The news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1882-1891, 1882-05-18
BURLINGTON JoTrINGs.
iALA EVENING IN BURI1NeroN.

- -"~~~-%N - A<-tAAt0 An OO614lHdION.--sl
J. Palgrave Simpsons comic three-act
drama, "a Scrap of Paper" as brilliantly per-
formed at Birch's Opera House on the even
ing of Thursday last by the Amateur Dram
attic Circle" of Burlington, was the conceded
event OF the season. Had we the ready pen
OF dramatic critique, the merits Of the
entire performance would justly claim a far
more extended notice than This ''scrap Of
paper" will permit. From the rising OF the
CERTAIN to its fall, an exceptional degree Of
Interest," and pronounced appreciation, was
manifested by one of the largest audiences ever
assembled within the walls of the Opera
House, and as qualified, by the perfect ovation
OF applause at the close of each act. These
ingenious tokens of qualification, were en-
inently due the eartistes," for their admirable
and charming rendition of the respective
"dramatis persona" Perfect self-possession,
grace, and a thorough enunciation and imper-
sonation, marked the acting and movements
of each performer. The costumes were rich
and beautiful, and the stage setting, particu-
larry the elegencies of the drawing-room
scene, and the conservatory with lis wealth OF
foliage, enhanced from its refinement and lux
uriousness the fascination of the drama. and
indeed the same with captivating features sell
dom excelled on any stage. The conception
and personation of The character Of Mile.
Lnzanne de Ruserville," as most ably and
charmingly sustained bv Mira A. H. Ganee-
wer, fairly electrified the audience, and her
impassionate appeals Prosper Couramontg
/ Mr.. De Lancy g. Walker don't you see r.
don't you see ser ?" brought down the house.
Gifted With a splendid and well-trained voice,
3 commanding presence, and digni6ed bear
ing, prosper Couramont" az personated BY
Mr.. Walker, was simply faultless, and dis
played dramatic ability and taste Of no com.
mon order. Mr.. @. Ross Grnbb az "Anatole.n
was very amusing, and ardent but bashful
youth. Mr.. Frank Earl as Baron de la
Glaciere," was unexceptionable. MIR. Russell
Eyre as "Brisemonche,n looked every inch q
. Landed Proprietor and Naturalist" and Mr..
A. H. Gangewer, and Mr.. 8. vi. Canwell,
shall be credited for knowing we'll th-ir
position, and doing their duty a rare thing
as servants" Miss Isabel r. Pugh as 'iBaron-
ess de Ia Glaciere," fully understood matri-
monial felicity, and was exceedingly fascina-
ting both in smiles and tears. Miss Fannie
L. Lansing as mile Zenobie," was delicious
y ''piquant," as monitress to "Apatole,"
Miss Annie II. Pugh as "MathiIde," was
in her coyness towards her
lover, "Anatole." Her mimicry Ct his flip
pany manner was capital. Miss FIorence
Eyre IS Madame Dupont" proved herself a
model "house-keeper.' And Miss Marie Bin.
ney as Pauline" acted the maid" to perfec.
ion.
The music under the efficient direction of
Captain Samuel Phillips, was in harmony
With the drama and rendered with much
aste. After the play, the gentlemen anna
eurs, and the ushers, Messrs. G. w. Carter,
Walter Robb and Charles s. Lan-ing, partici-
paled in an elegant supper very gracefully
served by our popular Caterer West, in his
usual excellent taste and sumptuous manner
Mr. West was fatteringly complimented by
he ladies for his creams and ices, and deli
ate forms Of the same, and other refresh
nents of the choicest kinds
A DELIBERATE SUICIDE
About midnight on Saturday, Adam Sea-
man or more generally known in this section
IS Dutch Adam, deliberately plunged into the
Delaware from the town wharf in this city.
and was drowned Seaman was trucker,
and lived on his farm on the Mount Holly
pike. During the evening Of his death, he
vas seen about town, and apparently perfectly
rational as usual. Later as stated by his
wife, he returned home, and after converting
with her a few moments, he went up stairs
and coolIy threw himself from the window of
his room 10 the ground Uninjured, he then
walked again into town, and upon being asked
BY several where he was going, he replied,
down the Delaware, goodbye" Next he
vas seen as he walked to the front of the wharf
BY Frederick Roth who happened to be there
At the time. Roth though some distance from
him, heard him talking az it we've to himself,
and saw him take off his coat and lay it down
BY his side, the next moment, and 10 the
great surprise of Roth, he cried out, good
bye" and made the fatal leap With no facil-
tiles at hand it was impossible for Roth even
10 attempt TO rescue him, and in brief space
Of time through the almost impenetrablel
darkness, and the singings Of the gale there
came to his ear the unfortunate suicides ag-l
onizing and last words, Save me r. save mei'
Save mew In the pockets Of his coat was
found his watch, tobacco, pipe, matches and
pocketbook containing small sum of money.
was about go years old, and his sui
cidal death is attributed to temporary insanity
induced by financial troubles and utter dis
enlargement at the protracted unfavorable
weather as seriously affecting his growing
crops. Though every effort has been made,
his body has not as yet been recovered
rEsANK NANUFACToEY.