The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-01-30
THE Old roIK's CONCERT.
A Dramatic Performances Given for Char
itablc Purposes Proves q Great
EncceES.

The entertainment given BY the Ladies,
Aid Society on Saturday night was an
affair Of the greatest credit TO the mana
gers. They had sought far and near tor
relics of the past with which to furnish
the stage, giving il the appearance OF a
country home Of hundred years ago.
Miss Hughes, Mr.. Simmons, Miss Annie
Hughes and little Cummins Bullitt, rep
resenting a country family visited by
two ladies from Boston, these characters
being taken by Misses Jerusha and Mollie
Geodloe. After the arrival Of few more
guests, in the old fashion way, being ush-
cred in by Dick, the F" singing" began
"Auld Lang Sayne," the first piece, gave
the audience q foretastc Of the pleasure
that was in store for them. II was really
one of the features Of the evening, and
was sung in the most creditable manner,
being led by Polly Pilkens, which
character was taken Ivy Mrs. Bullitt. The
host, in his quaint old-fashioncd manner,
called on each guest in their turn, the
gracious and handsome hostess urging in
her kind and cordial manner the rctcent
country beaus and lasscs to come forth
and display their talents. Deacon Squibbs,
Mr.. McElwee, favored them with one
of the most charming pieces of the eve
ming, Cloves Old Sweet Song" Then
came Duet by the two visitors from
Baltimore, called "Ah, Sweet Hour,
which called forth an encore, when the
audience was delighted with Holy
Mother" Parson Stubbins, Mr.. W. S.
Palmer, was next, and in most creditabie
way sang the old familiar " Sailing, all
ye singers joining in the chorus. Then
Polly Pilkins, with quaint old-fashIoned
dress and a guitar, sang Home, Sweet
Homd," and, as an encore, Annie
Laurie" These were both beautifully and
artistically sung. A piano solo followed
this, an old fashioned minuette, played by
Miss Annie Hughes. At this juncture,
Uncle Dick, which character was admira-
bly, taken by Mr.. John Goodloc, was asked
to sing by the "white folks" and with
the old negro song, Baptist Born, Bap-
tist Bred, Baptist till | Die" brought
screams Of laughter and applause from
the audience. When asked to sing again
he insisted that Topsy should help bin,
when forth she came Mrs. Bullitt with
all the paraphenala, from red bandana
to the coal-black face to "he'p Uncle
Dick de best she cud." These two char
acters were ably carried out, both Mrs.
Bulltt aud Mr. Goodloc showing dramatic
talent far beyond the expectation of any
one present The singing Of cold Uncle
Ned" by Topsy was pathetic in the cx-
treme. Every song they sang was good,
but the hit of the evening was Uncle
Dick singing cold Log Cabin" and
; Topsy acting the part. of daughter OF
the old man. 1t brought down the house,
and cheer after cheer brought them out
again, when Topsy favored them with
Way Down Upon de Shawnee Ribber"
The solo by Mr. Harry Ferguson was GER
tainly most artistic, displaying voice of
unusual range and training. Then Miss
Goodloe sang Coming Through the
Rye" and, as an encore, "Suppossie in
the most pleasing manner. Miss Goodloe
has voice of great promise and sings de-
lightfully.
The proceeds of the concert, which
were quite gratifying, will be applied to
the relief of the needy of our town.
The programme was gotten up by Mrs.
Addison. The local " hits on the back
afforded pleasure to the audience during
the entire evening. Despite the inclcmcnt
weather the house was we'll filled.
Many have requested the managers to
give another entertainment or reproduce
the one given, which they have consented
to do tonight. Every one seemed pleasd
and really surprised to know we had such
home talent.