Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-07-18

| july 10 and 10. The audience proved by
| their liberal applause that they highly en-
| ioyed Samantha's trip to Barton. It is a
| difficult task to make special mentions as
all the parts were thoroughly mastered and
well rendered and each character was fine
ly impersonated, showing hard work on
the part of the ladies taking part, and
thorough training by Miss Harris. The
first scene represented a court with Mrs. J.
A. Pearson impersonating the goddess who
was to award the crown of fame to the
one most deserving. Mrs. Pearson finely
impersonated the goddess, and by her
stately and dignified manner carried out
the design OF the play in a most becoming
manner. Her maid, little Miss Burdick,
and heralds, Misses Mabel Leslie, Ruth
Barron and Marion Redfield, were parts
very prettily taken. The Greek dancers,
Mrs. F. @. Browning and Mrs. 8. M. B1ck-
ford, made an extremely pretty addition to
the royal picture. Hypatia, impersonated
by Mrs. s. E. Winslow, was the first to en-
ter the court and strive for the crown.
Queen Eliz abeth, represented by Miss Flor
ence johnson, made a typical picture of
the 1llustrious queen. But when Samantha
with her um brella and carpet bag came on
the scene the audience entirely forgot the
regal surroundings before them and gave
themselves up to the enjoyment of the
well-known character. Mrs. Tenney was
a genuine success in her part ana kept the
audience in good humor with her droll wit
and local hits. Ruth, by Miss Mabel Cobb,
Sister of Mercy, by Mrs. Sarah Stone, and
Martha Washington by Mrs. G. P. Jenness,
were all finely rendered and the listeners
were regaining their accustomed quiet
when Topsy, impersonated by Mrs. Arthur
Buswell sent them into laughter once more.
Mrs. Buswell proved by her funny and
clever acting and dancing another hit of
the evening. The part of Nydia, the blind
girl, taken by Mrs. j. F. Batchelder, was
given in a very impressive manner and
created a deep impression on her auditors.
Xantippe, by Mrs. o. II. Mossman, would
by her acting have her friends be-
lieve that she was the typical scold herself.
Joan of Arc was well represented by Miss
Clara Powell. The Greek Poetess by Miss
Mary Williamson worried Samantha some
by her appearance. Mrs. George Lang pic
tured the we'll known Indian maiden, Po-
, cahontas, to perfection. Miss Maud Dutton
brought out the character of Grace Darling
|, in a fine manner. Mrs. Partfngton and
her son Ike kept the people in roars OF
, laughter, and Ike proved the truth OF the
saying that actions speak louder than
. words, as he said nothing, but by his act
! ing kept all in a IaughabIe mood. Miss
, Stella Orr pleased all by her impersonation
o of Mary, Queen of Scots, Miss Ida War
\ ner taking the part of Lady Mary Seaton.
. Mrs. J. NJ. Blake by her birdlike tones
proved herself a close competitor OF her
namesake, Jenny Lind. Mrs. Blake as
usual gave a beautifully rendered song.
Her high notes were as clear and flute like
Il as her medium high notes. Miss Nina
Johnson most appropriately represented
Il The puritan maiden priscilla. Mrs. Il.
NJ. Nichols finely impersonated Queen lsa-
bella; Mrs. w. B. Bowman as Bridget
O'Flanigan kept them all in smiles
The audience were especially pleased
with the representation OF Barbara
Frietchie by Mrs. G. G. W. Heath, and
when she unfurled the Stars and Stripes,
touched a responsive chord in the hearts
of the audience. Mrs. II. j. Stannard
= with her attendants made typical pic
. ture of the old Bible character Miriam.
!, Mrs. W. w. HartwelI made fitting eli
max by her fine impersonation Of Colum-
bia, and to her was awarded the crown OF
Fame. The play was thorough success,
and the society wish to heartily thank all
those taking part, for their willing cooper
2 L alton; also they extend cordial thanks to
: tNe band for their assistance. The ladies
expect to realize good profit, which will
be used for the beautifying of our village.
BARTON LANDING.
Mrl. L. S Alden is very ill with tonsilitis
! Patrick O'Neill is at work for H. E. Mer-
j rill.
q Rof Skinner has gone to Maine to work
in hid fathers store.
e T III. r. Collins and wife have gone tc
0 Montreal to visit their son.
. . Mrs. c. D. Gallup has sold her residence
/ in thk village to DR.. E. o. Ranney.
I Iesilie Fixes is working in the bakery
q for tfew weeks, learning the trade.
Q d Buchanan has the foundation laid fol
y another new house on Church street.
q. E. Gay has his new house on Schoo
q street up and nearly completed on the out
0 esde.
on Will May has just finished the lathing IL
q his new house and expects the plasterer
soon.
O Mrs. E. E. Doe and children have re-
Q turned from few weeks visit in Massa
y chusetts.
2 81. G. Wheeler and family OF LyndonVlll
Il. are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cnas
Wheeler.
-5 Several from this place attended the Ma
4 sonic picnic last Wednesday at Knowlton'
g Landing.
:. Several from this place went on the Ma
=. sonic excursion to Lake Memphremago
g. Wednesday.