Waterbury Democrat., 1900-12-19
FOR THE PIANO FUND.
Interesting Entertainment at Spcrry
 Street School Last Evening.

Street School Last Evening.
 The Sperry street school never looked preItier than last night, when it was ill gala attire for the entertain ment hy the children of the school for the piano fund. This occasion was the second of its kind given by Miss o. Eeill. the principal. and her earnest corps of teachers To say that it WaS d sue cess is but giving it meagre praise. Standing room could not be purchased. Nor did the parents only show their hearty approval of the work of the teachers hy their presence. but paSSelS by were drawn there by the brllllaht illumination of the interior.
 As one entered his eye was held by the number of flags drhped rrettily all through the building. In striking con trast to the brilliant red of these was the restful green of the holly and the evergreen. which in turn was relieved by the soft glow Of numnerleSS Chi neSe lanterns and candles. colo nial dame met the visitors and led them to the art room, presided over by the Misses Culhane. smith and SPeiy teachers of the school and also several children. All were dressed in the eighteenth century style. Here were several stalls arranged in Which were calendars picture frames penWlperS etc All these articles were prettlly hand painted by one of the teachers. From the art room one went to the amusement corner where continuous performance took place. This was ill charge of Miss Katherine Charters and NJ. Coyle. There were twelve num- bers on the program all of which were very generously applauded. The last number. Tn the Court of King Win ter'' was very well given. The chil- dren were in good voice, acted natural ly and won their audience by the eN- cellent interpretation of their parts. Perhaps the hit of the evening was made by Master Harry Cook in his song, The Sousa Girl.' This lad will be heard from in the near future, as he possesses d voice of great ferVor and beauty. After the mental appe- tite had been satisfied, ones attention was directed to the refreshment room. in charge of the Misses Gibson and White, assisted by the school children. Here pretty walters and waitresses i'll fantastic attire served lemonade and cake. seasoned with a great many smiles.
 Altogether the affair was very en- ioyable and was one of those few in stances in which the parent and teach CT met with mutual satisfaction. It is to be regretted that more of these entertainments are not given in Wa tcrhury. as they are of a vast beneht to the pupil. the teacher and the par cnt. Words of commendation were heard on all sides for the teachers who had given q great part of their tune to this entertainment The proceedS. which amounted to $I5. thus exceeding those of last year. will help to pay the debt of the piano The ready sale with which the tickets met shows the in- crcasing popularity of this kind of en- tertainment. The program was as fol lows:
 1. Welcome. (Chorus)
 9. Night Before Christmas.
 8. Story of Christmas.
 4 Christmas Dolls.
 ,. At the Court Of King Winter. 6. Night After Christmas.
 '. Santa's Mistake and Christmas
 Worry.
 8. God Bless Us. and Christmas
 Bells
 9. The Snow Man and Dear Old
 Christmas.
 10. Mother Goose and Santa Claus. II. Customs of Different Countries. 12. At the Court of King Winter.
 King Winter-Harry Morris.
 Dccember-John G1ynn.
 November-Gratia Booth.
 Jack Frost-Harold Cook.
 Christmas Day-Euhice Crane.
 Puritan-Edith Stackman. .-
 Elves. Children. Winds. Flowers,
 Dame Nature-Ida Neil. .#.
 Santa Claus-Carleton Heater.