Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-02-18
SONGS AND DANCING.
Carnival Of the Republic" Success
fully Given for Hospital Fund.
Very Pleasing Entertainment With Varied PRO
sramms--Pretiy Costumes.

Those who have worked so hard the
past three weeks, in preparation for
The Carnival of the Republic" which
was given in Meonian hall, Wednesday
evening, have every reason to feel
eratified over the success with which
the several features were presented.
1t was highly entertaining perform
ance, all the way through, and has
proved fully up to the most sanguine
expectations. the short time in which
the participants had for practicing the
parts. giving them little enough time.
The carnival will be again presented,
this evening, and, from the sale of
seats thus far. there is no question
that every seat in the hall will be
taken.
1t was well filled. Wednesday even
ing, and the applause was frequent.
showing the interest with which the
performance was received. The sing
ing was first-class. the Abnaki Quai tie.
giving a number OF very enjoyable
selections. The soloists who introduced
the play all did well. and We're warmly
received. The dances which followed
were splendidly carried out, and some
by the younger ones were as cute and
unique as any seen here. rejecting
much credit on them. The dances were
in pretty costume, the effect of which
was heightened by colored lights which
were reflected upon the stage
The soloists included Messrs. w. T.
Noble as Uncle Sam; G. F. Hussey as
Il rydignified Columbus; and Charles
C. Ballard. Don de Gardo: Mrs. H. l..
Pishon. Columbia: and Mrs. G. H.
Bangs. Goddess CT Liberty. They We're
all very good. Mrs. Pishon's singing
was a special feature. as were songs
given by Messrs. Ballard and Noble.
and also Mr.. Thomas Fox. Jr.. who
gave several during the play.
The performance opens with an Indian
dance. and entrance of Columbus and
courtiers followed by a Puritan scene
all very realistic and appropriate to the
movement. Following was II Grotesque
dance by a number of boys. introducing
The Frolic of YOUTH Il pretty dance
by about 20 girls. was gracefully given
and an encore demanded. Following this
We're solos by Mrs. Pishon and Mr. Noble
with the Introduction of Il number of the
members of Co. f, I'd Regiment. N. G..
s. NJ.
A very dainty little solo dance was next
given by Miss Irene Thayer dressed in
,'iolet She received an encore for her
graceful dancing. THE Serpentine Rev
els" was decidedly attractive. 1t was
given by "a young ladies under the lead
Iership of Miss Belle Smith and although
very difficult. was gracefully and easily
done.
Miss Fannie Chase gave a dance. Sc
graceful and warmly applauded. She IA
vorcd the spectators with an encore.
Three handsome bouquets were presented
her from admirers in the audience. The
butterfly Dance" by three young ladies'.
was very pretty. and they were called out
for more at the conclusion of their fig
ures.
THE Tambourine Fantasia was given
by IL number of little girls They were
very cunning. and pleased the spectators
immensely. Their steps We're very hard.
dance by Miss Fannie Chase and Miss
Florence Cutler, Les Danseures Paris
ennes." was one of the most graceful Of
"Neptune's Votaries'' was given by three
OF the younger ladies and three boys. all
dressed in sailors costumes. 1t was IA
very bright lithesome dance, and heart
lily enjoyed.
The Scarf Fantasia was very grace
full. with pretty costumes. given by four
young ladies. They formed number of
figures easily and gracefully and seemed
to thoroughly enjoy it. 1t was in the
order of minuet.
THE Guards of the Republic" was tho
most striking feature of the evening 1t
included 20 of Augustus best-looking
girls. dressed in the costume of ladies of
the nation. with the Stars and Stripes on
their becoming costumes. The figures in
cluded marching and conference.-the
and military maneuvres that were high
ly attractive. and they were called upon
for a number of encores. They were I'M
der the leadership of Miss Chase.
The performance concluded with an ex-
hibition drill by Co. f. with solos by Mr.
Fox and Mrs. Pishon. and charming
tahleaux by number of young ladies'
The music for the performance was
furnished by the Augusta Orchestral
Club. The work has been in charge of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Nickerson Williams. rep
resenting the Nickerson Carnival Co..
which provided the costumes and music.