The Placer herald., 1874-12-05
LONE STAR coRREspoNDENcE.

ED. HEnALD:-Lone Star ia not entirely out
of the world. eve and our neighbors enjoyed
pleasant evening on the 2Gth. Our school,
taught by George Simpson. gave an exhibition
which was well attended, and, judging from the
almost perfect quiet which reigned throughout
the room, all were well pleased. The song,
"Try Again." was first given by the school.
Owing to the fact that several of our best sing
ers had severe colds. this was hardly up to their
standard 'Bngen on the Rhine" was spoken
by Miss Della Aubrey. Though somewhat en-
barrassed at first, the young lady spoke in a
manner which showed that she had received
good training Language of the flowers" II
very pretty piece, was given by Miss Katy Osst.
Charade, "Matrimony" was rendered by Misses
Emma Duryee, Eannie Houston, Della Aubrey;
and Masters James Bissett, Timer and Isacc
Duryee. The participants are deserving of great
credit for the natural, and we might say, grace
full manner in which they carried their parts.
We hope that master Charles succeeded in
his attempt to get the kiss, which "Katy"
seemed perfectly willing to be compelled to
give. Miss Dody Willis spoke in clear voice
and her brother, Sheridan, told us that he is a
Mountain Boy;'' it is quite change for the
young gentleman. We are pleased that
he enjoys it so well, as we should much regret
to part with him and his bright-eyed sister
Johnny Houston and Charles Gautier gave Us
dialogue in spirited manner, which seemed
incredible to us, until we heard of some side play
which the audience were not permitted to wit
ness. Rosa Schneiderspoke very beautiful piece
''The Child's Vision" but her voice was too
low. The article was quite lengthy and much
praise should be given the little miss. who re.
cited it without prompting "Boy in Blue"
of the best features OF the evening; it
was a dialogue, sustained by by Misses Lizzie
Schneider, Mamie Houston, and Master
James Bissett, Isacc and Frank Duryee. Mas
ter Frank carried his part with promptness,
clearness, and vivacity, which was .'equalled by
few, excelled by none" His "plan' did
work Jolly" and we were initiated into the
mysteries Of popping" We hope the young
lady will not make such discontented wife a.
she tried to induce us to believe she was She
must remember that he expressly told us that
his ''hnppiness must depend upon her." Miss
Lizzie Schneider gave us Queen o. the May"
in distinct tones, and throughout the evening,
her part in several pieces was faithfully render
ed, her acting winning merited applause. Miss
Henrietta Oest, May Houston, and Master
Willie Gautier and Lewis Duryee spoke we'll.
with ! tile or no prompting. Herman Oest
thinks
Its sweet to court, but, Oh! how bitter
To court girl and then not get her. etc"
A gentleman present thought the second line
should read. ITO cort girl and then to get
her." We hope he does not speak from expe-
rience. Miss Emma Duryee spoke quite long
piece in very credible manner. The "Grand
Finale" was scene in a photograph gallery.
Country Greenhorn" wanted some "picters
took. :" but was afraid of the machine" His
fair cousin tried to induce him to be quiet. and
he finally received a most fatterng ''picter"
one other also received lovely (?) photograph
to our disappointment, the curtain was drawn
and the exhibition closed. The lovers of the
eight fantastic" then had an opportunity to
enjoy themselves. which they did, and not until
the gray light Of morning, was the house left in
quiet. vtDs.