Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-14
Mrs. JaTley'S Wax Works.

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Society gave the people of Charles
Town rare treat at the Parish House
on Friday March 3rd. Mrs. farley ex-
hibited her world renowned Wax Works
aided by her able stage assistants.
Messrs. John S. Alfriend, Jr., and
Howell Brown. Before Mrs. Jarley's
arrival the Rev. John 5. Alfriend, in
formed the audience that, owing to the
lines of two of the Berryville quartette
the program was deprived of one of its
most attractive features. However,
a musical treat which fully compensated
for the disappointment was given by
DR.. A. P. Osborne, of Berryville, who
rendered several of his choicest selec-
tions. DIR. Osborne was accompanied
on the piano by Miss jamie Moore,
whose skill as an accompanist needs
no comment. Next on the program
was beautiful recitation by Miss
Margaret Getzendanner, followed by
an encore that delighted the audience.
Miss Bridgman, of st. Hilda's College
followed with recitations that were
enthusiastically encored and added
greatly to the enjoyment of the even
ing. Then the curtain arose upon Mrs.
farley and her inimitable Wax Works.
Written words cannot convey the effect
of the elegant and impressive presence
of Mrs. farley. Her graceful intro
duction of her famous wax works was
followed by the impersonation of each
one, beginning with the Chinese Giant
whose statuesque figure attracted uni
versal comment. When this striking
figure was brought forward and put
through his stunts the fun began in
earnest. If Dickens might have seen
his Little Nell," Miss Sara Coe, as
she deftly and gracefully removed the
dust of travel from the figures, he
would have been justly proud of his
creation. The 1.-TWO Headed Girl, ~
Misses Lucy Green aud Julia Wynkoop,
performed her difficult part to perfec-
ton Then "The Lu latic," Miss Mar
garet Getzendanner, might just have
escaped from an asylum, so realistic
was her acting. The boy on the
Burning Deck" was Frances Wynkoop,
whose telling personally was greatly
enhanced by the humorous remarks of
the mistress of ceremonies. "Old King
Cole" Billy Campbell, clad in royal
raiment and kingly crown. with his
traditional pipe and bowl, lacked only
his ''iiddlers three" to make perfect
the time honored King Cole of Mother
Goose celebrity. Mother Goose" was
there in person, represented by Miss
Emma Brown, and her heart must have
thrilled with pride as she recognized
her characters-"L Little Miss Muffitt"
Miss Katherine Baylor, Little Bo
Peep" Mrs. Fl. Fl. Mccormick, and
Little Red Riding Hood" Miss Bessie
Hamilton, who were becomingly cos
tuned and acted their parts admirably |
Next was "Signorina Squallino"
Miss Rebecca Trapnell, who brought |
down the house by her fine acting and
operate notes. MRS. Win
slow" of soothing syrup fame, Mrs.
Getzendanner. was charming, as she
tenderly administered her wonderful
remedy to the infant in her arms.
The Giggler" Miss Eloise Beckwith,
acted her part so well that the audience
giggled in sympathy to the verge of
Mysteries. "Blue Beard" Mr.. Frank |
Beckwith, looked SO fierce with his long
blue beard and savage scowl that one
could but fancy the author of that /
tale must have had him in
mind when the story was written.
Babes in the Woods Messrs. Frank |
Brook and Jack Trapnell, by their for
Iorn and pathetic appearance greatly |
affected the beholders. Last but not |
least were the 'Suffraget and the |
Anti" Mrs. William Campbell and Mrs. |
William Neill. Mrs. farley declared |
this production ''the browning acme
Of the group" The Anti was charm
ingly domestic and effeminite as she
tenderly clasped her cherubs, while the
advocate for female suffrage clad in
up to-date attire waved aloft, when
wound up, the placards avow-
ing her sentiments. And so ended a
most enjoyable evening.