The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-04-06
Entertainment .t Inv,

Entertainment at Lilly's-
The entertainment given by the pupils of
the public school at LIIiy's on Monday eve
ming was grand success IN every particu-
lar.
The opening march by the girls OF the
schools. all dressed in white, was admirably
performed. The marching and counter
marching, even OF tie smallest pupils was
taultless and showed great care and dicip-
line on the part Of the teachers.
Master John Gaorge Iecited "Boxs'
Wrongs" in a mastery manner and was
loudly applauded. 'On.y a Little Pair OF
Shoes" was the title of a song by three lit
tie misses-OnIe George, May wheldon and
Annie George. A tableau-''Child's even
ing Prayer" was beautifully illustrated by
Maggie Ryan and c. Conrad.
song by the BOYS entitled six Cents a
Quarter for Schooling" was rendered next
The song represented old time methods OF
teaching and was creditAbly performed.
dialogue, mo Cure no Pay" was next
on the program. The characters were all
taken by the girls and the parts were well
carried out. Mrs. Languish. however, fail
ed to show by expression, a condition requir-
Ing medical aid from the numerous female
physicians who were anx ious to serve her
and receive the large fee offered. The
stage did not admit OF the play being as
creditably reformed as II would have been
under favorable circumstances. It was too
much crowded. Esther Thompson, as
Bridget" Queen of the Kitchen" GER
tain.y faultlesslY Impersonated the; Irish
tongue to perfection.
A class or boys sung "Dear Old Sunny
Home in very feeling AMI expressive
manner, after which Vallie Mcintosh Iecit-
ed Fame" in satisfactory manner.
The representations OF Morning, Noon
and Night" by Misses Fannie Leahy, Mag
gle Ryan and Mary Goldy was most extqu-
sItely rendered Miss Leahy as "Mor.ing"
dressed in white with offerings OF flowers
and her bright face reflected every word OF
the poem she SO pleasantly recite1. Miss
/ Ryan in pink, with tresses OF golden hair.
with bright flowers entwIBed about her.
portrayed Noon" 10 perfection, while next
came Miss GOldy-dsrkeyed, dressed In
black, with cOronet and sparkling starlets
shining brightly on her person, representing
Might" Her poem too as we'll as Miss
I Ryan'S described most most beautifully and
touchingly the characters persouated.
This exercise closed with i tableau which
was recalled several times.
Part second Of the program opened with a
song-"Open the Gates as High as the Sky"
by class Of little girls. The marching
with the song added grace and beauty TO
the little misses all dressed alike in white.
An exercise entitled Choosing was
pleasantly given by class OF girls. This
was followed by sOng-"Whisper Softly
Mothers Dying" Il was touchingIy rem
dered and made a profound impression on
the audience. This performance was also
closed with tabIeau representing the dy-
Ing mother with weeping maidens in pure
white around the dying couch. Two little
girls on an elevated position as angels stood
ready 10 place the crown on the shining
brow.
a play entitled "The Thief OF Time" was
next performed by the boys and was salts
factorily rendered.
Master John George sung Dear Old
Harp" in such a feeling manner that he
was recalled several times to the delight OF
the audience.
Miss Fannie Leahy recited The Last
Hymn" in clear and distinct manner
The part OF the poem describing the dying
moments of the drowning man was a little
too hastily gone over. as this IS the most
difficult part OF the recitation, and one that
calls for peculiar fitness to render perfectly.
The young lady deserves great credit for
reciting the hymn so creditably.
The execution of Cap. John Smith. Of
Nnginia's fame was given by the boys with
war. wnoops and in Indian costume CON-
plete. The tabIeau closing this perform
ance was highly appreciated and was also
recalled.
The closing chorus Good Night" was
rendered by the girls of all the grades and !
was an appropriate exercise.
Before the song Father McDermott, as
sistant pastor at Lilly. announced that the |
entertainment would be given again on |
Wednesday evening. as many persons could |
not obtain admittance this evening.
The distribution OF seYeraJarticIes chanced |
of at the rec5 Mt fair was then made, after !
which Father Boyle, OF GaIIitzin, spoke |
briefly of the work of the Sisters or ST. |
Joseph in the public schools and testified to |
their careful training and efficient te aching |
and recommending them to the care and /
support OF the people OF Lilly.
Thus closed the first public entertainment /
OF the pupils of the schools at Lilly's. /
Every performance on the program gave /
evidence of the careful training and disei- |
pIine which characteTizes the Instruction OF |
the good Sisters OF 81. Joseph. Many OF |
them, as we'll as Sister Superior OF Ebens- |
burg. were present and it gave them all /
great pleasure and satisfaction to witness |
the success OF the enteItainment as we'll as /
the appreciation OF their lsbors by the large |
audience present during the evening.
number of persons were present from |
different places along the road. l..