The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-25

Scene 2--(Atter an interval OF twelve
hours) On Christm ls morning the
children meet again, and the story of
Santa Gauss kirdnt ss is told, which
causes much r, joioing.
The cast of characters was az follows:
Winnie Worrell.. Miss Minnie Falls
Oracle Interchangeable Sallie Forrest
Susie Gray-."..........Miss Mildred Mcintyre
hllco MSS 0eorgie Lee
Harry Warren. .......Ma ster Dwight " heller
Willie Brown. ...... Master Thomas s tewart
leorgie Lee-."."...".:",Ma Master VIM. Walden
santa Clau i-......".--'.-,........H. j. Forsdick
The scenes were interpreted with
DIALOGUES, Rotations and songs by
the children above named, conspicu-
Gus amorg whom for GEL erel excel
lence were Miss Minnie Falls and Miss
SAllie Forrest both Of whom recited
with grace and skill. They also sapg
very hweetly, and are possessed Of
voices that p omise we'll for the future.
A little chin Of girl, barely two feet
high, also distinguished herself by an
admirably sp ken piece in verse which
had been assigned to her. The little
mise, though not over years OF age,
surprised the audience by her clear,
bell like voice, her easy gestures, and
the srt and wiuaome grace that char.
Rcteriz d her delivery OF the lines sne
was charged with, She IVES rewarded
with genuine and spontaneous round
OF applause. Her name is Emma
Wheeler, and she is the owner of one
brightest and Gu est little fscss that
ever p ,eped out OF miniature poke
bonnet.
Ten songs were tuag by the chit
dren during the course OF the even
log, and the precision and fine har
moEy with which it was done speaks
volumes for the skillful training Of
Prof. Downs, who drilled them for the
occasion. At the conclusion OF the ex-
erciees, Mr.. WaddelI advanced and in
behalf of the Young Ladies' Society of
the Cumberland Church
PRKsENTED MRS. N c GALLAwAY
with handsome silk quit, the work
of its fair donors. Mrs. galloway rose
and with much feeling acc opted the
gilt, declaring that words were made.
quqte to express her profound APP
probation OF the gilt. The quilt is q
magnificent piece of handwork, and is
the joint production OF upwards of
fifty young ladies, each OF whom con-
trlbuted lquare, without reference
and without being permitted to see
what her colnborers vera doiug. The
result is surprising y happy combina-
lion OF every color of the rainbow,
forming mosaic Of silk with Grim
son plush and velvet border, that is
a constant delight to the eye. 1t is
lined with crimson satin, aud each
young lady has embroidered the ini-
iials of her name upon her own con-
tribuhon. Altogether, it ia gor-
geoIs present, fully worthy OF it's esti.
mable donee and its lovely donors.
Mr.. Waddell also, on behalf OF the
young ladies',
PRESENTED THR REV, II. A. J3NRs
with beautiful clock, which he &C.
cepted in neat and graceful little adj
dress, in which he took occasion to
refer to the continuous career OF be-
nevolence and charity that has marked
Ms. Gallaway's connection with the
Cumberland Church through period
of nearly fifty years. The reverend
gentleman expressed himself as more
profoundly grateful for the gift nre.
sented to her than for anything that
could have been presented TO him. In
this complimentary strain lie contin-
ued for teveral minutes, and 1t was
very evident that he was deeply
touched as he recalled incident upon
Incident Illustrative OF Mrs. Gala
ways devotion to the cause OF charity
and truth and godliness.
After the reverend gentleman had
CorCludtd, Miss Sadie Forrest ap.
preached him and presented him with
$40 on bshalf Of Mr.. Lem lster's Sun.
day school.
After he had expressed his thanks
the children marched down Stare.
where an abundance of Christmas
presents awaited them. A pleasant |
feature OF the affair was a row OF par.
cells, something like 100 in number,
containing presents for the poor
depo 'ited there by kind hands and
tender hearts.
PREPARATIONS FOR TODAY
have been extensively made, and at
all the Catholic and Episcopal
churches special services will be held.
At
CAVALRY CHURCH
there will be early communion at 7:lb
o'clock IN. and services at IL o'clock
! M, the Rev Davis Seesums ficiat-
nR. The following musical pro-
yramme hes been arranged:
Introit-Anthom, Christians Awake, Warren
,enitew".' ;'''''..'";.:;.., ,.,.. by Dudley Buck
iloria Patri.,,"."...Thro Glorias, BY Siehotn
beu In dat
perpendicular. ....,,...,,,",By Alb. W. Platte |
snthem-Angels from the Realms. Warren
esponhes'",..'.',,,'',,".,.y BerthOld Tou'a
~ mn No. q, from Hymnal
lpuon.,.,,.,,,,,..,.,...NO. III, from HymnHl
by johnson, and a. oria
in tXoslsiS, by Marso.
ioly' holy, Hoiy.,..-.... BY y rthold Tours
,gnQs Dol ..'...:'',.,,' .,,,...by Berthold Tours
ora IN hNcclsis... ..,......By BerthOld Tours
~ mh'''"'.''..,..,.,.,. ....,No. II, from Hymnal
The regular choir, under the leader.
hip ot Prof. Emile Levy, consists OF
he following Voices: Sopranos, Misses
florence Gage and Lulu Goodman
nd Mrs W. A, Gage; ooniraltc, Miss
Emma Peske; tenars, Messre. W. A.
tsgs and George l.. Cashier; ba!so,
lr. A, Refs. For the ofieftory the