Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-25
C.. F. G. Entertainment.

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Monday night the opera house was comforta-
bly, illed with an appreciatIve audience. which
had assembled to hear the concert given by Mrs.
Foots and her music pupils. The programme
gives the names of but lew of those who took
part, and consequently we cannot mention them
all. Part first was q Leaf from Mother HoGse'
and was quite = novelty.
A little after 8 O'Clock the curtain rose, show
ing a little boy asleep on the shady size Oh 4
shock Of wheat. On the other side of the stage
a little girl. wide awake. surrounded with
dolls. The choruses were rendered by about
twenty very small children. Little Blue was
finally awakened, after some vigorous shaking,
and came forward and delivered his address, al
ter which all retired from the stage. and a mo-
ment later s'Mother Goose" with about forty |
Of her children, made her grand entire. This was
. pretty scene. the smaller children, in their
fantastic costumes, being in trent, and ranged
back on the stage according to size. 1t would
be impossible to describe the dresses of the
children. as no two were alike; some held
wands, while others had brooms, buckets, &c.
A few familiar dittIes. such as Little Bo-Peep,'
and"Jack and JILL" were sung when "Mother
Goose'' care forward and extended a hearty
greeting to all present. Then n song of well
come, BY Miss Agile Bair, and the forty little
voices once more united in familiar dltties. and
sung every nursery rhyme that was ever heard
OF. Some of the children were mere infants,
but they were as enthusiastic, and kept as good
time as the older ones. A deaf person would
have been well entertained in witnessing their
Joyous actions; and their sweet little songs were
rs pleasant to the ear as their acts were to the
eye. Part nrst closed with a tableau, and from
first to last there was but q moment ~hen the
stage was unoccupisi. The 'Leal from Mo'h-
er Goose was greatly enjoyed by the entire au-
dience.
Part second was "Scenes from Country Lille
The chorus was rendered by fourteen young
ladies. whose pluiap forms, rosy chseks and
sparkling eyes reminded us more OF country
g'ris .han III the "any-nueu eos'"h' my
wore. After listening 10 the Soi' 'ohes u LII
little children, this chorus iell upon the ear IN
cleaT and strong notes which filled the room
with melody. At the close of their song the
young ladies retired to the back part OF the
stage. but still in view OF the audience, and one
OF their number, MISS Maggie smith, stepped
forward and sang by Lo Land IN a son.
clear voice, which elected much applause from
tho audience.
Mr. A. w. Smith made his appearance In n
hunters coat and pants, his
hat brim fastened up on one side with tails OF
squirrels, q gun on his shoulder. and powder
horn and shot pouch suspended from his should
ers. He looked better In this rig than we
ever saw Inn loek before. HIS song. 'Ihe
Mountalneer." was executed In his usual etyle'
"hicn Is al the praise that Is necessary. ne re-
ceived long-contlnued applause. but wouid not
sing a second time.
MISS Matte herdeih sang meetings IN a
very creaitaoie manner. ihere seemed 10 pe NO
mort on her part YET ner clear voice WAS easily
nesro IN all parts oil the mousse. her country
costume was quite ecomins ana sne iookeo' II
possible, more charming IMAM USUAL
Miss Katie Hollis appeared In cos'uihe' anu
sang 1.-THE Little Maid Milking her cow she
brought in a bucket and an ola three-isssed
stool, Mr..Cnifse aeteo as her ioser' anu sue
i"'e oo"h '"e ID" " I'LL Us ne Is III the nasi' vi
laying IL ooan 10 otners. MISS HOLLIS ID one Vi
our nios' popular 'o'~i'slS IL no eA.ehoeu ~
~ sins,ns 10 necessary o." "i Ano" "
acauil'ea nerSeii wen.