Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-21
SHERMAN.
A Grand school Exhibition Given 10 q
Crowded House with Great
Success by All.
A slight Ripple In the Labor Market
Judge Hare Out Again-PersonaI
Mention.

at the Opcra-nOuHc, anu gave us pdLIohs
one of the best entertainments that has
visited us this season. The attendance
was far below the merits Of the play
but those who witnessed IL viii so speak
in it's praise that should the company
ever visit Sherman again II can rely on
splendid house.
The opera-house would have had o
good turnout last night, but there was q
concert and musical recital at North
Texas Female college at the same hour
that drew the usual patrons away in large
numbers.
II there Is any one kind of entertain
ment that takes precedence of all Others
with the people OF Sherman, 1t is school
concert, and 1t Is but justice TO say
that they never fail to please,
because we can boast as
good instructors and as much
| talent among the pupils as can be found
In any city in Texas or out of Texas. The
programme at the college last evening
was one OF rare excellence, and the way
In which the participants acquitted them
selves not only reflected credit on their
individual merits, but also spoke volumes
In favor of the excellence OF their teach
ers.
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with an instrumental trio on the piano by
Misses Ula Atkins, Lavinia Campbell and
Fannie Bledsoc, who rendered Mendels-
sohn's Wedding March in grand style,
and this was followed with q vocal solo,
Tickle Mollie, by Miss Eta Cole, whose
high soprano voice and admirable culture
has established her reputation as one OF
the finest warblers of the school.
Mice Ann Moufnn rnoftnA ittIa
Gretchen in sweet aud plaintive voice,
and brought down the applause
of the house when the tragic story was
ended
Miss Susie lIymen executed al Corri-
colo" on the piano so admirably that she
was cheered with applause at its close,
and when the programme was concluded
1t was awarded the merit of being the
best instrumental solo of the evening
Misses Ida Elzey and Mamie Wharton
sang the duet "I.ife's Dream Is Der" so
sweetly that at its conclusion the whole
house responded with generous applause.
Miss Lavinia Campbell told the death
bed story of "Llttle Nell" so touchingly
and Well that her conception of the sad
scene was complimented by the entire
audience.
Miss Fannie Bledsoe gave the instru-
mental solo "Moonlight on the Hudson"
in good style and was much compli-
mented.
Misses Eta Cole, Julia Dills and Emma
Warden next sang the trio "Violet," in
which the superior talents of these young
ladies' was displayed TO the delight of
every lover of music and was rewarded
with applause.
Miss Lorena Harlan played the instru-
mental solo "Old Black Joe" with varia-
lions, and received many compliments
for her excellent execution.
Part first Of the programme concluded
with the beautiful four-part song "Greet-
ing to Spring." by Misses Eta Cole, Julia
Dills, Emma Warden and Willie Trayn-
ham, and their admiral music was con-
coded by the professionals present to be
the triumph Of the evening.
Part second was introduced by Misses
Cora Wilson and Bessie Trent, in the in
strumental duo "Grand Valse de Con.
cort,n in which the young people acqult-
ted themselves grandly, and captured the
applause of the house.
Miss Julia DlllS sang the solo "Slng-
Smilo-Slumbern In excellent style, ana
her sweet voice was much complimentcd
by all
Miss Layinla Campbell gave the
instrumental solo "Caprice Hon
grols" very acceptably, and
was followed by Miss Ida Elzey in the
recitation "Her Letter." that was as true
to life as ii she had been indeed writing
to an absent but aforementioned lover
and childhood friend.
The duet "lIoly Mother Guide His Foot.
steps" as sung by Misses Cole and War
den, was a sweet piece Of music Sweetly
rendered.
Miss Mamie Wright recited the engi-
neer's story In rescuing little child
from destruction by his train in truly
dramatic way and was highly compli-
mented.
Miss Cora Wilson in the piano solo
"Grand Gallop dc Concerto did herself
credit as musician and pleased the au-
diencc.
Miss Uia Atkinson rected the
pathetic poem "Good Night, very
well indeed and the musical
feature OF the entertainment closed with
the solo, Camelia and the Rose, by Miss
Emma Warden, which was one of the
trumphs OF the evening. Next followed
the recitation, Sweet Bells, by a class OF
dozen young ladies, whose perfect time
and injections OF voice gave evidence of
the most careful culture, and deyeloped
new charms In subject that mad already
become stale by imperfect repetitions i'm
this community. The evenings per-
Torrance concluded with calistheuic
display, that for its variety OF graceful
movements and varied evomtlons. ok
eelled any similar performance VIC have
ever seen In Sherman. Miss
Lula Compton, who has charge of
the Glass, deserves great credit for the
advancement of her pupils, and by this
exhibition has demonstrated her skill as
teacher as well as great patience and
asslduity in imparting Instruction.
Miss Kate V. Morgan, who teaches the
elocutlon class, needs no higher compll-
ments than her pupils gave in their reel.
tatlon.
We cannot say too much in praise Of
Mrs. Onins and her efficient assistant in
the vocal department, Miss May Swim.
ford, Tor the material advancement of tie
young laules under their charge. Tho
music furnished was OF a high order, and
several OF the young ladies DISPLAYED a
capacity that would gain renown ON the
stage in any country.
Inc house was packed with AT least
900 persons, many OF whom stood dur.
Ing the two hours Of the programme.
and a large number were forced 10 co
home because they could not even ASCEND
the stairway leading to the chanel on 40,
count OF the crowd. When the cnter.
tainmeut ended Judge 0nins invited an
present TO inspect the art Department
which, under the instruction al Mis-
lsugenia Price, can show as many gems