The Van Buren press., 1894-09-29
The Butterny Fete.


Orc of the prettiest amateur entertainments
ever presented in our city WAS that gotten up by
Miss Maggie Wood assisted by Miss Rousseau of
Giasgow, ny. The entertainment was given on
tuesday night to crowded house and was
repeated Wednesday night te fair audience.
great deal of credit is due Misses Wood and
housseau for the excellent manner in which the
programme was carried out it being no simple
thins to get SO large number OF small children
into such perfect training
The entertainment was opened by an overture
by the Bourand Orchestra, which had scarcely
ded away when the curtain rose on the May
Carnival, the beauty of which was increased by
the Queen solo rendered by Miss Clara Bourne.
Following which came the Japs in their qnaint
costumes with lanterns and FANS and created
great deal of merriment by their movements.
The Dance of the Butterflies was executed
by the little ones in most perfect manner and
was one the prcttiest parts in the entertainment,
They furnished asplendid background for the
Highland Fling, as danced in such charming
manner by little Miss Mary Moore.
The Delsarte Glass tthe pride of Miss Woods
heart, having been Taught solely by herr por-
trayed 1.-THE Emotions in an almost perfect
manner and showed what diligent training can
do.
Mrs. Buffers solo was gem, and was appre-
ciated, especially as the fair songstress was
hampered by unforeseen circumstances.
The Tobogganers were as snowy and cool look
ing as the veriest Norwegians and made the
most of their opportunities.
The Sailors Hornpipe was danced in a
thoroughly rollicking and artistic manner by
Miss Mabel Gipson, dressed in beautiful cos
tune. The Priestesses were An array of as
lovely maidens as could be found young grace
full and beautifully gowned, they were living
pictures of the classical in art. They formed q
splendid background for a Spanish dance exc
cuted by little Francis Bourland. This little
lady is as clever as professional, and certainly
has talent that will be pleasure to develop
Of Annie Silberberg, each appearance is but
aHother triumph, for the audience simply went
wild over each of her dances, and were not
happy until an encore was given
The climax of the evening was the appearance
| of Mrs. Jefferson Hall, the leading soprano of
Christ church, in Little Rock, whose voice is a
marvel of sweetness, purity and timbre Her
control of it is simply wonderful, AMI she shows
by her high notes the possible range in larger
| auditorium. The magical influence was felt in
her rendering of fartstie Beauty Sleep" Every
| syllable was clear, and the music ran through
| every line. She carried the house by storm.
| She compelled attention even from those In the
rear, whose lack of manners had marred several
pieces, and in response to the whirlwind OF
applause she gave that sweet old love song Of
Jamie" so cleverly that each gentleman
| thought that he was the man. and adored the
singer for the musical thoughts SO delightfully."-
expressed
The Gypsy dancers were very clever and mace
| a pretty grouping for the expressive song by
Miss Dora Thomason, who was correctly gowned
| in white with red aud yellow ribbons, and a
wide sash to match. Her hair hung loosely over
her shoulders, but was held in front by an ex-
auisite comb of pearls while quaint earrings
completed the pieture of beautiful GYPSY
maid
| The Topsy dance, by Melane Clayton, was one
of the hits of the evening. The Dutch dancers
were good, and took the house by storm and
and nothing would satisfy the audience but a
repetition fit.
| In Miss Ouida Jarvis. Van Buren, has a vocalist
that is clever AMI VIII be in great demand be-
cause of her wonderful talent.
| The Minuet was correctly presented by Mr..
Carl Shibley, Miss Lille McGee, Mr.. Will
O'Kane, Miss May Allen. Mr.. John Daniel, Miss
Eula Peirce, Mt Charles Norman, Mrs. John
Daniel. The costumes were rich and artistic,
perfect fac SMILES of those worn in ''ye olden
| times"
The Rose Gavotte, which is much lovlier and
prettier, was presented by Misses Sue OKane,
Sue Wood, Eula Peirce, and May Allen, Messrs
Carl shibley, Harry Wood, John Daniels, Will
| O'Kane
! Mrs H.A Meyer, assisted by Misses Edmiston
and peiIce, gracefully and correctly led the
orchestra by their excellent piano playing.