Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1902-06-22
TW|NKuNG TOES
OF tiny TOTS
Pleasing Exhibition of
Dancing Children
on Stage.
mrs. GUMS CLASS
DELIGHTS SOCIETY
" Deutcher Girl Thelma Murphy
Makes Decided Hit--Highland
Fling by Louise Mccarthy
Marches and Drills.

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their dignified but tumuftuous applause
when the host OF pretty children OF
Mrs. Gums dancing class entertained
with twinklng feet before the foot
lights last night.
1t was an open question whether the
daintiest feminine costumes were to be
seen on the stage or among the audi
enco. for the little actors were most
becOmingly and appropriately robed.
while the ladies OF the audience were
in their finest and looked their best.
which is saying a great deal.
House Comfortably Filled.
The house was comfortably filled and
the pleasure seekers went away about
the beginning OF the eleventh hour well
pleased with the evenings perform
ance. delighted with the grace display
ed by the ChiiGren and deeply impress
ed by the tultional ability of their
teacher.
United States Judge and Mrs. Nor
ris VI. Estee, Prince and Princess Ka-
wananakoa, the Honorable and Mrs.
Samuel Parker and many other promi-
nent Honolulu people were present.
Hawaiian musicians, playing upon
stringed instruments. filled in the in
tervals between scenes with captivat-
ing native airs. To the accompani-
ment Of piano the children danced.
March and Drill.
The first part Of the program open
ed with a march and drill. All the
members OF Mrs. Gums class appeared
on the stage. The Young students OF
the art entranC!ug ranged in age from
little tots Of very tender years to
maidens just budding into woman
hood. A baby dance followed. pleasing
and pretty Then came a hornplpe
executed by Gertrude Traphagen, Ca
mile Raas and Ernest Raas. This was
not only good but clever and received a
round of we'll merited applause.
4 fairy dance came after. Beatrice
Campbell. Violet Lucas. Lillian Nc
Chesney and Sybil Robertson being the
fairies. The natural grace and
adaptability Of the children in this per-
Torrance had ample scope and drew
from the appreciative audience signs
Of sincere admiration.
Tire Deutcher Girl.
Perhaps the best liked dance of the
evening was that presented by Thelma
Murphy in the "Deutcher Girl" song
and dance Thelma was delightfully."-
Dutch from the top OF her saucy head
to the tips Of her busy toes. Her song
was catchy and her dancing perfect.
Her dress was Dutch, her movement
Dutch and the spirit of her whole per-
Torrance beautifully Dutch. Thelma
was enCored and had to repeat her lit
tie act
Henry Smith. Myrtle Schuman. Mar
tina McChesaey. Ruin McChesney and
Grace Robertson performed the scarf
dance. This vas well done and the
audience manifested its favorable opin-
ion by urst!nted hand clapping. Louise
Mccarthy did the Highland fling. Hei
action was splendid. her costume lovely
and the applause she received hearty
and prolonged. The spectators would
not rest satisfied until Louise had gone
through her performance again.
The Dainty Minuet.
Closing the first part of the pro
gram came the minuet. Clad in the
costumes of over hundred years age
the following went through the fasci
mating movements of one OF the dain
tiest OF dances: Murlel Howatt, Fan
ME Hogs, Esther Kopke, Cordelia
Gilman. Constance Simpson, Eola
Logan. Helen Wilder, Gertrude Ira
phagan, Violet Lucas. Carol Low
Thelma Murphy, Madeline Brunette
Margaret Mccarthy, Elsie Wilkinson
Grace Culture Drill.
The second part of the program
opened with a drill in grace culture
This was performed by girls much
older than those who took part in pre-
ceding dances. ROBBED in Grecian cos
tune, hair arranged TO suit, number
of maidens gave an exhibition where
In the arms and hands played n,
most important part.
Coming Thro' the Rye" was neg
presented THIS consisted of capt.
waiting Scotch dance by Doroth!
Freeth. Alice Brickwood, Sybil McIner
ny, Abbie Lucas, Mary Lucas, Eoli
Logan, Camille Raas and Gertrud,
Traphagen. The little girls were ex,
ceedingly graceful and seemed /,
thoroughly enjoy themselves Will,
they entertained hundreds of others
A volunteer" drill followed MurIe
Campbell, Marguerite Creighton
Louise Mccarthy Henry Smith, MyI
tie Schuman, Ruth McChesney, Grac
Robertson and Martha McChesney
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Piano Miss Byington, Miss
AholO.
What the World Expects OF the Ed
ucated Woman Chas. Bartlett Dyk
In May Time .....,,..... A. Billete
Chorus.
Presentation of Certificate ,........
Ida NJ. Pope.
God Is My Guide. ..,.. Franz Schubel
Chorus.
Hawaii POnOi ...........,.. Berge
Benediction ..,...............
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