Nevada national., 1860-04-21
SCHOOL EXHIBITION.

The pupils Of Mics Compton's select
school gave their promised Exhibition at
Hamilton Hall, on Saturday evening last.
The spacious room was crowded TO excess
by a dense mass Of human beings, who found
their way thither at a dollar head, and who'
for upwards Of four hours, punished their
physical conveniences 10 crafty their mental
appetite with one Of the most unique and
I interesting school exhibitions which il often
falls 10 ones privilege to witness.
Precisely at o'clock The curtain rose and
unveiled 10 the waiting and anxious bu-
dience group Of about thirty children
boys aad giIls--ifom six to twenty years OF
age. beautifully dressed and appropriately
arranged their young and joyous counte-
nances beaming with Intelligence, and all
seeming eager aud earnest in their letter
minat.on 10 act we'll their parts in the
exercises which was before them. The ex-
hibiiion was opened by an appropriate song,
in which the younger children joined in the
chorus; followed by prologue by Miss
Hattie Delano.
The performances consisted Of declam-
alton, dialogues, songs, tablaux, etc. The
chief performance Of the evening was an
original farce entitled the " Disappointed
Milliuer," written especially for the occa-
sion by - Old Block" the principal char
acter in which was taken by his accomplish
daughter, Miss Ii. Dclano. The piece, both
in its composition and its presentation upon
the stage, was decided hit.
Where all did so well-exceeding even
the expectations Of their warmest friends
it may be deemed invidious to particularize,
but still we cannot refrain from few allu-
sions.
Miss Dclano. as Miss Virgins" would
have been well received as a professional
effort on the boards " of any theater in
the country.
Miss Anna Muineaux, as usual, on similar
occasions, did herself much credit. particu-
laIly in her songs. Her Maniac, es-
pecialy, was well rendered.
Miss Tompkins excelled even her former
efforts, both in song aud farce. and her Sc Fe-
male Auciioneer. ]" would have b, ought down
the house anywhere. "Topsy." in the
Masterpiece, was perfect, in looks aud action
Miss Parker, Miss Crossett, Miss Dunster,
Miss Bice, Miss Wells, Miss Wait, Miss Fouse
Miss Delevan and Masters Mitchell and Free.
man, all did themselves and their teachers
much credit, in their varius parts of song
tabIeaux, and recitation. The younger
members Of the sehool-one and all-ac-
Quilted themselves we'll even little "Stahan'
with his mute but comic eloquence. excelled
m my youthful orator." who has vocifo-
rated bis - you scarce expect one Of my age,
to speak, ETC."
Master Compton's g Indians Wrongs"
recited in costume, though done amid the
confusion of that crying evil" which we
have so often de cried, was highly eredita'
bic effort. and was well sustained by his
partner, Miss LINES, His - Old Brown" iu
the Disappointed Mlliner," though per-
haps little overacled, was nevertheless
well done.
Henry Wait, in his chief character, as
pretended suitor to Miss Wiggins," did
himself much credit, as well as in all else he
attempted.
james Crossett. both in defamation and
dialogue, ''acted well bis partr
Miss Massie exceled in her various char
acters. in tableau and dialogue. In short,
We but express the general opinion OF every
one who was present, when we say Of
the bright aud youthful actors and actresses
on this occasion, that each displayed some
special mark Of merit, and all acquitted
themselves with credit, both to themselves
and their teachers.
This and other exhibitions Of public and
private schools, proves that we have in our
midst latent talent Of no ordinary grade.
and teachers we'll adapted and fully COM
peteni 10 bring it out. We congratulate
both teachers and scholars upon the Improve
ments which they have manifested al tbs
and other exhibitions, and in the name Of
an appreciaiing public thank them for the
entertainment which they presented on last
Saturday evening.