The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1900-01-06
MAGNIFICENT ENTERTAINMENT
Given by the Grenada Bank COmpIi-
mentary to it's Customers.
The Louise Brehauy Opera Company
Engaged for the Occasion.

Engaged for the Occasion.
The splendid musical entertainment
which occurred on Jan. 2nd, 1900, and
rendered by the Grenada Bank,
through Its directors to the patrons OF
that superb institution, was an event
In the history of Grenada that will
long be remembered, and the pleasure
OF which will linger in the hearts of
many, Before the performance open
ed, the handsome Mr.. Joe Newburger
appeared on the stage and in his usual
happy manner expressed a cordial well
come, in the name OF the Grenada
Bank, to all present. He paid the la
dies a compliment that was full OF sim
cere admiration, exquisite sentiment,
and gallant courtesy. Instead OF hav-
ing a banquet, as had been the custom
OF the bank officials, and at which only
men gathered ABOUT the festal board,
they determined to give a feast for the
soul, where the gentle, yet effective
presence OF woman might grace the
occasion and-with the sterner sex
participate in the pleasures of the
hour.
MIR. J.. T. Thomas, the affable and
high-toned gentleman, the friend to
everybody, possessed OF remarkable
business capability, is the able cashier,
and to him, In a great measure, as we'll
as to the ~farseeing business sagacity of
the able, firm and solid President, Mr..
j.. w. Grihs, Mr.. Newberger attribu-
ted the growth and successful career
OF the Grenada Bank. Though no dry
statistics were resorted to, the wor-
derful improvement of the business
was clearly demonstrated by the an
nouncement Of dividends with their
relative value and percentage from the
beginning OF the bank until the pres
ent day.
We do not know to whom the inspi-
ration of securing musicians for the
pleasure of guests is due, IN this ms
lance, but it is a most delightful mode
OF entertainment, and one that Is much
in vogue in New York City. The Lou.
Use M. Brehany Opera Company are all
superior artists from the truly eminent
pianist to the superb violinist. Mr.. w.
Guillaume Sauvlet came out after the
curtain rose, and seating himself at
the piano began-with a masterful pow
err bordering On witchery-to manipu-
late the keys. Music! delightful mu-
sicl With caressing, lingering, loving
touch he wooed the charming tones;
again with quick and accurate motion
of his fingers sparks OF harmony were
showered upon the air TO be followed
by a soft, delicious cadence. so sweet,
so plaintive, that it reminded one OF
the South winds wooing Of the blush
ing rose. So delicate aud exquisite his
touch, it seemed almost impossible to
produce the clear and perfect tones
which resulted. Rising, at times, in
majestic waves OF sound that came like
the tide breaking upon ocean beach
and'thep, after a lull-would recede
until only the tilmy feeks OF foam were
visible.
The beautiful and graceful Miss Oh
ga Schmoll gave Il grand selection
from Faust, and was accompanied by
Mrs. Sauvlet. The very spirit of mu-
sic was imprisoned in her violin and
with magic movement of bow and won
drous action of fingers. she released its
%throbbing soul. The splendid vocal
lists, Louise M. Brehany. Jessie Beat
rice Monroe, Louis j. Mentz and For
est d. Carr, threw the audience into
~rhapsodies of delight by their superb
renditions. But who can describe the
variety, strength and richness Of the
human voice? Long quivering strains
full of pathos and pleading power
again, breaking into passionate &c
stacy. 1t is enough to say that it is the
best company of its kind hat has ever
visited Grenada.
The immense audience, composed of
people of Grenada, town ard county,
and neighboring towps-some coming
the distance Of 100 miles-were highly
delighted with the entertainment and
left with many words OF commenda-
tion for Grenada Bank for affording
them such extreme pleasure.