Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-03-11
mud Bridge and Surroundings
School Exhibition-A Narrow
Escape.
Correspondence Huntington Advertiser.

Mup BRIpeE, W. Va. Mar. &, 1870
Mud Bridge as It's Familiarity known, Is
situated on the left bank Of Mud River
about two miles above Milton, and derives
its name from n bridge that spans the NV
er at that point The country around Mud
Bridge is beautiful and diversified the
well improved farms indicate thrift and
prosperity there are some elegant resi-
deaces here and the appearances are very
favorable toward agriculture, the soil be-
ing excelent;y adapted to small grain and
fruit culture.
In this progressive ne'ghborhood a
school is kept in operation eight months
Of the wear, which speaks we'll OF the IN
terest manifested by ;he people in educa-
tional affairs We were privileged to at
terd literary entertainment given by
Miss Hunt, the accomplished teacher as
sisted bv her scholars, on the evening Of
the 9th inst. The performance was IN the
highest degree commendable to all who
participated in the affair. We can only
notice the most prominent part OF the LIZ
h;bition, which consisted Of recitations
charades. dialogues, tab!eaux &c. The tab
leau and recitation entitled 1.-The SIX
Virtues" was a beautiful representation
and tue young ladies who rrrsona'ed 1t
were certainly attractive; "Salutatory,' by
Master Freddie Morris, was well received
and tie Young gentleman gave evidence
Of oratory the "Irishman at home, an
amusing dialogue, was well rendered and
loudly applauded; "An Ode to the Pow
er Of Eloquence," a recitation, was well
delivered In the charade entitled "Matrl-
mony" those representing the different
characters acquitted themselves very
creditaby, especially the young ladies
"The other Girl Just Like Nine" q song
bv the inimitabie McCaliister produced
roars OF applause; Behind the Scenes,
a charadc, was well rendered Taking a
Sheat0 Dutch piece, vas well rendered
bv Mr.. VI. Braize Minnie, kittie Clyde :
Sister" by McCallister, excited much
prase; GLOW not to get an answer by
Misses Sallie Morris and Jennie Reece, ex-
cited loud applause, and did credit to the
performers. The tableau "Day and Night,
bv Misses Flora Reese and Ida Morris
was beautiful and impressive; The Eta
Pie Society" was a very laugiable piece
and we'll performed; 1.-TWO Ideas OF Lie,
Inv Misses Fannie Morris and Maggie
Reece. was very good and well performed
Questionable Requirements" dialogue
excited much merriment; Miss jennie
Reece appeared in persorating TIE Cook
and did excellently; the charade Nv hal
comes OF Loose Tongues" was finely rem
dered, especially the character Miss To-
ouac,tt,n Rival Speakers" and The
Pleasures of Life" were all good the clos
ing piece was tableau entitled TOO late
for the Train" which produced roars Of
laughter We have, from net being &c
quairted, failed to get the names OF sor''
who distinguished themselves or the CHAR
acters they represented. The entert1n
meut was a decided success. The tas,e an,
elegance displayed in the selec ION ant
arrangement OF pieces, ami their success
iul performance, reflects very creditibl.
on both teacher and scholars. May sue
cess crown all Their efforts.
Mr.. \. W. Brrnett, the local editor o
the Wayne Advocate, sustained some In
juries OF an external character, while re
turnin. from the exhibition; the night be
ing exceedingly dark and he absorbed, eli
ther with the view of obtaining 4 mic
subscription list for his paper or with tn
attraction some young lady had presented
that night imost probably the latter fel
over an embankment about twenty fee
high, completely covering himself Wit
mud. a fellow-feeling makes one won
drous kind" So I'VE reporter delivered
him from the "horrible pit" After tn
mud is removed he will doubtless have
natural appearance.