Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-19

spondence.)-At l0 a. m. ThurSday ReV John D. Simpson of Tuskaloosa gave the fourth lecture in his series of lectures on Sunday school normal work at the Chau- tauqua auditorium. These lectures are proving to be very instructive and in- teresting part of the Chautauqua exer- cises and increasing interest is being manifested every day.
 At D. m. Grambs' orchestra gave its afternoon concert.
 At 4:30 D. m. MT. Edward l.. Barker of Chicago was presented to the audience and gave his impersonation of the char acters in Dickens David Copperfeld." This great book was written by one who was a master without an equal of his art, and certainly those wonderfully delin- eated characters were interpreted yes- terday afternoon by one who is just as truly great master of his art. MT. Bar ker's impersonation has unanimously been pronounced one of the most enjoya- ble entertainments of the season. He is the possessor of considerable htstrionic ability, a pleasing presence, easy man. ner and a clear, resonant voice. On be- holding the marvellous transformation from David Copperfield to the Tumble Uriah Heep" one would begin to think that the strange case of 'Dr. Jekyl and MT. Hyde' had at last found parallel. Mr. Barker had divided the story into four acts and again each act into four scenes. The first scene in act I was laid at MT. Pegotty's cottage, "the old ark on the sands" the time, the night of little Em'ly's betrothal to the sturdy Ham. The rough, but ready, old seaman, elated at the thought of the approaching marriage, amused and delighted both children and grown people. David Cop perfield, with his pleasant, straightfor- ward manner, won all hearts, and that most fascinating of villains, James Steer foc fhar when impersonated by MT. Barker. Of course the blushing little beauty, Emily. and her big awkward f1ance came in this scene. The next scene was laid at the poverty stricken home of MT. Micawber. The pompous, majestic, but despairing, victim of misfortune-in short, Wilkins firing regular volleys of "sesquapedalia yerba" and stoically waiting for some thing to turn up," brought down the house. The Tumble Uriah" enters here for the first time and lifts MT. Micawber from the slough of despond by admitting him to the law office of Wickfield & Heep. Scene 1 of act II is laid in the aforesaid office when the fishy-handed Heep reposed his confidence concerning his love for the beautiful Agnes in Mas ter Copperfield. Scene is the tragic description of little Em'ly's flight Scene l in act III is the night in Canterbury, when the faithful, true-hearted uncle and the old boy friend devise a plan to bring the deluded wanderer back. Scene 2 brought before the audience MT Mi cawber aroused" about some of MT. Heep's transactions. Scene 1 of act " represents the occasion of MT. Micaw ber's explOSion-that memorable time when the atmosphere about Canterbury was Sulphuric for weeks afterwards and the treacherous Heep is handed over to the strong arm of the law, MT. Wick fields honor Is cleared and Agnes made 4 happy for life. The last scene repre- sents the glad time of little Emly's re- turn, when all settle down and live hap pily ever afterwards.
 At p. m. Grambs' orchestra gave their concert. Selections from the opera Bohemian GirP' were played. "Then You'll Remember Me-" by Professor Grambs at the piano and Messrs. Joseph and Openshaw, yiolinists, was especial ly good
 At S:3O D. m. g. prime favorite among Talladegians-a lady whose works are known and admired throughout our en- tire southland-Mrs. Idora Plowman Moore of Auburn. was introduced by Manager West. She appeared as Betsy Hamilton,' an ancient ante-bellum dame of the ''piney woods" type, with cards and spinning wheel and all the para phernalia befitting her rank. If the per- lection of art is to conceal art, Mrs. Moore is an artist of the first order. No on3 would have recognized in the old b nt orone, singing beside her wheel in a cracked, quavering voice and an unmis- takably provincial accent, the dlgnified, stately lady, whom one sees at glance 10 have been to the manor born. The first selection was Miss Simpsons Boys," and was received with great ap- plause.
 Miss Printup of Rome, Ga, then play ed a violin solo and was heartily en- cored.
 The next piece was the account given by an unhappy mother of her daughters elopement with "Zeke Scroggins" the village "no-count," and was ludicrous in the extreme. This was followed by "Uncle Nose on Darkness" and this by description of scene at the union depot in Atlanta, in which little comedy, an elegantly dressed lady. poodle dog and an old negro woman played the most conspicuous parts. By request Mrs. Moore gave as the' closing piece the laughable "Chicken Catching Experi- ence."
 This morning at 10 a. m. pr. McNeill gave the final instruction on Sunday school work at the auditorium.
 Among yesterdays arrivals are: Mrs. Morgan Wood, Woodlawn; Mrs. J. B. Sandifer and children, Woodlawn; Mrs M Robert Jarvis and daughter, Selma; Miss Ward, Selma; H. G. Darby and wife, Sylacauga; c. c. Andrews, W. J. Gleen, R. o. Smith, Shelby; G. F. Will son, Anniston; Misses Katie and Maud Kroell, Montevallo; Dr. J. w. Pratt, Montevallo; Miss Clutie Bloodworth, Dadeville;Y Miss Lena Martin and Miss Sgly Mitchell, Gadsden Miss Annie Clis- by Verbena; Miss Goodlet, Jacksonville; Mrs E. w. Miller, Miss Miller, Shiloh; Miss Mamie Hood, Birmingham.
 Programme for Monday, July 20:
 10:30 a. m.-Concert by orchestra.
 Il a. m.-Lecture, "The Pads and Foi- bles of Women,' Rev. Hugh K. Walker, Baltimore, Md.
 D. m-Music by orchestra.
 4:30 D. m.-"Adam Bede," Miss Mabelle Biggart, New York city
 5:30 D. m.-Chautauqua Literary Social circle.
 S:S0 D. m.-Concert by Arion-Cooke combination.
 Thursdays Programme.
 Taladega, July 1S.-(Special.)AAt 4 p. m. Thursday Grambs' orchestra enter tained the audience at the assembly hall for the first half hour. The following Se-