Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-07-19

| evening, the stage settings were black
| with a black background.
Twelve young ladies, with bouquets and
floral arches. gave the floral drill, which
was Exceedingly pretty in the varying
, lights each movement presenting a WE'LL
arranged tableau.
The serpentine dance by Miss Lucie vi.
all was admirably presented and eDthusi-
astically received each evening, being con-
sidered the browning feature OF the pro-
gram. The dress worn contained ITO yards
OF cloth, and the graceful changes OF drsp-
cry in the colored lights, made beautiful
spectacle.
A solo by Miss Carolyn Lamson was de-
serving of appreciation and received much,
as she is favorite singer with Randolph
audiences.
''Sailors in Port" was an exceptionally
pleasing number. With the aid OF special
scenery the five young men and five young
ladies participating were seer on deck of a
warship singing. The pretty drill which
followed was performed with precision
and ease by all.
Misses Edith Rainey and Grace Smith as
Broadway Bellies made a decided hit and
performed their parts each night with the
grace and skill Of professionals.
DR.. W. NJ. Kelly, who takes the part Of
the colored gentleman to perfection, gave
his inimitable way.
The cake walks by DR.. Kelly and Miss
Louise G6skell were much enjoyed and
portrayed their understanding of the coon
and OF the art OF dancing equally we'll.
New features were introduced each even
ing and the general verdict was that they
"took the cake"
''The Dewey Guards" y young ladies
in white uniforms trimmed with red and
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a striking appearance as they went
through the manouvres OF well executed
sword drill.
Nancy Hogan's Ball" afforded an OPP
portunity for comic character song by
Edwin Martin, while Hattie Hayward as
Mrs. Hogan and Misses Katie Swan and
Lettie Bailey as the children caused roars
Of laughter.
The animated song sheet introduced
good boys chorus for DR.. Kelty's coon
song and afforded a fitting climax for the
first and second programs.
New features Tuesday evening we're the
eupids; the" Rose and Beesndrill by a beyy
Of misses as roses, with boys in black and
Yellow as bees; the gypsy dance, IN which
Miss Carolyn Lamson, as queen gave
pleasing song; the tirefiies' dance by small
girls; "The Four Graces' '-Mrs. j. q.
Mann, Mrs. Evan &, Evans, Misses Eunice
lint ana LUCE Nlalt-iu NrfGelRu costume
ina graceful poses, with NANTES OF the
national colors when they reappeared in
espOnse to ene0res.
fThe Coming Women" we're also there
md created much amusement with their 1
ongs and antics. Six young men took |
part.
LAST evening "The Mist" dance was
,rettily given by ten young ladies, with /
Kisses Katie Swan and Lettie Bailey as
entral figures.
The Chinese dance and the Indian dance
we're both realistic in makeup and well
'iven. The "kolly" dance, in which the
Dung ladies, bedeeked with bells, were
riven by the leader, VIM. II. Latham the
Nazi, led by Misses Maud Lamson and
ina Battles; "Uncle Sam and Colum bia,
ersonated by Misses Bailey and Swan,
nd solo by Miss Bailey were pleasing
ew features.
There was large attendance each even
az and Prof. Wales ability in this line Of
'ork was thoroughly demonstrated. The
raining in grace received by the $50 par
cipants was appreciated by all.