New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1906-02-03
ECHOES FROM COMO OPERA.

1t seems UNNECESSARY TO mention IT, fo
1t looked as If everybody and all their rr
latIons must have been there but if Their
was any body so unfortunate as not TO III
able TO enjoy this rare treat. we will h,
mean enough TO tell them Just what the,
missed. without question il was one of tn,
most interesting varied end delightful on
tertalnmenfs ever given in New iberia
Having no Opera House, il taxed the in
genuIty OF the School Board and MI. Akin
son and the Mothers Club too, no doub
to arrange for the affajr so nicely. Every
BODY was crowded seth11g on their over
coats and wraps. hats and umbrellas, but
was not Just the occasion in which every
one was glad TO be crowded -
Mr.. }. ). Atkinson in an ARTIST In his
line and we are proud to feel that hs Cound
rare materia! among our gifted young peo.
pie for his beautiful work. The openinp
number filled the stage with such n crowd
OF lovely little tots that il looked like ones
dream of flower.
Lillian Aubrey sang of "Little Yellow
| Bird and little Sara WE'LL told of tho
| cole Man Moon and the stage fulI If
dear little children sang n tborouch an
dorsement of all they said. eack HttIo ono
moving III rhythmic grace with the music.
"heh you were transported 5.4to China
ana penny hosenzweig led the band of
.'ttle pug tails. who looked as if they had
Just slipped of bosoof Spa but the shut
ming niue steps to the Ss1rious Tum Tum
chinese music was perfect.
Iheh there was Chinese Fete. Miss
""Rg.e lahi (who by the bye has an I'M
usually hne voice. and Mr.. Il. C. Sealy
ana jules Dnpuy, Henry Blanchet and
charming Miss Winnie Phillips, with n
tull chorus, singing aud swinging and be.
ing delightful altogether.
me Horse Song was very Pretty. Miss
Anna blanchet looks well in her habit and
LOOK her roll well as she always does
Inc young maids and matrons who formed
the chorus were especially graceful in their
every movement,
The duet "Be CAREFUL between Mr.
Oscar Dupre and Mr.. Henry Blanchet
with full chorus was full of wise advice
and well sang.
one oil the best things on the very good
program was "Mary and Her Gum II
was grotesque and funny in the extreme
and Miss Debora Doan. who il ALWAYS
graceful and fully equal to ANYTHING she
undertakes was admirably sustained by n
Dfight responsive chorus, 10 was n charm
ing oit OF realistic acting and singing,
inc weeping, weeping Widow did not
iook any worse for her supposed tears. in
truth the scene was handsome one with
its graceful central figure, Rosie Posie Mr.. i
,'nies Dupuy, was 10 excellent voice and
ne LED his fine chorus admirably.
me "Miillner" was cha ming fittfe
vii, which Miss Annie Archer led very
prettily.
my Style In which Miss Debora Doap
ahd Henry Blanchet led capital chorus
was SO catchy and well rendered. it an.
plauded to the echo.
London led by Albert Decuir and
tnll chorus was very good.
The Cog Wheel march was surpriss,
to many who are familiar with all kinds |
OF military drills.
The Rocking Song in which Mrs. r
p. Rbbeck sang the solo very charm;nolv
was one OF the gems of the evening
Lovely garlands OF many coloied flowers,
win the varied costumes. The swing,
ever swinging rythmic motion formed
larry ike scene. dream of beauty.
:. me Boat Song. led by Miss Maggie
Tall was very pretty.
me music by New Iberia's two gifted
artists, Mrs. Leon Dreyfus with the violin
ana Mrs. Joseph WE'LL at the piano was
81 course excellent. leading with the well
marked time OF skilled orchestra.
Inc Mothers Cub Is TO be congratulate.
"a. and New Iberia should be proud of her
''ited young people. Only ten days to
work such marvel. As TO physical
culture the grace and rythm in the move
nents OF these charming young people of
'nrs would delight and astonish the great.
st expert In physical training. Thanks
o the Mothers Club for one of the most
harm'ng evening we have ever enjoyed.
NJ l., y 4