The Opelousas courier., 1901-03-23

procession.
High School, Grammar Grade
-May-pole Dance; another beau
tifnl creation, which was greatly
admired. In fact all of the High
School floats were in keeping with
the progress and advancement of
that institution, in which the peo-
pie of Opelousas take so much
pride.
Robt. Chachere, merchant-Al-
so represented May-pole Dance.
1t was very artistic and we'll mer-
tied the care bestowed by the
young ladies and gentlemen in its
construction.
Little Marie Fire Coin full
uniform, riding beside engine.
which was handsomely decorated,
and on which was Marie Meginley,
the beautiful little sponsor of the
Company, who won universal ad-
mlration.
P. T. Blackshear--Large float
with hardware display, from
which the Breaux Bridge Band
discoursed sweet music, lending
greater charm to its beauty.
Opelousas Mercantile Co., Ltd.
Representing the "Old Oaken
Bucket immortalized in song
and poetry. The theme was one
that appealed to everyone, and it
fully deserved the commendatory
exclamations which it elected all
along the line.
Peoples State Bank-Richly
decorated carriage in which was
four little girls beautifully cos
tuned, forming most attractive
and interesting tableau.
Mrs. III. D. Larcade, Millinery
Exquisitely decorated float with
millinery exhibit. The taste dis
played in its decoration was an
eloquent testimonial to the ar
tistic skill Of this lady.
Dietlein Grocery Co.-Magnifi-
cent float in white and gold, adver-
tising "Gold Leaf" -four, ,and from
which 2-pound bags of that fa-
nous breadstuff were thrown to
the crowd. The lavish and az
tistic manner in which this float
was gotten up was in keeping with
the progressiveness of that firm.
Edward Rose, Clothing-Car-
riage decorated with roses. Mr..
Aaron Jacobs, state agent, is to
be congratulated on the elegant
display of his firm.
1.-THE 1Oc Limit Club-A little
friendly game, in u large float,
which was continually interrupted
by Mrs. Carrie Nation and her
muchly celebrated hatchet, pro-
voking much laughter all along
the line.
Opelousas Colored Band-In
decorated band wagon, in full
uniform, added sweet music to
the gaiety of the occasion.
j. K. Sandoz e Bro.-Beautiful
float advertising "Sweet Home"
flour. This was one of the most
creditable displays in the process
sion. The way they ''fed the
lambs" along the line with loaves
of bread made from that famous
-four will long be remembered.
J. B. Sandoz, Hardware-Float
on which was buggy with dummy
horse attached and a display of
fine lap robes and other articles
to be had at his establishment,
| all beautifully decorated and ar
tistically arranged, making this
display thing Of beauty, which
was accorded first honors by a
large part of the crowd.
Jacobs News Stand-Repre-
senting s'Cinderella.' The man
ner in which this beautiful theme
was handled reflected much credit
on the young man whose energy
was such an important factor IN
getting up the procession. The
gallant little prince, in his effort
to put on the slipper, won much
applause.
High School, Glass C.-lndian
scene, showing wigwam around
which was a number of Indians,
and beside which rode number
of the school children, as Indians
on horseback. Everyone regret
tied the accident which compelled
| this float to leave the procession,
inasmuch as this was a most
realistic tableau.
High School, Graduating Glass
-''Cleopatra going to meet An
| thony," was the theme chosen by
| the Seniors and the way it was
represented was deserving of the
| highest commentator.
| Sandoz Moss Goa skiff ar
tistieally decorated, with beautiful
display of moss, was a credit to
| Mr.. Morgan Sandoz, resident
manager of the Sandoz Commission
| Co.. and another of the commit
tee to whose efforts the success
Of the procession was due.
E. T.. Sandoz, Grocery-Beau-
tiful float, from which samples Of
Elastic Starch, candies, &C., were
| fhroyUn In. the crowd and adver-