Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-05-21
Exhibition at Okey School House, Tues.
day Evening, May 9Th.

seven months gave an exhibition at the
close of her school.
The exercises commenced with song
Miss Hill sang and played while the pu-
pills joined in the chorus.
The song was followed by the "Wel.
come by Miss Nellie Okey. 1t was de-
livered in clear and distinct voice and
was accompanied by appropriate ges-
lures.
Master BERTHE Groom then gave a
recitation, and from the shouts of APP
plause which followed. it was evident
that Berries efforts were appreciated.
Next came dialogue. 'The Expected
Visitors" in which the actors. Misses
Belle Hallstead, Elsie and Bertha Tot
man, Althea Simmons, Nella Pierce and
Nellie Okey, displayed their talents in q
way that won golden opinions from the
audience.
Two creditable recitations, by Miss
Myrtle Obershaw and Master Fred
Barnes,followed. The people applauded
both speakers most heartily.
The next was tableau, Cupid" by
Miss Blanche Okey, little Miss of
about eight years. whose golden brown
hair, which looked like halo around
her head, gray eyes, and white flower
face. made her an ideal Cupid. She
seemed to be standing in the air with
red clouds floating around her. She
held small golden bow-and- arrow in
her hand aud aimed at the audiences
sweeter picture would be hard to find
After Blanche's tableau came dia-
legue. would Bother Her No More"
by Miss Hill and Miss Althea Simmons.
Miss Hill was the chief actor Her
words and gestures brought tears to the
eyes of many. Apparently, the scene
was finished by a song. ''Under the
Willow She's Sleeping" Ii was very
sad, yet beautiful.
Then M. Fred Pierce. dressed in
Irish costume, recited the piece, ..How
Micky got Kilt in the War; Fred's
voice is admirably adapted to speaking
and the recitation was simply splendid.
Willie Frashier then gave us recita-
ton. TWAS very good.
A iableau, taken from "Uncle Tom S
Cabin followed. Miss Blanche Okey,
dressed in white, with her light hair
falling over her shoulders was q good
representation of Eva. Miss Maggie
Pierce. with her face BACKED and her
hair dressed after the fashion of the
original Topsy, was a comical-looking
being. 1t was sweet, but laughable
scene.
A dialogue. by Misses Birdie Barnes
and Blanche Okey, was next in order
The little Misses certainly did their
best.
Next.the song, merry, Merry Elves
was sung beautifully, Miss Hill playing
the accompaniment.
The onl y reading of the evening was
'fThe Raven" by Miss Aithea SIM
mons. All were pleased by it.
A tableau. "The Flour of the Family"
followed. The curtains were drawn
and a barrel smeared with flour greeted
the surprised audience. The barrel
WAS suddenly parted by unseen hands,
and fairy-like little being stood up
and sang "Peek- "a boo" The people
eheered and the little elf, who was Miss
Ina Obershaw, repeated the song. She
was dressed in white and literally
covered with flowers.
REGULATIONS by Masters Albert Reed
and Lee Okey followed. Both boys
We're applauded with hearty good will.
The dialogue, Strategy was next
on the programme The actors. Misses
Nella and Maggie Pierce, Althea Sim
mons, Bertha Totman and Nellie OSey,
certainly surpassed themselves.
A tableau, Father and Mother Hub.
bardn followed. The actors were Mas
ter Lee and Miss Blanche Okey. They
were dressed in the costume so much in
vogue now. 1t was very comical
Next in order was song, buy My
Flowers" by Miss Nella Pierce. The
singer was dressed in white and hel
thick golden hair fell over her shoulder.
in splendid confusion. She held q
basket of flowers as she sang. Hei
sweet voice rang through the room and
she vast heartily applauded.
Miss Elsie Totman then favored us
with a recitation. 1t was delivered
well and shouts of approval followed
Miss Elsie from the stage.
Master Berthe Groom recited the
piece, "The Kicking Mule" Roars OF
laughter burst from the crowd when he
| finished.
Next came a splendid dialogue,
photograph Gallery The actors,
Misses L. Pierce, E. Tetman. M
Frashier. Mr.. f. Pierce. +. Barnes, A
Reed. aud Bert Groom were brigh,
stars in the little drama. Mr.. Fred
Pierce will make his mark in theworld
at anything he may undertake.
Next was tableau, "Red Riding
Hood" by Miss Birdie Barnes. The
wolf was represented by an old dog
Miss Birdie is a splendid little actress
A recitation by Master Archie Barnes
followed. 1t was excellent.
The song, Gay and Happy" was
then sung. 1t was very fine.
Miss Blanche Okey next gave MS q
very good recitation.
One of the best dialogues of the even
ing. "Love and Slratagem." came next
The actors were Misses Althea SIM mon,
and Maggie Pierce. and Master Ere,
Barnes. They acted their different
parts in a wa, which was simply won
4 derful.
A song was then very nicely sung.
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