The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-10
THE ORPHAN GIRLS BENEFIT.
The Pretty Operetta, "LaiIa," De-
IightfuIIy Presented

h&htfully Presented.
Laila, an ODeretta in three acts. by Mr..
G. W. Stratton. was given last night at
the theater. for the benefit of the orphan
girls of st. Mary's home.
Miss Blanche Belsinger in the title role.
enacted the part # a village maid admi-
rably, and her exceptionally fine soprano
was heard to advantage in several solos.
notably in that to the air of THE Last
Rose or Summer" sung in the first act
which was rendered with a sweetness and
depth OF feeling that disarmed criticism.
Home, sweet Home was sung by Miss
Beislnger in manner which left nothing
to be desired.
Miss Rosalind Conner. sang with much
sweetness, and expression In her duet with
Miss Belsinger.
Miss Aggie Kenney. acted and sang in an
admirable manner the part of Francesca,
her solo "Oh, Where as Night Comes On
being rendered in a manner which won
hearty applause.
The remaining members of the cast &C
quilted themselves in excellent fashion,
the dances, and stage pictures being given
IN manner which reflects the highest
credit on Mrs. Ruby Nicoll, and Prof.
The Euterpe Musical Club was to have
rendered musical selections between acts
! and 2, but was unavoidably detained. In
its place appeared Master Percy Linwood
who sang Call Me Back" in a fashion
which won recall from the audience.
vey Hull afforded Savannahians rare
treat. The little tot, who is only years
old, gave fancy dance with a grace and
precision which entities her to a foremost
place in the ranks of child dancers, that
have appeared this season.
Little Miss Rita Roth recited and danced
In her usual bright and graceful manner.
The goblin dance, by Miss Rita Roth
and Miss Stella Bailey. was received with
much applause. Little Gladys Girardeau
made a sweet little fairy, and danced very
Mrs. William D. Harden was the di-
rector of the entertainment, and its sue
cess was largely due to her efforts
The cast was as follows:
Laila ..............Miss Blanche Belsinger
The Fairy Queen ........Miss May Palmer
Pepita ...............M Miss Rosalind Conner
Mariquita .................. Miss Julie Bates
Dialma. Little Gladys Girardeau
Gitana. .....;...... Little Gladys Girardeau
Nanetta, Peasant........ Miss Rita Roth
Zarahayda. Gypsy. Miss Rita Roth
zehaye' sorceress of the Alps.
Starry Eyes prite Nis MISS ste Rta R Rgtn
The Tiniest Fairy Of Them ALL. I'll
Peasant:-Mjsses W ft5Ie Kyle Ki5ss serey 9l
croft, Allen, Mallery, Garden, Chandler,
Robinson, Cullen, Davis, Taggart.
Peasant Festival Dancers-Misses Rita
want Bessie Whatley. Julie Hunter, Moi
lie Cohen. May Black, Callie Lyons, Re-
Lucille Silva.
Fairies-Misses Stella Bailey, May Glea-
son. jamie Shuptrine, Julia Trezevant,
Alma Besselieu, Bessie Proctor, Dora
Rawls, Amelia Adams, Airline Willard,
Addie Kennedy, Marguerite Halow, Edna
Maxim, Josephine Jett, Elise Krenson,
julie Screyen, Louise bearing.
Fairy Ballet Dancers-Misses Stella
Bailey, May Gleason, Alma Besselieu,
Julia Trezevant, Airline Willard Joseph
inc Jett, Amelia Adams. jamie Shuptrfne.
Fairy Enchantresses-Opa Miss Elise
Krenson; Seafoam, Miss Louise bearing.
MT. r. II. KeDarer IS responsible for
the operetta. Prof. Icons orchestra fur
nished the music.