The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1892-06-23
A GRAND SUCCESS.
The Henderson Contingent Of the
Ladies' World q Fair Auxiliary,
do Themselves Great Credit
Tuesday Night.

L 40 aouO0f6O0 CO0C10360C OF the
Ladies' World q Fair Auxiliary,
do Themselves Great Credit
Tuesday Night.
In all the history of this town, never
before has so creditable an entertain
ment been presented on boards of Bur-
well Hall, by either amateurs or pro-
fessionals, as that to which our people
were treated on Tuesday night. It had
been previously announced in the press
that the beauty Of the participants, the
elegance Of the their costumes,
and courtly demeanor, would rival the
court of any Eastern Princess. The
thousand or more spectators who en-
joyed to The fullest extent this spec
tacular and literary treat will attest
that the prediction was more than full
filled.
The entire in the grand spectacula,
opening march was grand beyond com
pare, and Miss Emma Averett, as
pianist convinced all that she was
absolute mistress of the instrument.
If comparisons were admissible in
such a galaxy of talent and beauty.
there are several who deserve more
space than we have, and more praise
than our knowledge of language will
permit.
Mrs. H. Perry, as "Queen of Trade, .
accompanied by her train berrers, little
Gloss Parker and Sudie Whitmore and
little Claude Hunter as scepter bearer.
opened the exercises in that inimita-
BILE style so popular with all who
have heard her.
AS the only man in the show Capt
G. j. VOORHEES, acted both a comedy
and farce without saying word. His
costume and march would have made
the Priest laugh.
Hight, jeweler, was admirably rep
resented by Miss Fannie Parker, in q
becoming speech.
Ulrich, the fancy grocer, was pre-.
sented to the audience by Miss Walker
who impressed them that his was thu
place to by something good to eat.
J. M. Norwood. Raleigh, cigars
song by Miss Lena Edwards, we'll ren
dered.
Henderson water works, by Mrs. P
T. Jones. She told how much bette
water was than other beverages, particu
larly for married men.
Hartmaier, the popular butcher, wa
well represented by class Of three
little girls in song, Misses Parker
Cheek and Clements.
w. w. Parker, with his love ant
other various powders, persuaded Mis-
Annie Manning, to represent his medi
cines, perfumes, tooth brushes, SC. A
''cheeky" thing but good advertise
ment.
Miss Sallie Dunn was the fair repre-
sentative of the GOLD LEAF, and pre-
sented charming picture as she stoo
before the audience and delivered tn
ode to this publication. She recite
we'll and her costume was most ex
quisite. She was loudly applauded an
greatly admired for the creditable man
ner in which she acquitted herself.
Whitmore, baker, by Miss Jessic
Smith, in her usual happy style. Sh
possesses elocutionary powers worth.
of note, and was well received.
The Citizens Bank was most charm
ingly presented by Mrs. Rose.
Miss Hawkins honored the Bank Q
Henderson with her presence whicl
was a good advertisement.
Davis s. Rose were exceedingly for
tunate in being represented by th
lovely Miss Theda Phillips. Her cos
tune was very pretty.
Young's dairy was brought befor
the public by Miss Robards, who ran
the bell and warned all to wait for tn
wagon.
Miss Powell was the Representative
of McAdams & Berry, Richmond, an
her part was well performed.
Miss Josie Clack made a good speecI
for N. F. s. W. w. Alston, which wa
received with applause.
Miss ahone told the vast throng Q
spectators that Rowland s. Powell wa
the place to get the worth of thei
money for anything in the line Of DR.
goods or groceries.
| G.. Hunter, the well known insur
ance man, was represented by Mis-
Florence Young, Her part was We
done.
Miss Annie Smith did honor to th
Lassiter- -Parham Co. in excellent style
A class of three pretty little Misse
represented D. Y. Cooper's warehouse
and though they were Sunday-schot
scholars, insisted that he was the fir
man and certainly the first warehouse
man of North Carolina.
Miss Annie Robards took the boart
for the R. & D. railroad, and Capt.
J. Voorhees,, apparently principally fl
the latter, and did justice to all parti
concerned.
| Miss Cheatham told the people
what advantage was the storage war
house in a clear, concise and credits
BILE manner.
Mr.. w. s. Parker was fortunate
having Miss Thomas to represent t
wholesale grocery business.