The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-04-14
Beautiful Zephra.
A Marvel of Scenic Splendor-Produced in
all its Beauty at Blanchard Opera
House, April 80 and May 1. The Story.

A Marvel of Scenic Splendor-Produced in
all its Beauty at Blanchard Opera
House, April 80 and May 1. The Story.
King Decius, the storm king, while pass
ing through his kingdom one day, discovers
in the hut of an old witch q beautiful orphan
girl, whom he adopts, and giving her the
name OF Neyera, DEGREES that she shall sue
ceed him to his crown and kingdom. Be-
tween the clans Of King Decius and Prince
Juna, who are both subjects OF Zephra, the
queen Of Myth, there has existed for years
q bitter feud, but Juna, being true type OF
noble manhood. endesvors to effect recon-
ciliation with the naughty Decius; but such
doughty prince dons disguise, enters the
storm kings castle determined to 30 ingra-
tiate himself into his affections as to win
his favor. He fails in this, but instead
meets the beautiful Neyera, who has now
grown to be handsome maiden. He wins
the promise OF her hand in marriage, goes
back to his own country, and at the grand
annual fete Of the queen, at which time are
held all the dances, games and revels OF the
queens subjects, he presents himself at
court and demands the hand OF Neyera in
marriage. Enraged at this, Decius banishes
away the princess to the ice cave Of North
land. Juna is acquainted Of this by the
fairy godmother Of Neyera. He hastens to
Zephra, obtains assistance from her and af-
ter many perilous attempts, rescues the
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perfidy OF Decius to the queen, who ban
ishes him forever from her presence.
Some one hundred and fifty young ladies
and gentlemen participate In the perform
ance. The entertainment is made up chief
ly Of music, dancing and spectacular Incl
dents. There are songs and choruses, and
interesting episodes. There is the Dance
Picturesque - the Merry-go-round;" the
Statuesque Drill Of the Royal Guard"
the "Danse Exquiste-the Naiads;" the
"Danse Patriotique-the Graces," and many
appropriately costumed, are the actors.
There are the Mikes with their pranks,
chevaliers, cavaliers, and list Of drdmdtis
persona that promise an evening OF varied
and exceedingly interesting entertainment.
The participants are all drawn from the
ranks OF the home talent which Is 30 abun.
dant and of 30 promising quality in this
town, as previous entertainments have
shown. Mr.. r. w. Averill OF Chicago, who
ing the rehearsals, which are being indus.
triously pushed. Rich costumes and appro-
pirate scenery are provided. The interest
in the drama Is heightened by those scenic
effects that contribute 80 much to the sue.
cess OF performance Of this description
AS is generally understood, the proceeds be.
yond the cost are for the benefit of the
Heaton Hospital. Programs and other
printed matter will in due time give full ad
are April 80 and May l, with matinee on
the afternoon of 1.-THE latter date. Mr.. Aver
ill's skill and energy in conducting the re-
| hearsals and In the general management
with the quality OF the material he has tC
work with, give the highest assurance o
the complete success OF the various per
formances, in general and in detail.