The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-23
In All the History of Pensacola
Nothing More Lovely Has
Ever Been Presented.

Indescribably beautiful was the histori-
cal pageant given last night at Bay-view
by the County Federation of Women s
Clubs. and at least 1900 witnessed the
spectacle, not only every seat, but every
possible vantage point having been TAX
en-, standing room, even. being at pre-
MUM.
Not in all the history Of entertain-
ments IN Pensacola has anything so
novel and lovely been presented.
Adding very much to the entertainment
was the prologue which was used in pre-
senting each episode, and which was CIV
en- by Mrs. Charles Southwell, whose
clear voice and we'll recited lines gave
opportunity to all for a clear understand
ing Of that which was to follow. and
there was much praise for Mrs. A. c..
Reilly, who directed the pageant.
Beautiful Setting.
No more charming sylvan spot could
have been chosen than that which served
as the stage, group Of pines surround
ing a cleared and level place. on a HILL
side overlooking the shores of Bayou
Texar made setting unrivaned, and the
perfect night added to the charm of the
pageantry.
Fortunate indeed was the management
In having secured the services OF the
band from the naval air station. the en-
rtertainment opening with an overture
BY the band, which also played through
out the evening. accompanying In the
songs which ran like a bright thread
through the program.
Far Scene IN Britain.
When the curtain rose on the first
scene, THE Coming OF the Cross" its
beauty gripped one with something Of
poignancy, and It was not difficult to
vision that far scene In Britain, when
Thor gave way to the coming Of the
Cross. Each scene was wonderfully
adapted to the out-of-doors. Robin Hood
and his men in their hunters green,
with the scene that centered about them
and fair Maid Marian; the Indian scene
the coming OF the Pilgrims, even Colonial
days, when Mistress Mary Martin re-
oeives her distinguished guests at a gar
den party. where they danced the mon
uet-ali were charming in their sylvan
setting.
Talent Disclosed.
Some very decided talent was notice.
able, and no one after witnessing the
spectacle could doubt but that there Is
much OF pleasure in store, II the county
federation carries out its promise Of hold
ing an annual historical pageant in PEN
sacola.
THE Coming Of the Cross" by tho
Pensacola Woman's Club. with it's king
and queen, warriors and ladies fair,
priests and prestesses, choir boys and
pretty maids. all CARRIED in costumes OF
a distant and poetic period. proved well
chosen Introduction,
The Merrle Men.
Robin Hood. played by the Woman's
Club OF Figland Park. was bright and say
enough to please the lghtest-hearted.
and solos and choruses were delightful,
Maid Marian. graceful and lovely. with
her exquisite voice. Robin Hood, HIM
self dashing and debonaire. and satisfy
ing both as singer and gallant; Frlar
Tuck, with his comical ways, the chorus
es Of happy, lovely girls and merrie men,
were all that could be desired.
The Landing Of the Pilgrims was beau
Ufully introduced with an Indian scene,
and while this was being enacted. off in
the distance one could see the fleet OF
white boats coming down the bayou.
freighted with the band Of Puriatns.
The Indian Scene, decidedly one OF
the best Of the pageant, was perfectly
carried out in costuming and make up.