The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-06-09
MUSIC and ELOCUTION.
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CLARA
CONWAY INSTITUTE.
A Large and Delighted Audience Wit
nesses Some Beautiful and In.
siructiVe Exercises.

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Glars Conway Institute at 10 o'clock
yesterday morning, to witness the ex-
ercises OF the pupils of Miss Martha
Fleming in elocuiion and Miss Hsen
Fleming in vocal music. The exercises
differed in many respects from those
of the past, aud it was plainly u be
seen that the young ladies had en-
loved the advantage OF the latest and
best approved methods Of instruction.
The audience was delighted, and warm
and close as it was, at no time did in
terest flag. 1t was well sustained
throughout the entire programme,
frequently breaking forth in enthusi-
astlc applause. There were six recita.
tions in all, admirable training and
considerable ability being shown in
each and every instance. Miss Pimm
gave an abridged version OF Mrs. Brown
ing's Rhyme OF the Duchess May"With
much effect. Christmas Night in the
Gu ,r.ers" was admirably done by Miss
Annie Jones. Tennyson's famous
poem, the Farewell Of Arthur to
Genevieve," was rendered with grace
and finish which marked Miss AGREE
an elocutiOnist of considerable dIa-
matte ability. Miss Raines' delivery
of Burgers "Lsnore," accompanied on
the piano by Miss Richardson, was a
novel and instructive feature. PIoba-
bly, the most graceful and artistic ef-
fort was that OF Mrs. Margaret Wilt
shire, who recited Adelaide ProCtor's
"5tory of the Faithful Soul" Sell
assessed, well poised and earnest, she
made deep impression upon her au-
dience. Losing no point that might
add to the effect of the recitation, she
made for each phrase its appro-
pirate gesture. The expressive play
of her features, the working of her
hands and arme, her postuIe-indeed,
her entire being seemed 10 be given
over to aid in the expression OF senti-
ments to which a remarkably pure
and strong voice gave in ITSELF rea
and deep meaning. None Of the sch pol
companions of lovely little Estelle
Lucas are likely 10 be jealous becau e
the reporter unhesitatingly pro
nounces her performance one OF
the gems Of the morning. 1t was
delightful relief from the strain OF
orthodox Rotations She is barely
fourteen, but looked little near, the
age Of Betsy Babbett when she APP
peared in an old.fashioned gown,
cap snd apron and white wig, and
took her seat upon the platiorm with
a dish OF potatoes in her lap. In tue
Betsy BaDbett style, che told how
"that stopp d that" The play Of her
clearcut, expressive features was de.
lightful to behold. Before she had
half finished group Of dozen callow
youths, sanding at such an angle as to
catch her dark eye at intervals, were
fguratvely standing on their heads.
One Of the most novel, entertaining
and instructive features OF the pro.
gramme was psntomime-the 'ecita-
ton OF poems by gesture and facial
expression "a hsr than by mere words.
Expectation, affection, anger, foTow,
Joy, fear, religious devotion and the
! ain of PAL ting were all as plainly
shown as if the words had been re.
peated. Those who took part were
Mrs. Wiltshire, Mss RaiDes, MisI
Pimm, Miss AGREE, M SO Josie L lott,
Miss Lillian Den on and Miss Leila
Levy. They were dres ed in flowing
robes OF light material we'll suited 10
the exercise The music, vocal and in
strumsntal, WIS in everyway admirable.
Raymond's charge OF the Cavalry"
was given with spirit aud in admiral e
time by Misses M. L. McCouy and NJ.
Heron at one piano and MISSES Eva
Johnson and Katie Sledge at ano her.
M So Estes, ia solo by O. opin end in
a dust from Lisz', with Miss Boiling,
gave proof OF excellent training and
considerable native ability. Mis-
Corinns Mansfield, who sang Lsch.
meI's "The Sea Hath It's Pearls" in
excellent voice, was chsrmipgly &C.
companied by Mrs Lizzie billiard
upon the violin. Miss Denton created
NO lit lie enthusiasm by her rendit on
OF Ba fe's "The Day is Done" She
has a rich and flexible voice OF con-
siderable power. Shomscher's "When
Thro' Life" was effectively
given by Misses Hawkins and
Taylor. The singing of the chorus
was heartily applauded. At the close
of the exercises Miss Conway present
ed prize TO Miss Florence billiard for
penmausbip and to Miss Quacken-
bush for a crayon sketch. The exer-
cises OF the graduating class take
place tomorrow.