Birmingham age-herald., 1895-06-23

the most favorable criticism. and Hunts vile audiences, we know, arc generally studious critics.
 "Too much cannot be said in praise of the talent that graced our local boards last evening. and one cannot be invidions where all did so we'll The excellent singing of Mrs. Ellie Shober is. however, worthy of more than a passing notice, and the charming Miss Patti Ruffncr. too, should be mentioned in this connec- tion
 Numerous attractive specialties lent q charm to the opera. and the most striking was that of the Birmingham Girls" who were dantily cosumed. X fin de siecle ballet by the Birmingham Buns was very amusng.
 "A fancy dance by Miss Elise McMil- Ian, a bewitching little beauty, was neatly rendered and loudly applauded.
 "The orchestra was grand, and con sisted of eleven pieces under the direction of Mir. Edward E. Williams. Miss Flor rle Graves was one of the first violinsts.
 After the performance the visiting company was entertained at a midnight supper at McGees hotel and later at ball given in their honor at the Hunts ville house. A large number of society people from Birmingham and Decatur were present.
 ''The character of Gaspard was excel lently Represented by MT. H. Guy Wood ard who is pleasantly remembered here as a member of the Mabel Paige com pany and who took the part at the last minute to oblise the company when they left Birmingham.
 The ladies of the Third Presbyterian church will give lawn party Wednesday afternoon from till 10 o'clock, al the residence of Mrs. c. H. Reed, Twentieth street. South Highlands
 Tomorrow morning at 7:30 a. m. our soldier boys will leave us to join the brl- gade encampment at Mobile. Tn lies cup of parting theirs IS the bitterness who stay behind" Our local military are our pride, for each boy IS knght as gallant and chivalrous as Richard the Iion- Hearted and well worthy of the admiration bestowed upon him by high est potentate or humblest yeoman. The distance between us will be "brldged by many sweet thoughts" that will cross to them. while choicest blessings will rest upon their heads like a gentle benedle- tion God bless the noble soldier boys
 "The bravest are the tendercst;
 The loving are the daring.
 The Pollock-S Stephens institute will add a boarding department as an addition to this already well equipped institute. Miss o. w. Summers, principal, will not only maintain the excellent reputation of the school. but will add new lustre to that already gained.
 Quite a distinguished party will sail on August 24 for trip to Europe and the Holy Land. Revs. W. A. Whttle and P. T. Hale are making all necessary arrangements. will determine the route to be taken and have entire charge of affairs generally.
 The number required to complete the party has not yet been reached, but many names have already been given. Among them are the names of Gov. J. P. Eagle. Arkansas; Rev. B II. Car roll, Texas Rev. J. T. Betts, North Car olina: Rev. J. Fl. Carter, Georgia; Miss Bettie Jones. Mrs. Edmunds, Rev. Fred D. Hale D. D. Rev. w. c. Taylor, D. D., and Rev. J. W Lynch. all of Kentucky; George r. Cole. M. D.. North Carolina and many others whose names will be handed in later.
 This is. an excellent opportunity for those a ao wish to cross the pond" and revel in the scenes of the ''old world"
 There will be grand sacred concert at the SouthSide Baptist church next Thursday evening, given by the choir of the church, assisted by a quartette com posed of the following:
 Miss Lottie Coffin, soprano; Mrs. H. H. Sinnige. contralto; MT. w. H. Calder tenor; MT. BOwron, bass. The members of the choir are Mrs. Ellie Schober, so- prano; Miss Patti Ruffner, contralto; Mr. Cartwright. tenor; MT. w F Smith, bass.
 The programme will be unusually att traqtiye, the arrangement being an artis- tic selection by the brilliant organist, Miss Camille Herndon. This will proba- bly, conclude Miss Herndon's connection with the Southside Baptist church. as she leaves soon afterwards for Cincin- natl to continue her Xtudies in the Con future is full of g Is promise to this most talented yl1iIA woman. whose