St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1903-06-06
Charming Entertainment

The travesty on Romeo and Juliet"
given by Bogue Falaya Grove No. 81,
U. A. O. D., last Saturday night, May
30, at the pavilion, for the benefit Of the
Mutual Relief Fund, was possib!, the
most unique. as it was che most de-
llghtful affair of its kind ever held in
Covingtou. The attendance was only
limited by the capacity of the hall, and
quite snug sum was realized for the
Order.
The piece presented was q rag time
bur'esque. in six acts, and presented by
the Enterprise Dramatic Club, being
composed Of thirty-six young ladies
and gentlemen of Covingson. making a
strong chorus and made tine appear
ance on the stage. The ladies' cos
tunes were particularly attractive.
The gentlemen all wore white yacht
ing suits with caps and carrying canes.
Anticipation was keen IS to it's pro-
duction, but there was no room for
conjecture IS to its artistic success, for
the arrangement Of this burlesque of
Shakesphere's tragedy was in the hands
of our gifted townslady, Miss Deeden
Williams, to whom the major share of
the honors are due. It was she who
selected the accompanying music,
which was mostly of the rag-time
variety. and she used just enough of
the ideas and characters of the play as
to lend interest and at the same time to
steer clear of tediousnesa. Miss Guy
Guyol, a. Juliet, fairly scintilated.
Her beautiful voice found most con-
genial scope and her naturalness and
delightful personality gave to the role
\ prominence which made her most
adorable. She was the ideal Juliet in
looks and manners. JOCK Weeks, as
Romeo, was irresistible. His make-up
accentuated his usual good looks, and
his voice was heard to the best ady2p=
tage. Miss Jessie Evans was handsome
as the Nurse. Harry N. Holmes made an
exalted Frair Laurence, bis fne base
voice admirably suiting the part. He
received epcQres for his singing of TIE
Hermit. w. r. Mi0kler was accept
able as MercntiO Extended individual
mention is due each member of the
chorus, The feminine portion was
m ade up of the prettlest girls in Gov
ing,on, all with splendid voices.
Mrs. Will Mcconnell conducted the
orchestration with consum.nate skill.
At the close of the performance a
basket of roses was presented
to Miss Deeden Williams by the MEN,
bers of the troupe, being delicate tri-
butte to her, and expressing their thanks
for the trouble and pains she had taken
On this play.
At the close of the last act. dancing
and program of twenty
dances was given by the Covington
String Band. The hall was we'll illu.
minated with electric lights, this being
a donation from the Covington Electric
Light Go. Refreshments were served
In an able way by several members of
the Grove. Bros. Medal, Coltora and
Herbez doing the chief work OF this de-
partment, and contributing no small
share to the general enjoyment of the
evenings entertainment.
Bros. r G.. Kleeman and F. B. Hem
pei had their hands full as loor keepers
and the way they handled the tlcktes and
cash Of their guests showed that their
hear were in this work of charity.
The guests upoL entering were taken
care of by the Reception Committee
and the thanks of the public were due
them, as not single lady was standing,
all had seats.
The Grove was especially fortunate
in its Arrangement Committee, as to it
fell good share of work, whilst the
Floor Committee saw that everything
passed off smoothly and on time,
The members of Bogue Falaya Grove
beg to express their thanks TO the mem
bers of the Enterprise Club for their
services rendered gratuitouslv, and es-
pecially to Miss Deeden Williams, she
being responsible tor the success of the
Burlcsque. A goodly sum of money
was the result of the entertainment,