Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-04-06
CONCERT AT TINKLING SPRING.
A LARGE ATTENDANCE-sTAUN
WE'LL REPREsENTED-A MOST Sue
CESSFUL AFFAIR.

OA>SSA " 49, $1,000
&C.. &C.. &C.
Reported for the STAuNToN VINDIcAToR.l
FIsHERsvILLE, VA, April 2nd.-
The concert and festival given at Thinking
Spring church, near this place, last Thurs
day evening. was quite success. The en-
tertaiment was organized by the ladies OF
the congregation and the benefits were for
the organ fund. Several days previous to
the one decided upon for the concert, a
cold-wet spell had set in and rain bad
fallen in such abundance as to render the
roads in many places almost impossible.
Even to noon, on Thursday, there was an
unbroken mass Of dark clouds through
which the suns rays vainly strove to pene-
trate; but the little knot of workers at the
church were indefatigable in their efforts
and the decorating and stage trimmings
progressed rapidly. Like Patrick Henry
they proposed to ''sink or swim," which
Latter there seemed every opportunity OF
doing. However, the clouds shifted and
tbssun came out, but too late for the ar
Engagements of many who had intended
going. With these odds it was surprising
.to-see how many were in attendance for
by O'Clock there were few vacant seats
iS'the@arge audience loom of the church.
DOT a few came from remote neighbor-
hoods, and Stanton had a good represen-
tien, among them were Mrs. G. E. Myrick,
Misses MEG ufiin, Crosby and May. Prof.
Eisenberg and Mr.. Jaffe, who participated
in the concert. The stage, an improyised
one, had been handsomely furnished and
on either side were dressing rooms cur
tanned off. Rev. John A. Preston, the
pastor, made a few remarks in opening
the entertainment and then announced in
order the programme:
PART1
Chorus -ssWake the Song"
'"The Blind Match Seller" by Master Harry
Watson, accompanied by the guitar.
Quartette-s'Sun Rise" by two old gentle
men and two young ladies-Misses Lou Smith
and Lee Kindig, and Messrs. S. M. Donald
and B. c. Patterson.
Duet-''Music on the Waves" by Misses
Edith Hawpe and Lily Bell.
Recitation kentucky Philosophy" Miss
Cornelia May of Staunton.
Solo-"Embarrassment, by Miss Crosby of
Sherwood Seminary, staunton.
Solo-'"Tit for Tat" Miss Lily Bell.
A beautiful quartette-"Come where the
Lilies Bloom" rendered by Misses Lee Kindig
and Della Gibson, and Messrs. s. NJ Donald
and g. B. Coiner.
Solo, sEnchantress, Miss McGuhin, of
Staunton. Encore-"Mary of Argyle.'
PART II.
Chorus MAKE Joyful Noise"
Solo-'A Basket of Loves" by Miss Lily
Patton-encored she gave Kathleen" play
ing her own accompaniment on the guitar, the
contrasting notes making a beautiful har-
mony.
Duet-"Mother, can this the Glory be,'' by
Mrs. C. Z. Myrick of Staunton, and Miss
Patton.
Solo-''Don't you think Pm Pretty" by
Miss Josie Watson, very sweetly rendered and
encored.
Quartette-"Give me my own Native Isle,' -
by Mrs. Myrick, Miss Patton and Messrs.
Donald and Coiner.
Solo-"Good Night my Dearest Child" by
Mr.. A. Jafe of Staunton. encore-'Oh,
Fair Dove, Fond Dove''
Cantata-''The Farm"
Recitation-"What little girl said," by
Miss May, was very amusing. Encore-'sTit
for Tat"
Chorus-"Good Night"
at the conclusion of the concert all were
invited to the Academy building in the
church grove, where bountiful supper of
substantials and sweets was In waiting.
This part of the evenings entertainment
was under the supervision of Mesdames
Watson and Gulley, to whose energies
mainly this feature was due. We also
understand Miss Patton's services con-
tributed very largely to the success of the
concert. The evening was one of thorough
enioymen throughout and was financial
success as we'll as otherwise, receipts
Amounting tO ahnut &75 M