The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-12-07

THE FoRTNiGHTLY
Folk Lore Program was Unusually
Entertaining

The Fortnightly on Saturday after
noon offered one of the most pictur
esqus and entertaining programs evel
arranged by the club members. anC
delighted a large audience, which in
| cluded many guests. Inc subject Of
Folk Lore in Song and Story" THE
Gypsy In Music and Literature" gave
a wide range Of characters TO choose
from and the costumes, which were
appropriate TO each nationality OF
character represented, were not only
truly beautiful in color and texture
but they also gave to the impersonat
ors the necessary touch Of freedom to
rndr song and story eeeeeeeaossina ID
render song and story really spontan-
eous and effective.
The singers were all in Gyrsy dress,
making q pleasing picture against the
background OF green bows which dec
Grated the stage. The complete pro
gram was as follows
Gypsy chou from The Bohemian
Girl" by Balfe; Miss Vera Suffer. Mrs.
F. D. Mabrey, Mrs. Amyel Baker. Mrs
Wells White, Harold Z. Dow and Ern
est K. Bottum.
Solo. Gypsy john, Mr.. Bottum.
Monologue. Scottish Gypsy" Meg
Merrilies" from the novel Guy Man
nering" by Scott, Miss Florence Wal
bridge.
Solo, Scottish Folk song, FLOW
Gently Sweet Alton" Mr.. Dow,
"A Japanese Legend" Miss Rita
Evans.
Hawaiian lore, The Story of Kap
iolani." Mrs. Ralph White
Duet, Spanish Gypsy, "Estudiantina
by Lacome, Miss Suffer and Mrs. Bal
er.
Indian lore, Blessing of the Co d
fields" from Longfellows "Hiawatha
Mrs. Walter r. White.
Southern Negro Lore. IAN Uncle
Remus Story" Mrs. Arthur S Payne
and Miss Elinor Payne. Chorus
"Swanee Rive"
Every number on the program wa
heartily applauded The recitation
were all delightful in character and
presentation but perhaps special men
ton should be made of Mrs. Walter
Whites beautifully artistic portrayal
and Of Mrs. Paynes PROFESSIONAL
clever make up and acting. She was
assisted by her little daughter who
was most interested listener to the
tory OF "Brapr Rabbit"
The singers were in fine voice, the
solo numbers and duet being pa ticul
arly pleasing All were obliged to re
spond to encores and gave great plea
ure. Much credit is also due to Mrs
Geroge W. Keeseman for her spirited
riano accompaniment.
All the ladies taking part werr
members OF the Fortnightly and I'll
talent displayed was certainly of a
quality that any club might be justl
proud to present. The afternoon was
arranged by Mrs. Henry Tirrell. ably
assisted by Mrs Valda L. Temp
kins.
During the business session two
new names we're voted into member
ship and notice was given of the
many committees working for the
club play to be given in the opera
house December 10, the proceeds to
be an Offering to Red Cross relief
Many plans are undo, way to make
this an unusual attraction. Useful
holiday gifts and home made candy
will be on sale and light refreshments
will be served in the Bennington club
ooms between the acts, both after
noon and evening. The committees
in charge are; ushers, under Mrs.
VIM. wills; advance sale of house
Judge +. L. Bates; tickets. William
Gokay; refreshments, Mrs. Guy
Johnson, Mrs. T. F. Turner, Mrs. J. NJ.
Ayers and Mrs c. NJ Graves; candy,
Mrs. {. w. Thatcher. Mrs G. F.
Graves, Mrs. f. W. b adford and Mrs.
+. d. Bennett; program. Miss Hilda
:. Pratt; play, literature COMMITTEES
Miss Jeanette f. Perkins, chairman
Mrs. +. L. Holden and Mrs. William
Wills, coach. Mrs. Arthur Eliot