Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1878-05-09
CANTATA, CONCERT AND FESTIVAL.

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CANTATA, CONCERT AND FESTIVAL.
The entertainment given last Friday night,
by the ladies of Yorkville, in aid Of the Pres
byterian Church fund, was success beyond
the highest expectation of the public, and
must indeed be gratifying to those having
the affair in charge. The fine reputation
of the talented ladies under whose immedi-
ate supervision the cantata was rendered, in
duced public expectation, and long before the
hour of commencing, the spacious chapel of
the Female Institute was filled to overflow.
ing.
Promptly at the appointed hour, the cur.
tain rose, revealing truly scene of enchant-
ment, on which the audience we're to feast the
eye and mind for IAN Hour in Fairy
Land"-such being the title of the piece to
be presented.
The scene opened showing beautiful
green lawn, at the full moon, the King and
Queen of the Fairies entering, attended by
fairies Cricket Fun, Content, True Heart and
Good VII, each fairy having her respective
attendants. The procession marched around
the stage, after which the King snd Queen
we're conducted to their throne and seated.
Then followed the opening chorus, "Hail !!
all Hail our Sovereigns," after which the fai.
ries were commanded by the King and Queen
to give an account of their doiugs since their
last meeting.
Fairy Cricket was first to respond, by sing.
ing, "When the lights of Home are Beam.
ing," which was illustrated by tableau rep.
resenting family circle around an old fash.
ioned tireside and the chirping Of ia cricket
Next followed fairy Fun, with song, "I'm
the Life of the Young and the DID," ending
with tableau of a winter scene. Fairy Con.
tent then sang, Though Homes be Dark and
Poor" which ended with tablsau of . hay
making scene. Fairy True Heart was next
to sing "The Loving Charms Of Home" in
PRODUCING a tableau of golden wedding.
This fairy was followed by Good WI, who
sang up and Down the World 90 Weary"
illustrating the song with the tableau of
Christmas tree, around which was group of
merry children. At the close of the last tab
leau the King and Queen sang duet, return
ing their thanks to their subjects, and for
"worthy thoughts and gentle Deeds" crowned
fairy Good Viii and fairy Content, after
which, the royal pair gave their commands
and bid their subjects good night. When the
King and Queen had retired, the scene closed
with the chorus, "Good Night to All !" Such
is the argument of the poem, written by
George Cooper. to which is arranged light
and airy, yet fascinating music, by Henry
Schoeller.
Mr.. A. Springs Withers was King of the
Fairies, and Miss Willie Alice McCsrkle,
Queen. Though Mr.. Withers' business en-
gagements prevented him from bestowing re.
quisite study and attention upon his part.
which disadvantage might have been aug
mented by the rich dominion of beauty over
which he was the recognized sovereign, yet
he acquitted himself quite creditably. In
regal robes he bore himself with stately mien,
issuing his edicts and commands 10 rich tenor.
As Queen, Miss McCorkle captivated the
entire audience, not alone by her rich and
silvery intonations; but like a dream of poe.
try that may not be written or told, her love-
illness and beauty shone resplendent, as with
true queenly grace she presided at the right
of the throne.
The fairies were personated as follows
Cricket-Miss Fannie Meacham, with the fol-
lowing attendants Misses Cora Kuykendal,
Maggie Moore and Sallie Belle Witherspoon.
Fun-Miss Fannie Steele, with the following
attendants: Misses Sudie Metts, Wilma K.
Rawlinson and Ellie May. Content-Mss
Annie Adickes, with the following attend
ants: Misses Eattie Lowry, Jessie Owens
and Cornie May. True Heart-Miss sallie
Patterson, with the following attendants
Misses Lessie Witherspoon, Rosa Linsday
and Gusse Jones. Good WiH-Miss Blanche
Adickes, with the following attendants:
Misses Minnie Smith. Mary Louise Coward
and Bessie Gist. The songs of the fairies
were all we'll rendered-each young lady hav.
ing fine voice which gave evidence of mu-
sical culture-while the choruses were grand
ly sung.
The tALleaux, an important adjunct to the
effectiveness of the piece, were presented in
faultless style. Each and every one was
true to life, and appearing before the au-
dience at the touch of the fairy's wand, the
effect vas truly magical. The tableaux were
under the direction of Miss Hattie Lindsay,
who displayed admirable tact and ability in
the detail cf their arrangement; and to her
and the young gentlemen and numerous Mas
ters and Misses who filled place in the pic
lures, the audience is indebted for much of
the enjoyment of the evening.
Not the least feature of the entertainment,