Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-10

trayed by Miss Lenore Wagner who
sensed the part with exactness and
gave sweet delineation of the head
strong. yet tender. girl Miss Eliza
beth McEniry did full Justice to the
part or the love-enthralled prince. The
costumes were appropriate to the
Time and the supporting company was
excellent Miss Dorothy Roark, in
clear distinct voice. gave a synopsis of
each scene. Miss Roark and Miss
Mildred Wenks distinguished them
selves in the play. giving the comedy
roles. and were much applauded The
cast comprised the following:
The Cast Of Characters.
The Princess .....Lenore Wagner
The Prince. Elizabeth McEniry
hlhs llama -...........M Mary Littig
Jpse Observation-Disclosures. Clara Gordon
The Lady Blanche $3.50. Ruth SIvers
The Lady Psyche ...
-.--...... Marceline Armstrong
heiissa -.--.-....-.- Leona Bickel
violet .--........... Louise Denecke
tlorian .-............ Dorothy Roark
Cyril ---........ Mildred Wenks
Attendants at the court of the Princess
Marie Morrissey, Katherine McEniry
The opening scene was effectively
staged, disclosing the prince in song
beneath a window OF the chateau while
from the balcony above his love plant
is answered, Miss Louise Denecke
singing most beautifully this role. The
songs given by the chorus and the spe-
cial numbers by Miss McEniry and
Miss Denecke were all sweetly sung.
the play closing with a song set to the
music OF Isle d. Amour given by the
entire company. Each of the cast is
deserving of special mention, all &C
quitting themselves in more than cred
liable manner
The School of Vestal Virgins, clad
in white, came after the play, making
a wonderfully pretty picture as they
wound and interwound the scrolls of
a posture march. The Garland of
Roses by a bevy of young women
carrying wreaths strung with deep red
roses were greeted by rounds of ap-
plause and were compelled to respond
to an encore of the pretty dance. In
Cupid's Garden the garlands carried
were OF small pink rosebuds and smi-
lax and wreaths of the roses were
worn in the hair. These young ladies
were much admired.
a pageant closed the program, the
prince and princess leading in the
grand march followed by the players
and all the dancers, two by two. the
vestal virgins carrying lighted lamps.
The pageant crossed the campus and
was lost in the darkness of the ravine !
only to again came into view returning |
to the academy by devious route. II
was an imposing sight and a fitting !
climax to an entertainment of rare |
value. The night was clear and cool |
and everything conspired to make the !
close OF the commencement of 1914 a 1
scene long to be remembered.
But a weeks rehearsal was had in
preparation, the directors being Anne
Dorothy Simpson.
Earlier in the evening supper was
served on the lawn, many taking ad-
vantage OF the opportunity to enjoy
the occasion and to promenade the
grounds whio.i are terraced with walks
that wind above and below a rustic
bridge which spans a creek.
The Sisters of the Visitation may
well feel proud of the showing made
by their pupils and aside from the
sociability of the affair and the pleas
ure afforded those attending. will have
a neat sum ia go toward the purchase
of the year book.
display of needle and art work
made during the year was on exhibit
all day and evening in one of the
class rooms. The work of the kin
iergartners was esDecially notable |
those little tots having made book COW
ers and other pieces. the finish OF
which were the equal OF craftsmen.
Beautifully embroidered center
pieces. lingerie. infants garments and
a pretty dress made entirely by hand
we're some of the things on view.