Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1905-03-23
ST. Patrick's Day in the Evening.

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ST. Patrick's Day in the Evening.
The entertainment given in Dubois 4
Gays hall for the benefit OF the homan
Catholic church the evening OF 81.
Patriek's day aimed to amuse and sue
ceeded in every respect, revealing IN its
course some unexpected talents for vaude-
vile in Randolph artists. The hall was
well filed, many coming from Mortified
and Bethel and the gross receipts
amounted to si32, OF which $50 resulted
as a net profit TO be added 70 the church
building fund.
The orchestra, composed Of local musi-
clans, with the exception Of one violinist,
Chauncey Harms OF Barre, was under the
leadership OF Fl. A. Phillips and played
music OF a bright and sparkling variety
that pleased the audience and made
dancing more than ever delight. the
grand overture, which opened the pro-
gram, was a charming selection.
ssNearing OF the Green, very appro-
pirate song for the occasion, was given
/ by a chorus. and then came duet BY
those favorite young pianlsts, Misses
/ Ruby and Una Allen, who we're heartily
eneored.
| George f. Dumas, wearing considera bic
Of the green as ribbon decorations ana q
/ band 10 his high silk hat, appeared,
3 NnilAdiN III fdnhs hhM sang AbA 80 -
\ March" with a spirit that moved his
| hearers to applause.
Earl Pearson, eight years of age, did q
clog dance worthy OF professional, Ms
/ little feet moving in perfect time to the
music with never break to the end oil
the performance. This accomplishment
is one which he has acquired himself and
he bids fair to develop into a pretty
nimble- footed young man,
A eornet duet by e. o. Dumas ano
Glenn Bailey was an excellent number
and was followed by a black face sketch
with the Stark brothers of the Center
Walter and Burdett-as the burnt cork
artists. The former gave an exhibitor
OF banjo-playing with the instrument
held behind his back, and both proved
themselves first-class entertainers IN then
special line.
Frederick Dumas met with favor as
trombone soloist; Miss Iettie Bailey
sweet soprano voice gave rare enJoymeh
as usual. and George Chattield drew tn
bow with artistic skill in an admirably
executed violin solo.
Henry Woehler made his debut upoi
the stage in Tapping garments which IA
wrapped around him with telling efec
and scored a triumph in his song, Moth
inp's Too Good for the Irish" Amer
can patriotism was introduced al IN
close in America sung by six giris-ld
Raymore, Evelyn Sault, Adelalae ffats
Nav and VERNE Dumas and Dora Galern
! eau.
After the musical program Col. a. {
Brown Of Montpelier showed some re
markably fine views Of Yellowstone par
and the battle of Gettysburg, bu
! the hour was 30 late before he bega
} that he had no time TO 90 himself
! his pictures justice. The dancers wer
: impatient and preferred TO omit some
the views rather than any Of the tlgure
} on the order OF dances, and Col. Brow
: was somewhat abruptly stayed in bis pal
OF the proceedings.
: At the ball the grand march was led ,
e Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Dumas and Mr.. an
: Mrs. q. A. Pearson. and il was an earl
I hour before the lights were dead, q
: dancers fed aud the festive hall deserted