Smyrna times., 1903-11-25
INSTITUTE ENTERTAINMENTS FINE
OOu'se OF Evening Attractions Brought
mere by Superintendent Carroll, Including
uOveInOr Bob Taylor of Tennessee.

'SiHOT DOD Taylor of Tennessee
The meeting of the Kent Count,
teachers Institute in Smyrna last
week, made it possible for Superipten.
uent Carroll to bring a high class Of
entertainments here that were mncb
enjoyed. Such a treat given at the
opera House last Wednesday, Thurs.
uay and Friday evenings is rare in
country town, and that the neonle
were pleased has been evidence bv the
many expressions of approval heard
on every hand. From the first Sn-
perlntendent Carroll has had, No
anxiety over the support of the Smvr.
ma people. 1t cost no small item to
get such talent here, and being assured
OF the treat that was in store the
Opera House was crowded at all en-.
Iertalnments. Wednesday evening
the New York Male Quartet. assisted
by Miss Helen Mar Wilson. of Pb,la.
delphla, appeared and gave a charm
ing recital. The work of the Ouartet
was splendid, and so well did thew
take that every number on tbeir pro.
gram was encored. Miss Wilson took
down the house with her selections
and she is more a favorite in Smvrna
than ever. Thursday evening. Ross
crane the caricaturist and monologist
assisted by Miss Jeanette T. Broom.
ell, reader, was the attraction. Crana
displayed wonderful talent in his
drawing and clay modelling. which
coupled with his pleasing manner
MS wit and humor, made the evening
one of the most entertaining of the
course. His closing Iiece Long
fellows Bridge" was the finest
thing of its kind ever seen in Smvrna
While he recited the familiar poem.
the scene as pictured by the poet burst
forth upon the canvas IN all its beauti-
ful colorings and was made most i'm
presslve by his wonder artistic
touch. During the production of the
sketch, Mrs. Marion Coverdale softly
played the melody to which the fa-
nous poem had been set. Miss
Broomell captivated her hearers with
her readings and her child imrerson-
atlons and was called again and again
before the footlights.
The drawing card of the Institute
was possibly the appearance of the
Hon. Bob Taylor, Ex-Governor of
tennessee, who gave his famous lee
ture; ''The Fiddle and the Bow.
The Opera House was crowded to the
doors, including the sale of every seat
IN the auditorium and gallery and the
overflow had to occupy chairs in the
extreme front and on the stage. There
we're number Of politicians and prom
nent citizens present from all parts of
he state. The speaker was introduced
q brief and fitting eulogy by the
hon. Benjamin A. Hazel of this town.
md as the Governor arose and ad-
'anced to the front of the stage. he
vas greeted by hearty applause. The
ecture was one of the most beautiful
of word painting ever
leard In Smyrna and for over an hour
le held the close attention of his
udience, as he unfolded in happy
Elm, the beauties of nature and the
right side of life. His lecture abound
d in anecdotes and clever Jokes that
ept his audience in good mood, and
Then he had finished bis eloquent dis
curse, many pressed forward to shake
i'm by the hands. He was given an
normal reception at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. Clarence Prettyman at the
lose of the lecture and later in the
vening he was taken in charge by
lr Benjamin A. Hazel and taken to
ne Delaware House where he met a
umber of Duck Creek Hundred