Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1865-02-25
Letter from Diamond Bluff.
DIAnosp BLurF, Feb. II, 1865.


Ed. JOURNAL Presenting you are not
aware that we have theatrical element here
in our midst. as also a sewing circle, take
this occasion to inform you of the fact, also of
the doings of the same. The sewing circle
has been in operation here most of the win
ter. and after a great deal of hard labor and
tremendous meditation, they decided 10 give
grand Levee, for the purpose of disposing
of some of the fruits of their labor, in the
shape of Lamp Mats, Collars, Baskets, Slip
pers, and thousand other things common to
such societies, and particularly to improve
their finances. Fair, in my opinion. would
have been more appropriate term for the &C.
casion,but as the other name smacked more of
the French, it was adopted, presume
The evening of Feb. 18th was decided on
for the Levee, and at an early hour the hall
was crowded to its utmost capacity. The
performance opened with music. and song
entitled Greeting Glee," which was beati-
fully rendered by Messrs Wells. Mrs. Grant,
and Bella Rogers. After which was Tab
leaux entitled :" The Child's Prayer" Next
Music. followed by a Farce entitled The
Country Cousin" composed by Mr. Norman
Wells, of this place. The piece does credit to
the author, but was very poorly presented
Most of the characters portrayed must have
fell far short of the autor's ideas, as they GER
tainly did of mine, The total want of elocu-
ton was apparent throughout the piece in
fact, there did not seem to be any regard paid
to it at all by any of the characters with the
single exception Of Eesekiah. There is room
for improvement on this piece, certainly
Next was Song. " The Mocking Bird" sung
by the Wells family. which was handsomely
it may be termed a success. After which a
Tableaux entitled " North and South" fol-
lowed by Song Dialogue entitled "Billy
Boy" Next a Song, "That's What's the
Matter" This song was almost, if not quite,
failure.
After an intermission of nearly an hour,
during which time the Post Office, Grab-bag,
Guess-cake and refreshmeRt tables done G.
Sooo OuSlhcsS, TIC OptHco
with Tgbleaux entitled I" The Num-" which
was admirably conceived and beautifully ex-
ccuted-it being the only one worthy of no.
tice during the evening. Next, Music, then
Charade entitled "Msrplot." This piece,
like the first was poorly performed; there be-
ing only one character raprasantod that could
claim any pretentions to acting whatever
Next Music then another Tableaux entitled
1.-THE Gamblers Warning" Then cart. the
event of the eyening-the Farce entitled "Do-
mestic Quarrels" The rendering of this
piece was. in my opinion, perfect. doing great
credit to the performers, Mr.. G. Wells and
Miss B. Rogers. We doubt if any improve
ment could be made on the characters repre-
scented, as they could not have been better
sustained.
The whole concluded with a song entitled
GOOD Night" which was the best song Of
the evening. in all respects. This song alone,
as it was sung, was worth the price of admis-
sion. We have no hesitation in pronouncing
it the greatest success of the evening.
You will hear from me after the Donation
Party, which is to come off here on the Odd
of this month.
Yours, very truly,