The Greenville times., 1885-05-30
''Ths star rOnDany'sr Performance.

songs, and the duet by the Ireys,
brother and sister, would have
done credit to Prof. Talen and
Barnhert. The solo sung by little
LOuly Goldsmith, as Gerster, was
so charming. that it was a wonder
some fellow, ito marry didn't
follow the flowers that rained on
the little lady's train, as she made
the prettiest courtesy we ever
saw. Miss Willie Clack as Mad'le
Mendelshon, was much applauded
after her graceful performance
on the violin, which was a great
treat. 1t was Immediately follow
ed By the appearance of Marion
Dunn, as Adelina Pattie, who was
led to the footlights by James
Yerger. as Nicolini. The solo was
lively but we cannot say too much
in praise of the beauty of her en-
core, which in one so young, as
tonished the audience. Henry
Ireys PROT. Talenl gave US one
Of his delightful instrumental
farces, which opened the way for
tiny Alice Reed(Miss Dolittlel who,
in the cap and train, auctioned of
her daughters "till the house thun.
dered with applause, and the many
flowers on the stage came very
near declaring her the leading
lady. She made way for Anna
Elize Stone, who as Louise Kellog,
touched many a heart by voice
as "far, and sweet as those bells
of memory" which she sang. Now
who will ever forget, "Hush, little
baby, don't you cry" sung by Alice
Stone, as Lotta. The clear ring of
her rich, beautiful voice dwelt with
us when We lay down to rest, and
we only hope the mother who
heard her sing, may some day cul
tivate so rare a gift. Jennie Yer
ger, who came before us as Mad'le
Nilsson, sang that lady's most
touching poem, the dear old
"Sewanee RIVER" and brought the
tears to many an eye by her sweet
tones so clear and true. Before
the curtain fell James Yerger
| (Nicolin) RECALLED the public with
an exquisite duet and also took a
leading voice in the chorus which
opened the second part.
The dancing, some declared the
feature of the evening. Jennie
Yerger and Harry Ferguson open
ed the ball, aud nothing could
have been more graceful than their
movements. But perhaps others
were inclined to "go wild" over
the two little soldiers, Percie Fer.
guson and Lyme Startling, who
danced as if there was nothing but
Joy and life in all the world. Then,
when the four little Misses II,
Goldsmith, Carrie Lee, Florence
Pohl and Loula Goldsmith came
running on to whirl and skip
through their Highland fling, il
was just splendid. Hasee Gold
smith recited most perfectly a
thrilling piece, aud we were aston
ished at her talent. The Gypsy
chorus, by the company, ended
the performance, and here again
Alice Stone won new leaves fol
her laurel crown.
All Of the little ladies wore beau
tiful and becoming dresses, made
with trains, which were carried
} like the "grown folks" that they
: tried to be. The "spike tails" were
certainly one of the features o.
the evening; and the manner o.
"the gentlemen" as they escorted
the ladies to and from the foot
: lights, was perfect, especially thai
of George Hunt, who was as styl
ish as his father. OF course tb,
dancers had exquisite and apprO
pirate costumes.
The whole thing was most beau
. tifully and artistically conducted
and too much praise cannot b,
! given to Mesdames Ferguson
Q Shall and Green; who, though
they had entire charge, declar,
that they owe great deal to tn,
assistance of their charming littl,
scholar, Lessie Williams, who ha
herself 80 often won applause be
!. fore the foot.lights. Compliment
are also extended to Mr.. and Mis-
Griffin for their delightful musi
for the dances.
After the ball, the supper fur
nished by the ladies was enjoyed
and thanks are extended to tb
managers, Mrs. Finlay, Miss Fan
: ME Smith, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs.Shut
. and others.
Take my advice. and always tr
+ to attend all such Entertainments
u even If you are, like myself,
A QUIET MAN.