New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-01
communicated.

Several years AGO, small band
of Christians met in an upper
room as did the disciples of old
on many memorable occasions.
Later on, added numbers en-
ablpd them TO build a little brick
'Illrch, called by many THE lit
tie church around the corner.
Once a year they hold a congrcya-
tlonal business meeting TO see Just
how they stand III every partIcll-
lar. Now that there is pretty
romnodlous ManSr next to the
church, Il social meeting, together
always follows the religious SerV-
ice and other business. While
the little church has always had
very earnest good men in the pull
uit, the last few years they have
hocn especially blessed The
Master in Scndin" out his dcs-
c'plcS usual Y sent them in cou-
pies, showing the strength in com
bination. In this ease, also II is
two earnest faithful dnscI plies,
who following untirlngly in the
foot steps Of Our Lord are always
@oing about doing good. This cX-
cellont minister has, as his valu-
able assistant, his very gifted and
gentle wife whose quiet unfaElt-
H"in" Influence is an irresistible
mower for good, not only in her
own Immediate circle, but all who
y touch with her realize
the beauty Of conse"rat"d Ch" s.
en- womanhood. The little girls
- congregation are eau ID
'usy 'ccs. They meet every
week aud learning to sew, make
.-ar'nc".S for babies who are less
'''1'""''. MANY nicely filled
netr's havc reioiccd the hearts
i forlorn mothers who did not
30" where to look for clothing
j." these little ones. InEOccnts
o!s.ayS ncms to Lear the weight
/ suffering. On Thursday even
~ last the little Prcsbyte, IAN
-, rch was we'll filled. The
opening hymn. "All Hail the
over Of Jesus Name. After
= full business report from
every department Of work which
led yer, satisfactory coadi-
n of affairs, and just between
I and me, let me say that the
aost Christ like work done
r. +, the weary and heavy
rdcr," the sick and suffering by
= excellent minister and his
rely gifted wife was not in any
= ,hc reports. Mrs. Paradis is
y" moving spirit in every I'M
Sc fish good work but she does not
rantion it. Those who come un-
'cr her influence, try to be good
o please her. and that is not far
ON pleasing Our Lord. The
social after the church meeting
was very interesting, the pretty
Manse was all abloom with lilies
and roses and sweet blooming
poses. The table with its many
good things was unusually pretty
u it's artistic setting. There wcro
several musical numbers, Miss
Mauntoch of Victoria. Texas, WI ,
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. IIcnning
is quite gifted in playing her VIC
lin. Mr.. Hull accompanied her
once beautifully. His fingers on
the piano usually mean god
1t certainly did when he
played the Rosary, Mrs. CooEs,cy
and Miss Lettic Grace Decourt
and Miss Gajan sang and played
some pleasant music
That was very happy CON an
in the pretty Mansc on Thursday
evening. Strangers from .hc
hub" Of the Universe, ad ed to
he delight Of the occasion, Mrs.
Mann, Mr.. Buf1inton's aunt ac-
2ompanicd him and his wife, and
not only seemed to enjoy the SO
'ial meeting but added to the
pleasure Of al! the rest. We
wish continued prosperity to this
happy congregation and especially
, continuation Of health and every
>lessing for Rev. and Mrs. Par:dis.
Who are of those who make
nth richer
With the truest kind OF wealth.
NJ. l. p