River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1910-03-03

Joan of Arc miss Ethel Chapman)
called to notice her heroic efforts in
behalf of France and her MARTYRS
death. Barbara Fritchie appeared
next. Her story was told in a solo
by Rev. G. A. Bird. Mrs. Wigs of
the Cabbage Patch miss Leila John
SOM, accompanied by her family
and Mrs. Hay (Mrs. Ell. w. Thomp-
SOM, then came forward and
talked things over" with the God
dess. To illustrate her children s
brilliancy she gave them sums" to
do, with questions and answers
brought out in song. Mrs. Wiggs'
family was represented by Bertha
Richards, Dorothy Fletcher, Vidle
Tubbs and Willie Smith. Ruth and
Naomi were represented by Miss
Louise Campbell and Mrs. E. A.
Toby. Their sketch was given in
the form of a vocal duet. Mrs. C.
T. Ritchey presented the plea of the
English philanthropist, Florence
Nightingale. Mary, Queen of Scots
(Mrs. J. S. Wadsworth) described
her life as one of martyrdom to her
religion. Samantha Allen (Mrs. r.
S. Freeman) and Josiah (Dr. E. A.
Toby dropped in for few minutes
chat with the Goddess, Samantha
doing most of the chatting, while
Josiah looked around Bit" tax
ing special note of the pretty girls.
Miss Marie RICHTER took the part of
Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra. Topsy
miss Winnona Taylor) then gave
few choice observations on the
fans question. She also sang a lit
tie song in which Booker T. Wash
ington (Harold Walker) was intro
duced and recommended as the most
worthy candidate, an d Teddy
Roosevelt Cd. V. Dawson) was
brought in to support the claim.
Cleopatra (Miss Julia Eennessy),
then made bid for fame and Poca-
hontas miss Shirley Almy) fol-
lowed. Both were bedecked in the
splendor of their native costumes.
Maud Muller miss Ethel Chapman)
told her story SO effectively at the
Monday evening performance that
she was chosen Queen of Fame.
Queen Isabella of Spain miss Kate
Weber, was the most royal of all
the sovereigns present. Her part in
the promotion of Columbus expe-
dition was the main point in her
plea. Queen Esther miss Beatrice
Casson) brought to notice her part
in the delivery of her people from
the wicked Hannah and, with the
assistance of her attendant (Rev.
G. A. Bird), added to the strength
of her plea with pleasing duet.
Martha Washington (Miss Sanford)
eulogized the life and character of
her husband George wv. Chaplnan)
and asked for him the wreath of
fame. Miriam miss Edna B. Zinn),
the sister of Moses and Aaron, and
the leader of the women in the re-
joicing over the destruction of Phar-
aoh's army, was the last to make
her plea. She was accompanied by
her maids misses Loretta Bailey,
Mabel Dodge, Cora Smith and
Gladys WOODBURY. and with their
assistance concluded the scene with
a charming Jewish dance and song.
At the Saturday performance Miri-
am was awarded the laurel wreath.
After the decision Miss Eugene
Willett concluded the first part of
the program with a beautiful solo,
q Farewell to the Queen of Fame. :"
All the contestants for the wreath
of fame were costumed perfectly for
their parts and gave their claims
with ease and appropriate grace
which would have reflected credit
even on professional actors.
Part two consisted of drills, the
first being a fascinating Garland
Drill" by the Garland Girls. The
Japanese drill, by Misses Ethel
Chapman and Marie RICHTER, assist
ed by Misses Dorothy Ames, Jesse
Smith, Elva Ritchey, Dorothy Tag
CART and Beth Allen, was one of the
prettiest features of the entertain
ment. The Misses Chapman and
RICHTER accompanied the drill with
a quaint Japanese love-song duet.
The Uncle Sammy Girls Misses
Bertha Richards, Dorothy Fletcher,
Irene Richards, Marian Taylor,
Florence Jack, Eta WOODBURY. and
Helen Hanson, were greatly appre-
ciated in their patriotic song num-
Der and won much deserved ap-
plause. The Fencing Drill was
cleverly executed by the Misses
Bessie Buck, Irma Bliss, Marie