The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1894-01-11
Benefit Entertainment.

Capt. Dickinson at the throttle, held
down the boards at ,Jobe's opera house
last Thursday night.
1t was originated for the purpose Of
relieving tie needy of Johnson City,
but the empty chairs in the parquet
were mute and conclusive proof that
the good people of the town had pro-
longed their usual vesperian suppllca-
tions Tor the poor TO euch an extent
that, at their conclusion, sit was too
late to attend the entertainment. Re-
flecting, doubtless, that they not only
had the poor ever with them, but were
also ever with the poor.
The entertainment per Sc may be
regarded as a success, considering the
short space of time the performers had
in which to make ready. The selec-
tons were apropos to the occasion
and were very wellpresented.
The open chorus. "Way Down Upon
the Swanee River" though we'll rem.
dered, added to the loneliness of the
vacant room its sympathizing pathos.
The banjo solo by Miss Mamie
Lusk took we'll and was encored to
repetition.
!"The. Song of the Peter Bird" was
well sung by Mss Hsssie Lusk. Has
sic showed some embarrassment and
islands rather awkward at times. but
she is sweet little singer. and, bar
ring the slight defects in attitude, she
was the best on the programme.
Ed Duncan elocuted piece about
an "Owl and an Irishman" with some
effect. It's a long ways between Bos-
ton and Cork, but Eds scope was suf-
ficient for all practical purposes.
"The Old Log Cabin" by Charlie
Cargille was good. His burnt cork
and cotton whiskers showed some
skill in "make up"
Miss Carrie Ball displayed consid-
cradle feeling and emotion in her rec
itation, "Guilty or Not Guilty"
"Over the Hill to the Poor House.
was most beautifully sung by Miss
Lucy Hardin.
The cornet solo by Lawrence Tabor
shows talent.
Miss Tennie Fraker had a good
piece and reclted it we'll.
j. G. Peirie, relative of Mr.. Blair
was present aud sang an Irish song
with stage like grace. When encored
he done them Scotch one. Mr.. Peirie
probably has footlight aspiration
R. G. Lusk sang "Old Black joe
Bob blacks well.
The exercises were intersOersed with
some good piano music and sand
wiched with several we'll execure ed
duets, some of which were rather EN-
blematic of eternity, but were enjoyed
While making preparations for tht
closing tableau, Miss Grace Reeves, o
GreeneviIle, was introduced and re
cited Jennie McNeil's Ride" with AT
ease and grace which indicated GOO
talent we'll cultivated. Miss Grac,
has evidently been there before.
The closing tableau, Evening Dew,
was beautiful and artistic.
These are a few OF the most promi
nent parts taken in the show.
Several little girls had nice pieces
but as the reporter did not learn thei
names they do not appear in this re
port. This is the penalty they mus
suffer for not heretofore seeking per
sonal acquaintance with the reporter
AS the entire proceeds went to tn
poor, the manager thought best to Gu
down expenses by not having an.
programmes printed. This was no
only wise but humane. 1t is mercifu
not to let man know how he is to b
punished until the moment of execu
ton.
The order was good considering
Sam Crumley was frequently in doub
as to where the laugh came in, but h
ran the risk with an abandonment
worthy of admiration, and Marti
Gump persisted in pounding the foo
OF the press gallery with an India
club in his enthusiasm and applause
but these are concomitant evils necei
sary to keep one from falling in low
with the whole human race and t
prevent the tendrils of the heart fror
becoming intricately and firmly er
twined about the things OF this life.
The reporter was TOO sad at the col
clusion OF the exercises to put on hi
glasses and view the pecuniary RI
mains at the box Office. This is
small matter, however, the smalle'
connected with the entertainer
and a complete absolution is hei
asked for the overlooking of it.
Cash Paid for Wheat.