Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1882-12-07
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Dear Imer,can We desire. through
your columns, 70 express our great delight
with the mu,lca. entertainment, recently
gwen here under the direction Ut Nr and
Nh. J. Is. Wcstendorf Well knowing the
natural hospitality Of the citizens Of this
place, We felt that We should be amply re-
paid TOR any pains We might take 10 attend
an entertainment In which 50 many Of them
were interested. Two weeks ago The West
rndnri- came to tins village and com
menced enlistlng the services Of the Young
people Of the vicinity 10 give The Oratorlo
OF Queen Esther
TINS orajorio, or more properly cantata.
is one Of the late VIM Bradbury, greatest
efforts and j., IN Itself a masterpiece Inc
manner in which it vas rendered showed
that the preparation, though brief, was
thorough and reflects great credit upon the
tact and ability OF the directors Space for
bids u making more than the brefrst men
ton Of the several characters presented
Esther, the Queen. va, acted by Mrs
Linda Handy, who performed her part with
beauty and grace that Vas indeed crediia-
bic. Mrs. HANDY possesses a sweet voice,
which added to her charming methods Of
expression made her suitable representa-
tive Of that noble queen whom she person
mated.
Mr.. l.. b. Deasy took the part OF King
Ahasuerus. Mr. Deasy has rich, musical
voice and enters into the spirit Of whatever
he undertakes This important character
could not have been better repre- scented than
by him. At times the audience would quite
forget the present age and led by hi, capt-
waiting manners would fancy themselves
among the orientals.
The part of Haman was acted bv Mr..
W. Weseott, and We think VT expires, the
sentiment of all when We assign to Mr.
Wescott the palm" The unpopular char
acter whom he represented could moi find
sympathy IN the audience. This Mr.. Wes-
colt understood and it appeared to be his
determination to make uD IN good expires
sion what his part lacked in popular sym
patty.
Miss Jennie Hamilton PLAYED the part of
Zeresh. Miss Hamilton Is a Young lad, of
pleasing manners and possesses a fine voice.
Several OF the irving scenes which she pre-
sented were indeed affecting Her fiHal leave
of her husband before his execution was
rendered perfectly and md mol tall to affect
the audience, who found slmpathIzing
tear unDuutn start as snt gave MIN MS
last farewell as he left for the gallows.
Mr.. Byron w Stevens represented Nor
decal, the Jew. This is one OF the most pleas
ing characters and Mr.. Stevens rendered it
finely. Where he lmplores the queen 10 90
to the King and make supplicatlon for his
people, Who are condemned to die, the scene
is very affecting. Throughout the entire
play Mr.. Stevens received the admiration
of all.
Mordeeai's sister-by Mrs. Emma CLARK
was rendered very beautifully. Mrs. Clark 5
musical talent is of no ordinary grade.
which with graceful and lady like demeanor
made her part valuable addition to the
entertainment.
Mr.. Woodbury. Farrar took the part of
Illegal. Mr.. Farrar has fine voice and
rendered his part highly pleasing.
The High Priest was acted by Mr.. 4. w.
Cleaves. Mr.. Cleaves Possesses clear. rich
voice and excellent manner Of expression.