The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1910-06-11
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Werner, Sr., their
stalwart young sons, Fred, Jr., and
Eugene, and Mr.. Werner's brother, Joe
Werner, returned to Donaidsonville last
Saturday night from Ensenada de Moro
Cuba, where Mr. Werner has been engaged
for the past several months in taking off
the crop of the extensive Cape Cruz cen
trail plantation. He was assisted by
Messrs. Eugene and Joe Werner, and it is
needless to add that this trio proved a
most efficient and reliable crew and kept
things humming in the sugar-boiling de-
partment of the big Cape Cruz mill.
Fred. Jr., was employed this year as as
sistant su9ar-boiler of the St. Teresa fac
tory at Ceiba Hueca, Manzanillo province,
Cuba, which brought the seasons work to
close during the latter part of April, af-
ter turning out approximately $4,000 bags
of sugar. Upon the closing down of the
St. Teresa plant, Fritz journeyed to
Ensenada de Moro and assisted his
father and brother in operating the
vacuum pans at Cape Cruz.
Mr.. Werner, Sr., informs The Chief that
the output of the Cape Cruz factory for
the season just closed was 97.727 bags of
96-desree test sugar, weighing approx
mately 325 pounds net) each. The average
yield Of sugar per ton of cane was in the
neighborhood of 200 pounds, although at
one time as high as 220 pounds were OBJ
tanned Grinding operations were inaug-
urated Dec. 26, 1909. and were brought
to close May 81 last, about ten OF twelve
| days having been lost during the cam
paign as result of breakdoWns and
minor accidents. Messrs. Joe and Eu-
gene Werner left here on Nov. Is to as
sumo charge OF the Cape Cruz susar-boil-
ing department pending the arrival of
their chief. who remained in Louisiana to
! take off the crop Of theeBSlEle Alliance fac
tory in Assumption parish, where he an
nualiy oEdciates as chief proof-stick man
ipulator. The campaign at Belle Alliance
was terminated early in January, and Mr.
/ Werner left here on the 18th Of that
month, accompanied by this wife. to as
sumo his duties as boss sugar-cook of the
Cape Cruz establishment.
s. j. C l. Notes.
One more week and all will be over,
The candidates for graduation have fin
ished their examinations and the success
full ones will receive their reward next
Friday.
The examinations for the other grades
begin Monday and will continue four
days. Bulletins Of the results win be sent
to the parents as soon as they can be get
-ready.
The graduation exercises viii take place
at the Gondran Theatre Friday morning
at 10 O'Clock. The parents and near
friends OF the graduates and the patrons
the school will be invited Admission
viii be by tickets.
The Alumni Association held its regular
semi-annual meeting last Sunday, The
following officers were. elected: President,
| ]. Wilfred Landry; vice president, qaiiery
L. Duffel; secretary and treasurer, Tildcn
Fernandez. 1t was decided to hold the
annual banquet and reunion at the
knights OF Columbus hail on Wednesday,
June Is, at s o'clock p. N.
Last Sunday the baseball team went to
Vacherie and was defeated by q score OF
3 to l. The boys made such a good show
ing against emi-professionals that they
have decided to have another try toner
row. They will be accompanied by q
coed number of rooters from the school
| AS a result of the competitive exarnina-
ton held under the direction of Judge
Paul Leche, Walter Lemann and Prof j
L. Rusca, the committee appointed by the
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