The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-10-29
DHT. PLEASANT ITEMS.

The musical entertainment given at the
Female Academy on Saturday night last
compared faVorably with, if it did surpass
any amateur entertainment given in this
place on former occasions. The music,
both vocal and instrumental, exhibited
degree of cultivation which is seldom
heard in town the size of this. Miss
Bette Harris, who plays with the sweetest
touch on the piano, accompanied by MI.
Ii. Ward on the violin, were cordially
greeted on their appearance; and their
merit enthusiastically acknowledged by
the audience. Misses Annie and Mollie
Alexander gave US the first hearing Of
their sweet and large voices, and estab.
hshed themselves as great favorites at
Unce after two difficult numbe rs, with two
beautiful airs. which were sung with fine
discrimination of beauty and taste. that
proves excellent training. We hope
they will consent to please US, by hearing
their sweet and charming voices again,
The silver throated Miss Matte Herndon,
the Queen of song, has that rare combina-
ton of voice which captivates all her hear
ers. 1t is of great scope and power, capa-
bic of wonderful meditation and pathos.
She sings with great feeling, wonderful
expression and sweetness, seeming to car
ry her audience with her into the fairy
realms of imagination and thought. Miss
Mollie Ward was warmly commended for
singing with great interest and power.
We trust these entertainments will be re
peated, for they are exceedingly enter
tanning, and will repay any one for their
attendance.
That big-hearted gentleman, Mr.. Jesse
S. Harris of Columbia, Tenn, paid our
town a visit on Tuesday last. He was the
guest of Col. NJ. L. Stockard.
Butterick, the getter up offashions, has
busted. We knew something would give
way, when he saw that last pin back. We
heard an old lady clasped in the embraces
of an Anticipated corset singing on our
streets few days ago, "Buttericks bust
ed, Butterick's busted, and that s another
pull back
Mr.. J. w. Clark returned from Savan-
nah Tenn, few days ago, looking re-
markedly well, considering he had been
the subject of three shakes while in that
chilly locality. We are glad to notice
tn at his short crop of hair was not seri-
ously injured and seems to be growing
finely.
We regret to learn that Col. NJ. l..
Stockard S fine bay trotting mare, Pride
Oh Maufy, WIS severely hlCheu lew
days since The wound seems to be of
serious nature, and great fears are enter
tanned that she will be crippled for life.
Rev. Mr.. Seay solemnized the rights of
matrimony, on Thursday night, at the res
idence of the brides mother, oct the Dist,
between Mr.. William Spain and Miss
Letitia Parkinson. Quite a number OF
guests were invited, and an excellent sup
per graced the occasion. We wish this hap
py couple bright and sunny future,as they
glide down the stream of life.
We are sorry to learn that cholera is
playing sad havoc with tattening hogs in
this vicinity. Mr.. Alex Orr, ST., has lost
twenty-five $50 we were informed) and
several other farmers have lost quite a
number.
Mr.. Geo. c. Miner, of Columbia, has
opened branch millinery establishment
al this place far short time. 1t is con-
lucted by Mrs. Roberts, who has consider |
able experience in that line Of business. |
She has on hand fine lot of trimmed Hats, |
Dress Trimmings, Ribbons Jewelry, &c. |
Persons wishing any goods in this line
would do well to give her a call.
We heard of very extraordinary cow |
which was killed near here recently. 1t |
vas reported to have weighed three hun
lred and twenty pounds net to the
quarter. Who can beat that in Maury |
County?