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KING PICTURES By the Fairies of Shorter |h College. A VEH ’ J LLY CHRISTMAS. rt>■ i llmiylilrr" I . 11. of th*- Urral Fun They Have Had There Recently. it dull behind these college walls the holiday '.’ Ask ot the winds around sea tried our liugtiiet exclamations of delitht. It could bedull where m ven'een girls that it should be gay, and put * Heir wits together to make it so. night our “Commencement. of Lonesomehurst Deestrict 7*>sitiuns, recitations atd songs would HBVo done credit to rhe sons and daugh of any extremely rural district. Ma ; den’s Prayer,” as prayed by ' Miss Alabamy Touch-me-not Williams, and the composition on “ The Sorrow of Neglected Opportunities,” by Miss Sara Jane Melissy Pegues, deserve special mention. Miss Pegues, in the course of her composition, said: “We sometimes do things we hadn’t ought to, and neglect the opportunities offered us by our uncles and aunts, and cousins and mothers and fathers and relations;” which is very true. .v, The commencement address was made by Hon. J. H. E. Q. Dustman, of New York, and we defy any one to say it could have been bettered. The Right Honorable stood with her hands in her blazer pockets and her hat very much over one eye during the delivery of the address, and was heartily applauded in the wrong place, which somewhat dis concerted her. A ladies’ chain, where one keeps a- Bhookin’ and a-hookin’ and a-hookin’ to p form it, followed, and finished the exer i cises of the “Lonesomehurst School” b and of the evening. L “ Now, what shall we do tomorrow j night? We must have something, you know.” “ Living pictures, of course,” brilliantly suggested some one, and living pictures k we had. But these came later in the eve ling. * Immediately after supper we had our twilight prayer-meeting, as usual; and, when it was over, Mies Lily Jelks read us Dickens’ idea of Christmas and the merriment, jollity and generosity which b it should bring. A)1 hearts beat in unisou as these words fell from her lips: “And therefore, though Christmas has never . put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, k I believe that it has done me good, and it B will do me good; and I say, God bless it!” r Miss Ivylyn Duggan, in her own sweet, I womanly way, read a beautiful selection, L which told of the holiness and sacred joy | of Christmas-tide. This was followed ■ by a reading by Miss Eugenia Coffee, who [ made all feel that she entered into the i spirit of the occasion. Never had Keble’s I beautiful “Christmas Day” been given in Lj'earer, sweeter tones. The present was and our minds were turned to B the time when the mighty Founder of ■ Christmas was himself a child. After supper preparations for the living Junctures went on merrily, and soon all r was ready. Our program was divided into two parts—historical and classical. The classical tableaux opened by the beautiful and pathetic picture of Orpheus seeking Eurydice. The stage was dark ened save for the soft glow of the fire light—which, by the by, was very apro l pos here, was it not?—that cast weird, i flickering shadows over the scene. A •'large placard with “Stygian Cave” bung over the entrance of a cave made of black shawl aud overhung with gadding vines. The audience waited breathlessly for Or pheus to appear. A hideous blast from a little tin horn announces his coming, and be rushes upon the stage, clothed in a gossamer, frantically blowing his horn, and looking eagerly to right and left of him for his beloved Eurydice. Finally he sees the cave, rushes forward and is in its gloom, but the sound of his P horn is still heard fainter, fainter, then louder, louder yet, and he appears at the entrance to the cave. The upper world . is almost gained; Eurydice throws oft her ■ dark wrap and steps forth, her hair about Bker shoulders, a glad smile upon her But the smile freezes, her eyes di r late with horror, and she sinks into darkness forever, as Orpheus around. |B When the curtain is drawn back again, |K discloses a truly charming scene. Juliet gracefully over her shoulder and ■looks down upon Romeo. Her large almost hide her dainty head, but I her large smile of perfect satisfaction can I not be hidden. Yonng Romeo, with his | black skirt, his regent-cut coat, his jaunty B straw hat and his cigarette, returns the I smile, and softly plays “Sweet Marie” [ upon his guitar. . Brutus covering the sleeping page would have been quite a success had not Brutus forgotten his mantle. He was compelled to substitute bis coat instead, and walked majestically back into his tent in his shirtsleeves. Pretty Marguerite, draped in a window liin, gracefully counted her jewels, > Faust, with hideous grin, watched rom the background. s classical scenes were closed by the ising of Evangeline,” who tripped s the stage to the music of “Yankee le,” and swung her watering pot lodded her head to keep time. “And when she bad passed, it waj like the ceasing of »xoelleut music.” The hifoiio scaurs were opened by George Wa-.hing.oii, bucking awsy at a very small tree with a very large hatchet. I'be tne was held iu pi-ce by George’s left hand. Q leen E<’Z'beth, with the other half of Marguerite’s window curtain for a train, aud a pillow shim plaited into a high collar, s'epped, with grace and dig nity, upon Sir Walter Raleigh’s cloak, gallantly offered with S r Walter’s best b w. Gi ace Darling went to rescue the sailors in a cracker b- x, with broom-stick oais But she was in earnest, as could be plainly seen in her fao-, and her disregard of her streaming h iir. Bai bars Fri.