The Alaska daily empire., 1914-05-09
FIRE GIRLS
 GIVE GOOD SHOW

A large audience was present in
 Elks' hall last night to witness the
 first public performance of the cere- monies of the first" camp fire" by the Juneau Camp Fire Girls and their afiil. iated sisters, the Juniors and Blue birds. The entertainment was in many respects a pleasing revalation to the greater number of those present. It brought out the precepts and teach. ings of the organization in marked degree beside being instructive was highly entertaining, rehecting great credit on Miss Kempthorne who organ. ized the affiliated societies and con ducted the performances of last eve. ming.
 Miss Kempthorne, guardian of the Organization, delivering very interest ing address setting forth the aim of the affiliated societies, and the work that was hoped to be accomplished in bettering conditions under which girls grow into womanhood, laying consid- erable emphasis on the present ill., equipped schools and the great need of providing gymnasiums, swimming tanks and other adjuncts for health giving exercise.
 A very attractive feature of the en- tertainment was the folk dances of the Camp Fire Girls in the camp fire scene. The girls were trained espe- cially for this occasion by Miss Le- vina Wilson, and they fully appreciat- ed the value of having one with them who is so willing to train them in these charming dances.
 Each little actress performed her part in an artistic manner, that betok- ened conscientious training, and each number was warmly received.
 The Toy Symphon, Hadyn, the first musical number, was presented by the following members of the Camp Fire: Suzanne Mclaughlin, Anna Dudley, Mercury and followed by others as fol- Georgia Caro-. Anne Mclaughlin, Ha- gel Jaeger. Helen Troy; assisted by Mir Samuel Shudshift and Mrs. George Simpkins, first and second violins, and Miss Alice Margrie at the piano. Miss Edith Kempthorne conducted.
 The Song of the Planets, presented by the Bluebirds, made a great hit. It was led by little Miss Fay Thane, as Mercury and fololwed by others as fol- lows: Venus, Francis Novel;; Earth, Irene Nelson; Mars, Eva Tripp; Moons of Mars-virginia Shattuck and Nettie Larson; Jupiter, Nadia Kashaveroff; Moons of Jupiter-Marjory Renison, Betty Ward, Marion Belle Pond, Mar garet Shattuck; Neptune, Jean Stew ems; Moons of Neptune-Lucille Bathe and Madeline Valentine; Uranus, Ve- netia Pugh, Geraldine Mclaughlin.
 The Juniors presented the splendid little allegorical play, "Everygirl" in a fauHless manner. The story of the problems that each girl must meet at the early stage of young womanhood and the lesson of the play were brought out strongly with an artistic touch that showed careful training. The play was presented by the follow. ing: Hope, Myrtle Jorgenson; Mirth, Gertrude Nelson; Wealth, Lillian Lar son; Beauty. Suzanne Mclaughlin; Knowledge, Florence Larson; Work, Mable Bathe; Health, Madge Case; Love, Mary Kashaveroff; Everygirl, Rose Mclaughlin.
 
 Judge R. A. Gunnison delivered short address in the interval preced- ing the finale. explaining in part the work of the affiliated societies and the good that would result.
 The camp fire scene near the end was very well done, the fancy dancing being particularly pleasing. The scene closed with song, "The Booga Man
 The chairs were removed at the close of the performance and dancing enjoyed until midnight.