The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1921-08-18

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appetites. We were sorry that SO few
, Responded to the request to come a
Dickens characters.
A word FOR the "silent partners,
David Vetal and R. E. Way. who gen
erously gave two evenings OF their
time to putting together such articles
OF stage settings as were available
land who valiantly assisted in scene
shifting and curtain pulling
services were invaluable. Then ther,
were the kind neighbors who loaned
unsparingly from their household
lgoods-Mrs Theodore Swift, Mrs
Geo L. Towsley, Mrs Mary E. Way
Mrs. H. w. Eliot, Mrs. r. L. Way
Equinox House, Congregational
Church, Court House. Mrs. Lee and
Mrs. Brownson most kindly helped
furnish the stage and 10 Mrs. Lee is
also due the fine appearance Of the
artists Of the evening inasmuch as she
had charge Of their makeup" The
far away little church in Sunderland
furnished a fireplace which Albert
Stockwell set up like a veritable Shell
Amidon.
Costumes were in many cases loan
ed by 0rvis Cottage which is never
slow but always ready TO lend help
ing hand. Among those who gave was
Arr Brownson who played janitor
free Of charge on the evening Of the
18th.
In explanation Of the Dickens
scenes and Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works
Mrs. Claude A. Rich read Miss Hermi-
one Canfield's notes prepared for the
Dickens entertainment in April. Miss
Garfield adapted from Martin Chuz-
zlewit, Oliver Twist and Nicholas
Nickleby the three scenes enacted so
that we owe a debt Of thanks to her
for this second presentation.
A very perfect note sounded in the
evenings entertainment was the violin
playing by Master Franz Hone, who
was accompanied by Prof. Samuel
Baldwin, the organist Of the College
Of the City Of New York, whose organ
recitals are most justly famous. We
count these contributions a proud
asset and feel deeply grateful.
The dance was accompanied by Nc
Devitt's very good orchestra. Many
have been the expressions Of satisfac-
ton over the pleasure in dancing to
such good music and to the onlooker
the scene was pleasant in every way
and the music was good TO hear as
well as to dance to.
The lighting was especially good by
reason Of the four hanging lights
which were a valuable contribution
made by A. B. Marsden-the work and
materials were his gifts-the bulbs
will be paid for from the proceeds and
presented to the Seminary.
The point Of the story to many is
the answer to the question How
much money was realized ?" We make
proud answer that the total receipts
were $32769 with probable expenses
netting $40 or thereabouts, which
would mean at least $3.50 for Burr and
Burton Seminary. Absolutely accur-
ate report will be given next week.
A. E. Martin, the Clubs president,
took charge Of the ticket sales-Miss
Pauline Martin personally sold $4,000
worth in the hotel-a most generous
response. Treasurer Pringle had an
easy time as Mr. Pray took 10 Of the
25 he had TO sell and, as indicated by
results there was a fine general re
Spouse and also TO Judge Griffith's
efficient system Of advertising assist
ed in nearby districts by Mrs. Walter
Hard.
The Club members were anxious 10
win for Burr and Burton and gave OF
themselves and OF their means. Two
hundred and e.ghty-four letters were
sent to Junior Alumni, the typewrit-
ing all contribute by the Misses A
Z. Bennett, A. B. Buck, Katherine
Bryant, Catherine Arnold, Harriet
Noyes, Judge Griffith, w. E. Pringle,
Sylvia Lyon and Mrs. W. r. Hard.
This was valuable as advertisement
and purchase Of tickets by those who
were interested tho unable TO attend.
c. A. Rich and G. S. Bennett sold
many tickets at the door. The com
mittees to take charge Of the refresh
ments had busy time and the hard
est work was not in receiving the
money as we may guess. =. c. WI
liams and Editor Bennett "metagor-
ieally" and literally rolled up their
sleeves while they filled the ice cream
cones. and Harry Rawlins and David
Bentley found il rushing work TO keep
ID with the demand for ginger ale.
Mrs BENEFIT, Mrs. Regan and hrE
Moffat stood at their posts passing the
cones and playing cashier.