Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-07-22
CARNIVAL OF REPUBLIC.
A Crowded House the First Evening
of Performance,


Hancock hall was crowded Tuesday
evening at the first presentation Of the
Carnival of the Republic" under the d.
rection Of j. Nickerson Williams. OF New
York, to whose indefstigable industry,
patience and tact. ably assisted by Mrs.
Williams and Miss Z. J. circuit, the sue
cess of the affair is mainly due.
These people came here entire strangers,
but with excellent recommendation from
other towns and cities in Maine here t he
same entertainment had been given by
them. portion OF he proceeds obtained
from their entertainments is devoted to
charitable work. In Maine the Girls
Home in Belfast is the principal henefici-
airy. Here in Ellsworth the local circle of
Kings Daughter received share OF the
first nights proceeds.
The response on the part of the people
to the appeal for local assistance was
prompt and generous, and the difficult
work OF rehearsing has been going on for
the past two weeks, with what excellent
result those who attended the perform
ance can testify. That such results could
be obtained in so short time speaks vol
umes for the skill OF the management.
To delegations from the Kings Dsugh-
tiers and from the various churches much
credit is due for the interest displayed
and the assistance rendered. Without
these 1t would have been welI-nigh i'm
possible for the performance to have been
given.
The play opened with representation
OF early scenes In the history OF the Unit
ed States, showing some Of the obstacles
and dangers which met the early pi-
oneers. The scene closed with a repre-
sentation OF an Indian massacre. The
closing ia bleau was vivid picture of the
massacre.
In the second scene "tncle Sam" ap-
pears and recites in song some OF the res
sons why this country should celebrate its
rapid progress. King Carnival appears
and insugurstes the reign OF carnival.
The carnival introduces many special
ties, including marches, dances, drills,
vocal and instrumental music, tsbleaux,
etc. Owing to the very large number
who took part, space will permit mention
of only few OF the characters, and of the
principal features.
The march by twenty little tots and the
tsbeau which followed received the first
enthusiastic demonstration from the
audience. The butterfly dance, By Misses
Leah Friend, Sarah Jarvis and Helen
Hale, was one OF the prettest features OF
the evening.
The drili by the Guards OF the Repub-
lie sixteen young ladies in costumes OF
the national colors, was excellent. The
drill was in fours. and the four max ing
the best showing were rewarded by bou-
quets. Those who carried away the
prizes We're Misses Blanche Hapk ms
Della Langley, Lillian Presby and MINNIE
MulIan.
Miss Maud Presby was leader. aud
directed the evOlutIons OF her pretty
squad with marked precision. She
handled her sword with the ease and
grace OF a veteran, and her own hand
seine figure was ii distinct and very pleas
ing addition to the already picturesque
scene.
Miss Mabel Monaghan was warmly re-
ceived on this her first public appearance
since her return from her studies IN Bas-
ton. Her voice has lost none Of its
natural sweetness, and has improved in
range and power. Miss Monaghan has
nade great Improvement ia method dur
ing the past year.
The voca! solo by Walter Be9.e, the boy
soprano, WAS roundlX Hpplauded. Master
Besse has voice OF remarkable quality
aud volume for one so young. He sang
Nv INSPIRING Hope and responded to all
encore with There's Message Comes
To- day
The violin solo by Master Roy Shaw
WAS good, and he responded to An encore.
Miss Ellie Calls negro song was received
vii h applause.
Other features hich may be ment Toned
a. especially good We're the serpentiue
march. the scarf dance, the sailors horn
pipe, aud the closing tableau, go!
lum bia.n
The carnival music was played by Mrs.
Williams. Miss Mae Friend played the
overture, and also Master Besse's accom-
paniment. Miss Mary Frances Hopkins
played Miss Monaghan's accompaniment,
and Miss Marion Bartlett played between
the acts. To all OF these sccomplis he'd
pisnists The management is under obiiga.
tions. j
The principal characters were: :.
Uncle Sam ...... GOD. Sickerion Williams
totumhu-....... - .-.........W W. Morrison
Columbia. Miss Mabel Monaghan
Goddess OF Liberty. .......... Mrs. +. j. Walsh
Ming Carnival. Erastus 7. Redman
Don ot 1ardo ....................F.W Rollins
Courier ................. .......t. r.. Shaw
The names OF the other participants
We're given in last weeks issue, and need
not be repeated here.
The performance will be repeated to-
night, and will be followed by social
dance.
Vlsy.