Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1875-02-25
fron C.redo--rh. Exhib. tlon
Correspondence Huntinssa isssr.i.cr.

CrREDo, w. VA, Feb. I'D, 1S75.-The
literary entertainment. given at the. Meth
odist Church on the evenings of the 18th
and 10th inst, was very successful at
fair and reflected great credit upon those
who engaged in it. Mrs. Poore, the eff.
icient teacher, displayed much taste in
the selection and arrangement of pieces,
and her scholars gave evidence of their
literary capacity in the successful per.
Torrance of the different pieces assigned
them. The stage and curtains were gotten
ppMith ingenuity and elegance, the latter
being decorated with American colors,
and the former. arranged after the most
approved style Of convenience. The house
has a seating capacity for three hundred,
and was filled to its utmost extent
The benefit resulting from the exhibit
ton was intended for Rev. J. G.. Sidebot-
tom, and the handsome sum realized
speaks well for the generosity of our peo-
pie. = - - : -
Precisely at seven the curtain arose, and
the beautiful piece of music entitled
"Praise Waiteth for Thee" was sung to an
accompaniment on the organ, which caus-
ed thrill of admiration TO pervade the
audience. The young ladies presented a
beautiful appearance, as the footlights re-
Elected with briliiancy on their masni6-
cent attire. g Co.. s ( 80
"Salutatory" was e1cellently delivered
by Master Eddie Wharton. Next APP
peared the tableau of "The Thirteen
Original States" surrounding the Goddess
of Liberty. This was followed with a
defamation by Master Willie Stuart, con-
Guiding with a song in which Miss Sue
Wellman assisted "Choice of Trades"
by several small boys, was finely rem
dersd ~
In the Dialogue, "What comes of loose
Tongue" those representing the different
characters distinguished themselves.
Misses Vic. Wellman and Carrie Holt
in the solo and quartette, enti-
tied "Let me sleep meath the willow by
the stream" and acquitted themselves
with great credit. This was followed by
@The Mechanics Daughter" dialogue
in which Misses Mary Bloss, Mary Frizzle
and Annie Willis appeared to decided ad-
vantage.
sArecitation entitled aMoming and Eve
ming was impressively delivered by Miss
Vic. Wellman personating Evening, and
and Miss Carrie Holt, Morning. The
trio, otis only Dream" did credit to
the performers, Messrs. Hanson, Osgood
and Miller. Honeymoon" an imposing
tableau, next appeared, and produced
much merriment.
In the dialogue. "Old and New" Miss
Mary Bloss distinguished herself, appear
ing in the character of Granny" and
Miss Mary Holt and Mr.. j. Miller excited
applause in personating "Pat and Bridget"
Atableau entitled "The reason Why New
comb left Kansas" representing an In
dian standing over his victim with up
lifted Tomahawk, produced roars Of APP
plause, and was called back third time.
The trio by Messrs. Hanson, Miller and
Oseood, entitled 81 am Waiting" was
beautiful and impressive.
"The Seasons" next sppeared-the par
ties all being arrayed in appropriate CO.'S
tunes. The recitation, "rrue and False
was beautiful and impressive.
In the dialogue, "The Minister'S Guests"
Miss Mary Kelley appeared as "Sister
Granger" and Miss Vic. Wellman as
"Sister Downer," with splendid effect.
Miss Carrie Ramsdell did admirably in
the personifcation of "Hagar in the Will
derness,'a f0 =
A tableau entitled "Gypsy Camp" was
splendidly portrayed. Mr.. Charley Drew
his celebrated elephant, "Ski-
DO Skinabo," and astonished the audience
with this ingenious continuance.
The concluding piece was a burlesque
tragedy entitled "Bombastes Furioso," in
three acts, which produced roars of APP
plause. Miss lizzie Frizzells distinguished
herself in the character of Servant" in
one of the above mentioned dialogues
Miss Mary Bloss appeared TO great adj
vantage as "Aunt Ailsie," in "The Minis
ter's Guests" Miss Carrie Ramsdell pro-
duced Loud and continued applause in
personating "Miss Loquacity." Miss AL
ice Frizzel acquitted herself very credita-
bly, in singing the beautiful piece, entitled
"There's no one to welcome me home
and Miss Annie Willis excited applause
in personating "Aunt Peggy" lin "The
Minister'S Guests"
Much credit is due to Miss Grace Lam
ham, of Catlettsburg, who performed on
the organ with taste and elegance, and to
all who assisted in the affair. The total
sum realized, over necessary expenses, was
tifty-six dollars.