The Forrest City times., 1897-06-11
A Box of flonkeys.

1t was indeed a rare treat to be present
al the entertainment at the opera house
last Friday night, aud listen to and wit
ness the excellent programme there pre-.
scented. We had Just returned from Para.
gould, town of some 1000 inhabitants.
and which eyerted itself to the utmost in
its endeayor to entertain the Arkansas
Press Association. Naturally we could
not help but compare the entertainment
here to that at Paragould, and without
dspafagement to the musical and bjstri
onic talent OF that city, we must say that
the entertainment Friday night was far
superior, both i'm depth and execution, to
anything of the kind witnessed a: Para.
gould. We make this comparison TO say
that the citizens here should be prond ill.,
deed of our local talent. The writer is
proud of it. And we should show our
appreciation of such blessings by patron
| izing our local entertainments. The re-
| ceipts, we understand, were quite salts
factory. being something like SIT net, to
be used for the benefit of the Episcopal
church. but nevertheless the attendance
was small, and should have been at least
trebed. The musical programme opened
with lovely duet "Damonen TGntz," by
Hoist, by Miss Olive Calling and Mrs. f.
Turley. Miss Olive is one of the clever
est young 'pianiSts in Arkansas. and her
execution and touch is simply excellent.
and so dainty aud modest. We congratr :
late her upon her progress in music-the
divine art-and bespeak for her a brilliant
future in the musical world Mrs. Tur-
ley's secondo, was executed with her usual
grace and correct manner, and altogether
the first number was highly pleasing to
the audience and especially to the writer.
Number ,, was Thou Art Near Me-,
by llelmund executed by Mr.. H. Rol :
wage. The piece is pretty, but not just
such a selection as is best suited to the
rich baritone of our old musical associate,
and does not permit him to do himself
justice.
The third number was pleasant sur
prise to ye editor--a duet-"Star OF My
Life" rendered by Miss Tommie Davis
and Mr.. David Davis. Both are young
singers. Miss Davis has. for few years,
been associated with the Baptist choir, in
which organization she very cleverly at
tends to the alto parts. She has constantly
improved 10y her own efforts in quality and
quantity of voice. and in expression. She
has a perfectly magnificent, soft, sweet
alto, and one of great power. Mr.. Davis
has improved wonderfully since we last
heard him, year ago. He gives promise
of good voice, and first-class execution,
and Forrest City is thereupon to be con-
graduated as tenors seem to be scarce here.
The number was highly entertaining, and
had mo encores" not been printed on the
programme, they would have been forced
to answer the hearty applause given them.
Number 4 was sweet little love song,
solo by DR.. Crutcher, entitled Pretty
Jane" by Bishop. The doctor sustained
his reputation and was heartily applauded.
Miss Alice Rollwage was next on the
programme for an Interpretation Of that
difficult and subimely beautiful compost
ton by MendessOhn, entitled "Capriccioso
Brilliant"-a style of music which we have
always enjoyed, and which lifts the soul
up higher. We were thoroughly wrapt in
admiration of the author and of the highly
cultivated manner in which his sublime
thought was executed.
Number was dear old familiar vocal
duet, by Miss Mary lizard and DR.. Crutcher,
entitled II Live and Love Thee by
Campana. Besides the excellent execu
ton, and personal charm of the piece, it
was doubly agreeable TO us by reason of
home associations. We were delighted to
note the improvement in Miss lizards
voice. She has an excellent mezzo- soprano
and we enjoyed it thoroughly.
Number Z. By Miss Minnie Rollwage,
was another OF those old sweet songs
which has so often pleased the writer. 1t
was "Dear Heart,n by Tito Matter. and
wqs sung by Miss Roilwage with such
feeling and beauty that it awakened old
recollections aud touched our heart in its
tenderest spot. We acknowledge a few
tears, and our sincere appreciation.
The musical programe concluded vita a
quartette. entitled "While to Music En-
trancing," by banks, who has given the
world so many beautiful songs and collec-
tions, aud was rendered By Misses An ole