Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1911-01-18
Interesting Account of Musical
at Clark's Hill.

The musical which you SO kindly
gave notice of in your paper of last
week, that was to. be held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. D.W Sharp.
ton, came off asscheduled last even,
ing. The night was in accord with
the muse which had been evoked to
preside on this occasion, the silvegy
radiance of the moon which hung
in a star-gemmed sky, was all that
could be desired, attuning our minds
to the feast which awaited US. The
new and elegant mansion aof Mr..
ssSharpton was blaze Of light, and
as you entered the open doors, you
!, felt the hospitality for which these
dear people are famous. The liv-
ing room, hall and parior had sbeen
thrown into one by folding doors,
and in this spacious apartment were
grouped the men and beautifully
gowned women. ALI honor and
praise must be given to Miss Ellis
of Due West, q aniece of Mr.. Sharp
toms. She saw the needs of our
church and bravely came to our
rescue, to help us raise funds for the
needed repairs. And for Miss Ellis
to undertake anything means sue
cess as she is,in herself an inspira-
5tion., Need I speaksof Miss Ellis,
musical talent? Those who have
heard her know of her capabilities,
but last evening;sshe even surpassed
herself. She'had a most able as
sistant in Mrs. Na5stadt of Modoc,
who like Miss Ellis is ever ready to
assist in any good work. We have
had her at Clark's Hill before and
we know and appreciate her. These
ladies gave us some beautiful instru-
mental duets. One deserves espec-
ial attention, being the Arrival of
Santa Claus" We alllo1e Santa
Claus but he was doubly. endeared
to ms by the charming rendition of
his coming by these skilled perfor7
mers. They not only enc chanted US
by the touch of their. fingers, but
BY the sound of their voices, giving.
us gay lifting melody in Gar.
mena.,,' The audience was much
delighted by several solos from Miss
Hughes of Augusta, who has very
sweet voice and is in / erself a most
charming girl: Our much loved
teacher, Mrs. Bradley, gave us the
Old Oaken Bucket, piece which
Sshas always had a place in our hearts
Miss Frances Rich sang a sweet
little song. The musical was inter
spersed with delightful readings and
,recitations. Miss Lucille Whatley
"a dear West Side girl gave favor
ite selection and Minnie McKie a
little girl of ten years was very pleas
: ing in her recital Of Little Orphan
Annie"
The readings were by Mesdames
Mcdonald, Lynch, and Leggett-
all of these ladies did well and the
audience was specially captivated by
Mrs. Leggett's selections, which
was an amusing description of a
mans attempt to ride bicycle, his
wife's advice as to the best way of
doing it, which he, of course. man
like, scornsa Later in Che. evening
by especial request, she sang Annie
Laurie" which she did very sweetly
Mrs. Leggett is Mrs. Sharpton's
mother and is nearing her three
score years and ten. Then Miss
Ellis who is full of surprises, gave
us delicious little bit of dramatic
art in a Burlesque Serenade, (which
convulsed her audience. She was
roundly encored and responded
with another taking hit which made
all the men feel for the soft spot in
their heads to the modification OF
their wives. The musical was
closed by a duet between Miss
Hughes and Mrs. Nabstadt which
was beautifully sung. After the
feast of music for the soul, came
the feast of yiands-cheer for the
inner man. The table was lader
with delicacies to which justice wa!
done by all. A nice sum was re-
allied.
The people left for their homes
showering thanks upon. the enter