The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-05
bright PICTURES AND SONGS.
The Operate POtpourri Successful
Production,


Prof F. n. Agostlnrs Operate Pot
pourri was presented al the theater last
night for the benefit OF the OglethorDe
Light Infantry. The performance. which
was altogether by local talent, drew
splendid audience. both in the parquette
and balcony, and one that was quite ap-
preciative Of the excellent features intro
duced.
The cast was made up Of the best local
musical talent and the various musical
features were introduced in a bright and
interesting manner. Il was as follows:
Louise, Miss Georgia Howard; Ethel. Miss
Annie Schwartz; Kittie. Miss May; Elise,
Miss Florrie Colding; Aline, Miss Marian
Cooper; Mabel. Mrs. Wickenburg; Jack,
Dr. w F. May; Alvin, Mr. Percy Lyn-
wood Jean. Mr.. J. a. Bean; Bob. Mr.. W.
Dixon; Ralfe. Mr.. ". +. Blois; Teddy.
Mr.. c. d. Melton
The participants formed a merry group
OF plcnlckers, together with the members
OF the IrouDadours Euterpe Musical Club,
IIhey are: Miss May Roman, Miss Nell
Aaslam, Miss Jennie StrOus, Miss Emily
SS.9nhor' mandolins; John Butler, violin;
MISS >. Black, William Denhardt, John NJ.
Black, Joseph /. COnnOr guitars; Ed NJ
Connor (mandolin), director.
BESIDES there We're also the members of
Messrs. Frank Papy, G. H. Wakeman,
r. n. Aveilhe, mandolins; NJ. +. Papy,
waiter Allan, guitars.
Inc first act was opened with the chO-
rus, wise Men of All Ages" sung by
the company. Following this Miss GeOr-
ga HoMard's sweet voice was heard in
ASK What Thou Wiz" Miss Howard 3
singing was feature of the evening, and
she was repeatedly applauded.
D Ihe kissing Quartette by Messrs James
and Mrs. Wickenburg. was a very inter-
esung and enjoyable feature. The Blue
Eyes Eyes vas very sw%eetIy sung by Miss
voice is one that is always appreciated,
and he sang Marie Louise" with much
and attractive number by Miss FIorrie
CQlding. The porter song from Martha
was ably rendered by Mr.. w. F. Blois.
M5s wGhen6sTs n y9 Sweet Love and Ma
The turkeys song from Rob Roy was
rendered in q very effective manner by
Mr.. William Dixon. Across the Sands, -
by DR.. May was much appreciated by
his hearers.
Then followed several very bright and
attractive selections by the Amphion
quintette and by the froubadours Eu-
terpe Musical Club. The bright instru-
mental airs were much appreciated by
the audience, and several encores were
The second part opened with the coach
ing chorus from Billee Taylor after
which a number of popular songs were
well rendered by the various participants,
as follows: DUSTY Miller" Mrs. Wlcken-
burg; IF Hearts Gould Only Speak" Mr..
w. Dixon; She Was a Daisy" Mrs.
Wickenburg; Henrietta" Mr.. ]. A.
Beall; Sunshine of Paradise Alley" Miss
Florrie Coldng; what Could the Poor
Girl Do?" Mr.. W. +. Blois; Twentieth
Century Girl" Miss Georgia Howard;
Riding on the Golden Bike" Mr.. c. d.
Melton; Keep Those Golden Gates Wide
Open" Miss Annie Schwartz; "Only One
Girl in the World For Me-" Mr.. Percy
Lynwood; "The Band Played on" Dr.
w. +. May.
This was followed by the Turkish spear
drill to which magnificent costumes gave
an excellent effect The drill was one of
the prettiest features of the performance
The zoo, introducing animals of all sorts
in dance and drill, was most amusing
feature. Another bright and amusing
dance was the ballet from Bellamy's
Looking Backward, participated in by
Misses Annie ValleauX, Mary NalleauX,
Helena kaufman, Annie Heller Messrs
David Allen, Willard Sullivan, Cosmo
Hardee and John Rourke.
Those who had charge of the entertain
ment deserve much credit for the sue
cess they made of it financially, as well
as every other way. Prof. Agostini was
the originator Of the performance and
he personally conducted the drilling of
the participants. Prof Leon and his ex-
cellent orchestra did some good work
Prof Leon prepared and had charge OF
the arrangement of the music. Mr.. j. r.
Beall, the vocal director deserves much
credit for the admirable adaptation of the
voices The members of the Oglethorpe
Light Infantry all attended in uniform.