Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-12

in draperies of the manifold hues of
the gorgeous flowers of that season,
and dancing in a wonderful woodland
glen in which the gigantic flowers
caused them to appear as fairy elves
become visible, the little pupils of Mrs
Adele 7. G. Noyes, participating in the
dance recital which was held Friday
evening at City hall, held spellbound
large assemblage with their Terpsi-
chorean ability.
Tots who yesteryear were in their
cradles went through the intricate
steps of their dances. with remarkable
poise and grace and well merited the
applause which was forthcoming in no
small measure. Children of more ma
ture years, members of the class in
ballroom dancing, put to shame their
elders as they glided about the floor
in the beautiful rhythm of the waltz or
to the faster strains of the foX-trot. In
all numbers, whether those taking part
were large or small. the most careful
practice on their part and the most
painstaking care upon the part of their
teacher, was evident. d.
With one exception the aesthetic
dances presented were the creations of
Mrs. Noyes, the elaborate setting was
conceived by her and executed by Miss
Edith Tetreault, and the costumes were
designed by Mrs. Moves and fashioned
by the mothers of the children taking
part.
The setting was Of spring blooming
flowers done in an impressonable style.
There were gorgeous blue and purple
iris. six feet in height, and sprays of
Canterbury Bells in yellow, orange
and lavender, covered with crystal dew,
end ripping fountains of silver water,
all upon a background OF black. This
magnificent scene was SO arranged
that it took in not only the stage itself
but by clever arrangement of the side
draperies, which extended under the
balcony on each side, the stage became
put a part of a delightful woodland
glen. 1t was executed by Miss Tet-
deault. as has been stated above, and
was an artistic effort of no small mag
nitude and carried out in q most sue
ces~Hul manner.
Two delightful solos hy Mrs.
stubbs accompanied by Mr.. Leo K.
Andrews, were features of the even
ing. and in several of the dances, the
effect was heightened by the songs of
Mrs. Stubs with Mr.. Andrews at
the piano and with a violin obligato
by Maurine Morgan. Mrs. Stubs
was charming in q brocaded white
chiffon gown. She was presented
with two beautiful bouquets at the
conclusion of her numbers. Mrs.
Morgan wore a gown c1 green chif-
fon, which was n complete harmony
with the setting of he dances.
which were by>a class of very little
girls, were most el..ertaining. ana
these little misses. III their beauti-
full di esses were appla"ded at great
length. "Farsouvienn2 was another
nuh-te1 that was very pleasing, and
the girls who parti u, ated in this
dance were forced to return.
9. lie baby class presel ted a doll
Dance" in the quaint manner of
cIiiC en-, and many o. the audience
rose to their feet. thu better to see
this charming number Mrs. Stubs
sang lullaby and Mrs. Morgan
played the violin obligato accom-
paniment for this number.
After fox trot by the ball room
dancing class, which was extremely
pleasing. a group of girls presented
Fairy Blossoms" an exquisite dance
which was executed in very
charming manner.
Little Miss Francis Brown. clad in
black and orange. next appeared as
"a Little Spanish Maid This petite
miss proved to be a talented per-
former. and with an understanding
of the rythm and grace Of the dance
far beyond ner years.
A group of older girls as Dew
Drops" next appeared and their
in perfect accord and
time to the music were beautiful to
behold. They were very prettily
dressed which added no small meas
ure to the enjoyment of this dance.
Following a eautiful SEQ by Mrs.
five little girls presented sea
Shells" arranged by Chalif. This
was O most charming number dc.
plotting the sprites by the seashors
and "etreating with the
surf and listening 10 the sea
Shells"
A waltz by the ball room dancing
class was followed by Hedge
Roses" featuring Hazel Wohlfarth
and Edward jackson. This DAME
was accompanied by MIS-. Philip
with a violin obligato by
Maurine Morgan. The two youthful
artists were exceptionally fine in
their appearance and earned much
applause.
'sWooden Shoes" In which ten
young girls. clad in blue and white,
half as Dutch girls and half as Dutch
boys, presented clever dance In
WHICH they kept perfect time to the
music with their noisy wooden sabots.
The final number and the one
which far eclipsed the other efforts.
with all their beauty and artistry,
was "The Opening Of the Bud" The
dance was staged with remarkable
effect, beautiful lights and especially /
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