Evening journal., 1889-05-18


PART I.
Herald-Gertie Bright.
Aaids-Lucy Biadle and Bessie Speakman
Spring-Amanda Scott.
Spring months-May Farra, Rhoda Conner
snmmer-Florence Almond.
summer months-Laura Scott, Alice Conner
Clara James.
Autumn months Elsie Smith, Belle viii
liams. BERTHE Smith.
Winter Mabel smith
Winter months Fannie Lape, Reba Townsend
Florence Carey.
Chorus-''All Hail to the Seasons
Entrance OF Fairy Queen and Subjects.
CORONATION.
Queen-Nellie Kent
Attendants-B Nields, Marie jackson,
Flower Gris-Emma swift Addie Jones
Pages-Samuel Middleton, Harry Howell,
Warner Bellah, Charles Warner;
Train Bearers-kobert Beliah, Charhe Jet-
Chorus-'we are the flowers"
Duo-Mary Swift, Elsie Swift.
FAIRY DANCE.
Duo and chorus beautiful May''-Lulu
Elliott. Blanche Butler.
Semi chorue-Lester Flowerets. Kate Rice,
Emma Swift, Mary swift, Adele Philips,
song-"Heather Bells.~
Duo-"Wouldst Thou know1n-Irene Nc.
song-"Wildwood Fiowers'-Dorr Diefen
dorf.
PART II.
Chorus-swho Shall be Queengu
Selection Of the Rose Q4ouise ElliotD AS Queer
from among the flowers.
Crowning, by Katie Rice, with sole.
Flower Queens solo.
Chorus summer Days are Coming.n
PART III.
Grand March
Howard Webster and Charles j efferi
May Dance.
Chorus Come Quickly Away.
The stage was set in woodland scene
At the back was the throne of the queen
with bower Of roses and foliage archie,
over il. At the front Of the stage ol
either side. stood large vases, containing
branches OF shrubs covered with whit
flowers The costumes worn by thl
children were simple but beautiful
Many of the dresses were trimmed witt
natural foliage and flowers.
After the curtain rose the herald CAM
on the stage followed at intervals b.
each Of the seasons, with their attend
ant months. A dialogue took place be
tween them all, which was remarkabl
for clear enunciation and good expression
The fairy queen then entered with he
subjects. AS they marched around tn
stage they left trail of flowers wher
they had passed. The duo, "The Wind
Softly Sigh In their Musical Caves, b
Misses Marr and Elsie Swift, was rem
dered with noticeable sweetness an
harmony
The fairy and tambourine dances wer
received with great applause, which the
well deserved. The duos that followe
and the solo by Dorr Diefendorf wer
worthy Of mention particularly the lat
ter.
Each one Of the little girls that tool
part Ia the floral march held over he
head bow Of flowers. Their marching
and evolutions We're executed with pleas
ing accuracy and the scene was enc o
the prettiest that has appeared on tn
Opera House stage. The colored calcium
light added to the effect Of the brigh
colored moving figures. The solos i
the second part were very sweet.
The grand march in Part III was be
wildering, but exceedingly well done
Howard Webster and Charlie Jefferis
the boys who performed the hornpip
with SO much agility and grace, wer
dressed in full sailor costume. Th
May Dance was pretty, but the hitche
somewhat marred its success.
The audience was liberal in applause
and the many pretty pictures made b,
the children were worth all they be
slowed.
The ladies who have managed the en-
tertainment deserve great credit for iii
success They extend their thanks TO al
who assisted them, including Mr.. Soulie
for the use Of the Opera House and OF
chestra, Professor Webster for training
the children in the marches. DR.. J. NJ
Curtis for leading the singing and f.
Muhlhausen, who accompanied it.