The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-04-13
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The last rehearsal but one OF the
Kirmess dancers took place at the
Jefferson. auditorium last night The
ball room was crowded with the
dancers. their chaperons and friends.
and, In spite OF the fact that the re-
hearsal was an informal one. the
scene was almost brilliant.
One thing alone married entire
smoothness. this being an evident un-
familiarity with the Kirmess music
on the part of that portion of the
Academy orchestra selected for last
evening.
In both the polo and Indian dances
trouble was experienced on tais ac-
count. Otherwise things ran along
with an even precision that reflected
utmost credit upon the indie IA tigable
efforts of Miss Lima Stewart to bring
about as nearly perfect coordination
as possible in the many complex
figures.
So much has already been said
about the Kirmess that only a few
pieces in last nights rehearsal need
be singled out for comment. Chief
d. Hotchkiss. Jr., I'm the Garden of
My Heart" which occurs in the polo
and chariot ensemble. Mrs. Hotch-
kiss soprano Ia Of birdlike clear
ness, her notes in the upper register
being Joy to hear. Everybody
wanted this selection encored, but
time pressed.
At the conclusion Of the chariot
figure Miss Montgomery and Mr.. d.
ID. Phillips sang in duet three chan
sons fantastiaues which In said to
be French for humorous songs. as
curtain drop.
This number was followed with the
irish reel and hornpipe by the
Church Hill members. which went Off
with great spirit and dash. The par
Elephants in this dance may be said
to be "foot-perfect."
In the Gondoliers Mrs. Frischoru
sang "Carissima" and "Hispaniola,'
her voice revealing in both selections
interpretative quality Of high order.
An especially interesting event or
the program which will be looked
forward to by all at the regular per-
formances Is the Tarantella. This
Italian peasant dance derives Its name
from that spide Of ill-repute. the tar
|nntula. The insect, II a thing the size
OF young rat may be called an In
sect, IL not confined to Italy. He il
with us In Texas. But the Texans dc
ntt dance when bitten -- they ds.nh
hiskey. There is no whiskey in Italy
and the peasants there have regarded
from time immemorial the present
dance as a specific.
So much for the origin. The pres,
ent-day tarantella is one OF the pref.
test dances OF the Kirmess. and ir
nowise suggestive of spiders. Las
nights rehearsal was perfect; It viii
he impossible for those taking par
/ to improve 1t IN the slightest degree
And the ''cutest' feature Is the fou,
little tamborine girls in q graceful
quartette near the end They are Miss
es Alice Ingram, jamie Robinson. D.
Grafrenreid Robinson and Mary Var
den. Miss Mary Warden in particular
charmed the audience. She IL a beau
tiful little lady, dressed to match
However. II may be said in all SINGER
itv that all the younger buds of tn,
Kirmess are SO bewitching that. I,
draw comparisons Is futile an
profitless task. Mention must b,
made. though, OF Miss Emily Wade
who has song. and dance In eth
Seasons" The song is I'm BE You
Honey In the Springtime." It mad
such hit, and Miss Wade evidentl
enjoyed 1t So much. that she forgot 4
stop dancing when the music ceased
(which drew forth the most generou
Applause OF the evening.