Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-08-23
Reported for the Evening Capital.
AMATEUR THEATRlCALS.
rn.srtAlnmsnt ;. .. MargArs.'s HalI.

entertainment ut SC. Margarst's Hall.
The Amateur Theatricals cane of ~
advertised At ST. Mary's Hall, Wednesday
evening. Angus 81.
Ats O'Clock there was quite 9 good
crowd gathered In the hall, considering
the unsettled and uncertain state OF the
weather, TO witness the first performances
OF St. Margaret's theatrical troop. organ
| ICED but q short time ago. The curtain
rose q few minutes after eight, disclosing
q very prettily arranged stage. on which
stood the two principal actors OF the
Mouse Trap" charming little Farce
which appeared at the bead OF the pro-
gramme for the evenings entertainment.
The above mentioned characters OF the
play. Miss Mary Ridout. and Mr.. h. U:
Winchester. as Mrs ANY Somers and
Mr.. Willie Campbell. her betrothed, were
engaged In q discussion upon the moral
aud physical courage Of women when the
curtain rose. The said discussion was
carried on by Miss Rid ut and Mr.. Win
chester Ia . very natural and effective
manner, which claimed the earnest atten-
tion of the audience, who showed their
appreciation Of the play by laughter and
applause.
Miss Rldout and Mr.. Winchester through
out the Farce, and their parts with great
credit. aud received afterwards N any con-
gratulatious from friends and acquain-
| tauces. The other characters also who
had less important parts, were compu-
mented In quite high degree. The next
play on the programme was "a Box OF
Monkeys" very amusing aud entertain
ing comedy. which proved the most I'm
portant event of the evening and a credit
| to those who took part In 1t. Tine MIL
ler's Family" q Tableau-Vivant, and
the last play on the programme, was
short, but ridiculous and brought roars
OF laughter from the audience. Miss Robb
OF Annapolis, gave US some beautiful
music. The pleasure and variety OF the
entertainment were greatly added to by
several interesting Rotations. rendered
by Mr.. G. Baynes. 10 q way that declared
him TO be fine slocutionist; also various
comic songs sung by gentleman from
Annapolis, afforded much amusement.
Between the plays, refreshments were
sold from stand at the upper part OF the
hall, presided over by two young ladies,
visitors 10 the neighborhood. to whom We
feel grateful for their kindly assistance.
At the close of the entertainment the
young people who had taken part In the
plays. collected on the stage, aud led by
| tu6lE CuhtmLuB dnu SMCtcut ulhunBcTs
gave q loud hurrah for st. Margaret's. 1t
was q late hour when the crowd ut last
dispersed, leaving the hall which had
been the scene of so much merriment,
empty and deserted.
People generally appeared to enjoy the
evening and were profuse with their com
pliments and congratulations to the
managers OF the Hall. Indeed the enter
tainment proved such a success and was
90 much enjoyed, that the young people
who got up the theatricals, have been re-
quested to repeat the performances for
the benefit of those unable to attend last
Wednesday and also for all who may wish
TO witness Il the second time. To this
request the young folks who compose the
troop, have Willingly consented, being
pleased and gratiied that their humble
efforts should have given so much salts.
faction; and hope that many will take ad-
vantage of the moonlight night, that we
may have large crowd to witness our
Amateur TheatrIcals, which will be re-
peated at st. Margaret's Hall, Friday ev-
ening, August 80 1890. All are cordially
invited TO attend.
JOHN HENRY