Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1886-11-02
From Harper's Ferry.
Reported for the Spirit of Jeferson.l
HARpER's FERRY, W. Va,
October %. 1886.

HARPER s FERRY, w. va,
October 29, 1886.
There was a concert given iastnight
at Anthony Hall, on Camp Hill, by
the Calliopean Club of Bolivar and
others, for the benefit of the INDIE
pendent Order of Odd Fellows of this
place, the proceeds of which r to
go toward help paying for extensive
repairs that are being made to the
Odd Fellows Hall.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the curtain
went up, and the performers found
facing them a merry audience. There
is one little incident that was not pro-
grammed that is well worth noticing,
and it would not do not to make some
mention of the valuable services rem
dered by our esteemed citizen VIM.
f. Anderson. Mr.. A. was detailed
to act as usher, and a number n
usher he made too. He performed
his part admirably, with a pleasing
face and one of his old-time smiles
and a good word for every one; he
ushered the ladies and gents to their
seats as though he had been there be-
fore. The ladies, especially, are fond
of being ushered by a good looking
gentleman, so Mr.. A. was selected
out of a crowd as the best looking
one, hence his position. Just before
the curtain went up and Mr.. A. had
about finished up his duties, the au-
dience gave him a grand send off in
the way of clapping hands. Mr.. A.
standing facing the audience with
amazement, took his s'send off, good
naturally, only to be repeated again
after he had made a little speech
"Boys please keep quiet"
Miss May Winters opened the pro-
gramme by singing a solo, "Queen
of the Night which was rendered
in good style aud pleasing to the ear.
Next was a Comedy, "Not so Bad
After ALL" in three acts. Those
taking part in this were: Misses Ma
mic and Addie Kemp, Miss Mamie
Krepps, Miss Daisy Cavalier, Miss
Cora Marlatt, Messrs. Erwin, Marlatt,
Anderson, Cavalier, Baden and Rau.
The presentation was a good one.-
Every one of the cast is up to the
part assigned, and the result is a per-
formance that is indescribable in its
effect. Miss Cora Marlatt and Miss
Mamie Kemp deserve a great deal of
credit for their excellent performance.
The gracefulness in which they ar-
ried themselves throughout the play,
is above the average. Their costumes
were beautiful and quite appropriate
for the occasion. Mr.. Erwin also
played his part splendid, and would
make an excellent husband, for he
guides the "baby carriage in such
a scientific way. Taking the play
throughout, considering the smallness
of the stage, Sc 1t was not so bad after
ALL"
Miss Daisy Cavalier closed the per-
Torrance by a solo, Bobalink."-
Miss Daisy is an accomplished singer;
her voice is controlled with such
smoothness and care, that it would
charm anyone.
The music was furnished by Miss
Gertie Yantis, Miss Fannie Baden
and Mr.. John Kirby.
The Calliopean Club certainly de-
serve a great deal of credit for their
labor in getting up this concert
They have the talent and all they
want is n little time, and they can get
up a performance good enough for
anybody.
The house was comfortably crowd
ed, and the audience delighted with
the excellent entertainment given
them. ''TuERE."