The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-12-25
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The N1istletoe Boueh.

ENTERTAINMENTS.
The MistletOe BOugh.
Quite a select audience greeted
the amateur performance of 1.-The
Mistletoe Bough" in pantOmime, at
the Opera House last Friday even
ing. The selection of characters
was most appropriate, Miss Mary
Wilkes as the bride, Genevra, and
Mr.. Frank Shoup as the groom, Lord
Lowell, interpreting their parts quite
artistically. The Baron and Baron
ess were gracefully represented by
Mr.. A. B. Rains and Miss Kate
Wilkes, while Austin Owen made a
splendid court jester. During the
evening Mrs. Forgey and Miss Bes-
sic Dale favored the audience with
solos which won much applause.
Miss McLemore as May Queen was
much complimented and admired,
and Miss Greer made typical little
maid of the castle. The statuary in
act ill.,, deserves especial mention.
Miss Wooten posed as Fame" Mr..
Innis Dobbins as spartan Youth
Strangling the Serpent" Miss Craik
as Flora" Misses Cant and Shee-
cog Religion Consoling Justice"
and Miss Howard as "Queen Zenobia
in chains cursing the Romans"
This was indeed a lovely picture and
the audience expressed their appre-
citation in prolonged applause. Miss
Anna Brennan of Nashville, who
conducted the entertainments, gave
some select readings and recitations
during the evening.
The performance was given by the
Maury County Lady Centennial
Commissioners, and the net pro-
ceeds will be applied to the Ten
nessee Centennial.
The Century Club reception next
Monday evening promises to be COM
plete in all its appointments. The
reception proper will be from 8 to IL
O'Clock, to be followed by cards and
dancing. Nashville's best italian
band has been engaged, the rooms
will be deliberately decorated, and
refreshments will be served during
the evening.
BY an extra inducement Messrs.
Barker & Helm have persuaded the
Clara Schumann Lady Orchestra to
give Columbia return date. On
this occasion Miss Wagner, vocal
teacher of the AthenBum, will sing
a solo, and the orchestra numbers
will be numerous and we'll selected.
The ladies gave eminent satisfac-
ton to small audience while here
few weeks ago, and we sincerely
hope they will be encouraged more
literally on their return. They will
appear at the Opera House for one
night only, Friday, january.
Monday night, December 20,
Hastey Bros. Rolicking farce
comedy skit, "a Wild Goose Chase"
will be presented at the Opera
House. IA Wild Goose Chase is
strictly farce comedy, and nothing
is intended of it but to create fun.
In this line Hastey Brothers COM
pany has been eminently satisfac-
tory this season. The company con-
sists of nothing but comedians and
pretty girls, and they make one con-
tinuous laughter throughout the
entertainment.
The Spooner Company is playing
weeks engagement at the Opera
House this week. Good sized audi
ences have thus far been in attend
ance, and, considering the excel
lency of their plays and the small
price of admission, they should
have good crowds during the bal
ance of their stay here.
Mrs. r. w. Watkins will enter
tain this evening at cards, compli-
mentary to Miss Annie Evans.
Mr.. Henry Thomas and Miss Hat
tie Dixon were united in marriage
at McCain's Wednesday afternoon
by Rev. M. E. Gabard. We wish
them much happiness.
Miss Ethel Hatcher will enter
tain next Tuesday evening, the 18th,
from eight to twelve. Dancing will
be the order of the evening, and
quite large company is expected.
The members of the Lady of
Lyons" cast are once more working
vigorously. Those familiar with
this effort of Bulwer, must APP
preciate the great undertaking it is
for amateurs; however, each char
acter enters into his or her respec-
tive part with untoward zeal and
comprehension, and we can but
predict for it a wonderful success.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Fleming will
give Christmas tree at their resi-
dence to-day from twelve to one
o'clock; the invitations being
limited to the neighbor children
and relatives in the city. 1t prom
Uses to be quite an attractive tree.
Mrs. Mary Hine gave the initial
Christmas tree of the season We'd
nesday afternoon at three o'clock,
in her school rooms at the Institute.
The programme was treat to the
little ones, from beginning to end,
having been arranged solely for their
pleasure. The grand march By Mrs
Hine'S antire danartmant was fol.