The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-04-12
The Entertainment.

and gentlemen, gave an entertainment
at the courthouse last Thursday and
Friday nights, the proceeds of which
are donated to the Methodist church
now under process of erection. The
tableaux and charades were presented
in good style, in fact, in manner I'M
surpassed by any amateur performers
we ever witnessed on the stage, and the
whole affair was n grand success,
financially, as well rs entertaining
The audience each night was larger
than we have ever seen turn out to
any pay performance of a similar kind
in Hartford, which we flatter ourselves
was in great measure due to the eX-
tensive advertisement given it in the
HERALD. The receipts amounted to
1924. Each lady and gentleman acted
well his or her part. The acting of
Miss Matte Berry, in the character of
Miss Harding, IN the play of "Hpi =
den, could not be excelled by anyone.
How an old maids head can be turned
topsy turvy by dandyish coxcomb,
was well exemplifed by Miss Inez
Miller. Miss Lee Arlington, as
Susan Brown" and Belinda Jane
Hopkins" was decided success.
Miss Eva Griffin, performed all her
characters in fine style, she moved
about with the air and grace ola queen,
and it was not affectation, but seemed
natural. Miss Dollie Hardwick, acted
the character of "Mintie' in the play
of Waterfall" to perfection. She
also performed the part ofstep-mother,
in Holden" admirably. Miss Nettie
Miller, acted well her part in "Stage-
struck Yankee" Miss Nollie Taylor,
as "NIiss Fannie Magnet" in Stage
struck Yankee, "and Aunt Betsy" in
"Kritsingles," delighted the audience.
In all her characters, Miss Annie
Tracy, excelled any young lady in
acting her parts naturally. She entered
into the spirit of every character and
acted il out as natural as it cOnld be
done. Miss Ellen Taylor, in the char
acter of Clara" in "Only Lolita"
acted the part of an upper tendon,
stuck-up, proud young lady, as well
as it possibly could have been done,
considering the character is so foreign
to her nature and disposition. She !
also had important characters in the
plays of Waterfall" Manager" and
Tax Collector" and performed her
part in each play to perfection. Miss
Mary PendletOn, as Mora OFlana-
gin," personated the Irish character
splendidly and called out rounds of
applause from the audience. Miss
Mamie Williams, was well suited 10
the character of "Only Lotta," and
as an innocent, unsophistocated girl,
not afraid of work, and with no foolish
notions OF vanity, and fashion, she
was decided hit Miss Mary Rowe,
in the plays of Waterfall" "Kritsin-
gles, and "Jeduthan and Jane"
acted her characters very well indeed.
The young men acquitted themselves
with great credit, and regret that space
does not permit us giving them further
notice. One of the best pieces acted
by the young ladies and gentlmen,
was written by Mrs. E. A. Nall, of
this place. The only fault We could
find with it, was that it was too short
to be so good. Good judgment was
displayed in selecting the casts of char
acters, and arranging the whole affair,
and much credit is due Miss Bette
Cook, who was the moving spirit in the
matter. She was very materially
lided by Miss Mamie Williams and
Mr.. A. T. Nall. The thanks of the
church, as well as the the public, are
to the young folks, and it is
unanimous wish that they give us
mother entertainment at no distant
lay. Too great a mede of praise can
not be given to Mrs. Bette Rowe, for
'he put the ball in motion and allowed
he young folks to meet at her house,
md arrange the characters and prac-
ice for some time, very much too, to
her own inconvenience. The young
adde's and gentlemen desire to return
heir thanks to her for her kindness.
Items From Cromwell.