The Springdale news., 1898-12-02
"J0SH WINCHESTER. As Presented by the springdaIe
 Dramatic Club. IT WAS A COMPLETE slIcctss
A Large Crowd Present and All
 Were We'll Pleased,

1 / iuS SudlC Drdmatl,
 Oiuo was a most fattering sue
 oeSs lh every way. 4 larp,
 croWd was present which serv
 ed as an inspiration to tbos,
 taking part. While the peopl,
 were expecting something good
 they were hardly anticipating such an excellent performalict as was given. It was a verx agreeable surprise.
 The part of Josh WincheSter the old Southern planter, was taken by w. D. Mathews
 " hile the part is not one tc which Mr. Mathews is ac customed he handled his lines admirably and showed that he had a proper conception of the character.
 No one would ever accuse our friend c. 0. Pendergrass or being the possessor cf any very great amount of histrionic ability, but as Boo Winchester. the persecuted lover, he show ed that he knew his business Charlie did extremely we'll and had the sympathy of the peo- pie all the way through. He might be induced to star the country next season If some good manager would pay him enough.
 Harry T. Mathews, as Clyde Winchester, the william, could not have been eXcelled by any one. Harry is perfectly at home before the foot lights. and his work was equal to that of the professionals who visit He is certainly clever for an amateur.
 The part of Jack Trayers was was ably sustained by Geo. H Bennett. MT. Bennett is not unknown to the show going public in Springdale, he having appeared before them on a pre- vions occasion. The people knew he would do well and they were not mistaken. His Interpretation of the character, Capt- Huntington, in the sec Ond act was very realistic.
 Roy Shinn, as Sir Humphrey Lester ReUeI v. T, the British correspondent sent over to re port the events of the war, won the plaudits of all Roy makes 9 good Britisher, "you know" and kept the people in a good humor throughout tine evening. His song Break the News to Mother" between the acts was so good that that he he had to to an encore.
 City Marshal Todhunter rep resented offer Muaphy, but Shelby took the stage fright when he got out before the foot lights and every body thought he was gong to let his man get away before he "nab bed" him. Shelby isn't ac custOmed to arresting men un- der those conditions and sur roundings, but put him out on the street and he is perfectly at home and will have his man behind the bars in short order.
 The part of Ireae Winchester was carried by Mrs. Lee San ders. Hers was the part of a daughter who remained loyal to her belo ved Southland while her father sided with the Union. It Is unnecessary fo1 us to say that Mrs Sanders performed her part well. She always does that,
 Miss Helen King, as Nddgt Shelton, was very pleasing There is nothing strained or un natural about Miss Kings act ing. She is perfectly at home on the stage and carried hel part we'll.
 Miss Birdie Parker won the hearts of all by her cleverness in the part of T'iry Winchest CT. He costumes were very be coming, and no one could hav' played the part as she did. Between the acts the peOpl' were favored with a recitation by Miss Mollie Crawford, en .,I | nT'ha 0ld NNonan'S EirS