Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-12-05
THE A. O. U. ".

 highly satisfactory.
 FIFE A. o. U.W
 The Entertainment a Suocess From
 Every Point of View.
 No more select nor appreciative audience ever assembled in Tucson then that which congregated on Wed nesdsy evening to witness the perform ance advertised by the Workmen. Here tofore rbIs more than popular order hai treated our people to @ number oi entertainments, each of which has gwen entire satisfaction and been Q source oi pleasure, not alone to the audience, but also to those who have had charge. A evidence of the interest felt in the 8d- vancement of 8 worthy cause, Reid't opera house was we'll filled at sn early hour with Tucson's representative people, eager to enjoy the evening to the fullest extent.
 Mont,jo's orchestra played for Its first selection an entrsnclnR waltz which Sss highly appreciated.
 The curtain loee upon the first act oi the comedy Lend Me Five Doilars, and from this time for ward the audience enjoyed @ series of pleasant surprise. This little piece won distinction through Joe. Jefferson, and while DO one expect ed display of talent in anyway sppro aching that of the celebrated comedian, those who assumed the different roles sustsinad them with great credit tc themselves and succeeded in winning many praiseworthy compliments from the audience.
 Mr. J. George HilsinRer, who is not anknown to Tucson audiences, kept the assembly in good humor all the way through by his excellent portrayal of the woes of 8 "bustsd" gentlemen, "Mr Golightly," and bis persistent efforts to borrow $500, together with the many em bsrrasing positions in which he found himeelf For lack of the coin, called forth much laughter and 8 great deal of applause.
 "Ssm." the colored waiter. assisted in the fun and was @ magnificent aid to the smooth working of the comedy. Thie character was excellently sustained by Dr. Odermatt.
 Mrs. Major Phobbs, Miss Cora DeIano) and Mrs. Captain Phobbs, Mrs. Clifford, are characters which for their proper presentation. require more than ordinary dramatic ability. The ladies wbo assumed these roles satisfied every one that they were thoroughly equipped by nature for creditable stage work. Graceful, natural, and with 8 keen sense of the proper interpretation of the diffept scenes they enacted, their efforts were we'll received and showed the result of careful preparation.
 George Morelapd was persouated by MT. Del Gray. He sustained the char scter admirably and won number of encouraging compliments.
 The part of Captain Spruce, while not a very long nor conspicuous one, was indispensable to the success of the play, and req uirea peculiar adaptabil' ity, which was certainly possessed by Mir. Frank Hereford, as sttes ted by the scosptsble way in winch he sustained the character.
 The character of Captain Phobbs was carefully prepared by Mr. B. J. Trippel, but at the last moment the sad intelligence of his fathers serious illness complied him to relinquieh his part, greatly to the disappointment of his sssocistes in the Llsy. Mir. Trippei possesses talent which would lave added greatly to the success of the performance. The part was taken by Will F. Cooper.
 During the first act the A. O. U. w.. auartette wac introduced and Sang very pretty arrangement of the old fa- vorlte. "Oown on the Farm" This whs the qusrtetts's frst public appearance aud they were heartily applauded.
 Mrs. Guthrie sang "Who Will Buy My Roses Red" in a manner which cap- tivsted the audience. Her eweet voice and graceful delinestiop of the charact- CT of the 'hower girl" won her warm place in the hearts of he: listeners and their appreciation was shown py by tbe,r long contiu ued sp- plsuse which only ceased when the charming little lady favored them with a very pretty ballad.
 Mics Mamie Hoff recited the nursery ryhme ot "This Little Pig Went 70 Mar ket." It is an arrangement of mingled recitation and sopg, captivating and beautiful, when rendered in the unap- proachs able style of this exceptionally talented young lacy.
 In the intsrlude between the fret and second acts of the play, A. E. Pierce, Grand Master Workman of the Iurisoic- tion of Colorado, New Mexico and Arl> zona, was introd uced, and gave au Inter, estinp and instructive talk on the good work and benefits of the order MT. Pierce is prince among men; noble charitable, broad-minded gentleman who Is sn honor to the position he oc' cupies and a worthy recommendation for the order.
 At the close of the play the hall wae cleared for dancing and to strains o' sweetest music the time went merriiy and heedlsssly by, until the eve oi Than ksRiving, 1896, was only @ memory of the past, and who shall say 1t was aught but pleasant memory.
 Hobos are making their appearance ovop tha faPrlt0rV