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THE children of the P. C. School, with several ex-pupils, gave ao entertainment here on the evening of the 10th inst., in the S.U. F. Hall. In the carrying out of the programme, which consisted of recitations, songs and dialogues, they were ably assisted by Misses J. Polls, A. Miles, L. Jones and L. Pandell. Preliminary to proceedings our genial and urbane officer of II. M. C., Mr. ltolls,w ho presided at the entertainment, made an opening speech. In the course of his remarks healmost apologized for appearing so often before the public on occasions similar to the present, and expressed a wish for achange. _THE writer does not agree with our genial friend in this sentiment, and trusts that Mr. Polls will grace such occasions for many years to conic, until, in fact,lie will be the grandest old man of Fogo. Put I heartily agree with another sentiment of his and so well expressed by himself, viz., that the talents of the youth of Newfoundland, when properly directed, put them on a level with those of any other country. In the present instance Lhe mental powers of the children were drawn out by a master hand. The laborious task of selecting pieces suited to thecapacity of the children, and of makingthem, as the concert proved, almost perfect in their different parts, devolvedupon IV. Earle, Esq. The result clearlyshowed that Mr. Earle is a connoiseur in the art of tiaiuing children*TflE programme as carried out is too extensive to specify in detail. I shall mention the leading features of it as briefly as possible. The first piece was a chorus entitled, “The Pisiug Generation,in which all the children—aboutthirty—joined. Then followed the recitations, songs and dialogues in diversified order. The different recitations were given by Misses P. Miller, E. McPherson, F. Miller, E. Miller, A. Fitzgerald, M. Miller, J. Farewell, W. Miller, and Masters Tim Farewell, 11. Miller and Joe Farrell.THE various dialogues were cleverlyhandled by Misses J. Pickett, W. M. andE. Miller, E. Sargent, J. Coles, M.Walbourne, and Masters P. Finn, P. Miller, '1’. Farewell, X. Miller, J. Farrell, M. Endicott and J. Pickett. Other boysitnd girls participated therein to, but only in minor parts. Everything was said and done without a hitch. Home of lie girls, particularly two or three acted Lheir parts to perfection. I don't wish to irouse tlie jealousies of all by mentioning even one.THE songs were given by Misses Myles, Pamlell and Coles, and by W. Earle. Miss Miles sang “Star of the Evening” very nicely. She has a sweet melodious voice and the audience appreciated her effort very warmly. Miss Pandell gave us 44 Sweet Tilly Tailor.” 1'his young lady possesses a voice ofgreat compass and one can easily see it iswell cultured. Miss Paudell is not a rwillingatc Sterling yet, but she is a songstress of great promise. Miss C'nics, in “Some Day i’ll Wander Back Again,” was very pleasing. “Khren on the Phine.” by Mr. \V. Earle, in his rich, full baritone voice, was encored uproaiiously. When he came back with “Pm a Philosopher,” he completely captivated that putt of the audience in the parquet. The*© singers were accompanied on the organ kindly lent by Miss Myles for the aecasiou—by Miss J. Polls in her usual liappy Style.THE writer, some twenty years ago, had frequent opportunity to visit the obi Athcmeum, anil while he could fairly well appreciate the first-class performances given in our old Academy of Music, still he must say, candidly, that he did not derive the same pleasure or delight from them as lie did from the entertainment given here on the lOih instant. The unexpected ability of our rising genciation, so well brought out by Mr. W. Earle, increased the pleasure all the more. It can be truthfully said that not one even of the audience expected anything like Tim Farewell's 41 Bill Earthquake, Esq., or J. Miller’s 44 How Much Pin Worth,” or the “Soldier’s March,” byLho Masters Miller, Farrell, Fitzgerald,Eiulicott and Farewell.
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St Johns Evening Telegram
St Johns, Newfoundland, CA
Wed, Apr 23, 1902
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