Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-01
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than Collins, will give two recita-
tions at the Opera House next week.
Monday night he will recite Damon
and Pythias, in which he has made
a national reputation, and on the
succeeding night the audience will
be treated to "The Tragedy of the
Lost Cause" The former is so well
known as drama of great merit
that it is necessary only to mention
its name. The latter is new dra-
matte poem by Major Pickett, OF
Nashville, the events of which are
founded on the late war. 1t con-
tains nothing calculated to awaken
sectional animosities, as the name
might seem 10 imply, and is not a
sentimental repining over the fail.
ure of the Confederacy. TO the
contrary, it is heroic drama, if
there is such thing known to lit
erature, with nothing of a political
or sectional aspect and depending
alone on its literary merits for sue
cess.
1t would lie superfiuous for US to
speak of Mr.. Collins as an elocution-
ist. He is among the most proficient
of Murdoch's pupils and his per-
formances are pronounced very fine
by the most competent critics. His
control of his voice is said to be so
great that it is difficult to believe
that there is not more than one per-
son on the stage while he is reciting
The general public, as well as the
more cultivated, Will be much in
tertained by his Rotations and we
hope he will have good audience
both nights.
Charles l.. Davis appeared to a
large audience at the Opera House
ia calvin Joslin" Tuesday night.
The CHRONICLES stage critic, by
deplorable circumstance, was pre-
vented from attending this delecta-
BILE performance, but he was SO
fortunate as to gaze on the big brass
band in red, white and blue, clothes,
plumes and tinsel as it marched
through town on the morning pa
rade. He was also one of the favored
public of this provincial burg who
was permitted 10 look at the great
mans jewelry. Only think of it,
he (Mr. Davis, not the CHRONICLE
many placed a whole lot of dia-
monds and a big chrystal watch in
the show window at Cookies jewel
ry store where all the people could
see!
From what we have heard of the
performance it was highly spectacu-
larand full of farcical extravagances.
Since the majority of the audience
pronounce it ga good show" we
conclude that the public is still
drawn more by the eyes than the
ears.
C. P. Bishops "Strictly Business"
a most laughable comedy, is per-
formed at the Opera House Friday
night, too late for a notice in this
issue. 1t recently had a big run in
New Orleans and is highly spoken
of by the press of that city as well
as at other points.
HENRY WATTERsoN says that Mr..
Tilden probably sympathizes with
and that is equal to an ad-
milton that Tilden is strongly in favor
Of Randalls election.
THE Lake Star says, "Ex-Gov. Por-
ter, of this state, is being favorably
mentioned by the press as a suitable
man for the second place on the ma
,ional democratic ticket. He is an
able man, and truer democrat cannot
be found anywhere, and if the conven-
ion conclude to take man from the
South by all means give us Porter.
Funding Board Decisions.
Nashville American.
From numerous inquiries made
% different members of the Funding
Board, it seems that there is an i'm
preston upon the part of some hold
ers of State bonds that no interest
no |
certain number of bonds are funded.
This is mistake. Interest will be
)aip on Jan. 1st on any amount that
nay be funded at that time.
Another Misrepresentation has ex-
sted upon the part of some bond
holders to the effect that holders of
bonds funded after Jan. 1st would
)e denied the January interest.
This is also mistake. Interest will
)e paid on all bonds funded under
he present funding law from July
1888.
Capt. Adams, an old whaler of
london, expresses the fear that the
ireeley expedition has lost its
,earings, and says England should
10 something toward the rescue.
The Captain was ready to join the
earch.
A Petersburg letter to the Rich :
nond Dispatch says that Senator .
1ahone has scarcely been seen on
he streets at all since the day of
lection. He has, however, been
listed by the prominent leaders OF
lis party from all sections OF the
tate.