New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-10

We notice with pleasure the
entrance into the industrial field of
Messrs. Caldwell & Sheard of
upper Main street. They are now
installing a plant that will be
capable of doing most any kind of
work pertaining to machinery. A
magnificent steel lathe of 26 feet
length gives them UNUSUAL capacity
10 this line. They also have a
most powerful drill by which the
largest borings can be made. The
shop will be most complete in all
its appointments and will be light
ed by electricity. generated on the
spot. New buildings suitable for
the business are now being con-
structed. We commed these young
men to the public and wish them
plenty Of profitable business.
Three delivery wagons cheap at
McMahon's.
Maggie Mitchel's master piece,
"Fanchon the Cricket" will be
produced by some Of New Iberia 5
best talent under the direction of
Miss Jennie Holman, at the Opera
House, May 10Th. No play has
stood the test of time better than
Fanchon. 1t has alwys been fav-
orlte with theatre goers. Miss
Holman will play the part of Fan
chOn and she is considered one of
the best Fanchon's on the stage.
she is exceedingly well pleased
with the cast, as every one has
been carefully selected and is well
suited to their parts and we predict
that New Iberia will be proud of
its native talent. Miss Holman is
taking great pains in training
them. The May pole dance, the
shadow dance and incidental music
and the picturesque costuming are
all attractive. All in all, the play
promises to be one of the successes
Of the season. The play will be I'M
der the auspices Of the Guild of
this Episcopal church. Seats on
sale at Estorge's.
RENT FROM YOURSELFl
The iberia Building Association
supplies the method.
Two cart loads of colored
criminals, convicts for the State
convict farm at Hope Plantation,
passed through under guard. There
were about forty stalwart sleek
looking darkies, worth in olden
times about one thousand dollars
each. The force at Hope will have
fine increase.
Agricultural implements of all
kinds at Erath's.
The wedding Of Mr.. w. j.
Durand, Of New Orleans, prom.
Using Young attorney, and Miss
Lucy Cecilia Lacourt, most
charming young lady of this city,
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. al
phonse Lacour, was solemnized at
the brides residence last Wednes
day evening, in the presence of
large circle of relatives and friends.
A reception was afterwards held in
honor of the young couple, who
departed for their new home in
New Orleans on the early morning
train. The Enterprise extends its
congratulations and wishes for
them long life Of continual hap
piness.
Prayer beads, prayer books,
scapulars, medals and pictures at
Pfister Brothers.
Mr.. John T. White Parish
Correspondent of the U. S. Depart.
ment OF Agriculture has received
a number of Bamboo plants i'm.
ported by the Department from
Japan aud selected by S. A. Knapp,
while in that country as special
agent. The plants are of the
Phyllostachys- mitis, and quilioi
variety and is thought to be cap.
able of adaptation to our soil and
climate. The plants have been
distributed to our horticulturists
and others who will take pains in
growing and developing the plant
Call for the Spanish Hand made
Cigar at Moss'-the best Sc cigar
in town.
The Matron's Club had a most
delightful meeting on Tuesday, al
the home of Mrs. Paul Suberbielle
in East End. Mrs. Chas. Proves,
was the fortunate winner Of the
first prize, lovely fan. The
second prize, handsome tie, fell
to Mrs. Gus Suberbielle, while the
guests prize, a jewel case, was wor
by Mrs. Albert DeBlanc. The
guests present were Mesdames II
Fuller, w. Burke, A. DeBlanc, D.
Foster, andR. F. Hoggsett. Misses
Rose DeBlanc, Cessa Fuller, AL
phonsine Decuir, and Edna Walker
of Franklin. The next meeting OF
this club will be with Mrs. Mitchell
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. I. W
Muller.
First communion pictures a
Pfister Brothers.
W. have ovorvfhiuO in tho lin