Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-05-17
CaIIsthenic Entertainment.


CaIIsthenic Entertainments.
The calisthenie entertainment at Stewart
Cabinet Hall Thursday night was, in every
detail, a perfect success. For a long time
GAINESVILLE audience has had nothing more
truly enjoyable presented them, and the
friends of Miss Scott land that means the
whole people of Clarksville,) unite in con-
gratulations to her upon the abundant evil
dence exhibited that her pupils, in learning
the poetry of motion, had been in thorough
ly competent hands. The very large audi
ence, together with the profound and con-
tinued attention, testified Enthusiastically to
the appreciation in which the worthy lady
is he'd by our people in her laudable under
taking to teach the little buds of humanity
the art of gracefulneSs.
At an early hour, and notwithstanding
the lowering weather, the hall was filled
with an-intelIigent audience of nearly four
hundred people, and at the end of the pro-
gramme many were the expressions of salts
faction and delight. The Philharmonic So
ciety and several amateurs volunteered their
musical assistance to amuse the audience
during the intervals between the different
parts of the programme, and, to them, and
to each and everyone present, Miss Scott re-
turned her sincere and warmest thanks,
through Mr.. Rufus n. Rhodes, her very eff
Client and happy manager for the occasion.
The opening chorus was by Messrs. Cast
ner, Munford, Bryan and Jackson, and was
rendered in their usual grand style.
Then came the Fairy Bells, a troupe of
fifteen little girls and boys from four to nine
years of age, splendidly led by the little fairy
belle, Miss Dora johnson, one of the dainti-
est little flowers in the moving bouquet of
beauty. The Fairy Bells kept perfect time
throughout, aud were heartily applauded.
We watched the radiant countenances of
various happy "papas" in the audience, and
sighed, ait must be nice TO be a father
Miss Fisher Merritt, q modest little Grace,
came next with the solo, 'That Young Man
Across the Way" which she sang very cor
rectly and very sweetly indeed. She was
greeted with a shower of beautiful bouquets,
none of which were half so beautiful as she.
Miss Berta McComb then came forward
with recitation, "Papa's Letter." touch
ing little poem, full of sympathy and pathos.
The correctness of Interpretation was aston
ishing in one so young, and is one of the
truest compliments to her excellent in
structTess. The full meaning and thought
ofthe piece was brought out, with the very
best articulation we have ever before heard
from one of her age, and so thoroughly did
she enter into the sympathy" of the poem
that many in the audience were seen to
brush away tear. The applause that fol-
lowed her exit was unbounded and hearty.
At this point in the programme Miss Wat
son by request, sang''Queen of the Night, p" in
truly magnificent manner, and was univer-
sally cOmplimented.
The "Young Americas" appeared next,
and gave an exhibition of their caIisthenics.
II was above criticism, and must be seen to
be understood or appreciated. The calls
themes were followed by 81 spirited song
from the same class, sung in good time, and
winning much applause.
Mrs. Mitchell, by request, sang "Nancy
Lee" It was handsomely rendered, and
thoroughly enjoyed.
Miss Louise Beaumont then recited "The
Minuet," a poem the ''long ago." Her artic-
ulation WINS exceedingly good, every word
being heard to the rear of the hall. She was
heartily applauded.
Mr.. Forbes was next introduced, and sang
'The Sweetheart of DID, eve presume there
was nothing photographed IN his selec-
toni Mr.. Forbes superior musical ability
is too well known and appreciated in ClarBs-
A charming little fifteen minutes farce,
lord Dundreary's VISIT" was presented by
Master Johnnie Dortch, as 'Dundreary,"
Maurice Clark as Gordon, Miss Florence
Couts as Belle, and Miss Jessie Atkins as
the lady friend of Belle. Itwas exceedingly
well done, and merited and received great
applause.
One of the very best features of the pro-
gramme was the rendering of Kentucky
Belle" by Miss Jessie Couts. 1t was recited
in a manner that would have been credita-
BILE in professional elocutionist, and de-
serves unbounded praise. She received
hearty applause and many bouquets.
Misses Katie Lurton and Florence Couts
were next presented with the wreath (pre-
miums for punctuality) by the gallant
Knights, Charlie Beaumont and Sam Hy
man, respectively.
The Calisthenics by the Excelsior class
were excellent and faultIess. This class is
composed of eighteen of the larger children.
Miss Watson then gave the " Last Rose of
Sammer" and was heartily encored. She
responded by repeating the last verse. Her
voice is of superior order, flexible, sweet
and powerful.
In the class of "Young Americas" the
crowns for greatest proficiency were awarded
to Misses Fannie Neblett and Natalie Bloch,
Master Sub. Shelby and Hart Caldwell pre-
senting them respectively.
In the Fairy Bell class Misses Inez Whit
Held and Dora Johnson were presented
crowns for punctuality.
Miss Berta McComb was awarded the ring
as premium for proficiency in her class.
The banner was awarded to the Fairy
Bell class.
In the competitive examination for the
ring, some days since, it was determined to
present it to the one making no mistakes,
and Miss Berta McComb having won it pre-
viously, it was awarded TO her then and pre-
scented Thursday night.