The Forrest City times., 1900-05-18
The "Tom Thumb Wedding -

ing under the direction of the Guild of
the Episcopal church was the most
elaborate affair ever attempted by
home talent in this city. Every fea-
ture was charm within itself. and
well worth the price OF admission, but
the Tom Thumb Wedding surpassed
anything in the way of child's per.
torrance ever seen on the Forrest CITY
stage, and was presented in manner
which reflected credit upon the child
rem and their instructors. Any at
tempt to describe the beautiful decora-
tions and stage settings for this num-
Der would be futile. All preparations
had been made with most critical and
painstakiug care, and from an artistic
standpoint, the stage was perfect
study in green and white. Everything
In minlature-the altar, the arch, the
little darlings in evening costumes, the
parson, the grandmothers with their
snowy locks, seemed to carry on their
shoulders the care Of the whole world
and there was such an air of sincerity
lowering over it all that the audience
watched In brpath.ess sclemnity the
scene of beauty aud rare loyeliness.
When il WAS all over the applause WAS
deafening and mothers warmly and
proudly clasped their little ones in low
ptnttrapa nd b., lN,. 4
from heart to heart was large and un-
bonnded-uothing miniature about this
tender affection which linked the
hearts of fond mothers and the partici-
pants in the Tom Thumb Wedding -
We feel the better for having witness
ed such scene and we know the ladies
will be encouraged to repeat the per-
formance in the near future.
Music by Mr.. Paul Dal borrow at this
jnncture WAS greatly. appreciated by
the audience, and was heartily en-.
cored.
The next feature Of the program was
the Goodnight Drill which was pre-.
sented by the small girls in which lit
tie Georgia Merwn made IA decided hit.
She was highly pleased with her part
in the performance and acted in hap.
Ply unrestraned way that brought
down the house
The entire drill was appreciated, but
the joyous capers of little Georgia were
extremely funny, and she blew out her
candle and went off to bed amid the
genuine shouts of laughter and praise
Mrs. Barnes sang, in that style which
Is all her own and which carries with
it charm indescrlbable, a laughing
waltz song entitled "Bobolink." In
response to prolonged and deafening
applause she sang "Oh, Promise Me. y
There is no measure by which our ap-
probation OF this lovely lady may be
computed. She is indeed a treasure
for our society, and we feel our inabil.
ity to do her justice at every attempt
to praise her extraordinary talents
and culture.
Seventeen young ladies and gentle.
men sang "A beautiful chorus entitled,
Summer Fancies," in which their
fresh voices blended in perfect har-
mony, and the vigorous, youthful ex-
pressionS with which they sang gave
an additional charm to the melody and
sweetness which TILED the house. AS
an encore they sang "Deed, l Ain,
Seen No Messenger Boy.n
| During an intermission Mr.. Pau
Durborow again presided at the piano
in most pleasing and satisfactory
manner.
The last scene was living, moving
color scheme in red. white and blue
and involved in its presentation twelve
OF the most beautiful and graceful girls
to be found in the city, all of whom are
we'll known, with possibly the excep,
tion of Miss Jennie FULLY of Memphis
This number WAS entitled the MAY
| Pole Dance and was most satisfac
tory ending to an evening which TEEN
ed with enjoyments and pleasing sen
sationS.
J The next attraction at. the opera
house will be Earnest Willier Up.
shaw, the Rolling Chair Speaker OF
Georgia, under the auspices OF the
Cleaners Society of the Baptist church.
Mr. Upshaw needs no introduction OF
praise as our cilzens remember a pre-
vious visit to Forrest City with much
delight and pleasure. He will receive
informally for an. hour next Wednes.
day evening beginning at 4 O'Clock. al
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Beck
Since writing the above the ladies
of the Episcopal Guild have decided te
repeat the Tom thumb Wedding to.
night, by reason OF he Urgent requests
OF numerous friends. The price of AZ
mission has been reduced one half.
General admission % cents, children
/ Ii CENTS fIhis nj cas tho va.t, go, ~;