The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-02-18
Mrs COpp's Benefit

1he minstrel entertainment given by
the mem bers of Skowhegan lodge X. Of
+. and other friends II the above named
lady in Cobnrn hall, last evening, was
without doubt the most enjoyable Of the
winter, far surprising any previous at -
temptS in our town by amateurs IN that
line, and performance that few pro-
fessional companies that have visited
us has equalled. The hall was we'll
hlied and the applause that greeted each
and every participant was hearty and
well deserved.
The first part opened with most de-
cided novelty. Darkies' voices were
heard singing southern melodies and
the curtain came up to disclose a steam
er on the Mississippi gradually coming
to landing at the wharf, and flying at
her masthead the X. =. banner, capt.
Grover in command. After making fest
and unloading, social hour was passed
by passengers and crew. Kendalrs
orchestra of nine pieces in the guise of
deck, hands and alfred in drilling assist
ed in the entertainment.
The instrumental music of this orcbes-
ira, always good, was never better. and
its leader, Mr.. Kendall made most
admirable conductor From the open
ing chorus, pleasing in the extreme, to
the last number the performance gave
evidence of vast amount Of rehearsinr
The songs were all good and sung with
confidence of professionals; the Jokes
fresh and well chosen, and while some
OF the local hits may have been rather
too pointed, certain it was they took
Immensely with the audience. The
first part closed by all the company
again boarding the steamer and she set
sail for Memphis amid the chorus of
Good Night Ladies'"
After an overture by the orchestra
the curtain rose on the second part of
which we give the program below. The
musical numbers by the quartet of male
voices and the illustrated songs by Miss
Jessie Maddocks were thoroughly en-
joyed. The limitations by Prof f. l..
Emmons of Bath ELECTED much amuse
ment and were decidedly accurate, but
1t was disappointment to many that
they were not followed by whistlpe
solos expected from this gentleman.
The musical number by N. S. Varney
surprised even his friends, who we're
unaware of his proficiency as violinist,
and in the shadowgraphs, also, this
gentleman carried out his part of the
program to a nicely.
The following was the program:
PART let.
| Opening Chorus by Entire COMPANY
End son0, al Hate to See the Rent Man Come
Ballad, when The Sunset TuIns the Oceans
End Song, The Gambling Man"
Ballad, III she Win Only Reto % -" AA''ANi
End Song at Was the Dutch - '-''A u ~
End Son, "Tse Cot Sumfin on NV Mind"
| - ''.'.'''''f'''.'.'''...... .....FLOYD NYE
PART end.
Qua ct Mrs MAVEN, NYE, TAYLOR & WHITE
| Wits ling Solos, limitations etc
....By Prof. g. L. EMmoHso of BATH
Musical sketch. S. VARNFY
lllt'Irated songs. ........... jessie MADDOX
concluding with laughable Shadowgraphs
AS the people wendell their way
homeward only words of praise could
be heard for the excellency of the per
formance and the committee in charge
viz: Messrs. +. G. Head, N. S. Varney
c. w. Grover, E. l.. Ford and A. l.
Weston are to be congratulated on i'll
success.
Just how much the net receipts will
be we are unable TO learn at this earl,
date, but it will be a goodly sum anc
goes to a most deserving young lady.