The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-05-06
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.

~ PCNACC Is ANNfAA IL AAOAAOA VI iNSNs
Father Barbin's birthday, by the
pupils of st. Agnes Academy, at
st. Joseph Hall, Friday evening,
proved most pleasant surprise to
the friends and patrons of the
school,
The guests were conducted to
their respective places by the
charming little Misses Helen Smith
and Lena Dodson.
The stage was tastefuly decorat-
ed with pot plants and cut flowers,
while an exquisite boquet of the
choicest flowers graced the table
where the Rev. Fathers Barbin and
A. Demurger were seated.
The programme was made up of
sixteen numbers and included
choice vocal and instrumental Sc
lections and pantomimes. "Irish
Diamonds" by the Misses Williams
and Behan, was appropriate, bright
and striking. Little Vida Erin
Cory, in sweet and childish ac-
cents, recited a few neat birthday
verses and presented Rev. Father
Barbin, in the name of the pupils,
some beautiful and costly presents.
The 'Imps of the Trunk Room
provoked shouts of laughter.
Sprightly little May Murphy and
Helen Smith initiated the courting
of a hundred years ago to perfec-
tion.
In the rendering of Leybacb's
beautiful composition, "Oberon,
there was brilliancy of tecnique
and tone displayed, added to style
and finish, which captivated the
audience, "The Death Bed of Ma
poleon, by Miss Maggie Moran, in
the costume of a French peasant
girl, clearly depicted the last mo-
ments of the illustrious French
man.
"The Flower Gatherers, by the
vocal class, was sweet, clear and
melodious, and plainly exhibited the
careful, artistic teaching of Miss
M. Simmons, the refined and highly !
accomplished music teacher.
,Ehe dialogue, Doing Good and
Saying Bad, was well rendered and
contained some practical hints on
the way in which charitable asso-
Citations should not be conducted,
Miss Teresa Lipari played the
''Forest Birding" brilliantly and
accurately.
The "Deaf Uncle" by the boys,
was very amusing, as Uncle 'Mayes'
was not as deaf as his nephew
thought.
If we mistake not, the hit of the
evening was, however, the pauto-
mime, Bachelors Sale" 1t elicit
ed roars of laughter and storms Of
applause.
The Train to Mauro" was very
amusing
Miss Casey personated the old
country woman, who has cure for
every ailment, admirably,
Master Charles Dodson makes Il
typical ticket agent, while John III
pari is in his element as the mis-
chievous boy.
The "Seminole's Defiance" by
Miss Helen Smith, in Indian cos
tune with long flowing hair, and a
voice at once forcible and ironical,
then plaintiye and sad and again
bold and defiant, touched every
heart present,
The vocal solo, Clutch Dolls, VI
was artistically rendered by Miss
Lucy Lingard, whose progress in
that branch of study is truly mar
yellous,
"Retrospectlon, by Miss Bessie
Williams, was admirably executed
and highly appreciated.
Miss Maggie Moran, in her recita-
tion, "Our Folks" was loudly APP
plauded,
The rendition OF the sprlghtly
trio, "Silver Spray" completed the
programme,
In the entertainment Of their
guests and in the preparations
made for the occasion, the accom-.
plished teachers and pupils of ST.
Agnes proved their Kindness Of
heart, ingenuity and taste,
Rev, Father Barbin, who, by his
characteristic amiability and gen
tleness, has endeared himself not |
only to the members of his own
congregation, but to the entire
community at large, returned many
thanks to his kind friends and bade
them grateful goodnight,
V, NJ.