The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1896-09-26
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Blum & Sons donated two wooden
rockers. which, at the ,aniie were won
respectively by Mrs. II. Tetreau and
Nj. Feliy H. Richard.
The ,splendid earrings, ring and
gold cross contributed respectively BY
Rev. A. Dnbnurs and Messrs. Schwartz,
Kerwin & Foss, nf New York, were
won by Misses Eirline Carver and
Clara Berseron.
Miss Maggie Hogan received AS her
reward for wooing the goddess For
tune a handsome lamp ; the contrlbu-
ton of some New 0,leans merchant,
through Mr.. Thos. Roger.
The soup iadle donated BY D..
Sabatier fell to the lot Of Mr.. Jos.
Jeffries.
The gross proceeds of the thr. e
nights Festival exceed eighteen
hundred dollars. It is probable that
the net amount realized will be about
fifteen hundred dollars. The exact
figures will he given in our next issue.
Considering the hard times through
which We are passing, the financial
success of the Festival is a matter for
cOnsi ataiation to the ladies in charge
aud to the many friends OF the goo1
Sisters, who worked early and late
and with nntirihg devotion to achieve
sue cess. While all who assisted in
the undertaking III any way are Gu
titled to praise and will, no doubt,
receive it from the ladies' and the
Sisters, yet. it is not invidious to sag
that Mrs. J.. A. Pujos, by her advice,
encouragement. and assistance IN many
Of the details Of the Festival is entitl-
ed to special mention. Among the
gentlemen, Mr.. Frank ZernOtt on the
three nights of the Festival aud
after the entertainment was over
rendered most aranous and valuable
services, which were much apprecla
ted.
The Thibodaux Band, under the
leadership Of Mr.. Emile Legendre, and
the HELLER Band of Houma, the St
Bridget band of Schrieyer aud the r
E. Lee band of Pugh, discussed sweet
music from the kiosk on the grounds
1t will he we'll to mention in this con.
connection that the services Of these
bands were free for the occasion.
On the first and second nights Of
the Festival q varied and interesting
program was executed at the St. Jn-
sepl's Hall and was much enjoyed by
all who were present. The program
consisted of vocal and instrumental
music and recitations. Want Of space
precIndes an extended notice of the
exercises had on the stage Of st. 10
se,h's Hall. The piano used on the
occasion was loaned by the house ol
l.. Granewald: ut New Orleans, through
Prof. Won Hole. their travelling agent,
One pecuiiarity abent this Festival
was the absence of the Deer stand
which, at former fairs was always very
much in evidence but which, on this
occasion was entirely wanting. While
the sale of beer is undoubtedly profit
able, yet. there are many good people
who believe, that the pr.miscuons salt
Of the beverage to whomever will buy
even to minors at a public fair, Is de.
mOralizing aud not conducive to good
order and decorum. Be that as it may
it ia acknD wledged on all hands, thai
there has never been Il fair or open all
entertainment in this parish, where
better order and peace, aud harmony
prevailed, and the fact that there wa.
not a particle Of hoodlumism or disor
der of airy kind on the grounds. excl
ted the admiration of all. Anothel
fact which elected favorable comnen'
was the presence aud cooperation .
persons of all denominations. The
idea that the Festival was given fol
the purpose of adding to the accom-
madafions aud usefulness Of the MouE
Carme! Convent was considered ii sui
%iieient reason Ter all 10 contrihut,
their aid To the enterprise. Wile,
oace the contemplated Improvement
shall have ooen finished. there is ~
sioult ifat it vii oe Il source 81 pii
tn ouf Eeoain ciiat tie8 contributes
towattis making THE Mount Ci.lae
Convent Que o the slo places Vi oa
tow.l.
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