The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-11-01
Tie Entertainment for the Library


sured thing for Ocala and the Ii
brary association is putting forth its
foremost efforts to sacrease the fund
for new books. WITH that motive in
view, Mr.. E. c. Btfnett of the Tenn
pie generously offered the theater
last evening, giving large per cent
of the -pEocssds-to the association.
Besides the excellent program of
pictures, splendid musical pro-
gram was rendered.
The Halloween features predom-
mated throughout the house; sheet
ed ghosts peered from every corner,
witches took up the tickets, other
witches acted as ushers and an air
of mystery prevailed.
A three-piece orchestra, piano.
flute and cornet, furnished spirited
music all during the evening. Short
1y after o'clock the curtain rose
and Secretary Rooney appeared. He
spoke OF the worthiness of the occa-
sion, the benefits derived and after
wards in an attractive manner in
troduced the benefactor who is ma
tional famed for esta blishing librar-
ies-Andrew Carnegie, impersonated
by Mr. F. Z. Harris, who in turn
made several appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Harris was master of ceremonies
and looked the part of a typical
Scotchman in his kilt and acces-
series, thereby, with his natural re-
semblance, impersonated perfectly
Carnegie who spends a great deal Of
his time enjoying the picturesque
ness of his highland castle.
The program opened with An Old
English Song, by Mr.. Pezzullo, &C
companied by Miss Downs on the
piano. Mr.. Pezzullo was heard for
singing was exceedingly pleasing
Mrs. H. VI. Hampton delighted her
audience by singing charmingly
Schubert's Serenade. Mr.. r. S. Alb
bolt. who is one of Ocalas most
gifted musicians, rendered a violin
obligato along with the accompani-
ment played by Miss Porter. Two
especially attractive numbers in
cluded the two trios, first, Metcalf's
by Mrs. H. NJ. Hampton.
Mrs. ]. E. Johnson and Mrs. H. S.
Chambers, and, second, Dry Yo'
Eyes, by Mrs. Hampton, Mrs. w. A.
Coin and Mrs. Chambers. Miss Por-
ter played the accompaniment of
both. Mr.. William Camp, accom-
panied by Miss Downs, sang The
by Thayer and so excel |
lently did he master the piece that
he received the largest encore of all. |
The program was concluded with a |
musical novelty by Miss |
Porter and Mr.. Henry Spencer |
which was done in New York last |
winter and scored tremendous sue
cess. The stage setting displayed
elegance and simplicity. With the
lights turned low. a cheerful fire in
the CRATE and on the large drawing |
room table a cut glass electrolier, |
shaded in pink, revealed the lowell |
ness of a gilt basket filled with /
delicate roses. A large arm chair |
draped in pink and silver brocade
was occupied by Miss Porter, who |
wore a beautiful evening gown SIM
ply fashioned and she held long
stemmed rose in her hand. Her low |
couture adorned only with rose
bud, made a classical picture as Mr..
Spencer in full evening dress repos-
ed gracefully on the arm of the |
chair. Their harmonious voices |
blended splendidly as they sang a !
poem representing Evenintide, and |
the ever beautiful The End of a Per- |
feet Day. As an enchore they took |
the sweet. sympathetic Sweet and |
Low by Barndy. The two made a |
perfect little picture and as they |
sang in their rich, clear voices pre-.