New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-12-13
THE PARMANTiER CONCERT

Never, perhaps, in the history 0
our city has so brilliant function
been given as the concert rendered
to Father Parmantier last Monday
at the St. Peters Catholic Church
The large edifice was crowded witt
eager auditors prepared to show
their appreciation of the reverend
gentlemen for many years The
pastor here, and to give just reeog
milton to our home talent. Long
before the hour appointed, the
crowd began to come, so that wher
s o'clock was reached the entire
auditorium was comfortably filled
with an expectant crowd. DR.
Homer Dupuy, one Of the pupils
Of Father Parmantier, opened the
concert by grand rendering of
the Overture "Les Hugenots. .
Then followed one of the most
artistic and enjoyable musical
vocal and instrumental programs
ever offered to New Iberia aud
fence. Mrs. Horace Gates, in a
pure and sweet soprano voice,
rendered cave Maria" accom-
panied by Mrs. Leon Dreyfus on
the violin, whose exquisite touch
and artistic rendering was sur
prise to many who were unac-
quainted with her rare gift. Mr..
Jeff Arnandez, Unpopular baritone,
gave "Pro Peccatis," Rossini, in
his own inimitable style. Again
the audience was thrilled by a
number from Mrs. Leon Dreyfus,
n violin solo, "Cavatina," by
Raft, which brought out warm APP
plause. In vocal solo by Miss
Lizzie White, the popular mezzo,
she captured the audience, who
showed their keen appreciation by
continuedapplause. Her rendition
of ola Gazza Ladra" by Donizetti,
was most artistically given. DR.
Nathan Eisenmann, an iberia boy,
but now valued citizen of New
Orleans, gave two selections on
his violin, "Berceusen and "To
Spring" His fame as an artist is
not local, but national, and it was
we'll sustained on this occasion,
bringing forth round after round
of applause from delighted hearers.
"La Charlie" by Rossini, an organ
solo, was given by Prof. Yves
Arnandez in that soulful exquisite,
style that characterizes all of the
Professors renditions. "The Holy
City," by Adams, the ever popular
sacred song, was feelingly sung by
Mrs. f. S. DeGeneres, whoreceived
a handsome recognition by the
audience. "For All Eternity" by
Mascheroni, was acceptably sung
by Mr.. w. n. Miller, receiving
vociferous applause. The Prelude
and also the Inter Mezzo from
"Cavalleria Rusticana," were rem
dered by DR.. Nathan Eisemann,
violin, and Mrs. Grant Miller, the
well known "sweet singer of the
Teche," whose rare voice has so
often thrilled us, and gave us
thoughts Of the Angelic Choir AS
heretofore, Mrs. Miller sustained
her reputation for artistic and
elegant work, giving her audience
an uplift into realms Heavenly.
The fattering reception given her
was but the outbreak of delighted
especially SO after the
of cave Verum'' A
saxophone solo was delivered by
Hon. Anthony Muller, in his
usually vigorous style. "Sortie,"
an organ solo, by Professor Albert
Dee, was the last number and was
exceptionally we'll rendered, to the
sweet strains Of which the large
audience departed feeling that they
had been royalty entertained. TO
the untiring and unselfsh efforts
of DR.. Homer Dupuy is due,
principally, the success of the
undertaking which has resulted in
a handsome sum to be sent to
France to Rev. Father Parmantier.
The following gentlemen assisted
as ticket sellers at the gates and
as ushers: Messrs. A. B. Ro-
nero, Louis Laughlin, Henry
Blanchet, Tony Renoudet, Ar
mand Cousin, Louis Fagot, A.
Boutte, E. e. Delhommer. The
Fathers present were Revs. A.
Thebault and Mauret, Of ST. Mar
M. Bardi, of Jeanerette
Girault-de-la- Corgnais, of Patout-
Vile; P. NJ. Jouan and f. FROM.