Amador ledger., 1900-05-04
THE SHADY cooNs.
The Native Daughters Play In the Role
Of "Cullud" Ladies.

The Native Daughters Play In the Role
Of "Cullud" Ladies.
standing room only" was the re-
port at Webb Hall on Friday evening,
April 9th, long before the curtain
went up for the first time. 1t had been
known that number of the gifted
ones of Ursula Parlor N. D. G. W.
gifted in an histrionic and musical way,
as we'll as in many other directions-had
been for three weeks under Mrs. DR..
E. E. Endicott's efficient training, and
that an evening Of rare amusement was
in store for all who attended the per-
formance, hence the big crowd above
referred to.
In due time the curtain. went up, and
10! there was a sight ''as was sight"
A delegation OF colored ladies from the
aristocratic circles of Darktown could
not have shown to better advantage
nor acted in a more brilliant and capti-
waiting manner. From start to finish the
performance was rich, rare and racy.
Every colored beauty shown with dia-
mond-like brilliancy and had charm
all her own.
Nothing of the kind had been at
tempted here, and the ladies felt that
they were, as it were, exploring new
field, and some among them, we imagine,
had grave doubts and misgivings as
to the outcome of the enterprise. But
they had master hand to guide them,
on whom too much praise cannot be
bestowed. Mrs. DR.. Endicott's unceas-
ing and untiring drill brought forth
rich fruit, and the Lady Minstrels"
of Jackson scored a most gratifying
success.
There were few of the number who
excelled in the part to which they were
assigned. Indeed, we could mention
several whose stage work was simply
superb. But as all did so very we'll it
appears unnecessary to single out those
who were exceptionally bright.
The singing was admirable, and there
was not dry instant at any time when
the curtain was up, and when it was
down those of the audience who were
dry knew what to do, and did it, es-
pecially the "front row.
Numerous witty local hits were
thrown pell-mell into the audience by
the dusky queens, some of them max
ing such center shot that the audience
felt like hugging the shooter then and
thar" 1t was 'hot time" in Webb
Hall that night, and if there was a
member of that large audience, old or
young, who did not get the benefit of
hearty side-splitting laugh, he or she
needs fixing.
The ladies Of Ursula Parlor No. l,
N. D. G. W., and those who assisted
them, and their efficient trainer, Mrs.
Endicott, deserve the thanks of the
community for the rich entertainment
provided for amusement lovers.
The names of the performers are as
follows:
Observation-Disclosures Umphkins" = Miss
Emma Bosrman.
Bones-"Paradosia Pumpkins"-Miss Daisy
Littlefield. "Uuserilla Johnsing"- Mrs. L. N.
Keagle. "Ebesuzer Elkins"-Miss Ila Ginoc-
chic.
Tambos-"Sersphina Simpkins"-Mrs C. w.
Freeman. "Hellenery Hulsinate"-Miss BERTHE
Mason. "Arsminta Akers"-Mrs R. L. Mann.
Soloists-'Marathona Mystify"-Miss Della
iorman. "Baradona Broomstick" = Mrs. F.
'odesta Black Patti''-Miss Thirza Fault
"Melbsrins No. 2"-Miss Dooley Sanguinetti.
.Evangelerina, the Black Kid'-Miss Nita
Littleheld. "Seradona Stinneck'-Miss Lena
Francis.
Cake Walkers - Leader-Miss Maud Kerr
Grace Endicott and Carrie CARDINAL Gilbert
VOORHEES, and Emily Angove Willie Tam and
Maude Pierce. Boggs Caminetti and Loree
Keagle. Ora Angove and Hazel Quirolo. Rob-
bic Kerr and Oda Ginocchio.
The performance was repeated in
Sutter Creek on the following night.
The net receipts for both entertain
ments, which go to swell the Grand
Parlor Entertainment Fund, are as
follows:
Jackson entertainment ...............s Us %
ouSeOh OiOOh .......--........ 20 ~