Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-01-10
The HoIidays at Oakland.

Editor Spirit of Jefferson sit was our pleas
ure to attend the Oakland Sunday School en-
t~ertainment on the evening of December 9th.
It was truly a meritorious entertainment, and
reflected great credit upon the managers aud
| all connected with it. Too much praise can
not be said of Mics Emma Middlekauff, who
labOred so faithfully and zeaiousiy TO MAKE II
a success. Miss Emma was ably assisted by
the Misses Moore and Beavers. and Messrs.
George, David and Samuel Rissler, DR., and
Charlie Moore.
When the performance began the church was
denseiy crowded-aisles and every available
space being occupied with an expcctant au-
dience, which showed their great appreciation
by frequent and spontaneous outbursts OF APP
plause throughout the evening Hard. indeed.
| would II be to please the person who could say
thatzitwas-n not a meritorious entertainment.
and that the performers were not deserving of
great credit. Intact. it would be useless to try
to please such a person. Financially 1t was -
success, we understand. something over sSs
being received at the door that night.
The opening address was delivered by Charles
Rissler in a voice that was audible throughout
the house, and he proved himself 9 fine speaker
aud master of the situation.
A very entertaining programme was rem
dcred. interspcrscd with Instrumental music.
Mr.. Robert Middlekauff, of Charlestown, pre-
sided at the organ.
"Jnst from the City," personated by Mr..
Geo. David Rissler, was a splendid piece of
acting and showed a fine dramatic talent, both
in acting and the flow of language.
leap Year in the Village with One Gentle
man." was charming. and the character OF Mr..
Brown was rendered tn perfection by Mr..
Samuel Rissler, Jr; The young ladies did their
best to captivate Mr.. Brown.
Better Than a Doctor" was laughable in
the extremc-Miss Agnes Middlskautf as the
sick Auntie and Charlie Moore as the Doctor,
Misses Annie Rissler aud Florence DALEY as
the nieces. and Mr.. Joseph Bell Us Mr.. Long.
an old widower in search of a wife, were all
well performed . 800
Miss Mamie Beavers us old Mrs. Smith in the
"Census Taker." and rs the old ~randmoth"
in's. Watermelon Pickle" brought forth rounds
of applause.
One of the most tasteful and brilliant scenes
of the evening was that of the Famous
Women" Miss Jennie Moore. Us Goddess of
History. was seated upon a throne in the CEN
tire surrounded by her sisters OF notc-Miss
Lulie Moore as Joan of Arc. Miss Florence Dali
ley as Queen Elizabeth. Miss Watson as the
Light House Keepcr's Daughter. Miss Annie
Rissler as Harriet Beccher Stowe. Miss Mamie
Beavers as the Artist. Lucrctia Mott and Mrs.
Browning were also represented. hut we do not
know the names of the Young ladiea Milling their
places. The. Young ladies were dressed In mp
propriate costumes and tho piece brought forth
universal admiration. Like unto 1t was the
Holiday Convention" Miss Florence DALEY
representing the Fourth of July: Miss Jennie
Moore. Christmas Miss Bette Moore. Harvest
Time. and others. 1t was q convention of rare
beauty and lovelincss.
The Art Critic" was splendid. Miss Emma
Middlekauf. as the Old Lady. viewing the pie
lures SEOHl ucE w itl Guy hbSSS' Lh'E@ ~
Moore. and the delight which the old lady ex-
pressed when she laid down her knitting to look
q: the rural scene, with the pig-pen and little
piggies in it. inst took the house by storm and
was the occasion of encore after encore.
The entertainment closed with the side-split-
ting farce Of the ''TattlcwoOd GOssips." Miss
Emma Middlckauf personatcd Old Miss Crusty
to perfcction. Miss Nrttic Beavers was hostess.
entertaining the sewing circle with tea and
cake. But Old Miss Crmsty did not like the
tea a bit. The stage was very prcttily trimmed
with cedar.
On Wednesday night a large audience again
assembled to zee the beautiful Christmas tree.
whose branches were loaded with candies and
presents for scholars, teachers and pastor
An appropriate address WAS made ny Rev. Mr..
Wood. The exercises consisted of singing,
with several recitations and tahleanx. Miss
Conrad acted her part very fine in the tal'leanx
DALEY took the role of Santa Claus" and re-
ceived the highest comrnemdation for his SPLEEN
did performance.
The people of Oakland cah well remember
with pride and admiration the grand sncc"ss"f
their first entertainment in holiday week 1887.
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