Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-09
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

Music and song intermingled with ex-
cellent dancing and drilling, comprised
the programme of last nights entertain
ment at O'Brien's. The performance was
given by local talent for the benefit of
st. GATHERINGS Catholic church, Pratt
City, recently dedicated by Rt. Rev.
Bishop O'Sullivan.
A large and critical audience was pres
ent and each number was literally ap-
plauded and deservedly So
The opening number was Salute to
Erin" (Coates) by Professor Weber's
brass and reed band. This number was
splendidly executed and showed care
full training, though the band had been
organized but a short time.
"Bernards Waltz" composed and rem
: dered by Miss Nora Sullivan, one of Biz
mingham's highly artistic musicians and
vocalists, accompanied by Professor
Weber's orchestra, was the next num-
ber 1t was a gem of musical compost
ton and is worthy of a place in the TO-
los of every orchestra in the country.
The composer was the recipient of sever
al magnificent floral offerings from adj
mirng friends.
Prof Henri Weber next rendered a
clarionet solo, Carnival of Venice" ac-
companied by his orchestra. Professor
Weber is among the foremost clarionet-
lists of America and Birmingham is just
~ proud of him.
Mozart's Gloria" with full orchestral
accompaniment. directed by Professor
Weber and rendered by twenty-four
voices, was eXcelently rendered.
Two charming little girls. Misses Lii
liam Caverly and Minnie Cahill, rendered
a charming songand executed some very
pretty dance figures for the next number
and won long and aloud applause. The
audience was so well pleased with their
artistic work that only repetition would
satisfy them.
The next surprise, and really master
piece of it's kind, was the exquisite fancy
dance by charming Miss Ethel Clifford.
Thought only IA years old, Miss Clifford
gave an exhibition far exceeding in merit
many of the evolutionS and pirouetteS of
professional dancers with large salaries
and international fame. The stage was
somewhat rough, but the young lady
seemed not to notice 1t and won de-
served recall.
Prof. c. Harry Miles next favored the
audience with some of his difficult feats
with Indian clubs. He is indeed a pro-
fessor in this art, and fairly caught the
audience by his smooth work.
Misses Eva Daily, Daisy Donovan and
Bessie Cox, trio of beauties, next gave
the audience advertisement in the shape
of mandolin music. Their work in this
line is excellent and they are popular
favorites and are always greeted with
liberal applause when they appear in a
Birmingham performance.
Miss Alice Fallon one of Brmingham's
most promising young song birds, next
favored the audience with Eckarts
Swiss Echo Song This selection is
very difficult of rendition, but Miss Fall
lon was fully able to meet the require
ment Her effort was rewarded with
well deserved encore, and she gracefully
responded with that ever popular bal
lad, "Comin Through the Rye"
Fourteen young girls, members of Holy
Angels academy, in Grecian attire, next
appeared before the footlights and after
a graceful and intricate march gave an
exhibition tambourine drill with choral
accompaniment. This was a happy inno-
walton and added much to the pleasure
of the evenings entertainment The par
Elephants were Misses Nettie Smith, May
Rose, Annie Peace. Ollie WeIch, Arjyra
Adams, Gertrude Haylow, Margaret
Cummings, Lizzie Hayden. Bessie Cox.
Rena McNulty, Eva DAILY, Katie Ken
nedy, Mamie Sullivan and Jennie Tully.
AS an encore the young ladies responded
with beautiful tableau.
The Monteabaro Mandolin club next ia