The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-10-10
Happy Hearts Concert.

The Concert by the "IIappy Hearts" at
the Winchester Normal last saturday
night. though not so literally patronizcd
rs it should have been, was, nevertheless,
quite Il success, and reflects great credit
upon the teacher Of the Club-Miss Me! is
Sa Merritt. Prot Dix, at the opening
hour, in the name OF the Happy Hearts,
thanked the audience Tor their attendance,
and requested that, as the members of the
Club were young IN age and weak in
voice, they (the audieHce,) he as quiet rs
possible, which request was needed, we
believe, except upon one occasion. The
entertainment was opened by II piano
Duet, "katy-0id," performed by Master
Ed. and Miss Is. Merritt, with exquisite
taste. This was followed by a song. IRE
mcmbcred,' by Miss Lille Henderson, as
sisted by her sister, Miss Mamie, in which
they exhibited remarkable vocal powers
for girls OF their age. The NV I'D Rose
Waltz was well performed by Miss Annie
McGrcw. How Could ~ by Miss Min
ME Coleman, was very acceptable, "lhe
swallow and La readng-by Misses
Jennie Hutchns and Missile Plumlee, won
the admiration Of the audience. "Sn,w
Angels" vocal duttt, by Misses Dora
Simmons aud Ellen Templeton, Chorus by
club was handsomely rendered. "Silvery
Waves" a piano solo, by Miss Buruie Mcr-
rItt, was magnificent. Matilda Jane Il
song, by Master Matt Garner. was well re-
ccived. The Little Mother reading
by Mary Dix, was good; in fact, she is the
best reader for her age we ever heard. A
song, by Miss Lizzie Oehmig, drought
down the house." A piano solo by Miss
Matte Williams, WAS exceedingly well
performed. Rose Busl,"-vocal-by Miss
Molie Matthews, (assisted by Miss Mamie
Henderson in chorus) was splendid,
John Maynard,"-a reading--by Master
Albert Marks, was well delivered, but the
effect was married by too much talking in
portions OF the audience. Miss Addic
Henderson did well in Il song entitled.
when Charlie Plays the Drum" "SUn-
rise MaZurka, "--piano solo-by Miss Nam
ME Henderson. was rendered in Il manner
that no doubt excited the envy Of older
musicians. "for Il that,"-a readinG-Oy
Mis- Hattie Dix, was-well, there are but
few grown persons in our midst who can
excel her as Il reader.
The exercises closed with 4 Cantata,
t"The Crown of Reward.") which was
highly appreciated By the audience. The
scene represented band Of poor children,
who had gathered together in Il little room
at the house of one OF their number for the
purpose of bidding goodbye to Eyn, a
very dear friend of a wealthy family who
was unexpectedly called away. Eva had
always been very kind to the poor chill
dren, often making them presents. and al
ways having Il word OF encouragement
and kindness for them. For her kindness
she not only received the love and good
wishes of the children, but WAS crowned
with a crown of reward for her Kind and
&c nsrous heart. The scene was truly
magnificent. Each member ,cted his or
her part well. 1t almost seemed to be a
reality, and Eva Miss LATHE Dix played
her character with becoming grace.
The placing of the crown upon Eya'S head
BY the sweet little goldcn-wlnged angels
Louise Slater and Addie Faris) was
truly an almost enchanting scene, but it
would have been better had the browning
been performed on the tore!art or center
OF the stage, so that the audience could
have had u better view.
Wa hope Miss Melissa Merritt VIII fa-
vor us with another Concert ut an early
day. CHT-CIlAT.