The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-03


more nor less than a minstrel perform
ance, to be participated In by some OF the TN.
most prominent ladies OF the city. VINO VIII
appear on the programme under the names
OF Miss Lille Caesar. Miss Sue Spendcrs,
Miss Rosy Peachblossom, Miss Trilby Lew
drop. Miss Annie Thyng Miss May Knott,
Miss Cindy Fewclose, Miss Lille O'Bigost,
and Miss Yell o. Kidd. The gentlemen
who are TO participate are Mr.. B. A. RAN
dolph. Mr.. b. Milton Wolf, Mr.. c. Grune-
valid and Mr.. N. c.. Munger. The soloists
will be Miss Ida Buckingham, Miss Bessie
Hughes. Miss Estelle Burgheim, Miss sadie
Tlmmins, Mr.. G. Grunewald, Mr.. y. O.
Munger and several OF the ladies whose
identity is to remain secret until after
the performance.
Among other attractions In the olio VIII
be selections by the Arion Quartsttc, a
"Blackville" musical comedy act by Mr..
h. NJ. Wolf songs and dances by little
Miss Austen George, banjo solos by Mr..
Dacre. Juggling by Mr.. II. Randolph, Wis:
Ting solos by Miss Amy knight, fancy wing
dancing by Miss n. Otis, and the rendition
OF "Darhnes Flight to Apollo by Miss
Lena Aronsohn. An Ethiopian farce viii
close the programme, which promises 10
be one of the most original ever presented
on Houston stage. 81
Arrangements are nUw being made for .
musical recital TO be given during the
first week OF May by Miss Estelle Burg
helm, assisted by some of her musical
friends, as q farewell entertainment pre-
paratory to her departure for a two years
course of study at the New England Con-
servatory of Music at Boston. Miss Burg
helm has already been successful pupil
of this noted Institution. and her Hous-
ton friends will be pleased to learn that
cl,n hae Ih1 hor orr
preparatory to entering the field of vocal
lists. aspiring to become prima donna
The music loving people Of the city Will
fully attest to the excellent quality and
natural ability of her beautiful contralto
voice. and will note with considerable pride
that one OF the daughters of Texas bids
fair to become distinguished in the high
art to which she aspires. The musicale
will be given by the best talent in the city.
The young ladies of the First Presby
terrain church are arranging for the per-
formanco of the farce entitled, "A Box
Bryan hall on the night of Monday. the
18th instant, by the following cast
Edward Ralston -. MIR. r. r. Swearingen
Chauncey Oglethorpe Mr.. James Giraud
Mrs. Ondego Jones'. Miss Brantley Tarrant
Lady Guinivere Llandpoore =. ........
-, ..... ..... -. Miss Cora Root
The farce is said to be a very amusing
one and the members of the cast have
been working hard at rehearsals for some
time past, so delightful evening may be
expected At the close of the programme
an informal reception. in which number
OF society girls will participate, is to take
place.
The members of the junior class of the
high school will give concert at Turner
hall on the night of Tuesday the 18th in
siant. the proceeds OF which will be used
toward defraying the expenses of the an
nual bell to be given in honor of the
graduating class in June.
The opera OF 1.-THE Pirates of Penzance"
will be presented at the opera house on
the night OF Friday, the 18th instant, for
the benefit of the Houston exhibit at the
Omaha exposition. The piece will be in
the hands Of the following cast. the mem
hers Of which are now holding daily re-.
hearsals:
Pirate King. Cliff Grunewald
Samuel. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Mr.. A. G. Powell
Major General. ......... Mr. N. C. Munger
Frederick. ...........Mr Harold Woodhead
Mabel. .............. Miss Sadie Timmlrs
Ruth. ...................M Mrs. n. C. Munger
Kate. Observation-Disclosures Miss Bessie Warner
Edith.. ..............Mi Miss Estelle Burgheln
a chorus of forty of the best voices in
the city will be used.
The concert of old songs to be given at
the First Presbyterian chapel Thurs lay
night will be treat, especially to the old
folks, as the songs of fifty years ago will
bring back to them the scenes of their
youth. Miss Buckingham will be assisted
by the best talent of the city.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Light Guard will take place at the armory
next Wednesday night. A considerable
amount of special business is to be trans
acted.
The Woman's Missionary and Home Par
sonage society will hold their monthly
meeting tomorrow evening at o'clock.