-'chie, wrapped in a bed qnili, stood upon a piano stool behind a little side curtain aud fearlessly waved her flag. As the curtain rose for the last time there was a delightful surprise. Miss Eleanor Churchill Gibbs, with her snowy hair puffed, crimped and piled high upon her head, and her throat and shoulders draped with a soft white lace ’kerchief, stepped upon the stage from the hall and bowed to the audience. The audience was so surprised that they almost forgot to applaud. Not so when she finished reading from the Inter-Ocean her pathetic yet humorous sketch, “Christmas On the Ole Plantation.” The “mostest” fun of all, however, was the fancy dress reception. Oh, it was delightful! We had representations of characters from Mary, Queen of Scots, to the debutante of the nineteenth cen tury. Among the prettiest costumes were those of Miss Eugenia Coffee, as a High land laddie, and Misses Lily Jelks and Emma Hubbard as Rowena aud Rebecca. Miss Cornelia Coffee, representing Jep tha’s daughter, and Miss Brown, as a nun, were striking figures. Miss Mary Pascal! appeared as an Apple Girl; Miss Julia Dunbar as Evangeline; Miss Beu lah Alford as Portia; Miss Blanche R mse a-i a Flower Girl; Miss Irene Hubbard as a Gypsy; Miss Lida Stillwell as Mary, Queen of Scots; Misses Sallie Bell Dug gan and Lake Childress as Helen’s Babies. Each had costumes charming and unique. The most ridiculous figure was the debutante, represented by Miss Lucile Williams. The debutante’s sleeves were so large and her hair piled so high that sue could scarcely get through the door. The early part of the evening was spent in playing “pawn.” You know you spin a plate and call upon some one to catch it, and the one who fails to catch it be fore it falls, pays a pawn. Game after game followed, and fun and frolic ruled supreme. All the grown folks who remained at the college entered enthusiastically into our sports, and added to the meiriment and enjoyment of our never-to-be-forgot ten Christmas holidays. A Shortsb Daughteb. JOHN BOYD THACHER A WITNESS. He Fully Verifies a Disputed World’s Fair Award. * John Boyd Thatcher is laconic and decisive in his statements. During the livery campaign just closed in New York, this marked him especially as chairman of the democratic state com mittee. It was equally true of him as chai man of the executive committee on awards at the World’s Fair. This is the positive and sententious way in which he verifies in an official letter, the honors won by Dr. Price Baking Pow der: “I herewith enclose you an official copy of your award, which in due time will be inscribed in the diploma and for warded. ” Thus the question respecting the award, raised by an envious New York rival, is settled beyond cavil. This same rival by the way is widely advertising an award for itself. The official record proves this claim wholly false as thev show the New York pre tenders was not so much as an exhibitor at the World’s Fair. — MOTHERS’ RELIEF. Makes Labor and Childbirth Easy. A companion and friend of mother hood during pregnancy and confine ment; that dangerous and painful ordeal through which all mothers must pass, restoring them to health, form and happiness, and promoting the vigorous development of the child. Sold by drug gists—sl per bottle or $2.50 for 3 bottles. Send us the price and we will send med icine by express. MOTHERS’ RELIEF CO.. 33 Peters St., Atlanta, Ga. food For Thought. “How do you like my new dining room motto, ‘Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you die?’ ” asked the boarding house landlady of the old boarder. “I think it very appropriate, ’ ’ he said, with a suggestive glance at the famine before him. —Detroit Free Press. RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY “Mystic Cure” for Rheumatism and Neuralgia, radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause aud the disease immediately disappears. The first dose benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Trevitt & Johnson, druggists, Rome, Ga. 10-23-d&wly. CHEAP RATES. Western & Atlantic will sell round trip tickets to all points within 300 miles et one and a third fare, tickets on sale Dec. 29. 