The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1896-03-28

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lows:
Geraldine ..... Miss Ell. Wolter
Mary Carol Mis-. Bessie Hartan
N M5s beeoe M; mli sa ssT f1.I k,ls
Squire Arden. II. G. Patterson
thi Carol Maurice Bruno
Maurice Arden. Cen. Gilt
GfeEan :...............-.J JACK Anderson
Teddy Cregan. ................ Bert Butte
LAZY ....-.....- ......... .6l0ney Fuh
McShane. Geo. ]. Davi
In commenting upon the rendi
ton Of the different characters b,
the members of the club, it is only
mete to add that We did not view
them through the same glass that ,
dramatic critic of 4 San Francisco
daily would use to reflect the acting
Of professional stars, but make du.
allowance for amateurs who ar,
striving to win laurels ~ histrioni.
artists in the social circles of their
own community.
Miss Ella Wolters acted the role
of Geraldine with considerable
grace. In the monastery scene she
showed the best dramatic ability
Freda Hartung, as little Geral.
dine, was too sweet and cute for
anything. The little 5-year-old to,
spoke her lines distinctly and with
out any prompting.
Miss Bessie Hartung, with hel
sweet face and pathetic voice, was
we'll fitted for the part of the heart
broken Mary Carol. Between the
4th and 5th acts Miss Hartung sang
charming little ballad, II loved
You Better than You Knew" which
was so we'll received that the young
lady was recalled.
Miss Bertha Riley was excellent
in the role of Mrs. Beebe, the Eng
lish housekeeper of Arden Manor,
who dropped her his and put them
on in true cockney style, and sighed
constantly for the dear departed
Mr.. Beebe, until her heart was
touched with . tender feeling for
Cregan, the Irish butler.
Miss Rose Ellsworth was charm
ing as Nora, the little Irish maiden
who won the affections Of the youth
full Teddy Cregan. Miss Ellsworth
displayed that captivating sauciness
and naivette which was we'll fitted
for her role. A pleasing feature OF
the play was q love ditty sung as
Duet by Miss Ellsworth and Berl
Butler.
Dr.. H. G.. Patterson vas quite
good in his role Of the dignlfed
Squire Arden.
Morris Bruner was perfect in hts
of the part Of Phil Carol,
the aged father of Mary Carol.
His makeup was fine and his act
ing equal to a professional in that
role. Mr.. Bruner favored the aud
fence with . vocal solo between the
acts which was finely rendered.
Cen. Cliff Was excellent in the
role Of the polished Maurice Arden,
and was quite dramatic in his style
in some Of the scenes.
Jack Anderson, the popular
young typo in the HALEY Times Of
Zee, was fine in the role Of Cregan,
The Irish butler. His costume was
gorgeous. II was sufficiently so to
turn q peacock y solid green with
envy.
Bert Butler, the gallant young
beau of the county seat displayed
4 high order of talent 10 al Irish
in tho rendition of his
part Ne Teddy Cregan, tho susospt-
bile Irish lad who laid siege to the
heart Of the winsome Nora. Bert's
broeue would make 4 native OF the
'auld sod" give him the fraternal
grip.
Sidney Fuld acted tho part Of
Larry, tho Hunchback. admirably.
His make up was perfect.
Mr.. George J. Davis was excel
ept ia his role Of McShans, the
rillian. He looked 20 very villain
,us that It sent . shiver through
,he audience whenever he appeared
Upon the scenes.
Mr.. 8. G. John, the manager and
critic Of tho HALEY Dramatic Club,
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