The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1909-03-10
AUDIENCE WAS CHARMED
A1h LOYAL TEMPERANCE LIE
"ION RENDERED A DELIGHT
Full PROGRAMME.


The audience assembled in tba
Scnool auditorium Friday evening
listened to one of the brightest and
most pleasing programmes ever pre-
sented in Dawson, and Mrs. r r
Bell, the manager of the Loval Tenn
pefance Legion, is being warmly con-
graduated on the decided success of
thls' the first public entertainment.
ny the members of this organization
AIter an earnest invocation by
Or j. A. Ivey, Prof. Land in we'll
CHOSEN words briefly set forth the
OBJECT of the organization. giving
an interesting history of the work
from It's beginning. Then the chill
uren grouped upon the stage sang
with fine effect "On to Victory"
tanners with the significant notices
Iremble King Alcohol, We Shall
Grow Up" and Wen Crown Cold
Water King" were conspicuonsIv
displayed, carried by two of the
smaller children, Homer Patterson
and Ruth Barrett.
When the curtain was next drawn
"A Rosebud Garden of Girls" greet
ed the audience, each contestant for
the medal being seated upon the
stage. Miss Susie May Dozier, in a
clear voice and winning manner, re-
cited "A Little Child Shall Lead
lhem. Miss Lois Durham's selec-
tlon' An Angel in a Saloon" was
1ull OF charming word pictures, and
strong in setting forth the princi
pies Of temperance. The instru-
mental duet, THE Dragon Fighter"
by Misses Wray Chester and Lucy
Horsley, was brilliant selection
sklIItully executed. Miss Marie Mar
lin in Licensed to Sell or Little
Blossom held the closest attention.
the force of her words being in
creased by the charm of her person
allty. Miss Phoebe Laing won her
audience at once by the fascinating
manner in which she rendered the
beautiful selection, Saved" Two
little girls, Lillian Chester and Ca
mile Barrett, sang their way right
TO the hearts of all present, their
sweet little voices carrying to every
part of the auditorium the inspiring
words of the song, ''If I Were a Sun
beam" Miss Willannfe Gurr's sub
ject, college Oil Cans" was pre-
sented with the skill and eloquence
that showed thorough command of
this difficult role, and brought forth
hearty applause. Miss Marian Ed
wards, in the splendid selection "a
Modern BelshaZzar," brought out
very fOrcibly all the strong points,
her earnest manner making a deep
impression. She has the rare gift
OF convincing her hearers into think
ing as she directs, and compelling
their undivided attention. Wen
Turn Our Glasses Down" as sung
by Clark Lewis and Wilson John
stone, was greatly enjoyed
One of the most delightful features
of the well-arranged programme was
the music furnished by Misses Kittie
and Daisy Allen, and it is a matter
of regret that these talented young
ladies do not Oftener appear in con-
cert.
After listening to each of the
speakers every one realized that the
judges had hard task in awarding
the medal, and it is understood that
the marking was very close.
There was liberal applause when
Rev. o. B. Chester, in a happy little
speech, delivered the medal to Miss
Marian Edwards.
1t was the general verdict that no
prettier drill could have been ar
ranged than that under the direction
of Miss Saville, which closed the pro-
gramme. About thirty girls in cos
tunes of red, white and blue, carry
ing United States flags, went through
the intricate figures in perfect time
to a grand march played by Miss
Willanne Gurr.
The contestants showed the care
full training of Mrs. c. A. Harris and
Miss Proctor, while Miss Saville's
music pupils reflected much credit
on their instructor.
The tasteful arrangement of the
stage made fine setting for the at
tractive features of the programme,
and was much admired.