The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1906-11-10
Gondran Theater Formally Opened.


| at the corner of Railroad avenue and
i Iberville street was formally opened
! last Sunday night, when the Louisi-
ana English Grand Opera Company,
of New Orleans, presented Won
Flotows' melodious ballad opera,
| Martha, or the Fair at Richmond. y
A large aud representative audience
was ia attend ance, and the perform
ance may be saidsto have given gen.
eral satisfaction. The work of the
principals was quite good, and the
manner in which the play was staged,
while simple, was entirely satisfactory.
Miss Rose Sheldon as I'M artha" and
81. Miester as ''Plunkett" delineated
their respective roles with pleasing
sang froid and conspicuous ability,
Mr.. Miester's comedy work being par
ticularly excellent. Miss Mollie
Blanchard as "Julia" came in for
fair share of popular approval,
and Lew sully's 'Lionel" was good
as to singing, but somewhat weak as
to everything else. Mr.. Coyle's "Sir
Tristram" and Mr.. Archie Campbell's
"Sheriff OF Richmond were accepta-
BILE. The chorus was nnsightly and
amaseurish, but, having little to do, did
not detract from the success OF the
performance.
1% 4b,o
beginning Of the third act, when Dis
trict Attorney G. A. Gondran, after
whom the playhouse is named, was
called to the stage and presented with
a handsome silver loving cup as
token of esteem from number of his
friends in this community. The pre-
sentation speech was made by Hon.
r. N. Sims, and the surprised re-
cipient responded with a few we'll
chosen words Of sincere gratitude and
appreciation. The cup stands about
twelve inches high, and was manu-
featured BY leading New Orleans
jeweler. On one side is engraved: 'In
token of the admiration and regard of
his friends-R. N. Sims, ID. Israel,
Jr., L. a. Landry, Jr., W. D. Park,
a. ]. Harding, Paul Leche, F. K.
Sims, A. Meter, J. 5. Barman, E.
Rogge, Chas. Maurin, S. Goette, p.
D. Dalferes. A. D. Vega, ST.. DR.. E.
Z. Sims, Jas. Won Lotten, S. H. St.
Martin, j. r. Duke, r. McCulloh, Fl.
o. Maher." The following inscrip-
ton appears on the other side: "Our
progressive citizen, Hon. @. A. Con
dram. Nov. 4, 1906.
The Gondran Theater is built of
brick with an imposing pressed brick
front, and is modern and complete in
every detail. It was erected by the
Realty Co., Ltd, at a
cost Of approximately $50. 900, and las
seating capacity Of 600. The stage
is equipped with the latest and best
appliances known to the theatrical
world, and the furnishings through
out are tasty and attractive.
Cire--AHcoin.
Elmo D. Gre, formerly of Donald
sonville, but for the past several years
a resident of New Orleans, and Miss
Lydia Aucoin, the attractive daughter
OF MIR. and Mrs. K. a. Aucoin of St. |
Emma plantation, we're married at the
local Catholic church at 10 O'Clock a.
n. Tuesday, the 9th inst, Rev. j. NJ.
7. Massardier officiating. The bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Edith
and Il. Cabel. of New Orleans,
acted as best man. The other attend
ants were: Misses Armide Bouche-
reau, Jaeinta Sobral and Eleanor
Courreges, bridesmaids; Adolph Au-
coin, Sabin Dalferes and James Au-
coin, groomsmen; Peter Wilbert, of
and Bertrand Braud, OF
New Orleans, ushers. After the cere-
mony the bridal party repaired to the
hospitable Aucoin home on ST. Emma
where sumptuous repast
was served and pleasant time en-
joyed. Subsequently Mr.. and Mrs.
Gre left for their future home in New
Orleans, taking with them the cordial
good wishes of host of friends in
this community. among whom. The
Chief is glad TO be counted.
Jasmin Tobias went to New Orleans
the 31st ult., and at the auc-
ton of the effects of the Donaldson
vile Cooperage Co., held in the Cres-
cent City on that day, bought Ia for
Vigilant Hose Company the fine bay
horse formerly owned by the defunct
corporation, and which will be used
by the Vigilants in drawing their new |
hose wagon. The animal is well-ftted |
for the purpose, being large, strong
and gentle, and can doubtless be cas-
lily trained as fire horse. 1t is the
intention Of the Vigilants to put down
bitulithic in their hall ins. Railroad |
avenue and to fit up Stall in the
building where the horse will be kept, |
and also to keep man there contin-
ually, SO that the company can imme-
diately respond to an alarm. A COM
mittee will be appointed at the COM
pany's next meeting to solicit funds to |
defray the expenses of these improve
ments and its task will doubtless be
N ade light by the liberality of the
protected property owners.
The Married Women's Whist Club
was very delightfully."- entertained We'd
nesday afternoon by Mrs. F. B.
Lemann at her lovely home in Hou-
mas street. The club prize, an ex-
quisite hand en- broidered cuff and
collar set, was awarded to Mrs. G.
B. Reuss, while the guest prize, a ]
pair of dainty hat pins, was captured
by Miss Glare Mccormick. During
the afternoon refreshing beverages were
served, and at the conclusion OF the
games delicious little luncheon was
partaken of. Those who enjoyed the
gracious hospitality Of the charming