Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-04-17
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1.-THE Witch of Bramble Hollow
The entertainment atSt. Mary's last
night was certainly one OF the best ef-
forts of home talent ever presented in this
city.
The pupils of the school appeared in
o pretty little drama, which they pre-
ssnted In manner that showed much
as well as careful training.
otly at 8 clock the curtain opsn-
scene of loveliuess-2O young
'aintily costumed amid artistic
one. It WAS the opening scene
beautiful play, "The Witch OF
Hollow," and from the opening
lUoys Of Spring" to the Last
"Fsdiug, Still Fading" the au-
az delighted.
followed the ceremony OF the
.en who, in the person of Ella
sa drenu of lUFelfuess IS, sur
by her devoted subjects. she re.
crown OF roses their love had
Miss 5allis Patterson then rendered
Valse 90. "a No. l Chopin which Taerit-
ed the applause it received.
Act 9, scene /, at school, introduced
some lovely characters, Agnes Gilroy, as
sister Angels, made an excellent teacher
shile her pupils we're equally interest.
Ing. Ia this scene Misses f Willis and
L. Cowhig sang a charming duet and
here, TOO, the plot of the play began to
uurayel. Tue trio from Behr with
Misses 7. Chilly, l.. Hill and Evelyn
sylIey at the piano was ably rendeted.
Scene was by many declared the
prettiest OF the evening, as Gyp. the
little gypsy dancer, completely won all
hearts. This role WAS ably carried by
little Madge Clary who. by her amusing
remarks, deserved the rounds OF apPlau'e
she received. Misses josephine and
1isrgare DAILY then rendered king OF
the Carnival" by f. Deshayer, IN q
faultless manner,
Act 8 introduced Catherine Bifreli
who, as the (Which of Bramble hol'
low" vas faultless. The scene was
touching in the extreme when she made
herself known to her daughter Maurlne.
Then came the gypsy baud With Nancy
Groh AS queen. Their costumes we're In
decd typical aud the whole scene was
one of intense Interest.
The violin trio OF Misses A. Deslo,
u. Faber and n. Groh was we'll re-
csiYed.
Act 4, the death OF Lady Hard grave,
the witch OF Btsmble Hollow" was a
sweet picture OF Repentance. Little
Gyp. now the restored hsiress to the
wealth of her dead parent, Mautine,
daughter OF Lady Hardgrsve, Sister
Angela and the queen of the gvpsies
made this act thoroughly beautiful as
they knelt about the dying witch.
Misses F. CoRhig and E. Willis then
played a piano duet, "Galop de Com
cent" by Mori 10 a truly creditab!e
msnper. The play closed With reunion
in the home OF Maurine and Gyp Of
all the old pupils nov grown to woman
hood; in this scene all connected with
their early life appeared and an artistic
grouping was made as they gathered
around o statue of the Mother OF Gov
and sang an evening hymn to the Virgin
Mary. ;,
The people OF Alexandria and friends
a the Institution responded 80 gener'
cmsly to the appeal Of the sisters tha
crowds had TO be turned away for lact
of room. To give those holding tickets
and all Others who may wish TO Gee thu
play an opportunity, it will be rePeSted
tonight at The same hour, o'clock.