National Republican., 1875-07-17
ROCK CREEK CHURCH.
Sunday School Entertainment ct Brightwood.


To the Editor Oft the National Republican:
SIR: Notwithstanding the progress OF Q terrific
storm over this section of the District, large and
enthusiastic audience was assembled at Bright
wood hail. on the 18th instant, to attend an exhi-
bition, consisting Of music, recitstions and dia-
logues, given by the officers and children Of old
Rock -Creek-church Sunday school. The enter
tainment was all that could be desired. The mu-
sic was delightful; the dialogues well rendered,
and the recitations clearly enunclated and effect.
lively spoken. As old Rock Greek church is 90
we'll known, and surrounded as IL is with so much
James A. Buck, is so cordially loved by all, the
mere mention Of such an entertainment was the
means Of filling the hall TO suffocation. Long
before the advertised hour Of com mencing the ex-
ercises, scores Of the beauty and chivalry Of the
surrounding country and Washington tled into
the large and spacious rooms set apart for balls
tending to the horses and vehicles Of various
kinds, for the rapidly gathering clouds and omi-
nous rumbling OF thunder warned all to prepare
At the appointed hour the curtain rolled back
and exposed to the view Of the audience the
scholars and teachers OF the Sunday school Or:
ranged upon the platform. The flower decked
white dresses Of the girls formed beautiful con-
trast to the more sober -bued habiliments Of the
boys, and the whole formed q beautiful picture,
one long to be remembered. The innocent, happy,
expectant childish faces flushed with excitement;
the S. ssss S an an ans
already willing and eager to applaud, and Il was
some moments before order could be restored that
the exercises might commence After the prayer
of the venerable rector and o sublime recitation
of Lords prayer in unison BY the whole school,
Mr.. Nally marshaled his forces for the song,
Happy Songs" the children seemed to trhow
themselves into the spirit Of this beautiful piece
and their clear voices rolled and surged through
the hall, exultantly triumphing over the crashing
thunder and loud "swish" Of the rain. The time
was perfect, the harmony delightful, and effect
electrical, and thus 1t was throughout the varied
programme. The children excelled themselves
In dialogue music and recitation, and Mr.. Nally,
the leader Of the music, and Mr.. Middleton, the
superintendent of the school, covered themselves
with glory. The children's voices are fresh and
musical, and Mr.. Nally, with an artists touch,
has brought out the harmony that heretofore lay
dormant in the school. The pieces were dis
criminatngly selected with reference TO the fresh
young voices.
Mr.. Middleton's pleasant face was seen during
the progress of the entertainment where 1t was
most needed, encouraging the timid girls repress-
ing the bold boys, and giving confidence to all.
Where all was so nearly perfect It is hard TO dis
crIminate, but special mention should be made Of
the powerful rendition Of the Battle Of lvry,"
by Miss Miller, and the sweet voice and face Of
Miss George Brown, in the part of Eva In the
last cantsta; Mr.. Fontman g tenor voice should be
commented upon also; with cultivation We would
think he would be acquisition to any qusrtette,
It Is clear and belllke in its tones but It needs
fexibility. We sincerely trust that the school
may be induced to repeat their entertainment, as
many were prevented from attending on account
Of the weather. TRCAx.