30, 31 and Jan. 1, good returning until Jan. 3, ’95. C. K. AVER, Ticket Agent. THE BOMI TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1894. Home treatment often prevents the necessity for hospital treatment. Every wise housekeeper keeps an Allcock’s Porous Plaster on hand for immediate use for congestion arising from taking cold, for lame back, sore muscles, sprains and all sorts of pains and aches. There are Imitations by the score. Be ware of them. the genuine Allcock’s. Allcock’s Corn Shields, Allcock's Bunion Shields, Have no equal as a relief and cure for coms and bunions. Brandreth’s Pills are of great benefit in cases of torpid liver, biliousness, and rheumatism. ALMOST STARVING. Ex-Governor Northen Appeals For Ne braska Farmers. ROMANS SHOULD HELP IN THIS WORK A Strong Telegram From the Ex-Governor Which Speaks for Itself —Will You Assist? Many farmers of the northwest are almost freezing and starving to death, and the telegram from Ex-Governor Northen printed below should meet with a liberal response. There is little that can be added to the message, but to those who wish to help, and they should be many, The Tri bune pledges support in any way pos sible. Here is the telegram which speaks for itself: Atlanta, December 29.—1 shall appeal to the people of this state for contribu tions of food supplies and money for the destitute people in Nebraska. Three thousand families in that state are in almost starving condition. The desti tutution is appalling. Through the generous aid of the Western Union free of cost I have wired to the mayor of every county town in this state asking for a thorough canvass of his county. Railways will deliver to me free from freight charges at Atlanta. Will you not write a strong apneal in tomorrow’s paper, urging all the people to aid by small and large contributions. This is a great charity. Georgia has a grand opportunity to recognize it practically. I want to send a train load from this state. Train will leave Atlanta January 15th. W. J. Northen. INEZ GRENELLI. Once upon a time —it was in 1888, I believe—a New Jersey girl was a student iu Shorter College. It seems to me that I can see her now trying to suppress her r, and learn to say “pearl” as the South ern girl beside her said it; while the Southron was equally as anxious to in troduce r, and roll it as did this frank, sweet-natured, wholesome Yankee girl. Many and many nights they tried to teach each other these tricks of speech, but climatic influences refused to disap pear, unused muscles disdained to yield to new training, and the word “pearl” continued to be a shibboleth. Inez Grinnell Robins, our merry, kind, earn est “little Yankee” couldn’t learn to vowel “pearl” liquidly, as does the S luthern schoolgirl. But if she could not say “pearl,” she could sing—oh, how she could sing! A rich, strong, full voice of wonderful compass was he’s; all alone by itself it could fill the great chapel. -And when she left us to go abroad with her parents, who lived in Chattanooga, how we missed her music! Every now and then echoes reached us of her suc cess in Europe. Now comes the sequel. Inez Grinnell Robins, our own dear Shorter College luez, is now a famous prima donna soprano. After studying two years with Lamperte, in Berlin, aud two more in Paris, she appeared in London, at the Crystal Palace, and was received with enthusiastic approbation. Our Inez this is, remember; our Inez, whocould not say “pearl” so as to meet the approval of her Southern schoolmate. Our Inez it is who has been flooding the Crystal Palace with the music of “Elsa’s Dream” from Lo hengrin and “Non Mi Der” from Gio vanni. Now she is called Inez Grenelli. Under this new name she has won golden opin ions in Baden Baden and in Paris. She has recently returned to the United States, and has met unqualified success in New York and other Northern cities. The musical journals come to us filled with praises of the sweetneis and purity of her voice, its fine"timbre and remark able compass. Our Inez has a fair soul: if it expresses itself through her wall cultiva'td voice, we do not wonder that her immense audiences are captivated. Shorter College is proud of the laurels won by its daughter. We j tin the loud chorus of praises to the great American soprano. Then wrf say, “Our Inez, who couldn’t say pearl!” NOTICE. I want every man and woman in the United States interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have one of my books on these diseases. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga., Box 33, and ne will be sent you free. d-w - ly- LOWRY BROS AT C. D. WOOD'S / OLD STAND. We Lead The Procession ON New Year Presents New -:- Stock OF Dry Goods, Notions Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, Crockery, Glass, Tinware. SHOES In any Style and Price" You Want. OUR STOCK OF Stamped Linens ARE BEAUTIES. LOWRY BROS, 413 BROADoSFREET, ROME, t GEORGIA Rhodes, Snook & Haverty FURNITURE CO. 2, 4, 6. 8 and 10 Peachtree St., ATLANTA, GA 1 these Columns—Full FACTS THAT WILL SAVE YIJU MONEY! 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