Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-10-03
COLONIAL LADIES'
VAUDEVILLE,
Entertainment Given at the Grand
Opera House Last Friday Even
ing Great Success.

The Colonial Ladies' Vaudeville en-
tertainment given at the opera house
last Friday evening by the ladies of
the Universalist Aid society was one
to be long remembered by those fortu-
nate enough to see it.
The curtain rose on a darkened
stage, but little by little the lights
were turned on, until in a blaze of
light cleaned the Washington danes,
surrounded by Old Glory.
| Nearly one hundred ladies took part,
dressed in the proverbial costumes of
colonial days, 'kerchiefs, powdered
hair and patches, each with pink
roses in the hair and fastening
the kerchief.
The chorus was seated minstrel
fashion, with Dame Martha in the cen
tire as interlocutor, announcing each
one in turn. sThis character was tax
en- by Mrs. Karl Mathie, who made a
most charming Dame and whose
graceful manner and pretty speeches
showed an originality well worthy the
noble character she portrayed.
The first number on the program
was an overture consisting of "Some
Old Tunes" sung by the Washington
chorus, assisted by soloists.
Mrs. Bernard Frank sang "Camptown
Ladies" Buffalo Gals" and ooh Su-
sauna" all of which were given in a
very pleasing manner. This was Mrs.
Franks first appearance before Wau-
sau audience and she is gladlywelcomed
to the ranks of singers. "Massa's in
the Cold, Cold Ground" was sung by
Miss Leta Convey. The pathetic tones
OF her sweet voice touching every list
ner. Then came cold Black Joe"
sung by Mrs. Kreutzer, in way that
showed it was from the soul, and
charmed the audience, as she always
does. .
Mrs. j. W. Coates sang "Suawanee
River in voice full of feeling and
in a manner which never fails to
please.
Mill Lelma Pagenkopf ended the
overture "DiXie Land" with a
clear, full voice, showing cultivation,
talent and plenty of reserve power.
No. on the program was at was
not like that in the olden days" yam
kee ConsuD and was sung and danced
by four little Washington maids,
Irene Tank, Adelaide DeVOe, Doro-
thy Paff aud Maxine Sawtel in
manner which so pleased the audi
ence, they were obliged to respond
to more than one encore.
No. B, 80, Genevieve, Sweet Gene
We've" ( the man from home) was sung
by Mrs. SissOn. Mrs. Sisson having
sung in opera and concert here before,
the people knew what to expect and
were not disappointed.
SIN the Days of Grandmama," from
''Lady Teazle," was sung by Miss
Fannie Trip in a pretty, graceful
way.
In No. the audience was given a
rare treat and surprise by Mrs. Pearl
Stacker from Menasha, WHO most
gracefully danced the Highland
Fling" in costume. This number
added greatly to the evenings enter
tainment and was much appreciated
by the ladies iii charge.
No. 6, Serenade, "Come By My Lit
tie Love Bird" from the Girl From
Rays, sung by Miss Selma Pagenkopf,
was one of the most popular solos and
was exceedingly well sung.
No. 7, Glow Grandma Danced the
Minuet," read by Miss Sue Morey and
illustrated by Leta CoVey and Jean
Slaymaker. This was Wausau's first
opportunity of hearing Miss Morey,
and we trust we may hear her
often and consider ourselves for
| tunate in having her among us. The
young ladies who danced the min
uet were so stately and graceful it
made one wish that our modern
dances were more after the fashion.
No. s, the Dolley Warden song from
the opera, "Dolly Warden" was sung
by Ruth Wilson, as the only son, and
made decided hit with her pretty
little ways and attractive costume.
In Part II: "Put On Your Old
Gray Bonnet" sung by Louis Leak
and Leona Ruder as Silas and Miranda,
was so well done that three encores
were necessary to satisfy the audience.
This little couple showed exceptional
merit.
'pll Sing a Toast to Your Eyes,
Sweetheart" came next, sung by Mrs.
Coates assisted by the chorus and was
very attractive.
"When 1 Was Young" was recited
by little Miss Eleanor Bucklin as
Great Grandmama Washington, at
tired in the fashion of days of long
ago. Her sweet little voice could be
| heard in the fartheSt parts of the
house and was greatly enjoyed by all.
Miss Cornelia McCrossen sang '"The
Raccoon lullaby, byNeidlinger. The
sweet tones of her voice carried clearly
above the humming chorus and was
| particularly pleasing.
Hester Jones, Retta Vosburg, Va
leria Ringle and Helen Zushe danced
some Dutch figures in typical Dutch
costumes, with heavy wooden shoes
and called forth great applause.
Woodland Symphony, by Hayden,
was given by ladies' orchestra, con-
Quoted by Mrs. Ingraham, as prof.
Czringqueltscjski." 1t is written in
three movements. The first or allegro,
gives opportunity for all the parts,
| then cnmaS the nninnattn when the