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March 11, 1900
The Age Herald
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama
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Mrs. Nellie Peck Saunders delivered a highly praised dramatic recital on Tuesday evening, showcasing her elocution skills through impersonations from 'The Deemster' and other pieces, including a pantomime of 'Nearer, My God, to Thee.' Music by Messrs. Washburne, McWilliams, Johnson, Mrs. Jordan, and Miss Amy Jordan enhanced the event.
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Dramatic Recital by Miss Nellie Peck Saunders
The dramatic recital given by Mrs. Nellie Peck Saunders on Tuesday evening last was a rare treat. Mrs. Saunders showed herself a most finished elocutionist, a mistress of the art, running to tears in one selection and provoking to laughter in the next. It was hard to say in what line of dramatic art the fair young impersonator was most charming. As the old Manx (Bishop of 'The Deemster,' who stifles love for duty's sake and pronounces sentence on his own loved son; as the little boy who found the way of the transgressor hard, very hard; as the interesting old gossip or the embarrassed hostess of the 'Canton Tea,' she was equally delightful. One most beautiful selection was 'Nearer, My God, to Thee,' in pantomime, while a quartet of male voices sang the familiar words.
Some excellent music rendered by Messrs. Washburne, McWilliams and Johnson. Mrs. Jordan and Miss Amy Jordan added to the pleasure of the evening.
Dramatic Recital by Miss Nellie Peck Saunders
The dramatic recital given by Mrs. Nellie Peck Saunders on Tuesday evening last was a rare treat. Mrs. Saunders showed herself a most finished elocutionist, a mistress of the art, running to tears in one selection and provoking to laughter in the next. It was hard to say in what line of dramatic art the fair young impersonator was most charming. As the old Manx (Bishop of 'The Deemster,' who stifles love for duty's sake and pronounces sentence on his own loved son; as the little boy who found the way of the transgressor hard, very hard; as the interesting old gossip or the embarrassed hostess of the 'Canton Tea,' she was equally delightful. One most beautiful selection was 'Nearer, My God, to Thee,' in pantomime, while a quartet of male voices sang the familiar words.
Some excellent music rendered by Messrs. Washburne, McWilliams and Johnson. Mrs. Jordan and Miss Amy Jordan added to the pleasure of the evening.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Dramatic Recital
Elocutionist
Impersonations
Nellie Peck Saunders
The Deemster
Pantomime
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Nellie Peck Saunders
Miss Nellie Peck Saunders
Messrs. Washburne
Mcwilliams
Johnson
Mrs. Jordan
Miss Amy Jordan
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Key Persons
Mrs. Nellie Peck Saunders
Miss Nellie Peck Saunders
Messrs. Washburne
Mcwilliams
Johnson
Mrs. Jordan
Miss Amy Jordan
Event Date
Tuesday Evening Last
Story Details
Mrs. Saunders performed a dramatic recital featuring elocution and impersonations, including roles from 'The Deemster' and a pantomime of 'Nearer, My God, to Thee,' accompanied by music from other performers.