Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-07-21
Old Maids Association Tri-
umphant Success.
Communicated

-, vi i IIudy SNSllliS, q uiy 1O, Luigi
field had the pleasure of attending
1.-The Old Maids association. Despite
1.-The rain a very large audience
greeted the performers. There was
not a dull moment from the begin
ming until the very end.
1.-The musical concert preceding the
drama was exceedingly high class,
and greatly enjoyed. The opening
number was song by little Miss
Rosa May Miller, whose voice is
sweet and caressing. There is some
thing truly bewildering about this
little cherub and the memory of her
song fingered with US long after
she had ceased singing. This was fol-
lowed by Miss Miriam Norris, who
sang Beauties Eyes," by Tosti, with
charming effect. Her rich, sweet
voice never appeared to better ad-
vantage. Miss Susan Mathis delight
ed the audience with a piano solo.
Her sensitive touch, with its delicate
variety of color and subtle gradua-
tions, her rhythmic and poetical feel
ing strongly appealed to all music
lovers.
The clear, deep, rich, contralto
voice of Miss Ray Swearingen was
listened to with rapture and she re-
ceiyed .vociferous applause. The ac-
companiments of Miss Swearingen
and Miss Miller were charmingly
played by Mrs. P. B. Day.
Miss Margaret May, whose artistic
personality exerts a facination up
On her listeners played with abun-
dant energy, clear articulation and
fne skill. There was an infinite
charm in her rendition of Dolls
|Balltp, by George Morris.
ssS Mrs. Madison Tucker, a recent
lovely bride was enthusiastically re-
ceiysed. isd This was her first appearance
|in la public in Edgefeld. She is an ar
|stis tiisst. whose; voice is of great beauty
and volume. She sang impressively,
ssThe Swallows" receiving tremen-
d.. ppaause. She very graciously
z ,,ove an encore. Her accompanl-
ments, as we'll as Miss Norris were
gracefully played by Mrs. Mamie N
Tillman.
Mr.. Arthur s. Tompkins, in his
inimitable way, announced the num-
bers on the program, closing it with
a few witty remarks.
Then the curtain rose upon the
scene of the club room and members
of the Old Maids association in reg
ular session, the audience shrieked
with laughter and the applause was
great. 1t was clever, unique, witty
comical, delightful, uproariously fun
nv! The characters were we'll delln-
eated by the best local talent, the
leading role, Jerusha Eliza Bangs
president, being played by MISS
Florence Minis, whose power to
charm and entertain are limltless'
The impressions of an artistic talent
that Miss Minis has made since her
first appearance as reader has been
strengthened and deepened by her
successive readings, but this is the
first time she has ever appeared in
drama and she displayed marked and
wonderful ability. Miss Minis is very
Young and there are great possibill-
ties in the further growth OF her
powers, which have already reached
so high a level.
Miss Hortense Woodson's imper-
sonation of Rebecca Retrace, secre-
tary, was strongly marked. She put
in it enough expression, variation
and vitality to almost make it genu-
inc. Her curls and bonnet were IN
deed cunning.
Glaud T. Burnett, as chairwoman
of the club, appeared to good advan-
tage. He was gowned in satin, low
neck and sleeveless. Satin pumps
and silk hose, with rolled tops, COM
pleted this striking costume.
Minty Clovertop was cleverly por-
trayed by Miss Emie Lou Edmupds.
Her natural wit combined with good
acting made this very interesting
character.
P. P. Blalock, Jr.'s artful imper-
sonation of an old maid was exceed
ingly attravtive. He appeared in blue
georgette and blue hat with pink
roses adorning it.
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