The Van Buren press., 1875-07-06
st. Anne's Academy,

tue CoVnent, Tor the purpose OF witnessing
the performance given by the children of the
school, and were highly entertained, and well
paid for our visit The school-room was crow
ded to its utmost capacity, there being barely
standing: room. Father Smyth. however, fur
nished us with an excellent position, where
We could see and hear all that went on. We
only regretted one thing that was the noise
and confusion in the audience, which pre-
vented some parts of the entertainment from
being heard and appreciated.
The Introductory Instrumental duett by
Misse. Adler and Duval was a becoming ni-
tiatory TO the splendid performance which
was to succeed
The salutatory, by Miss N. Lane, a sunny
faced lassie, did credit to her. although, at
times, it was a little too low to be audible. 1t
was received with hearty applause.
The greeting chorus by the little ones
of the school, was a pretty song and the pic
ture which the diminutives presented, in their
white hahilments, was one, the beauty OF
which we shall not soon forget.
Then came sparkling dialogue, the char
acters sustained by Anna and Eugene and
Sam. Adler, The noticeable feature was the
super. excellent acting of the little boys, Sam
doing" the lrishman splendidly. and Civ
ing" comic song, which was received with
tremendous applause.
The instrumental trio, piano, by Missse
Rapley, Lane, and Refeld was excellent.
A splendid Mazurka" by the smiling lit
tie Julia Kerens, was musical gem. How
could it be otherwise?
Make me no Gaudy Chaplet," song, was
splcndidly rendered by Miss Anna Adder. If
we had had the opportunity, we she ould GER
tainly have Made her a Gaudy Chaplet."
spite of her swectlr intoned protestations.
And Notwithstanding her repeated assev.ra-
tions she'll take n" gaudy chGr-let some VI
these days. 1t was a joke set to music.
The instrumental solo by Mis-. Duval gave
evidence Of considerable musical talent.
After thi. came the event of the evening,
the three act drama. The Fire Of London"
which was admirably performed, The Mrs.
Google of Miss Rapley. was one Of the best
bits Of amateur acting it has ever been
our pleasure to witness. 1t was perfect
impersonation. The mere appearance OF Mrs.
Google on the stage. was the signal for tre-
mendous applause.
Joan Porter, Mrs C's servant by Miss l..
Kenney, was as complete an expose oi the
servant-grl as could be given. The charac-
ter was we'll sustained throughout, ana re-
ceved, at times, enthusiastic applause, The
I,
Rose Scott, Tancred, Frizzell j Fagan, Carrie
King, A. Duyai, Ref,ld and Adler, were ex-
ccllent, and contributed much to the success
of the play.
The interval between the scenes was occu-
pied in displaying, vocaly and in,trnmenta'-
w. the musical accoinpl ,hmcnts of the pa
pills.
First came polka duett on the piano, by
Misses Fisher and Adder, and it was 50 good
that it required the constant watch fitness Of
friends to keep us from polkaing' to the
anguish Of many pedal cxtremites that were
close uciglbors Of our own. We were con
sderably addled.
Alpnc Bells, b, Ms, Mary Lane was a mcr-
rs piece. A. its ringing name would Indicate
and was executed with style and finish that
was highly creditable to the CHEEKY faced lit
| tie lassie.
Next came \ polka, on the piano-we mean
of course, played, not dauced--by Miss Julia
kcrens. aud it wa. performed well, and the
little lass trpped from the instrument smiling
aud happy.
An instrumental duett, by Misses Theurer
and Mary Lane. 1t was Enthusiastically APP
! plauded.
instrumental duett, Cinnamon Rose Schot-
i.chc, by Misses Duval and Refeld. was, as its
name would Indicate spicy and sweet, and a
gem among cluster Of brlliants.
And here comes lttle Anna Adder with a
rollicking, roaring, ringing, piano solo, the
Galloping Sleigh Ride Polka 1t was fine
music picture OF sleigh riding. and the little
lady showed her skill in its splendi execu-
tlon
Then came merry. lively instrumental
trio,the Little Romp Quickstep, by Misses Ad-
kler, Fisher and Theurcr. ltwas excellent.
A solo from Norma, by Miss Duyal. gave
evidence of a superior order of vocal talent,
But the song OF the evening was" Whis-
pcring Hope" The first and second sopra
nos were sustained by Misses Duval. Fisher
and Adler while the alto was splendidly rem
dcrcd by Miss Raplcy. Tic echo in the cho-
rus, by the alto, was splendid.
Miss Rose Scott gave very pretty song.
The "Shower of Roses by Misses Raplcy
and Fisher. was very sweet instrumental
duett
A solo from II Trovatore by Miss Adder,
was praseworthy.
Miss Rapley sang an exquisite song. with
guitar accompaniment Mary OF Argyle
which was received with tremendous APP
plause. Miss l.. also sang The Brook with
splendid effect
Mary Queen of Scotts,' was excellently
rected by Miss Mamie Lane, 1t was very
proper that this sunshiny faced girl should
be chosen to speak the praises Of the martyr
queen. 1t was beautiful girl chanting "A re-
QUEEN for the lovely Mary This was follow
ed BY an instrumental ductt 10y Misses Kenny
and Adder. The entertainment concluded
with the parting song b, all the pupils
The performance throughout, was highly
crcdtable to teachers and pupils, and we are
happy that it was our privilege IL be present
and enjoy It. The school, rs is always the
ease with those Of the Sisters is one the
best In the State and one of which Western
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