St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-03-19

she appeared in the wild west instead of
on Music Hall stage. Her costume and
make up were fine and John Smith in his
elegant attire as the English gentleman
made very effective scene. His fine ad-
dress of selfcongratulation deeply i'm
pressed the audience with pangs of re-
gret that they were not all born into
1.-THE Smith family"
Alice and Phoebe Cary, both dressed in
the quaint style OF their day, performed
their parts i'll most creditable manner.
Miss Somerville as Alice Cary singing
zone sweetly solemn thought" very
pleasingly.
Portia, Of legal fame, in the student
cap and gown, plead her own cause in a
manner that would have have melted the
heart of the stubbornest juryman of the
present day.
The group from Uncle Toms Cabin"
very vividly pictured scene from that
famous story. Miss Ophela, prim and
severe, Uncle Tom, dear old man, sweet
little Eva and the "wicked" Topsy were
all finely portrayed, little Eva s rendition
of her part showing ability very unusual
in such youthful miss. During the sing
ing of f"The Old Kentucky Home" by a
quartette, the serenity of Uncle Tom gave
way 10 his musical temperament.
Mrs. Ross representation of Cleopatra
was most artistic both in costume and
manner, and scores another success in
the dramatic line for one Of St. Johns
bury's "stars."
Socrates and Xanthippe were so realis-
tic that one could almost detect the odor
of burnt wooden under the administra-
ton of the red.hot shovel, and Xanthippe
will ever be remembered as ''scorcher"
i'll more ways than one.
!; Almost the prettiest number on the
, programme was that Of Miriam and her
Jewish maidens who entered singing,
dancing and waving their timbrels.
, Their picturesque costumes added much
c to the beauty of the scene, which
e deservedly won the encore called for.
: Christopher Columbus and Lief, the
8 Norseman, were fine in their respective
parts, and received praise from the Queen
# OF Fame as discoverers of America.
r Mrs. Partington and Ike were irresist-
able, the former being perfection in both
II costume and performance of her part.
!, George and Martha Washington were
Il handsome and stately couple as they
advanced to the queens presence, and
If. Mrs. Rowell's rendition of America"
: was much appreciated by the audience.
h Little Madeline Randall again appeared
in this scene, paying touching tribute
to the father of his country"
h Queen Elizabeth in rich costume OF
n black and orange brocaded satin, a court
n train OF velvet bordered with ermine, and
i Mary Queen OF SCOTS robed in an equally
becoming gown and cloak of pearl grey,
h were one OF the gems Of the evening. both
: ladies showing very decided dramatic
y talent.
a Diogones was there in brown toga an
t abundance OF gray hair and beard, and
was diligent in his search for an honest
man, under his arm he carried Plato's
man, "a biped without feathers
Miss Bridget Maloney and Michael
Patrick Timothy O'Shanahan gave their
dialogue and dance in true Irish style.
Mike was repeatedly called back to give
another verse to "The blow almost killed
. father" Into this song he weaved the
latest current events, including the news
from Carson, New, and each verse
brought down the house. His make up
was excellent, depicting the Irshman in
true style.
! The song by the French peasant, Miss
Lcomede Gagnon, was in French and
rendered ina pleasing manner. The young
lady possesses very sweet voice.
One OF the most striking costumes was
, that Of Joan of Arc, lull suit OF armor
/, with the feur de lis and the cross con-
spcuously displayed. She also carried
large white flag with embltms.
The Red Cross nurse was in the regular
costume OF black, white hood and apron,
: with the sign of the Red Cross on her
arm. After she had spoken the quartette
sang "Throw out the lite line"
The closing feature OF the evening was
the re-appearance of the May party OF
:, chlldrcn Jennie Poole, Margaret Clark,
Marion Stanley, Maude Brown, Ella
8 Farr, Alice Kicker, Julia Bundy, Tallulah
!, Campbell, Mildred Sites, Mildred Ran.
:. dali, Mabel Woodside, Frcda Goodrich,
who requested that the wreath be placed
- upon the head of Mother Goose. Bar
bara Frietchie also spoke a good word
:, Tor Mother Goose and the queen decided
that she should have the wreath. The
music behind the scenes was furnished
-. by Mrs. Hazen, Mr.. Hazen, Mr.. Brooks
!. Mr.. Silsby and Mr.. Frost. Miss Gorhan
presided at the piano aud the st. Johns
bury orchestra was present both evening
o rendering several selections during tn
performance.