The Russellville Democrat., 1882-06-08
ssThe Social Glass. ],

1AG COCAdl NidSSs
 A large audience assembled at Ma sonic Hall, last Monday night, to wit ness the rendition of the great sensa- .tional tenperance drama in five acts entitled 'tThe Social Glass. or the Yic- tims of tho Bottle" The plot of the play is realistic and depicts in vivid colors the danger arising from the first glass of wine. The drama was placed on tue stage under the auspices of the Literary Guild of Russellyille, with the following strong cast:
 CHARLES THORNLEY, .....
 J. F. Battenfeld. ESQ. HOLLIS, ,... Harry E. Erwin. HAROLD HADLEY, M A. Moseley. DIR. SLATER, Jas. A. Miller. BOB BRITTII5, ....... l.. k. Allen. JOHN FARLEY, THE BARKEEpER, ...
 Roger 4. Suit. MRS. .THORNLEY, Mrs. Sula Howell. MRS. FARLEY, Mrs. J E. Battenfeld. NETrIE NETrLEBY, ..a ....
 Miss Fannie B. Collier.
 It is almost Impossible to place with in the limits of newspaper article q review of the rendition of the parts by the several amateurs who participated, !, and we will content ourselves with q brief mention of each.
 MT. J. k. Battenfleld as "Charles Thornley." the young gentleman of wealth and culture, who fell into the snares set for him by the willy "Hollis" and associate drunkards and gamblers, and who was finally rescued from . life of shame and degradation through the influence of a loving wife and kind friends, won many kind words of praise by his excellent rendition of the ditli- cult role. The "James Hollis" lawyer, of Mir. Henry Erwin was fine piece of acting, and won for our young friend q unanimous expression O. appreciation from the audience. As "Mr. Hadley, ; the zealous temperance advocate, Mr. Mark A. Moseley excelled himself. This character was one of the best, as well as most difficult, on the bil and Mr. Moseley's rendition of 1t was truly creditable. Mir. James A. Miller's ''Dr. Slater" Twas we'll done and showed how winning is the grand cause of temper ance, for, while he was not a deyotee of the intoxicating cup, he saw enough of it's damning influence to induce him to enlist with "Mr. Hadley" i'll working for the redemption of 'FCharles Thorn ley" and others. Bob Brittle," law yer's office boy, lover, amateur dramat- ic author and actor. and friend Of "Charles Thornley," was immense in the person of Prof. l.. E. Allen, who won for himself round after rounl of applause in his clever rendition of the comical role. His management of the scheme to defeat the nefarious schemes Of "Hollis" was true to life. Mr. Rog- CT A. Suit in the character of "John Farley" proprietor of the Rising Sun Hotel, was at home. His makeup was -unexceptionable and as the victim of the first glass of wine he presented the evils of social liquor drinking in plain colors. Without doubt the character of ''John Farley was the heaviest on the bill and MT. Suit sustained It most admirably. Mrs. Sula Howell appeared in the role of "Mrs. Thorney,n and words are inadequate to give our read CTS an idea of her perfect acting. As an emotional actress, we confess that we have seen but few amateurs who are the equals of Mrs. Howell. But what shall we say of "Nettie Nettleby," with her gessippy tongue and hearty. gener- ous nature. This character was mag nfficently sustained by Miss Fannie B. Collier, and her love-making, when she became possessed of the knowledge thas Bob Brittle" had fallen heir to 5000, was so natural and characteristic of that class of ''garrulous women." Miss Golfers frequent ejaculation, 'Umph : DO like to make folks happy" kept the audience ill a constant roar of laughter Mrs. J, E. Battentleld most admirably sustained the difficult role of Mrs, Farley" and, by her rendi- tion of the part, won many express ions of praise from au appreciatiye and critical aHdience.
 Altogether tho drama was q grand success and demonstrated the fact that Russellville has talent of no little mer- it. The stage settings were excellent, and the fine scenery was the handiwork of Mr. Henry E. Erwin, who is an artist of decided merit. Excellent or chestral music. was furnished by the splendid string band of Russellville, The entire entertainment was refined and won deserved commcndation