Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-07-08
ParochiaI School Entertainment.


week by friends of the pupils of St.
Michael's parochial school.
1t had been understood that the cur
tain would rise at 8 p. m. Promptly
at that time the promise was fulfilled,
disclosing a stage packed with eager
little misses and masters. With Miss
Emma Wehner at the piano the throng
sang in good time and great spirit the
chorus-"A Welcome We Sing"
Next was a recitation-"The Way
to Paradise" by Miss Veronica Cos
grove, whose attitudes, easy manners
and distinct enunciation evinced care
full training. She acquitted herself
handsomely.
The song, 30, See-I am a Little
Child" gave the "Little Folks" another
opportunity to display their well-timed
vocal enthusiasm.
The recitation, Somebody's Moth
err" was given in pretty good style by
John McAteer.
Fragrant Air." by the little ones,
was sung with their usual spirit.
Then Miss Lizzie Harvey very easily
and gracefully recited "Zingarella,
the Gypsy Flower Girl" character
sketch. Miss Harvey's rendition was
excellent, though the piece must have
taxed her memory greatly.
The "Mexic Drip was one of the
leading features of the entertainment.
Under Capt. William Brady company
of boys went through a number Of in
tricate evolutions with the precision Of
veterans, Miss Mary j. Barrett fur
nlshing the time on the piano.
A number of misses in costume, led
by Miss Stella Murray, illustrated the
Indians Prayer" very prettily.
IAN Order for a Picture was re-
cited by Miss Usella Mclaughlin in
pleasant voice and graceful gesture.
The dialogue, "Going to the Worlds
Fair" looked like alively chat between
the boy and girl pupils when the
Sisters were not looking. This was
the laughable incident of the enter
talnment.
Ear from Home" a pathetic song,
was sung by Miss Lourdine Porter in
a strain of singular tenderness and
sweetness. This item of the pro-
gramme aroused the most solid call
for repetition that occurred during
the evening, Miss Mamie Reichen-
bach's touching mandolin accompani-
ment fairly dividing the honors with
Miss Porter's singing. In the JOUR-
NAILS unframed judgment, this was
the finest number on the programme.
The recitation, "The Painter of
Seville" by Miss Emma Wehner, was
given with accurate emphasis and al
most as near nature as natures self.
She is pretty girl with strong
artistic inclination. 1t is such appear
ances as hers that catch the popular
eye and ear.
"The Alpine Shepherd" was excel
lently sung by group of young
ladies.
1.-The Miraculous Bell of Innisfare,"
a melo drama, imposed trying role
upon Miss Mary Winters, but one
which she executed with remarkable
composure and success. Her per-
Torrance involved much preparation
and on the stage no little nerve, for
all of which she is entitled to special
mention.
The entertainment concluded with
the cantata. GA Meeting of Nations"
Pairs of young ladies representing
various nationalities were introduced,
but when 1t came to the Chinese and
Japanese there was no one to usher
them in and announce their countries.
After some time, however, it was dis
covered they were here, and welcome
accorded as it had been to the others.
The exercise was characterized by ex-
cellent singing, accurate eyolutions
and rhythmic waving of flags.
The Ursuline Sisters and Rev. S. j..
Clark have reason to be proud of this
testimonial to the efficiency of their
first years work. Not only was there
evidenced careful regard for the
niceties of Evolutionary training, but
there was visible also the perfect work
of dlscipline-an accomplishment in
education hardly second to any other.
All deserve the praise accorded in the
applause of the pupils throughout the
entertainment, for work we'll done-in
the accomplishments as we'll as in the
essentials of tuition.
Company ID.