The daily sentinel., 1899-05-25

voice and with Mrs. Cropsey's contralto,
the two made music to which it was q
delight to listen.
dance performed by costumed little gal
lants and maidens, to slow music by the
orchestra. 1t was quite pretty little
number and thoroughly enjoyed. The
little people were as courtly, as if they
had come out Of picture Of the days
OF the gorgeous Louies OF France. Those
who participated were:
Helen Bunting, Fred Snyder.
Hazel Hadcock, Elsie Sullivan.
Rowena Wheeler, May Boyer.
Ruby Lawrence, Whipple Chester.
The little maidens wore long skirts
and had their hair powdered and their
faces rouged, la continental days.
The masters wore wigs, powdered hair
knee breeches and coats OF the old Con-
tinental style. 1t was a very taking
portion of the program.
The last number of more than inter
esting program was the caks walk, a
portion OF the program to which every
body present looked forward. as promis
ing to be very funny. 1t did not belle
its promise and was one of the irresista-
BILE numbers of great amateur program
Of specialties.
The participants in this great act were
Clyde Penny and Miss Mae Armstrong,
Leonard jackson and Miss Leon Lopes,
William Longshore and Miss Geckler,
George 8. Waldo and Miss Bessie Jones,
John Thomas and Miss Grace Longshore,
DR.. G. r. Warner and Miss India Poul-
son, and Harry B. Jones and Miss Mel
lie Miller.
Comparisons would be odious in dis
eliminating between the contestants for
the cake. The master of ceremonies
was Mr.. Jack Gallupe and the judge
of the occasion was Mr.. Richard Mes
erve.
To the unctious tones of the rag time
melody played by the orchestra, the
head couple walked to the front and
then each in turn. All the extrava-
gances in dress which the darkey loves
so we'll, were indulged in by the ladies
and gentlemen The colors of the
dresses and other accessories we're sim
ply dazzling. Diamonds as large as
hens eggs were worn aud top hats OF all
shapes and colors.
The movements and gyrations Of the
colored "sussiety" were irrssistably fun
ny and storms of applause followed the
effort of each successive couple, as they
walked through their "turn," as it is
termed in theatrical parlance Some
very funny things we're done.
The winners Of the prize and cake
were DR.. Warner and Miss Poulson, who
had produced from some where, genu-
inc little pickinninny, which they wheel
ed around the stage. This materially
assisted their part. But it was perfect.
ly legitimate, as each contestant was
privileged to secure some original thing
which would add to their part of the
program.
Altogether it was great production
and was cheered to the echo.
Prior to the presentation OF the cake
walk, however, and serving as sort OF
introduction to that event, was solo
and chorus by Jack Gallupe and the
cake walkers. Following this number
was another solo, this time by George
s. Waldo. The latter selection intro
duced quartet chorus and was much
enjoyed. The quartet consisted OF
Messrs. Waldo, Penney, Meserve and
Gallupe.
A review of the evenings events
would be incomplete without reference
to a number which was not on the regu-
lar program. 1t was the number sung
by Miss Sayers, a member Of travelling
theatrical company, which had stopped
in this city en- route to Salt Lake.
Where all the voice came from in that
little body was matter Of conjecture to
the audience. Her singing was superb
and was done without any affectation
whatever, While her voice was power