The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1882-09-29
DIME READING.

The entertainment which came off, accord.
ing to notice, at Pleasant Prairie church on
Friday evening, the 22d. was, in every re-
spect, most decided success. The evening
was bright and beautiful. The roads were
in excellent condition, inviting the people
from far and near to moonlight drive. By
eight o'clock the house was filled to its
utmost capacity, with an expectant company.
The programme began with lively piece of
music, entitled, "Tbe jolly Old Farmer
sung by quartette consisting of Miss Kate
johnson and Mamie Torrey, and Messrs.
Sovereign and Brande. A defamation by
Miss Maud Van Kirk followed, after which,
Tim Carpenter and Herbie Holt appeared in
dialogue. A little seven-year old-Miss
Bessie Torrey--then won a round Of applause
by singing Pussy in the Well; !" after which
Tim Carpenter again appeared and gave q
defamation. The quartette was called
again and this time rendered medley in fine
style. Mr.. Roscoe Torrey was announced,
and the audience laughed over well rend-
cred selection from Mark Twain. Next was
a reading by Mrs. Geo. Mcneil, after which
Miss Daisy Lane, Of Kenosha. took her
place at the organ and sang with spirit and
effect " The Blue Alsatian Mountains Mr..
Henry Brande then appeared, and there was
i" Laughing in Meeting" The next an
nouncement was Miss Allie Hale, of Kenosha.
She came forward and the audience listened
with pleased attention, TO finely executed
solo. Her voice exhibited high degree of
trsining and culture. Miss Maud Pierce
then read the Bridal Wine Cup" after
which Miss Mamie TOrrey and Mr.. Berrey
appeared in song dialogue. MIR. C. L.
Logan then took the stand and rem.
dered " Horatius at the Bridge" after
which the Mocking Bird was sung
by Mabel and Durell Pierce, who
did themselves much credit in the
pleasant and easy manner in which they
young voices. and we wish them the best
success. Miss Jessie Johnson then came
forward, and the audience listened with
rapt attention to delightful reading of Jean
Ingelow's we'll known poem, I" High Tide on
the Coast of Lincolnshire" Her voice is
characterized by great naturalness and
sweetness. The milking song was rendered
in an especially beautiful style. "The
Polish Boy was then read bv Mr.. Pratt in
most pleasing manner, followed by the
singing of another medley by the sisters
Mrs. Fox and Miss Lane, of Kenosha. Their
rendition of it both invited and received
hearty applause. They have good voices,
and sang well, and show great taste in culti-
walton and practice. Next came character
dialogue which took the audience by storm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Packman appeared as the
young married couple In wan of ser.
want Miss Julia Torrey, as the Irish appli-
cant, seemed to be "just over the aoather
| from Cork" while Miss Kate Johnson, as
| the Dutch girl, was more natural than
Katrina herself. Then came the widow in
her weeds wanting situation for her
g needs, and last but not least the colored
girl appeared in "style' wonderful to
behold. The audience burst into roar of
aughter in an instant, but quieted to listen
to her comic words in rhyme, at the close of
which all agreed that it was the best dia-
logue and best rendered of anything ever
before. This was followed by the announces
ment of the closing song By Miss Jessie
johnson and Miss Allie Hale, "0h, how
sweet the hunters song:' 1t is needless to
say 1t was sung in Q most pleasing style,
manifesting the best of voices and greatest
training. Kenosha has good reason to boast
| of her home talent. Before the closing
exercises a hearty vote of thanks was rem
dered to those who SO kindly assisted from
a distance, helping in great measure to
make it the success it proved to be.
Their assistance and talents are we'll ap.
preciated snby all who were present,
and the community at large. who wish
them. one and all, to accept the best
wishes for their future success in so cheer.
fully helping the furtherance of SO good q
cause, and may they personally realize the
truth of the old proverb, g 1t is more blessed
to give than receive" The audience depart.
ed, feeling that they had passed q mos
pleasant evening. Too much credit can mo-
be given to Mrs. Holt, who was the power
behind the throne. With indefatigable yea
she planned and worked, rode early and late
far aud near, in order that the entertainment
might be a success. She has the quiet sat
isfaction of knowing that it was in. ever,
way success. indeed. The handsom
financial fesult of thirty dollars was realized