The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1896-04-30
Hrs. Hannibal A. Williams.

rlrs. Hannibal A. Williams.
The Durham correspondent of the
Ners and Observer says this of Mrs.
Hannibal A. Williams recital of "A
Midsummer Nights Dream in that
pla ce last week:
To describe Mrs Williams powerful
rendition Of the play is q task almost
impossible. An actress who studies one
of the characters made by the great dra-
matist and so presents it to the world
as to show that she has q true cOncep-
ton OF the authors ideal, deserves and
wins the applause of her hearers. Mrs.
Williams did more. She alone and IN
aided by co-actors or the help OF betit-
ting scenery presented each and all OF
the characters of this beautiful comedy.
One minute she was Theseus, the Ath-
enian Duke, next Hippolyta, his bride,
then Egeus, the tyrannical father, Her
mia and Helena, the love sick maidens;
Lysander and Demetrius, the scarcely
less love sick swains; Ounce Bottom,
and other clowns; Puck, the mischievous
sprite; Oberon and Titania, the King
and Queen of the FAIRIES.
The manner in which she carried her
intellectual audience with her in these
wonderful transformations, without al
teration of costume, simply by the mar
velous changes of intOnatiOns and ex-
Mrs. Williams showed throughout her
recital splendid genius, careful study
and apt impersonative powers. She was
truly, as Prof: Sims said in his intro
duction the hand maiden of Shake
speare, who strove to present the poets
charming work as he meant it. In this
endeavOr she was successful.
Her manner was gentle and refined,
her voice sweet and her articulation
clear.
AS heretofore announced Mrs. Will
liza inns will appear at Burwell Hall this
(Thursday) evening. Do not fail to
hear her.
H. Thomson has something new in
Belts and Headwear.
Gents furnishing goods in allstyles and
prices to suit the times at HARDEE'S.
Building of the Missionary Ship.
Owing to the rainy weather Friday
night the entertainment given at Bur-
we'll Hall by the bright jewell soci-
ETY. of the Methodist Episcopal church,
was not very largely attended, So, it
was repeated Tuesday night. The
program was admirably arranged and
exceedingly we'll carried out. All the
little folks acquitted themselves with
great credit, and taken as a whole the
building of the Missionary Ship"
was one Of the most delightful and en-
joyable entertainments we have wit
messed in a long time. Where there
were so many "actors' and sac
tresses,' about forty in all on the
STACEY ranging from four to sixteen
years Of age, we can not Of course
mention each by name and accord the
individual praise deserved.
After voluntary by the choir Rev.
T. NJ. johnson invoked Gods blessing
upon the exercises and the cause for
which the entertainment was given in
a fervent and appropriate prayer. The
children then sang song after which
came the ''Greeting" by little Eula
Gregory, followed by an "Introduction"
by Hammett Matthews. The keel of
the "Missionary Ship was laid by
Marvin Hight and the different planks
that entered into the structure Of the
boat were laid in the following order:
First plank, Experimentation Per-
due and Lottie Barnes; End, Faith
Leone Currin aud Maggie Lands.
3rd, Meekness-Nellic Powell and
Marie Draper. 4th, Gentleness-Lot-
tie Barnes and Leone Currin. 5th,
Patience-Blanch Thomas and Willie
Parker. 9th, Righteousness-Lizzie
Harrell and Lula Collins. 7th, Purity
Rosebud Cheatham, Corinne Gregory
and Geneva Cheatham. 9Th, Tenn
perance-Ben Goodrich and John Gar
lick. 9th, Godliness-Mary Cook and
Nellie Daniel. 10th, Joy-Eugene
Daniel and Ivey Rogers. 18th, Friend
ship-Wiliie Parker and Ida Rowland.
18th, Charity-Florence Currin and
Gloss Parker. 18th, Love-Maggie
Lands and Maggie Barnard. 18th,
Mercy-Maggie Barnard and Leone
Currin. 18th, Truth-Lillie Goodrich
and Kate Cook. Placing of the rudder,
Marie Draper. First Sail-Eugene
Daniel. Second Sail-Willie Mat
thews. Question and Anchor-John-
ME Rowland and Tucker Stainback.
Naming the Ship--Ida Rowland. Plea
of the Nations "a dozen young ladies
appropriately costumed representing
different heather countries). Prayer,
Johnnie Rowland, with four sweet lit
tie girls, Corinne and Eula Gregory
Geneva and Rosebud Cheatham on eth
er side. Recitation, The Life Boat
Gloss Parker. Duett-Blanche Thomas
and Benny Powell. Observation-Disclosures
Stainback.
The singing was especially good, the
voices of the children blending very
sweetly and harmoniously. While al
were good we must not be accused OF
Partially for making special mention
of little Joel Cheatham, Charlie Stain
back, Johnnie Rowland, Tucker Stain
back, Corine and Eula Gregory ano
Geneva and Rosebud Cheatham on &C
count of their extreme youthfulnes'
and the very sweet manner in which
they acted their parts.
The singing of the choir and the
solo of Miss Annie Belts was mucl
enjoyed.
II. Thomason has just received a mic
and cheap lot of Hamburgs, Laces, &c.
Died.