive the
pangs of hunger and trials of Iiia-
watha when his grief was so great.
Burnt cork and a many-hued cos
tune disguised Mr.. G. Eben Mixer
so completely that when he came
out.as "Old Black Joe," his most
intimate associates looked almost
in vain for some recognizable fea-
ture. So ludicrous was his appear
anee that the words of that fami-
liar old song failed to produce PEN
sive thoughts amidst the shouts of
merriment. The melodious voice
Of Mr.. G.. G.. Scott even surpassed
its usual manner in singing the
exquisite song, "SWeet Marie" In
Mr.. e. Mixers recitation "Marco
Bozzaris," }" one appreciated the wild
hope of the Turk in his dream,
went through the fierce battle, and
at last, when the day was won for
the free, laid the proud Greek in
his glorious grave without sigh.
The song and chorus, Far Away =
was followed by "Cootchecoo, a
laughable little song by Mr.. Black
shear, who is here representing the
Equitable Life Insurance Co. There
was variety enough in the supper
that followed to suit the appetites
Of many. A good many from other
neighborhoods attended, and beau
tiful weather smiled on all.
The Methodists here held first
Quarterly Conference for this Con-
ference year last Saturday and
Sunday, Rev. S. J. Davis, presiding.
The organ music on this occasion
by Mr.. Z. Park Ward caused some
to visit Melville friends in the
chariot of thought, and would have
liked having them with us.
Rev. A. w. Turner and family
ssturned a week ago, and was ac-
eompanied by one of his brothers
and wife, who spent several days
here, and have gone back to their
home in Livingston.
Miss Julia Hicks, accompanied
by young lady friend from Texas,
left to-day to spend the holidays
in Lake Charles.
Miss Dora Havard has returned
from the Normal to spend the holi-
days here.
Mr.. Jimmie Hayes, of Melville,
arrived at his fathers home to-day.
The present day is very quiet,
and SO mild that it is not necessary
to have fire. The plantation phil
osophers who predicted snow for
Christmas may not fall far short
of the truth by seeing the new year
make it's debut in a mantle of that
sort, for many are saying that this
warm weather vii be followed by a
freeze. IL. M.
FDIIisamce.