The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-05-02
IAN EVENING IN POMPEn."
A bright and Charming Entertain
ment Presented at the ThenteF.

An Evening in Pompeii was the subject
OF delightful and instructive entertain
ment given at the theater last night. un-
der the auspices OF Circle No. Of the
Kings Daughters. for the benefit OF the
Savannah Hospital and the free ice fund
for the poor
There was a good audience present.
which was interested and entertained from
the beginning by the bright and attrac-
tive scenes from ancient history, which
were so accurately and ably represented
The entertainment consisted, for the most
part, OF picture scenes from ancient RO-
man and Pompeiian life which were taken
from the descriptions Of the famous his
torians and novelists.
The costuming and stage settings and
paraphernaha were true to the history Of
the past the posings We're elegant ana
graceful, bright cOlOred lights added brill
llancy TO each scene and each evoked
liberal share Of applause from the audi
ence.
The Introductory poem, descriptive Of
the past splendor and destruction OF Pom
peh, written especially for the occasion by
Mt. samuel It. Baker, was admirably re-
cited by Miss Sallie Baker. representing
Clio, the muse Of history, who introduced
Iris, the messenger Of Jupiter In the per
son OF little Ina Mcleod sent TO lift the
veil OF mist that overloaded the past.
me nrst scene was that Of the bOudotr
Of a Ponpeiian belle at the hour Of toilet.
with Miss Elise Chapeau, as the principal
character. surrounded by her maids In
waiting. The scene was shown to elegant
advantage by means of bright colored
lights. This was followed by a street
scene in Pompen. in which appeared rep
reservations OF all classes of characters
of the time including women of rank, Ro-
mans, slaves and other all appropriately
costumed.
A bright and beautiful scene was that
of the temple Of Nesta where the priest
ess who was admirably represented by
Mrs Schreiner. sang the immortal aria
Casta Diva before the altar of the sacred
fire after which followed tho worship Of
the vestal virgins represented by sixteen
pretty girls who performed the ceremonies
and rites before the sacred altar accord
ing 10 the ancient customs
The garden scene, and scenes OF dOmes-
tic life In Pompeii followed. On the right
were the costumed musicians, represented
by the members Of the Amphion Banjo
Club, 10 whose sweet music the three
graces, represented by Misses Cecile ROs-
signol, Sadie Watson and Katie Dreese,
performed pretty, attractive and grace
full Greek dance A pretty historical scene
was that of the tragic poet, Sallust, sur
rounded by his household. The principal
characters were well represented by Mr..
Alex .Krenson and Miss Nellie Lamar.
The audience was then carried to the am
phitheater. where were represented the
feats Of gladiators and wresuers. Messrs.
Herbert r. Moore and Harry Blum ap-
Coney, Armand Chapeau, George Allen
and Frank Morris as wrestlers. This was
Illuminated scene talNpn from Bulwer's
famous description Of Glaucus and Alci-
pides rescuing lone at the moment when
she becomes af1righted by the weird light
thrown upon the statue of the goddess in
the Temple of Isis, by the wicked priest
Arbaces. Glaucus was represented by Mr..
II. T. Moore, Alcipides by Mr. Walter
Coney, lone by Miss FLORENCE Besselieu
and Arbaces by Mr. A. Nicolas.
The last scene, followed by a grand
spectacular tableau, was the villa of
Diomedes with the Roman guests around
the banquet table, while standing around
were the musicians, torch bearers, tam
BOURNE players and slaves. With this
scene was given az charming eastern
dance, in which the participants were
Misses Elise Chapeau, TIME Roberts
Matte Charlton, b. Launey and Emmie
Clarke.
Mayor l.. w Nelson of Thunderbolt.
who has had a turn at the stage super
intending the posing of the characters,
and he did IL in such a manner as TO
bring about the best effect. The man
agement of the production was in charge
of Mrs. 7. T. Chapeau, secretary Of Circle
No. Z, who displayed excellent ability
In handling so difficult work and with
so much success.
An Evening in Pompeii will be pre-
scented tomorrow afternoon at the mat
inee, and not only the excellence of the
production, but also the worthy objects
FOR which 1t is given entitle II to a liberal
patronage.
. The second evening performance of the
charming opera, THE Chimes of Norman
dy'' will be given tomorrow evening at
Orphan House. Aside from the merits of
the performance. its object the aid of the
orphan house should commend for it a
crowded house.