, 1883-11-10

Those Of our citizens fortunate enough
to be present at Cannon's Hall, last Mon
Aday evening, were treated to one Of the
most enjoyable musical and literary en-
tertainments ever given in Spokane Falls.
The announcement Of the entertainment
was made by invitations through the post,
and by that means a very appreciative
and intelligent audience was collected.
Those who took part were, with few ex-
ceptions, young lady students in the
Methodist college, and the excellency Of
their performance speaks volumes Of
praise for the admirable management OF
that prominent institute Of learning, and
gives our people better idea Of the pos
sibilities Of the college than they could
learn from columns Of explanation. This
entertainment was under tho supervision
Of Prof. l. c. Libby, President Of the col
lege, ably assisted by the musical
directress, Mrs. Geo. Brandt. The pro-
gramme as rendered consisted Of recita-
tions, and vocal and instrumental music.
The, first was a recitation, "The American
Flag" by Miss Ida Kirkman. In fact all
Of the recitations were by this young lady,
who gave the audience "Widow Clark, :"
"Who is to Blame, Entertaining Sisters
Beau" "The Soldiers Reprieve," and
Lecture on Woman's Rights" pathetic
and humorous, in the order named. Miss
Kirkman but recently arrived in our city
from San LeandrO, Cal, where she was a
great favOrite, not only on account OF her
accomplishments, but also as bright
member Of society in that little city,
While we might object to some Of the
selections, yet that does not at all prevent
us from giving the lady just credit for her
elocutiOnary powers. Perfectly at home
before an audience, she appears graceful
and at ease. Her voice is good, her artic-
ulation clear and distinct, and having
made reading a study she does not fail to
enter into the spirit OF the selections that
she renders. 1t is evident that the lady
made very favorable impression upon
the audience. Although 1t must have
been exceedingly trying to appear for the
first time among strangers, her efforts
showed no signs Of timidity, and she
must feel gratihed with the reception she
met with. The piano duets were by
Misses Allie Burch and Katie Clark,
Ati--.,- I-salu=lSalls arad=Iasia Clash.
Misses Julia Post and Allie Burch, Mrs.
Geo. Brandt and Miss Angie Davis. The
young ladies' showed a proficient knOwl-
edge Of the piano, and, considering the
embarrassment that was occasionally evil
dent, all did we'll. The duet by Miss Post
and Miss Durch was especially played in
good time, while the performance Of little
Miss Angie Davis was excellent. DR.. c.
S. Pentield and A. II. Porter sang a duet
that was well rendered, and n German
duet by Miss Olga Brandt and DR.. PEN
field was sweetly sung. Taken as a
whole the performance made up an even
ing Of pleasant enjoyment, and, making
all due allowance for the youth Of the
majority OF the participants, all were
heartily applauded, and the audience
kindly roirnined from close criticisms.
Mrs. Brandt is to be congratulated upon
the performance OF her pupils, they show
ing the effects OF careful training, and the
management deserves the thanks Of the
community for furnishing so refined a
parlor entertainment. We sincerely hope
It is but one Of a series Of Ike amuse-
ments that will be given at regular inter
walls throughout the approaching winter.