The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-05-17
GOLDEN GIANT MINE.
Successful Production of Pleasing Drama
by Home Talent.


"The Golden Giant Mine" was played
at Longwers opera house last Tuesday
evening. by home talent. The pro-
ceeds of the play were for the benefit
of ST. Marys Catholic church. Fol
lowing is the caste
Jack Mason, reformed gambler and
true friend, Frederic Hubbard
Alexander Fairfax, the golden giant,
A. Lynn Free
Jim BiXby, relic of better days and
subordinate villain, David Dillon, Jr.
Duncan LeMoyne, AN adventurer and
principal villain, Richard Rowland
Max Wayne, Il specter of the past, /.
j. Cavanaugh.
Tom Flynn, an Irish miner James
Downey.
Little Jack Fairfax, son of Alex,
Guy Warner
Bessie Fairfax, sister of Alex, Miss
Katie Harris.
Ethel Wayne, widow of Max and wife
of Alex, a victim of circumstances,
Miss Jessie Harrison.
Mrs. BoggS, an Irish hostess, Miss
Hattie Rooney.
Orchestra, Mrs Ida Hudson pianist,
Levi Hawkins yiolinist.
The plot of the play, which is laid in the
mining regions of Idaho, is very inter
estiug and abounds in thrilling scenes
and i. filled with dramatic incidents.
The players were greeted by full
house, which showed It's appreciation by
frequent and hearty applause.
p Frederic Hubbard, who represented
the principal character in the play,
showed 10y his acting the results of his
experience in that line and left little
room for criticism.
Lynn Free, as the golden giant, a
rough miner, but noble man, had fine
opportunity TO display his native ability
as an actor and elocutionist, and did
Justice To the occasion winning "A
full share of the applause that was 50
Literally bestowed.
David Dillon, Jr., had very difficult
part, that of a drunken villain who
did not know of anything he would not
do for money, but was equal TO the oc
casiOn, pleasing the audience greatly
10y the fidelity with which he portrayed
the character.
L. j. Cavanaugh, representing Max
Wayne, a specter of the past, but being
really Max twin brother, engaged in an
attempt to swindle Alex. out of the
golden giant mine, had but subordinate
part in the play, but filled his position
admirably.
Richard Rowland, the boss villain,
filed his position in an acceptable man
ner, but was finally brought TO grief by
the repentance of jim BiXby, his tool.
jas. DOwnry, as an Irish miner, had
II fine opportunity for the display of
Irish brogue and wit and frequently
brought down the house with his droll-
cry.
Guy Warner, as little Jack, acted his
part well and seemed to have a full un-
Outstanding of his business.
Miss Katie Harris, as Bessie Fairfax,
had one of the most interesting parts
in the entire play and the manner in
which she filled il was as near perfect as
could be expected of an amateur. The
duet by her and Mr.. Hubbard was eX-
ccedingly pleasing and we'll rendered.
Miss Jessie Harrison, as Ethel
Wayne, Il victim Of circumstances and
subjected To insults and persecution at
the hands of the two villains, showed
full appreciation of the difficult part
assigned to her, and sustained IL i'm such
a manner as to fairly captivate the au-
dicnce.
Miss Hattie Rooney, as Irish hostess
of the Golden Run, was irresistible, and
her every appearance on the stage
was the signal for burst of APP
plauSe. 1t is needless To say that the
music was good, the names of the
musicians being sufficient guarantee
of that fact.
The performance WAS far above the
average OF amateur thcatrlcals, in
! fact better than that of many travelling
troupes of professional players. 1t was
repeated Wednesday evening "by spe-
cial request 10 another large audience.
! The benefit To st. Mary's was IA sub
stantal one, and those who took part
in promoting the play have reason to
congratulate themselves on their sue
cess.