National Republican., 1886-08-11
rABLEAus AT MYRTLE HALL.
How wnshinRtonIans Enjoy Them
AelYes at Harper,a Ferry.

eelVes AZ HarporB Ferry,
HARPER's FERRY, Aug. 9.-Harper's
Ferry is place widely known and cele-
brated in history on account Of It's associa-
tions with John Brown. But, aside from
this, II has become q noted summer resort
for those anxious TO escape the heated city
Myrtle Hall is one Of the most charming Of
the different places in the vicinity, situated
ms IL is on Camp Hill, overlooking the
junction Of the Potomac and Shenandoah
rivers.
Carriage loads Of pretty girls, together
with mammas~and papas, have been de-
posted there until small colony has grown
up. Sixty-fve Washlngtonans are now
registered at Myrtle Hall. They occupy
the time In fishing, swimming, exploring,
and eating. All bring excellent appetites
with them, II is q sight TO see them eat
At the first stroke Of the dinner bell sixty
five human beings hastily find seats at the
table, and sixty-hve knives and forks do
fearful execution. The air is extremely
invigoratlng.
Where there are so many young people,
tabeaus and private theatricals are sure to
be thought Of. SO, last Saturday evening
"Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works. was presented
on the stage Of Storer College, which is
but a short distance from Myrtle Hall.
The performance was rare treat, and was
witnessed by all the boarders who did not
participate In the tableau. Mrs. farley
was impersonated by Miss Della Mussey,
scoring decided success. Her part con.
sisted OF explaining the different figures
A gift she has OF saying funny things had
ample scope to display ITSELF Her remarks
about people on and of the stage caused
great merriment.
taken were as follows Gen. Mussey, with
commendable meekness, took upon himself
the part Of Josiah, the man Of all work, who
carried the figures around and wound them
up for action. Miss Mamie Williams Ara
bella Amanda) was Just as naughty and
stupid as she could be, disposition en-.
tlrely at variance from her real one. Miss
Nina Gunion (Galatea) looked lovely In the
statuesque display. Miss Anna Macauley
Hair, displayed luxurious growth Of
auburn curls. Miss Hershey, the Singing
Doll, was extremely laughable. Miss Lillie
Macarty, In full Indian costu ne, repre-
sented Minnehaha. Miss Jessie Ma
carty and Master Alvy Macauley
made very ridiculous Babes In the Woods.
Miss Wheeler enacted Old Mother Hub
bard. Mr.. VIII r. V. Hunt shone as Lord
Leicester. Miss Mamie Macauley and
Master Spencer Mussey enacted Cinderella
and the Prince. Miss Lizzie Williams, as
Little Miss Mufret, shivered and shook
while a terrible spider half foot long
dangled beside her. Miss Ada Gunion,
Miss Elsie Macauley, and Master Spencer
Mussey were respectively Little Bo.Beep,
Red Riding Hood, and Simple Simon.
Miss Maud Wolston sang In full, rich
contralto voice, zone Sweetly Solemn
Thought" receiving an encore. Profs.
Bonnotte and Fontaine were called upon
and each responded with vocal contribu-
tions in French, which the auditors highly
appreciated.
Mrs. Hart related her experiences in
sewing on buttons and darning stockings,
while Mr.. Hart sang "Tit Willow.n Mr..
Rome concluded the entertainment by imi-
tating man with hair lip. singing the
"Cuckoo Song" After which ice cream
and cakes were served. The party broke
up. Everybody said 1t was 'immense."
ROME.