Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

To amateurs how ever It seems so naro and important, that they often make trag- edy, comedy; and comedy. farce. This error was admirably avoided, and the heavy parts were so we'll acted as to elicit hearty appreciation. The superior fea- ture of the evening was expressive artic- ulation; a superiority so essential, aad so rare, that experts alone acquire it. Mrs. Loring and Mrs. Gale were particularly noticeable in this respect. Capt. Dande- lion. was presented by She best individual talent of the company, although showing less study than some of the other parts. The provincial theatres of England. and the smaller theatres of this country, inter init their vaudeville performances with unhealthy and sensational plays. The larger cities alone furnish the nobler and better passioned dramas. Here amateur and the best professional companies are allied. It has been the privilege of the Washington company to furnish its audi ences with taste for the highest dramat- ic art. and distaste and even nausea. for the trash boarded at most of our thea tres. This has resulted alone from 8 careful and wise administration, and should receive the attention of the audi ences within it's call. The association is fortunate in having the most attractive temple in the county, fortunate Tn having better scenery than two thirds of the thea tres in this country, and their audiences are most fortunate in receiving such po- lite and courteous attention from the association.
 A correspondent in a recent issue of your paper laments that such plays as 'The Lady of Lyons, ""The Stranger, "etc. are not produced. There are obvious ob- jections; some are copyrighted and can- not be obtained; most of them are laid about a key stone to which the other parts are unusually subordinate and near ly if not all, from their location OF date, require costumes and scenic effects that not fifty theatres in the country can fur nish. The company seems to have gone as far as they dared from the path neces- sarily prescribed by their means. Let x, and his friends support the association and help them to procure gasolene, traps, scenery and costumes. and they may yet see Booth, Barrett or Jefferson put on the buskins in old Judea The days oi A,t; TLooL,;ool;sro ger roov ha oYlouad the word ,are behind us. Americans have become theatre-lovers and American far mers form their excito-nervous tempera' ment and isolated lives recognize the ne. cessity for occasional inspiriting relaxs. tion. let them guarantee the support due to the Washington company for the season of " and '78. B.
 1 FESTIVITIES AT CHURCH HILL.-The semi annual closing exercises of the "Home and School" at Church Hill, have evea been enjoyed by the patrons and friends of this excellent institution. With the fame of like occasions fresh in their minds over six score of the good people of Wash ington and vicinity threw dull care to the winds and were present at the grand final of the winter term on the evening of the twentieth ultimo. The program was dex trously opened with "Grand March De Concert" by s. W. Shelton. J. H. Laws composition, Curiosity" aroused the cu' riosity of the audience, likewise-merited applause. This was followed by the crowning event of the evenings drama, "abounding in thrilling effects and power. full situations" entitled Among the Breakers" Under the tuition of the preceptress, Miss Abbie Chamberlin, the amateur actors and actresses assumed their parts in a very creditable manner A recitation, '' Leaving School" was well portrayed by F. Hine. By particular re- quest s. W. Shelton pleasingly rendered his character song, "Going Back to Dix ie." MT. Willie c. Shelton. the eminent ly young organist, playing an accompani- ment on the piano. A rich treat, no down on the program, was the melod iouI strains, furnished from the instrument mentioned, by this young artist. who clear ly proved that he was master of the keys As testimonial of esteem to respected teacher, for her earnest endeavors to pro
 mote the welfare of her pupils and he sterling value as an instructress, the prin cipal, MT. Warehouse. presented in be- of the scholars, an elegant gold and jet brooch and earrings set with pearls. Al though sur prised, the lady soon rallied her thoughts and in few well-chosel words rendered her grateful acknowledge ment. We congratulate the lads ant lassies of the Home and School. and those who aided them: upon their sue cessful attempts to promote the happi ness of others. Q.