New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1905-12-30
MOUNT CARMEL ENTERTAINER

Among all thesmany entertainments
this joyous Christmas tide there was
none more interesting or uplifting
than that given by the pupils of Mount
Carmel Convent at St. Berchman's
Hall. The East Side Concert Band
added their excellent music to the
other attractions. The Christmas
greeting was delivered by a charming
little maiden Cordelle DeBlanc Then
the Convent Orchestra gave one Of
their well rendered selections. Then
the seniors sang their favorite old cho-
rus ''Adeste Fideles - Then a pretty
waltz upon the piano by Misses Media
Bertrand and Francis Maumus. Two
sweet voiced little girls told the sweet
old story of the Babe in Bethlehem"
Marjory Burke and Bessie Broussard)
with Miss Vina Broussard's artistic
accompaniment on the violin.
Then the tiny ones sang a catchy
little operetta telling how Kris
kringle made a convert -
Three bright young pianists Misses
Adeline Pickett, Cecile Chapron and
Henrietta Russell played Brides Bells
so well that one could almost here
them say:
Come haste to the wedding
And you shall have pudding
A niece Of roast hoaf
And a little of wine'
or sentiments to that effect. Gut TO-
king aside, these young girls show re-
markable improvement every time they
play in public. The little empty
stocking sang by dear little Bessie
Galliand S pathetic voice brought tears
to many eyes, not easily moved by
such sentiments. 1t is very healthy
morally and physically to stir up ones
better feeling, touching the heart as
1T were to see if it is still alive.
The old favorite Old Folks at Home
duet on violins by Misses Vina
Broussard and Adeline Pickett brought
enthusiastic applause. The Rainbow
drill and tableau by the younger chill
dren was as pretty as any one could
wish. The exquisite gem "The Trau-
merle" played on the violin by Miss
Lydia David was much appreciated.
The Frost King and Summer Queen
which are fighting for supremacy most
OF the time in our climate were we'll
represented by two graceful young
maidens, Roberta Burke and Cecile
Chapron. The two of the sweetest
little lassies on the stage sang duet
called quarrel 1t was difficult for
either of them to look real cross even
for moment smiles and dimples
would peep out. Miss Anna Blanchet
told her Dream in very musical
tones, accompanied on the violin by
Miss Lydia David. A very pretty
flower basket drill followed by O.
touching little song "Will the Angels
Play with Me- by Miss Cecile Chap.
ron. Then followed the ''Southern
Lullaby" composed by New Iberia tai
emit, OF which we are justly proud,
Nevil Henshaw and Prof. J. B. Hull
deserve the honors, and little Yyonne
Arnandez sang it in her sweetest man.
her. Then very funny dialogue
called "A Male Cook by four bright
girls of the senior class, Misses David.
Chapron, Blanchet and Kratzer Lila
Woolf and Cora Segura sang prohib-
tive song, "You Mus mt Pick Plums
from My Plum Tree or Slide on Nv |
Celler Door no doubt would be Just as |
exasperating, though neither of the
singers said SO. Then the "Race
Course" piano duet by Adeline PICK
stt and Lydia David. The closing
number was very harmonious selec-
ion, 'Eugenia'' by the Convent Or
'hestra was very well played. Alto
yether this was a very refreshing
christmas treat to all who are inter
'sfed IN the progress and welfare of
he dear children And who is not
A FRIEND.