National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-03
Prof. sheldon's Exhibition

The National theatre was the scene on Satur-
day evening OF q novel and notwithstanding
entertainment, the occasion beinZ the second an
nual exhibition OF Prof. She ldon's dancing acad-
envy, at which the fairy spectacular ballet Of
the characters being impeTsOnated by Prof. Shell
dOn's pupils. The extremely youthful amateurs
were fattered with one OF the finest audiences
that ever assembled in the theatre, every seat,
even to the third tier, being taken on the day
before the performance, by the anxious papas and
mammas Of the young performers. The entertain
ment presented the very rare spectacle oil highly
aristOcTatic and fashionable parents faEOring
with their presence and appreciation the debUts
OF their darlngs on the stage. No tickets were
sold at the door, and as an old theatre habitue
was heard 70 observe, 1t was probably the first
time that money for admission was refused at this
theatre. The line Of carriages opposite the door
was larger than on any evening during the Ope-
ratio season. The story Of Cinderella being prob
ably quite as familiar TO the public as the alpha
bet or Mary's little lamb, review of the play
will hardly be necessary.
The curtain rose at O'Clock, disclosing the full
dainty little fairies as ever appeared TO the i'm
aRiDntion Of the most fanciful romRncer. The
applause was prolonged and enthusiastic-eyery
papa and big brother in the audience doing VOL
untaTy clsquer work In behalf Of the particular
fairy representing their respective households.
The entrance OF Miss Mamie Manager as the Good
Fairy Queen, was signaled by another burst Of
appreciation, which she we'll earned by excellent
delivery Of the charge to her subjects. Miss Ella
Gray, as the gifted young Prince, who, as the
story goes, selected his bride on account Of the
smRllness of her feet, made q decided hit in her
part, being exquistely dressed in satin Of very
gay eolors, sparkling with diamonds and other
precious stones, doubtless being even more Law
Isbly supplied with jewels than most ordinary
princes OF Cinderella's date. The role OF Clndsr-
ella was enacted by Miss N. Sheldon, with perfect
success. The tableau Of her appearance in the
magic fountain was exquisite. Misses Lula Du-
rant and Alice Homer, as the proud and selfish
sisters, who would not permit Cinderella TO 20 to
the ball with them, were very natural in thelT
roles and received hearty applause. Master
Moore 5. Falls, as Pedro, manifested q very re-
markable talent Tor an amateur comedian, and
created q great deal of laughter. Cinderella's
team, consisting Of Master Hume's donkey Sambo
and Miss Sheldon's pretty little pony, sustained
their trying parts with perfect conposure, and
seemed scarcely TO appreciate their prominent
was Afforded for an exhibition Of he P[ssnits ~
Professor Sheldon's proficiency as an instructor
in the art saltatorial. The really hne, and in
some cases artistic, dancing Of the pupils fully
sustained the enviGble reputation which the Pro
lessor has hitherto borne. Among the fairies
Miss Anna Woodruff, Of Trenton N. J., attracted
very tattering notice. The following was the pro-
gramme:
princes Set, Iancers, -;"Pas do Danube"
First Fairy; LA Madrigsls," Prince, Cinds-
reiIs, Countess Appotini, First Fairy Primes
Malissi. Baroness Perrin, Marchioness EIinora
Second Fairy, Clorinda and Thisbe; "Pas de vii.
ond Fairy; "Pas de Emerald" MarchIooess Ell
mora and Lady Susini: "Tarentella," Princess
Malissi; "Pss de Trio-La Gitaua," Cinderella,
Thisbe, Countess Appoint; SOlo-'.La Bayadere'
Prince. Grand scarf dance by twenty misses 10
which solos by Misses Dottie Markrlter and
Mamie Humphreys, each only four years OF age;
pas Comique," Coachman and FOotman; Solo
"L'Ariel, I" Clnderells: la Zingarella," twelve
misses; 'tPas Seul," Third Fairy; ia SyIphide,"
Thisbe; "Craeoyienne," CIorinda. Scotch dance
solo, Prof. Sheldon; "Pedro Set,"-. Grand
Cinderella waltz and glide
At the conclusion, Professor Sheldon presented
the medals in the following order: Misses Ella
Gray and Minerva Sheldon, each gold medal;
Misses Alice Horner, Lulu Durant, Georgiana
Oitman, May bearing, Oornie Denver, Belle
Hunt, Nellie Acker, Ida Humphreys. SalIie
Humphreys, DOttie Markriter, Mamie Pumph-
reys, Masters Willie Ottman and AuriIl Mitch.
ell, each a silver medal. Miss Mamie ManEer
was presented with special medal fer her ex-
eellent rendition Of the Fairy Queen.
The entertainment closed with a presentation
to Professor Sheldon by Miss Ella Gray OF a
handsome and costly silver pitcher. Throughout
the affair was grand success.