The Republican journal., 1869-12-30

The Fair by the Young ladies of the Unitarian
Society, on Wednesday evening, the 22d, was not
we'll attended, owing to the stormy weather, con-
sequently the entertainment was repeated on the
following evening, with better success. Ilarette,
"Dai>cy O'Lynn,' was sung by Mrs. Quimby, Mrs.
IIowcs, Messrs. Frederick and Dana, with Mrs.
Sleeper as pianist. parlor comedy, No Cure no
Pay, buresqueing alike tancied invads and medical
hlmbugS, next introduced, and exceedingly
well pcrformed-the characters by Mrs. Frederick,
Misses Hervey, Anderson, Pote, Field, Mcdonald,
Atkinson and Fauncc. A Duett, See the Pale
Moon, was next sung by Mrs Webster and Mrs.
Qumby.
Soon after, the curtain rose upon Mrs. Jarley's
Wax Figgers. There was the great and good &.
Washington, the stalwart Putnam of wolf memory,
Richard 3D., Shaksperc, Mary Queen Of Scots, Dane
ing Girl, Indian Scapng White Woman, A
Cardinal, the Grand Turk, Wild Man, &c. Mrs
Jarey was personated by Mrs Reynolds, who ill
her irresistibly comic manner described the lead
ing traits Of each. From time to time she wound
them up III the back With Il watchman's rattle, and
SET Them moving.
After some more ballad singing, the fearful
tragedy Of Bluebeard and his wives was exhibited
in three tableauX. The spectacle of the heads of
the seven murdered wives, was especially affecting.
white screen, let down from the rear of the
stage, was prepared with openings to admit the
heads of seven beautiful young ladies'. who stood
behind it, Their long tresses were then fastened
above the heads, and stains of red painted on the
screen. When the curtain rose the effect was
truly startling, and very affecting that tear was
seen to roll even down the cheek of the fierce Blue
| beard.
Refreshments We're provided, fancy articles sold,
| and time of general enjoyment had. The whole
| closed with Il dance-music for the cotlons being
furnished at the piano by Mrs. Quimby and Mrs.
Sleeper, and violin for the contra dances by Mr..
Morrow, who kindly volunteered.
The occasion netted about 1925 to the fund of the
Society.
| BENEFIT TO Mrs. REYNOLDS. A large number
of the ladies and gentlemen of this city have signed
"a letter rendering to the above named lady the COM
pliment of benefit, at Hayford Hall, at such time
as she may select From the energy of the persons
who have the matter in charge, there is no doubt
that it viii prove great success. The entertain
ment will consist of musical and dramatic perfor-
mances, in which the beneficiary will take lead
ing part Mrs. r. has always cheerfully lent her
talented aid in all public occasions the great de-
a Just and fitting acknowledgement of her services.
We make no doubt that there will be Il splendid
entertainment antka full house.
Since the above was written, we learn that Mrs.
Reynolds has designated the evening OF Jan. 5th
| rs the time of the benefit.
CHRISTMAS AT STOCKTON. The ladies of the
Unversast Society had Christmas tree at Hich.
borns Hall, and furnished supper and refreshments
to the dancers from Wessaumkeag Hail. The
ladies of the Congregationaiist Society at Sandy
Point also celebrated the anniversary of the birth
of the Savior by a Christmas tree. Both alta airs
lwere very happy and successful.
In addition to H. III. johnson and Daniel Faunce
AS committee for dispensing the Alfred Johnson
IcharabIe fund.- the following persons have been
Inamed-C Charles Moore, VIM. Frederick and Mrs
Gorham Lancaster, as representing respectively the
lOrthodox Methodist and Baptist Societies.
The building of the railroad cribs across the flats
i'm this city, has been let to A. & }. Bennett Co..
formerly of Bucksport, who made the repairs on
Iour bridge. There will be twenty cribs, 10 j.,
l15 feet. Il feet high, and will cost $1,000.