Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-04-29

Mrs. Blanche Liston Neimeyer scored
tremendous success at the elocuuon
recital given by her pupils last even
inc in st. Joseph s hall when the play
''Dorothy" was presented with most
gratifying results. Mi47 Frances
Doerfler chahacterizing Dorothy =,
beside captivating the audience by her
winning personality displayed to ad-
vantage Mrs. Neimeyer's skill as a
teacher. Little Pearl Jones surprised
the assembly by her able portrayal
of a spoiled little rich girl whose
heart nevertheless was in the right
place; while TheIma Fowler rs the
same child seven years later won her
way into the hearts of those present,
by her simple grace and clarm. Par
ticuplarly worthy of note were the dia-
lect parts. Miss Eugenia Smith hid.
ing her own individuality beneath the
garb of colored Chloe, kept the entire
house in an upTOar whenever she ap-
peared upon the stage. Her clever
sayings, unique dances, and adrOit
tricks made her favOrite at once
" Ma Pinkerton" WAS another charac-
ter regarded with peculiar favor.
Deeply religious in ner own crude way,
shocked at the ungodliness Of her more
worldly husband, scrupulously neat and
saving, but kind withal to the wai1,
Debbie. Such was the character that
Catherine Campbell so aptly portrayed.
Wilhemina Doerfler, as "Pa Pinker-
tom, was ideal as a happy-go-lucky
farmer; and Theresa Devereux, as the
dcacon's S wife made a typical gossip
and village encyclopedia. Thelma Viii
liams as Margaret, the little orphan,
wnom Bob WesteOtt, tries to impose
upon the Ormshys as their lostchild,
surpassed herself. Sarah Lansing, as
the rich and selfish Mrs. Ormsby, Phyl-
lis Painter as her sister, Anna Bern
dorfner and Susie Sparrow as DorO-
tby's cousins, Hazel Blake as the plot
ting nurse who steals Edith, and Helen
Antenone as the maid from "down
kentrp'', were excellent and did credit
to the skill of their accomplished
teacher A particular feature of the
play was the dance by Frances Deer
fler and little Miss Jones at the open
ing of the first act, and the drill by
the second, Mrs. Neimevor was assist
ed in the recital by the vocal class in
a beautiful cantata, and by the Acad-
emy orchestra. Taken all in all, the
recital was success for both pupils
and teachers.
Invitations have been issued for a
charming musicale to be given by the
pupils of Minnetta Mayors in her
studio Monday evening. Here is the
programme:
Love and Springtime ...............Metcalf
Night Ronald
Miss Abbie Davis
Sunset Buck
Miss Ruth cugate
Irish Lullaby ...........t........... Needham
Miss Laura Minton
Wiegenlied ........-................... Brahmes
Du bist Vie Fine B,umc ..Schumann
(Sung in Germany
Miss Hilda Amsler
A song cycle
A Sheaf Of Little ongs................C Clarke
Miss Rose Pratt
the Banjo Song ............-r..........Homer
Mr.. Ivan Schumacher
Waltz Song ..............................".Gounod
Bon iours Suson ........................Pe .Pesslrd
(Sung in French)
Marguerite Flower
Miss Mable Temple entertained the
Omega. club, of South Salem, Tuesday
evening at the home of Miss Hazel
Bishop on South Commerci,l street.
After short business meeting, the
guests participated in . sewing contest,
which was much enjoyed by all. Miss
Nettie Gibson won the prize, beauti-
full boquet Of sweet peas.
Dainty refreshments were served by
Miss Hazel Bishop, assisted by Miss
Nettie Gibson. The club is composed