Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1877-12-08
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An Evening at Center Point,

M h'0hlhS al OchJef fOlnL,
MR. EDITOR
the extremely cold Weather on lust
FRIDAY night, the evening proved
TO be, 80 far as we were concerned
perhaps, the most pleasant expcri-
enced OF tho season. The good pco-
Pic at Center Point, with their char
%acterlstlc promptnoss in fulfilling
Ihelr engagements with the public
met their obligations for the Both,
uIt', as announced, by furnishing
one OF the most agreeable enter.
talnmcntS, it has been our pleasure
to witness. On our arrival, D. m.,
we found as VIC had expected, that
no EFFORT had been spared in pro.
ylding for the comfort and conven.
lenco OF visitors and Spectators
The Grange Hall is a neat aud
well-constructcd building, and, by
means OF a good stove. was
kept thoroughly warm during the
entire evening. Promptly at 1880
O'Clock, tho programmes were dis
tributed and the performance be-
gan.
First, the audience was greeted
with an operate medley (lnstru.
mental Ductt) elegantly perform.
cd by Mrs. Matt Mahornor and Miss
f, Garrett, Then, came the cha
rade, "Ihe Greatest Plague of Life"
in which each part was so we'll
rendered we scarcely feel able to
make discrimination. We feel,
however, that there is an apology,
or at least, an explanation due our
much respected "Grandma" for our
undignitied manner and apparently
dlscourtcous conduct during her
lecture. Although our rude be-
havior did not perhaps indicate it,
we listened attentlvoly to her sage
counsel and mothorIy advice, and
hopo to profit by her comments ON
lite OF the present day, az compar-
ed with that OF her times. We are
inclined to tho opinion, after her
free and full expression concern
ing the "Tipsy Pudding" dilemma,
that, as to her idea OF young lady
hood, she is a hearty advocate Of
practical and domestic education.
After music with violin, camc an
affecting tabIoau scene, "Executon
of Mary Stuart. Although this oc.
Cured in the 10th century we found
it here so wildly portrayed as
to appear almost . dread reality. To
see the beautiful Scottish Queen,
condemned to death without any
proof, quietly submitting to the OK
e%cutioncr's axe, was II spectacle
truly aud sadly impressive.
Vocal music, "Can y0u, sweet
heart, keep a secret" was then well
rendered by a group Of ladies and
gentlemen. Noxt was u very in-
and entertaining charade,
"Falso PRIDE" admirably carried
out by Miss Jennie Mcleod and
Masters Konnie Mcleod and John
ME Ammons. Then a beautiful
vocal duott by Mrs. Hunter llar- !
Ian and Mrs. NJ. Mahorner. The
charado "Toetotaler," followed,
than which u more perfect repre-
s@cntation of tho docoits practiced
IN every day life could not be Civ
en-. Jirah and llezekiah wore good
obodient boys, and Mr.. and Mrs.
llulda and Tom Town
Bred could scarcely be surpassed.
Aitor q few strains from tho Viu-
lin, we had al intermiSsion of a
bout 20 minutes during which time ,
the spectators became participants ,
in the performance of the evening,
and all acted well their parts. :
OF custsrds boiled, of coffee and Of cake,
All hands inclined, in bounty to partake, 4;
We are due the ladies IN charge I
Of the table, many thanks for thor
courteous attention.
Another instrumental Duet, thon
tho emusic Lesson" Tableau follow |
ed by vocal music. Then the laugh
able charade "Phantom," display
ing the cIandcstine courtship, aud
an ingenious way Of dispoSing of
an unwelcome servant. Julius was
a noble boy, but could not stand
ghosts. For him however, We must
say dwell done"
Instrumental music, followed by
"May Scene among Bavarian Peas.
ants, closed the performances OF :
the evening.
A prize "Chromo" WAS thon Of
forsd to the prsttiest young lady
in the house, the award to be made
BY ballot. This resulted in the
election of Miss Estolle Gross, the
chrome having brought tho hand
some price OF $42,4O,
AS We were not present during
tho remainder of the evening, we
desist from further comment. We I
learn that they realized an income
more than one hundred dollars.