The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-09-18
CHARITY CHIMES.
The Concert for Memphis Sufferers a
Brilliant Affair.

sent IL at AnCOlnette Hail on ueS
day night. Only about a week be
fore did she consent, and then sci
about its preparation with yea
that knew no tagging until the cur
tain dropped at IL O'Clock on Tues
day evening upon one of the most
pleasing performances Pulaski ever
enjoyed. The selections were en-
tirely under her control and theil
preparation received her careful su
pervision, and how well she did hel
part was evidenced by the uproari
Gus applause that followed each per
Torrance and the kind expressions
that have followed the entertain
ment. We never saw more gor
geous floral decorations. Mrs. A
j. Ballentine, Mrs. Ben. Mason
Mrs. j. G. Myers and Mrs. DR.. Car
roll were the committee of ladies who
undertook the scenic arrangements
and the effect was one of the most
enchanting floral pageants that
mind could imagine. We cannot
describe it. 1t was constructed es-
pecially for the presentation of q
spectacular tableau representing
Faith, Hope and Charity. These
were personated by Misses Meude
Edmundson, Lizzie Carter and Mat
tie Gordon, standing upon pedes-
tai under an arch of evergreens en-
powered in lilies, while around them
knelt the angelic forms of devotees
radiant in beauty. AS the curtain
rose Mrs. Browns rich, beautiful
voice, accompanied by a chorus,
rendered Consider the Lilies"
The audience was wrapped in
speechless admiration. The Tab
leaux was the conception of Mrs.
A. j. Ballentine, who superintendent
its presentation.
A pleasing episode just here was
the presentation Of a beautiful bou-
quet, which the following card,
pinned to il, explains;
Mrs. Brown For your sympa-
thy and zeal in behalf of the suffer
ing poor of Memphis, and for the
and highly pleasing man
ner in which you have demeaned
yourself from the inception to the
close of this concert, we tender you
this Bouquet, feeling that the large
and appreciative audience Will agree
with US, that the delicate token is
no less richly earned, than worthily
bestowed. Your friends,
I
The program, as will be seen be-
low, was made up of the very finest
order of concert music, and was Sc
lected with admirable tact to please
an audience. Mrs. Griffith was
there under the influence of her di-
vinest inspiration. Miss Dickerson
is a beautiful performer. Mrs.
Sallie Ezell Craig and Mrs. Mildred
Ezell Reynolds, Miss Lula Jones,
Miss Teresa Vaccaro, Mrs. A. B.
Vaccaro of Memphis, Misses Mollie
and Lizzie Alternately, Miss Matte
Gordon of Nashville, and Mrs. j.
A. White and Miss Galloway of
Memphis-each and all seemed to
nave voices tuned to the sublImest
Miss Clara Vaccaro of
Memphis has an exquisite touch.
The Misses. Alternately executed a
beautiful piano duet, but by over
light one of the very prettiest selec-
ions upon the program, to be sung
)y them, was omitted. Messrs.
Ben Carter, Will and Pink Ezell, F.
Jas. D. Andrews and DR..
Gilmore sang well-they always
10. The following is the program
complete:
PROGRAM.
Overture by the Orchestra.
Instrumental duet-Thoughts of the
Griffith aud Miss DECKER
on.
Vocal duet-Drift My Bark-Mrs.
Craig and Mr.. Ezell.
Vocal solo-Salute Amore-Miss Te-
'esa Vaccaro.
Vocal solo-Pat Molloy-Miss Matte
Gordon.
Flute and piano duet--Mystic Waltz
Mr.. Farmer and Mrs. Griffith.
Vocal solo-Beautiful Bird, Sing on
Miss Maud Edmundson.
Piano solO-Gaite de Coeur-Miss
Clara Vaccaro.
Chorus-Only an Emigrant--By the
Young Gentlemen.
Vocal solo-Just to Please the Boys
Miss Lula Jones.
Instrumental duet-GoIden Youth
Mrs. Vaccaro and Miss C. Vaccaro.
TableaU-Faith, Hope and Charity.
Vocal quartette-Sunrise-Mrs. Rey-
holds, Mrs. Craig, Messrs. Ezen.
Piano duet-Waves of the Ocean
Misses MolIie and Lizzie Alternately.
Vocal triO-O, Restless Sea-Miss
Lula Jones, Messrs. Ezell and Regenold.
Flute solo-Roberto Devereaux-Prof.
Henry Farmer.
Vocal solo-O, Luce Di Quest Anima
Mrs. A. B. Vaccaro.
Vocal duet-See the Pale Moon-Mrs.
J. A. White and Miss Galloway.
Vocal solo-Bessie the Maid of Dun
lee-Miss Teresa Vaccaro.
We congratulate Mrs. Brown
upon her exquisite taste and the in
lomitable energy that brought sue
cess out of numerous discourage
nents, and the lady committee upon
5he magnificent arrangements so
to the eye. Everything
worked to please, except that the
curtain became manageable and
caused a little vexatious delay.
We congratulate the people upon
such grand display of the charita
Die feelings that pervade our com
The hall was almost filled.
Many other tickets were sold. The
whole was a success in the fullest,
yrandest meaning of the term. The
receipts, as far as could be ascer-
sained, were about $3.50, with $25
expense. Goodl
Williams Orchestra contributed
to the pleasures of the
audience. 1t is really splendid
band.
Pitman's COrnet Band rendered
several pieces in front of the hall
before the opening and attracted a
crowd. The Band i'm
proves all the time. The members
are regular in practice and their eff
forts to give US the best band in
The State promise to be successful.
We hope so. They are exceedingly
obliging upon such occasions as
Tuesday night and merit the hearty
good will of our citizens which they