The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-03-02

Charles Mcbride, Perry Peltier. and
Smith Matson with violin, cornet and
. drums made a very effective combina-
zion which was Of great help and
pleasure as well. After the entertain
ment they played for couple Of hours
each night for those who wished 10
trip the light fantastic toe,
The $4,000 Quartet:e" was all that
was claimed for it and we think, con-
sidering its value, should have given
Us more Of its services. Messrs.
Huntington and Rufus Gilbert, Ern-
est Manley and W. W, Fahnestock
composed the famous four.
( Messrs H. W. Davis and Berniss
B. Sheldon in their sketch, "A Haunt
ed House." were very good and one
could almost imagine the spooks were
around Them, their acting was so re-
alistic, We hope that the ghosts"
will never get them as we need them
for other entertainments.
The lighting effect for the stage
was very ingenious and was secured
by using presto" Light. Three tanks
were placed on shelves, one on each
side Of the hall and one at the rear.
The result was what was desired and
the lighting effect was as near salts
factory as gas and brains could make
it. :,
Between $50 and 800 people had the
pleasure Of seeing and hearing the
Grange Minstrels. Considering the
weather conditions, that was not bad
attendance for this village David
Buckley of Manchester Depot, was on
hand Saturday night and secured a
fash light picture of the minstrel .
troupe We trust it will come out .
well as we know a number would like .
a picture 20 send to a friend or to .
keep as a remembrance of the best .
show Dorset has seen in number of .
years.
You remember that we told you the
hall and stage would remind one of a
city theater Well it did, especially
the stage. The arrangement of the
whole was exceptionally tasteful and
it seemed almost impossible that such
a small platform could have been ar 1,
ranged to hold such large number of
people and not appear to crowd them. 4
The credit for this is due entirely to
+. Palmer Boughton, who devoted his
time and ingenuity to securing such
an attractive platform for the Ear
lists" to show themselves on. Dorset
certainly appreciates his efforts for
aiding in making the two evenings
the success they were.
We have heard a number express
the wish that this entertainment
could be given again during the sum-
mer, say about The first week in Aug
lst, the proceeds to be devoted TO ex-
tending the sidewalk from Mr.. Man
.ey's corner to the schoolhouse. 1t
would be for a worthy cause and We
are confident would receive warm sup
port Why not keep this in mind? l.
For the smoothness of action and
finish of work the members of the '
are indebted to Joseph H. :
of the "Mettowee Farms" :
Tho gave them many valuable instruc- d
ions and hints.
There were several choruses during
he performance which were well sung
md which the audience thoroughly en-
Dyed. There should have been more 5
# them, as for some reason well sung y
horuses always seem to catch the
listeners and helps to give swing to a
IN entertainment. c
Messrs. Burr Phillips and 10. Har- e
ington in their "Bones and Tambour-
ne" duet were exceptionally good and :,
we're compelled to give another ex =,
iibition Of their exper.ness. You p
ant dodge it boys. When it comes to Il
fun making" you are right there. =,
Official Program q
l. Opening Song and Chorus. il
2 Ballad, Cut out the Talcum Pow +
er Dear and Try a Little Soap, Mr.. II
'am
B. Song, She Leaned Against the Il
liver, Mr. Bones. p
T. Quartet, Suwanee River and Ny u
I'D Kentucky Home. "
g. A Musical Mixup. r.
G. Song, Nellie Bring the Hammer W
here's a Fly on Baby's Head, Mr. m
ohnson, e
T. Song, The Hand That Rocks the
'radlc Goes Through Fathers Pock- n,
Is Every Night, Mr.. DeLittle. b,
s. Ballad. Dovine Of Dublin, Mr.,
ianley. !"
9. $500 Quartette, Garry Ne Back 7
o Yirginny. Ii