Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03
THE

MI EDITOR: The exhibition given
ut the Calhoun Institute on Thursday
last for the benefit of the Presbyterian
church was II of the most elegant
with which we have been favored lu-
ring the season; and hence we ask a
small space i'll your columns for special
mention. The hall was filed with la
dies and gentlemen both of the town
and from the country, and about 8
O'clock the performance began with an
"Overture" by Miss Julian Mr.. Lou
is lIolberg which was executedin their
usual elegant manner. A Cheerful
Chorus, ooh What Delight" was sung
by the group ofyoung ladies and gem
tlemen, and, as it indicates, gave life
and merriment to the occasion. A Pi-
ano Solo was then rendered by Miss
Quint Dent, who although quite Il
young performer, touched the keys
with an ease and grace that would not
fail to do honor to older hands. The
song by Miss j.. Misso was fully expires
sive of the character of "Evangelinc."
The grand and popular quartette
MARTHA" attracted much admiration,
being rendered by two accomplished
musicians, Mrs A Holberg and Miss
Emma Foote accompanied by Messrs.
Il. n. Hamiter and j. L. Madison.
We come now TO speak of the most
beautiful and artistic performance Of
the evening the solo, ooh mic Fernan-
do" by Miss Corinne Orr Of Columbus.
Miss Orr is a daughter of the Hon. j..
A. Orr, and, at the solicitation ofthose
who arranged the programme, kindly
consented to contribute her services
to the entertainment of the evening.
This was a rare treat TO the people Of
Macon for which they feel profoundly
grateful. Her exquisite voice, grace
full air and many personal charms rem
dered her an object of special admira-
ton.
The charade Manager, came next
in which were the following characters:
Lola Spillman, Hiss II. Holberg; An
M Lee, Hiss Sue Winston; Charlie
Norehead, e. N. llamiter; Nary Car
rol, Hiss Whistler Julia Jones. Mss
@. Dent; Jenny Smith, Miss Shade
Augustus; Policeman. j.. B. Shelton,
Junior; Mr.. Starum, J.. l.. Martin; Mr..
Drawem, Joseph holt; Mr.. VoX Popu-
Ii, ID. Dent; Mrs HayerownWa,y Mrs.
Nellie Shelton.
Each part was so splendidly perform
ed that TO make distinctions would be
invidious. There was noticed especial
" this remarkable feature, that no one
even made IL blundcr or halted for a
word. The Chorus "Lady of the
Lake" and the Duo, "Cheerfulness" by
Miss Emma Foote and Mrs. A. Holbcrg
prepared the audience for the proper
reception of the Song "Vagabond" by
Mr.. l.. N. Hamitcr which elected great
applause and was repeated by re-
quest. Then followed the Duo, 40 vivo
e t amo," by Miss Corinne Orr and
Mrs A. Holbcrg. Miss Orr sang also
by request the beautiful English ballad
"When the tide comes in."
The Charade "Wayward" by Mr.. j.
f Madison, Wr. Joseph Holt, Hiss
Sue Winston and Miss Quintilla Dent
could certainly not have been surpass-
ed under any circumstances, and was
doubtless n true and forcible i~llustra-
ton ofone ofthe most interesting pha-
es of human nature. A song by Mrs
A. IIolberg "Si tn Savais p and the
comic Duo no" by Mss Matte
Hamitcr and Mr. j. L. Madison, con
Guided the exercises of the evening
The distinct uttcrance and apparent
earnestncss of the actor and actress in
the latter play rendered it an exceed
ingly interesting part of the pro-
gramme.
Proceeds amounted to about 1925.
j. IL. L.