Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1906-01-21
GENERAL ROBERT {.
LEES BIRTHDAY
Observed by Kirby Smith Chap
tsr, u. D. c.. Appropriately.
a LARGE AUDIENCE PRESENT

a Very Pleasing Musical and Literary
Program knjoved by the Appree;at-
i've Acknowledgement Follow.
ed--Gssning AVspiciovslv Passed.
Owing 20 circumstances which pre-
vented. TIE SUN did NOT give the pro-
xram 90 Frndessd as the entertain
mens given By the ladies Of Kirby
Smith Chapter, q. ID c.. &C the opera
Acass Friday might. We are able, how
svse, 90 do partial justice in this issue
% tAs talent which 90 delightfully."- en-
tesssiAed the audience Of three hun
dssa and over Of Gainesville's best peo-
pie upon the occasion. On
The nrss numbes vas THE Hunga-
sisn Dsaee" (piano). By one Of Games
sills's dessrvsdly popular and moot ex-
pess musieisns, Mas Ida Burkhim, aud
% 10 needless 90 state shat she vas
loodly spplaoded as the conclusion.
The rseitation Of "Hiawatha" By
Miss Mary Sweeper Wa rendered in q
moss pleasing manner and the young
lady wss voeiferoasly spplauded.
A vocal colo Spanish song) by Mise
Nell Dempsey va exeellsntly render.
Cd snd the applause nc ice conclusion
demonstrated the popularity Of the
youAs lady.
Mise Lotsis Stsckert's rendition Of
the instrumental solo, "GrsHde Polka
do Coaesss," Vas performed with IN
eass that demonstrated thorough
tanning On she piano, and vas greatly
appreciated.
"0oodbye. Mary. Dear" (solo) BY
M. Hodges, wss rendered in Q man
nes shas Surprised HE friends, few Of
whom we're aware shas he possessed
sueh nm excellent voice.
The srio, Charge OF the Hussars,"
By Misses lsls Eddins. Rslphie Wilson
snA Alice Thomas, was performed in q
manner that would have done credit
10 older people.
Elmer McCsessy's recitation of "A
GsSssis veiwnssss" wss delivered with
On sass which showed careful study.
HE srsieolasion vac perfect and
gestures oppostuns, and the applause
Which greeted him 90 the conclusion
came from both old and young, ssran-
gers 90 well As acquaintance and
fPiends.
Miss leila Eddins delighted the audi.
once With . piano selection, March
Hoasroiss," and then appeared Ihose
popular favosites in other Florida
eisles shan Gainesville. Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith and Mr.. Ashley. Who rendered q
vocal duet, 10. Tell Us. Merry Bride"
In such pieaaing Say that they were
loadly saeored.
Mics Fanny Burkhim delighted the
audisacs By her rendition on the piano
Of Melodies OF Love-" and Mise julia
Wsinwrighs's recitation Of the sword
Of Lee" vas perfect in every partic.
ulas.
"Soldier Boys." vocal colo by Mrs.
Marietta @. Brooke, showed that the
lady 10 possessed OF q sweet. well.
trained voice, and the audience showed
theis appreciation By rounds Of ap.
plause.
Misc Myrtle Fennell rendered on the
piano Dew Drops" in Q most pleasing
ssyle and vas meritoriously applauded
Just st the Break OF Day" BY one
Of Gainesville's mos, popular soloi.t..
Mics Lovie Goode, showed the popu-
lasiiy OF the singer asswell % the ap.
probation of the cong.
The violin solo. Dixie" by Miss
Pansy Souter. piano accom- panim
BY Miss Myrtle Fenneil. Wa. 90 much
appreciated that q deserved encore was
responded to by the rendition Of Red
White and Blue"
The ladies Melted s65 from the en-
tertainmeDt and request The sun to
return grateful thanks 20 all who as
sisted them. both financially as we'll ~
otherwise, and to Capt. &. X. Layton
OF the Gainesville Guards for HE gem
erous donation OF the opera house in !
which to hold the exercises Also to
W. ). Dorsey u Co. for IN. contrlbu-
tion OF excellent coffee served.
Will Give Benefit.