The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Quite a large number Of friends and
last Saturday evening at the school ezhi-
bition, and we are satisfied that the audi
ence went away well pleased with the
entertainment. The programme was a
full one, and while not above criticism
in all its details, was, in the main, well
rendered, most parts of it nOticeably so.
Tho opening chorus, MERRY Greeting, -
was good, indicating careful drill in
music. This also was true of the other
general class songs Follow your Lead
er" and away we Go" The salutatory
by Geo. Jewell was neat little declama-
ton appropriate to the occasion. The
first of the recitations ofthe evening were
1.-THE Little Kittens" by Mollie Bancroft,
and 81 go to School," by Matte Ban
croft, the two little girls appearing on the
stage together and acquitting themselves
very creditably, indeed. The solo, bird
lie Darling" was well rendered by Miss
Ella Fosselman, who has clear, strong
voice, which has evidently received
good degree of culture. The Charade,
in two scenes, was well acted, being ex-
ceedingly difficult for some parties at
least, as the first scene indicated the diff
ficulties of the schOolma'am, the second
those of the housekeeper. Then followed
duet, Unfinished Prayer" very nicely
sung by Katie Davidson and Clara Pye;
and next a recitation, 'Why he Wouldn't
Sell the Farm" by May Randolph. This,
duction, the finest exercise of the even
ing. She gives great promise as areader,
and her pathetic rendering of this selec-
ton thrilled all hearts.
In the dialogue, christmas Tide"
we could not hear distinctly all that was
said by Mary Eastman, but her acting
was natural and the character fully sus-
tanned. Mis- Cora Kelly spoke in clear
distinct voice. The music, "Hear the
Engine Putting" needs no puff from us,
as Prof. Kennedy fully supplied that
part for the occasion. Calisthenics, by a
band of girls, and two recitations, THE
Seasons" four girls, and "What I'll Do"
Howard Thomas, were next in order, the
latter being an emphatic temperance
speech, which was loudly encored.
"Foootstep on the Stairs" duet, by An
ma Riggs and frankie Stotler, was thor
oughly enjoyable. Both these young
ladies are destined to be fine singers.
Both have already received considerable
musical training; while the one posses
ses rich alto voice, the other has a So
prano of remarkable sweetness, with a
touch of psthOs in it that will make 1t
peculiarly effective. A composition on
the camel, by Addie Tandy, preceded a
song, "Lora Vale" by Oracle Hood,
frankie Stotler, Mary Eastman, Mel
lie Russell and Annie Riggs. The
dialogue, People will Talk" was espec-
tally noticeable for the naturalness in the
grouping, expression and acting of the
participants. The cutest thing of the
evening was the solo "Adieu," by Miss
Maud Burnett, little five-year-old, she
herself furnishing the organ accompan-
lament. The well-known ''Vlsit of ST.
Nicholas is ever fresh and new, and lost
none of its freshness and attractiveness
by its rendering by Miss Maude Waite
Bret Harte's Miss Edith Helps Things
Along" with A. w. Stubs as visitor, was
admirably rendered by Miss Nellie Clep-
per, and was highly amusing to the au-
dience. The gymnastic exercises, by a
Of 81,
were performed IN perfect time, showing
careful practice on their part. The re-
naming part of the programme included
three good Rotations, "Put me in my
Little bed" Ida Wright, 1.-THE Anxious
Mother" Edna Hall, and Not Fit to be
Kissed" Nellie Smith, (the latter con-
veying. lesson to tobacco-using papas
by which we hope they will profit; a
dialogue, BE Courteous" Ormie Perley,
Harry Pierce and j. A. Smith; duet,
"Music on the Waves" Ella Fosselman
and Anna Riggs; and the army and
Navy" a very well executed tableaux,
the entertainment closing with valedic-
tory speech by Winnie Peyton, which
was but imperfectly heard on account of
confusion.
The programme was so varied and in
teresting as not to be wearisome to the
audience-ara rare characteristic ola school
exhibition-and we heard universal ex-
pressions of commentator at the close.
We learn that the time taken in prepa-
ton was but limited, Notwithstanding
which the entertainment reflected credit
ON all concerned, and we are glad to
state that the proceeds Will add material
ly to the library fund.