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Newspaper
Pinehurst Outlook
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
2
The writer laments the loss of rare varieties like mayflower and pyxie due to vandalism. They note woods resembling veil fairy gardens as flowers bloom in many colors through the season, with gentians signaling approaching winter. The call urges individual and collective action to preserve native flora and prevent memories of these gems fading away.
A Village Hall audience enjoyed an evening of entertainment led by Manager st. Clair. The program opened with the Holly Inn Orchestra performing On Scotch Melodies, followed by the farce That Rascal Pat by the Pinehurst Amateur Dramatic Union. Performers included St. Clair as Pat McNaggert y Kennedy Baxter Byers Smith Barber and others delivering lively acting and humor.
The Holly Inn orchestra led by Mr Trev Sharp performed with taste and expression, drawing hearty approval. Miss M L Parker's readings, notably Zingarella in costume, were enjoyed. the duet Cousin Jedediah by Masters Rich and Robinson earned an encore. Next week features Black Myie on stage.
Sunday evening at the Holly Inn featured a refined program with Miss Esther Byers Smith and Miss May Cook Sharp delivering notable vocal and piano solos. Alfred Sommer performed a cello solo and selections from Lucia di Lammermoor and Cavalleria Rusticana delighted a large crowd.
Last Sunday Rev Dr Thomas preached a farewell sermon in the Village Hall before leaving due to a family illness. A large congregation attended the service and praised the choir. One musical number was omitted for length and will be offered next Sunday. Sunday school attendance was strong with two classes for children led by Misses.
The interest in the bible class grows each week with large attendance. Episcopal services were held at 8.15 p.m. as usual conducted by Rev Mr Gregory. The prayer and praise service convened at 7.15 p.m. and drew the largest congregation of the day. The meeting was led by Mr George Marine and Mrs Bradbury presided at the piano.
An old folks concert was proposed last season but delayed. Pinehurst seeks a large chorus of old and young, with several names already promised. The event is set for February 7 with Prof. Sharp conducting and Prof. St. Chur as choirmaster. The Pilgrim psalm singers and Dr Hersey are slated to sing a duet.
An old fashioned spelling match at the Berkshire last Tuesday evening drew a pleased audience. Miss J W Richards organized it with help from guests. Dr Hersey and Dr Abercrombie led teams. Miss Ballard and Dr Abercrombie lasting longest and winning photographs. Miss Atkinson spelled the words. more entertainments are planned for the season at the charming hostelry.
An evening of magical tricks titled black magic will unfold at the Village Hall next Wednesday at 8 PM. A. C. Butler performs vanishing items from the audience and two cave scenes from the Hindoo Yogi, including a decapitation illusion. Tickets 25 and 35 cents, on sale at the Department Store next Tuesday. seats are numbered and reserved.
A well known woman in business laments that many underestimate the value of time as she half sighs and half exclaims that women should grasp its worth to boost business activity.
An advertisement notes German Kali Works located at 93 Nassau Street in New York offering free of charge service. The brief legal notice implies a trade listing or promotional snippet without further context or dates.
Polly Pry records a hustling optician scene with a chatty clerk, a teasing crowd, and a merchant directing service. The dialogue pivots on schedules and goods like pebble glasses and strong frames, ending with a curt farewell as a woman exits after confirming Tuesday after 3.
A brief dialogue snippet shows Mrs Smith and Mrs Smythe greeting each other in Philadelphia Press prose, with Mrs Smith acknowledging concern about others being more fashion able. The fragment hints at social chatter in a newspaper item.
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