NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
Show Results of Work 
Mrs. Dean’s Class in Physical Training Holds Interesting 
Demonstration 
A professor in one of the best 
known dramatic schools in New 
York once said that he would give 
almost anything if he could go into 
the public schools and teach the boys 
and girls to “give their bodies a 
chance.” He said, ‘“Ewery boy and 
girl should be well ‘set up,’ that is, 
body erect and an ability to walk 
straight.” Everyone who attended 
the demonstration of Mrs. Dean’s 
class in physical training in the Man- 
chester Town hall last Tuesday even- 
ing realized that every one of the 
young people who participated have 
been given the chance which the 
teacher above quoted suggested. A 
body of young people, every one ot 
whom is “well set up,” strong of 
body and agile of limb, is an inspir- 
ing sight, and there were not a few 
in that audience who said, “What a 
pity such an opportunity could not 
be given everyone who attends the 
public schools.” ; 
This thought was most pertinent 
in view of the fact that many of the 
exercises which Mrs. Dean’s pupils 
demonstrated, are now in vogue in 
the physcial training departments of 
schools all over the country, Edu- 
cators everywhere have come to the 
conclusion that the mind of the 
young will respond to teaching in 
just the measure that the body is in 
a condition to be conducive to men- 
tal effort. It is hoped that such 
training will be installed in the cur- 
riculum of the local schools before 
long. 
The program which Mrs. Dean had 
arranged embodied variety and not 
a little skill and grace by the partici- 
pants, The first number, the Ger- 
man, Swedish, French and Hungari- 
an folk dances, showed a diversity 
of action and an excellent interpre- 
tation of the varying temperaments 
of the countries which the dances 
embodied. Another of the so-called 
Swedish exercises was the Indian 
clubs, the entire class taking part. 
The Hieland fling, by Mary Fann- 
ing, a Beverly Farms young Miss, 
was a commendable piece of solo 
work; it radiated the spontaneous 
spirit of the dance. 
The free arm exercises, in which 
all participated, was an example of 
what is done in schools where but 
a little time each day is available for 
physical instruction and relaxation. 
The exercises represented the trades 
and everyday vocations and_past- 
times, such as rowing, throwing a 
snowball, picking apples, bow and 
arrow, etc. It demonstrated that 
such exercises should be refreshing 
for children in school. 
‘Barcelona,’ a Spanish dance, by 
Miss Helen Bennett of Beverly 
Farms, was a pleasing—bit of work. 
It was a number in which her audi- 
tors caught the spirit of the dance 
and, in mind, at least, danced it with 
her. 
A trio of folk dances, two Ameri- 
can and a German number further 
showed the versatility of the pupils 
of Mrs. Dean. 
“Spirit of St. Valentine,” by Miss 
Ester Lynch, showed that she was 
no novice at solo dancing; she went 
through mazes of her number with 
consummate skill. 
A Spanish dance by the class was 
one of those numbers with the lur- 
ing Castilian air in its make-up. 
The pantomime by Lillian AhChung 
and Alexina Beauregard of Salem 
was a striking example of the work 
which is done in that line by young 
people. With all of the dignity 
which one would expect from the 
players in ‘‘Sumurun,” the profes- 
sional wordless play, the young peo- 
ple conveyed to their audience the 
theme of ‘The meeting of the old- 
fashioned girl and the modern young 
lady.” 
“Dutch Tulips,’ a dance of the 
land of wind-mills and dykes was 
interpreted by Misses Beatrice Long 
and Helen Bennett, with typical 
Dutch costume and the ponderous 
wooden shoes. 
The Irish reel and jig, by Mary 
Fanning and Neil Barry, had in them 
the true atmosphere of Erin. 
The dumb-bell exercise by the class 
showed that the desired result, free- 
dom of action and erectness of body, 
had been achieved. 
Perhaps the most interesting feat- 
ure of the entire program, at least to 
the devotees of social dancing, was 
the demonstration of how the newer 
dances could be executed without in- 
curring the displeasure of anyone 
critically disposed. The hesitation, the 
one-step, the caprice walk, the Ar- 
gentine and the Paris waltz were 
all gone through for the edification 
of the audience, The result was that 
the new dances had more friends 
than before, at least locally, because 
they were danced properly and in the 
right spirit. 
The Indian dance carried with it 
a bit of legendary interpretation 
which was suggested by the spirit of 
its movement. It told the history of 
the early red man, his following the 
trail of the white man and, finally, 
the meeting of the braves with their 
chieftain and swearing allegiance to 
his wishes. 
“Oats, peas, beans,” a singing 
game, and “Three deep,” a running 
game, completed one of the most in- 
teresting programs of physcical cul- 
ture work ever seen locally. Inci-— 
dentally it was a testimonial to Mrs. 
Dean’s ability as a teacher. After 
witnessing it, one does not wonder 
at the excellent results which she has 
accomplished in her work at the 
Salem playgrounds and elsewhere. 
BOSTON OPERA HOUSE. 
The arrival of Felix Weingartner 
and his gifted wife, Lucille Marcel- 
Weingartner; the first appearances 
of the present season of Maria Gay 
and Giovannj Zenatelle; and the fare- 
well of Mary Garden, will mark the 
coming week at the Boston Opera 
House. The current week will end 
with a performance of “Madama 
Butterfly,” with Miss Maggie Teyte 
in the title role, at full popular prices, 
instead of the semi-popular scale pre- 
viously announced ; on Saturday even- 
ing, Feb. 21. ; 
Next week will be opened by an 
operatic concert on Sunday evening, 
in which Miss Teyte will appear, as- 
sisted by Mme. Beriza, and MM. 
Danges and Tanlongo, The first 
opera of the week will be Fevrier’s 
“Monna Vanna” on Monday evening. 
Miss Garden will assume the title 
role. 
“Il Trovatore”’ will be sung on 
Wednesday night, with Mme, Gay as 
the Axucena and Mr. Zenatelle as the 
Manrico; Miss Amsden as Leonora 
and Mr. Ancona as the Count; with 
Mr. Moranzoni conducting. 
The masterpiece of Italian opera, 
Verdi’s “Otello” will be performed on 
Friday evening, under the baton of 
one of the world’s greatest conduc- 
tors,—Felix Weingartner, 
“Monna Vanna” will be given for 
the last time this year at the Satur- 
day matinee, with the same cast as 
before; the occasion will also sig- 
nalize Miss Garden’s farewell for 
the season. 
“Samson et Dalila” will be offered 
at semi-popular prices on Saturday 
evening. Mme. Gay will be the 
Dalila. 
