The Forrest City times., 1914-07-17
HAllElUJAH
Sacred Concert 1t the Presbyter Church Sunday Night Sublimely
 Beautiful,

l The public, or al least that goodly l portion of it who attended the sacred conce | at the Presbyterian church last Sunday night, Is under lasting obligations and due vote of thanks to Miss Evelyn Pettus, who proved herselI not only most charming aud accomplished musician, but manager Of no mean ability, for the arrange ment aud presentation of such a sub- Timely beautiful programme of Songs of Redem ptlon. and to those who as. sisted her ant took part in the ser vice
 IL Was very beautiful way to'praise the Lord and show forth thankfulness for the arrival of the new minister Rev F.. L. Wilson. who came Satur- dey. and occupied the pulpit for the first time sunday morning, and also q clever way 10 welcome him and make him feel al home and that he will have the cooperation of his flock and many friends of the church in his work
 Notwithstanding the extreme heat, the quaint little church was filled to capacity, and the large congregation was almost breathless in it's wrapt t.nti0n to every mum Der.
 With the exception of two mum beFs, Miss Evelyn presided at the piano and played tie paniment to each of the other numbers in faultless man. ner, egidencing her thorough training and high cultivation. Both her play ing and singing were revelations to- many who had never had the pleasure Of listening to her before Aud it was all done in such winSome. un assuming and natural way as 10 make it all absolute treat
 The service opened with prayer by the new pastor, followed by Hymn Come Thou Almighty King, in the singing of which the congregation joined heartily. Then Mrs. Horney and Miss Mamie Lou Fondren sang very sweet duet, entitled Just As l Am. Their voices are particularly adapted, and blended in sweetest har- mony, and their number was very much appreciated.
 Miss Courtney Cowan sang "Oh Eyes That Are Weary" in a very pleasing voice and manner, and it was real treat 10 hear her.
 T Come to Thee, is the title of very beautiful baritone solo which vas rendered in bis usual splendid voice and manner by Mr French
 Miss Edith L. Nadakin sang Fear ! Q Not, On Israel, the accompani- ment being played by her guest, Miss Louise Weldon, of Cincinnati, in a masterful and highly artistic man her, which evidenced her thorough cultivation and ability. Edith's voice has improved some, we think, since we last heard her sing in public, and IS wonderfully full, round and sweet, and of course we are very proud of her. We hope and believe her num- Der pleased her hearers
 Misses Geneyieve and Eyely Pettus then sang a very sweet arrangement of The Rock of Ages" as duet, Mrs. Chas, Norton, Forrest City's June bride, formerly Miss Mary Lou McGlintock, of Mariana, playing the accompaniment in a highly accomp- iished manner, her touch being so dainty and her skill so perfect. The song was perfect gem and just splendidh done. They certainly sing sWeetly together and this number was was highly appreciated
 "Stiii, Still With Thee" is the title to classic and beautiful duet, which Was presented in perfectly splendid manner by Miss Genevleve Pettus and Mir. A E Pyle Miss Gene. YieHe also sanga solo, entitled "Oh, Di-
 vine Eedeemer, in q very sweet voice, and both were we'll rendered and highly appreciated
 Rev, Wilson read portion of one of the Psalms and made a short ad dres' appropriate to the occasion after which aSllyer offering was taken up, and Miss Evelyn played the "Pil. grim Chorus" from Tannhauser in a very sweet manner
 Mrs Henry E. Pettus sang Ave Maria, in her usual sweet, clear voice, and later she and her daughter, Mrs. Chas l. Simmons, gave their in depreciation Of My Faith Looks Up to Thee, arranged for two voices, in perfect harmony which was thorough ly enjoyed by all Their voices blend beautifully, and their duet was very sweet
 The pastor thanked the young ladies very cordially for the splendid deyo- tionAl program, and asked the ap- proval of the audience, by rising vote to have similar services occasionally