The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-02-18
The Operetta.

The Voices of Nature given by the
children on Tuesday evening was g
marvellous and brilliant success. In
spite of the storm the house was full
even chairs placed in the aisles, and the
happy expectant faces of one of Brad
ford's finest audiences gave evidence
that the world of beautiful snow" was
no damper on their good spirits.
Promptly at eight o'clock were heard
the mel dious strains of "Vivianna'
the gra nd overture given by Co. G Mil
jtary Band, and as usual the audience
were delighted with the music of the
Band. The piano solo by Harry Dear
born was rendered very finely and
heartily encored, and it is really re-
markable that lad of ten who could
not play note a year ago can now
play so well.
The tumultuous applause which
greeted Mrs. Hooker as she stepped
down from the stage to take her place
at the piano, showed the peoples in
terest in and appreciation of her work
with the children.
What can be said of the operetta2
In itself pretty, catchy, merry music
sparkling with fun and frolic, it must
al way s be delightful, but with fifty of
Bradford's loveliest children, in beau
tiful costumes, with sweetest Of voices,
and grace and ease of movement, it
was simply grand! The choruses were
fine, strong, full and accurate. The
quartette of young ladies was excel
lent. The duet of the Sunfower and
Violet was remarkably we'll done.
Each solo deserves special mention
and indeed each number was warmly
applauded. By mistake the names of
two of the soloists were omitted from
the printed programs, that of Miss
Harriette Craig, Sunshine" and Miss
Gertrude johnson, robin Red Breast"
both of these young ladies acquitted
themselves with great credit. The
Grow, represented by Charles Parker,
brought down the house and was
obliged to flap his wings and repeat
his song. The hit of the evening was
the Frogs Courtship, by Neil and
Rachel Sargent, which was one of
those cute things which must be seen
and heard to be appreciated. The
Frogs in their slick green coats and
yellow vests were just immens Sc. Their
antics and jokes took the house by
storm and brought round after round
of applause.
The evolutions of the Flowers in a
portion of the Flower Drill were re-
pretty and graceful. The
black shiny Bees, gay with their yel-
low jackets, kept perfect time with
merry hum, formed five pointed star,
marched, faced and counter-marched
with absolute precision and unison.
Still another attraction was the Birds
of every hue, fiuttering their gorgeous
and airy wings, circling, dipping and
alighting in artistic groups. The lml-
tations, from the shrill whistle of the
whip-poor- to the "Coodunk" of
the Frogs. were marvelously good.
The grand tableau at the close was
scene long to be remembered by all
the lovers of the children.
sd At the close of the Operetta Co. q
Military Band, who so. courteously
and generously gave their services for
this occasion, played several fine
marches for the children to promenade.
The floor of the Hall was quickly
cleared and the children in their gay
attire with their beaming faces had
their fun, while fond parents and
friends proudly watched them. This
impromptu reception was thoroughly
enjoyed by all, and the general YER
dict was passed around that this was
the finest children's entertainment
given in Bradford for years.
The piano fund of the Woods School
Building will be increased by S45
through the public spirit and generous
efforts of Mrs Hooker