Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1884-10-10
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tentive and appreciative audience who came tc
hear the rendition of the above entitled beauti
full cantata which the ladies have had in course
| Of preparation for several weeks past. To say
that the affair was success would be putting il
| too mildly, for the loud words of praise and com
mendation that were to be heard on all sides
fully evinced the pleasure and qualification that
all experienced in hearing it, and attested the
unqualified and brilliant success of the perfor-
nance. The singing of those participating was
perfect, and the stage appointments, which were
most tasteful lent an attractive and cheering eff
feet to the scene which could not fail to be APP.
preciated and enjoyed. Even those who had ex
pected most were compelled TO aunt that every
thing i'll connection with the affair exceeded
their most sangune expectations. The leading
parts of the cantata were most ably sustained by
those who undertook their rendition, and loud
and frequent appau greeted each succeeding
melody Great praise is due to the sooists of the
occasion including Mrs. Lizzie Graham.
Miss Salie Beacham, Miss Maggie Chap
man and Miss Lucy Robertson. These ladies eN-
C He'd even them selves on this occasion. and We
think that it can be said in all truth, that never
before have the old walls of our temple of Justice
echoed with such sweet and enhancing mel
odieS as it was so resonant with that evening.
Mr.. Julian Engle rendered the bass solos in a
most creditabe and worthy m amer and contri-
buted not little to the success of the affair
The other parts, though minor in their charac-
ter were nevertheless essential to success, and
when we say that success was attained we give
them all praise and credit that is due
At the conclusion of the cantata Miss
Sallie Beacham sang several beautiful solos In
her rich and musical voice which were loudly
cheered and she and her sister. Mrs Graham,
rendered aSduet il manner that would be hard
to excel or even equal. Much credit is due these
two ladies for the success of the evening for their
rich and highly cultivated voices could not
fail to please and when added to our own music
al talent would assure success TO any entertain
ment The entertainment concluded with most
feeling and beautiful recitation by Miss Julia
Stonestreet, rendered in manner that would
have done credit to an older and more experience
elocutionist. The delivery and gestures of this
lady were almost perfect and the amount Of
pathos and feeling which she put forth in every
tone and act III served to arouse the deepest
sympath, of the audience for the cha, acter she
was portraying. Indeed all was charmed by her
ease and grace of manner and by her clear and
beautiful enunciation. She was greeted with
long and loud applause. The crowd then re-
paired to the Centennial Hotel and partook OF the
bountiful supper that was then spread, all loudly
attesting the pleasure they had experienced and
openly voting their thanks to the ladies for the
pleasure that had been afforded them. Before
we close We cannot fail to give word Of praise
to L. Allison Wilmer. Esq. who was the musical
director of the occasion. Indeed without the AS
sistance of this gentleman We do not think the
ladies could have gotten on mt all. for the deep
and earnest interest that he manifested in the
whole affair contributed largely to its successful
rendition.
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Political Meetings
Quite soodly number Of Democrats from
the different districts Of the county assembled
at Coxs Station on last Friday, AT the mass
meeting advertised for that day. The meeting
was addressed by Hon Barnes Compton. Hon
jas. S Robinson. of Anne Arnndle, and Henri.
F. Spalding, ESQ sl.ctor for this district
Owing to unavoidable delays, the reprcs. n,s
tive Of The TINES did not arrive on the grounds
until after the speaking was over, but everyone
spoke in the highest terms Of the speaking, and
the ht ST of fee ing SEEMED to prevail among thos.
assembled Mr.. Compton il said to have ben
in one of his happieSt moods and several gn
temen spoke of his able speech the best they
ever heard him m Ike. Mr. Spalding, the gift
s....ss --ss.s' this district, i. said to hsvs
AZ quilted himself With much dignity and ability
and those no heard his speech think that he
gives much promise Of future success upon the
hastings. Mr.. Robinson is an old stsger nj
stump sparkling and his speech on tina, occasion
is spoken Of as a very hsppy and efficient one
The old kurth seems 10 be thoroughly alive
to the importance of the campaign.
The Democratic club of the 2nd di.Iic, had
a meeting at Hill Top on Saturday afternoon,
I he occasion being the hosting to the breeze o
the beautiful banner recently presented 10 the
club by Hon. Barnes Compton, in memory of
''auld lang syne," when he was q voter Of The
district. Several speakers bad been invited
for the occasion. After the pole had been cree.
ted and the banner Hosted TO the breeze, Jas
A. Franklin, Esq, the president of the club,
introduced Samuel Cox, Esq, who, in an ear
nest speech of nearly an hour in length, fully
discussed the issues of the campaign. Mr..
VI. Cox was next introduced and made a few
remarks. Gen. A. G. Chapman then took the
stand and in a neat little speech paid hand
some tribute TO the ability, integrity md high
honor of Hon. Barnes Compton, our candidate.
for Congress. The speaking was closed by the
Hon. Jas. S. Robinson in one of his character
isic able and happy speeches, which thorough
ly en,hused The meeting. The Democrats O.
the second give good promise of being no lag
CARDS in the race in the present campaign.
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