Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-12-29
CONCEPT OF NATIONS.


The elimination OF the rehearsaIs fof
Concert OF Nations ON nights of Dec. a.
p was indeed a success. the entertainment
being one OF the best ever given here.
That Mr.. Littiefield aros.sed the musical
ability of his class was evident and in a
manner. too. which must have surprised
them, even as it did the large audience on
the opening night.
Weather conditions were perfect and
several out-of-town people helped swell
shs numbers that greeted the performers
when ths curtsins revealed the singers on
the raised seats with ..Old Glory for
stage setting. Those in costume occupy
ing the front seats. were Miss Frances
Brsgdon, s'Columbis;'' Mrs. l.. T. Bun
ker, scotch iassie,' Miss Halle Young,
'.Indian girl Miss Bernice Dunn,
Daughter of the Regiment Mrs. Min
ME Mckenzie, Japanese maid;n Mrs. c.
j. Watson, ''Irish lass;'' Miss Sarai
Homer, .sMexican maid;" Miss Marion
Bragdon, ''Itaiian girl;n Mrs. Alice
Havey, 'Tambourine girl;" Miss Hazel
Bragdon, spanish maid;n Miss Hazel
Clark, .sFrench maid.n Mrs. Bunker, Mrs.
Watson, Mrs. Mckenzie, Misses Dunn
and Bragdon were soloists.
The chorus did grand work, much Of the
music being more difficult than any
undertaken here before. But they fol-
lowed the baton OF their leader like
veterans. Especially fine was Donizetti's
''Italia! Italial Beloved" The character
songs, Reuben Green" C. Z. Dweliey.
"Dennis McRafferty," F. c. B.aisdeIl, and
solo Black Joe'', Fred BlaisdelI were
vigorously applauded. ssThe Country
Choire," |. F. Butler, chorister, was
costumed in styles of ''long ago., and the
question arose, how so many quaint
clothes have been preserved and with
stood the ravages of time. The singing of
the good old tunes was delightful.
The entrance of the children's chorus
was charming, little army of them,
marching in such perfect order, gowned
in white, with sashes and hair ribbons in
red, their sweet faces aglow, their voices
pure and free. To see and hear them
sing and whistle was an entertainment in
itself.
ShNiS O0cA I q hlnS OkCASsAEd at IT.
hearsal, brought down the house. Fred
Blaisdeli in the role of director, cannot be
exceiled; his energetic leadership con-
vuIsed the audience. In direct contrast
to this, was his pathetic rendering Of ssOld
Black joel, the two parts displaying
real talent. The selections by the xobo
band ''a Ia Sousar, were much enjoyed.
The piano accompanies, Misses Dyer
and Dwelley, were prompt and skilful,
and the vioIinist, Mr.. Ray, played with
much delicscy and expression.
The management wishes to extend sim
'ceYe thanks to those from East and West
Franklin, whose distance from the hall
necessitated much travel, and to the high
school pupils, and to all who by their con-
stsnt presence at rehearsals made the
closing nights occasions Of real pleasure
to their listeners, rejecting much credit on.
themselves andson their conductor. 1t is
hoped Mr.. Littlefield may come again and
vfir the musical people to furthur organ
lied action.
The full program follows:
PART I.
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49,. M Orchestra
Let the Hills with Song Resound, Brind-
Chorus
Dustin the Isle OF Our Dreams, from
.The Red Mill"
Mrs Watson, r g BIaisdell
solo-My Home is Where the Heather
Blooms, from .'Rob Roy
MrsL TYLER Bunker, aScotch Lassie'
How 1t Marches the Flag of the Union. Root
The Flag that has Never Known Defeat
rs (Solo BY Beatrice Gordon)
20 ChiIdren's Chorus
Sextette = Life is . See-Saw. from "a
knight for Day.
Misses Mary Gordon, Daisy Gordon, Eva
Springer
Messrs Frank Blaisdell, Harry Clark, Richard
Hastings
Angel of Peace. Keller
Chorus
Miss Gladys Bragdon
Old Favorites, 'Bugle Calls" Drums"
Harry Clark, Fred Blaisdeil and chorus
whistling solo,
Mrs Minnie Mckenzie
Solo-Three Leaf Shamrock,
Mrs ] Watson, Irish Lass"
Song-"Sullivan,"
.Dennis Rafferty," Of 9 BiaisdelD
Columbia, Gem OF the Ocean
Chorus
PART II.
Overture :. ....-....-....-..-..... Medley
sousa Military Band
q Italia. Italiai Beloved. Donizetti
Chorus
Soio-The Sousa Giri.--s--.-- jerome
Miss Bernice Dunn, Daughter OF the Regi-
ment"
Trfo-.Wouldn't You Like to Have Me
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