Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-12-21
A cRKD1rABLE ENTERTAINMENT.

Brevity of time last week prevented
US from giving the extensive account
of the home talent theatrical enter.
Between the Acts''-ren-
dered on Tuesday night. Dec. 18th, that
The different participants deserve. and
1t is but right that we yield space for
the occasion this week.
There were two presentations on the
program. The first, 1.-THE Horns of a
Dilemma" served as a curtain raiser
and general appetizer tif the latter term
is permlssable) and, though brief. was
so well performed that the audience al
ready felt that they had more than re-
ceiyed their moneys worth. The
participants in this little Iaughable
farce comedy were Messrs. F. R. Ellis
and Albert Withers. Misses Gertrude
Ellis and Margaret Keller and the little
fair-skinned baby of MIR. and Mrs. H.
H. Case, which, without rejecting on
any of the others, was probably the
most conspicuous character of them all.
Baby Case performed her part in be-
coming dignified manner.
When the curtain rose for presenta-
tion of Between the Acts" little did
the audience know what was in store.
Each one who took part in the per-
Torrance derserves individual mention.
1t would be difficult to say whether
comedy, drama or tragedy predominant
ed, the three being in evidence
throughout.
MIR. Fred r. Ellis had, perhaps, the
most difficult part and it is only doing
him justice to say that he acted the
hero like professional. Miss Eihe!
Simmons. in Edith Comfort" also had
ii quite difficult part but so thoroughly
and ably did she handle it that she can
well he said to have been perfect. Miss
Nella Southworth played her part with
rare skill and talent. Her expression
and style could not have been excelled
for the occasion. In impersonating
Mrs. "Clementia Meander" she pro.
voked much fun and laughter. Mr..
Albert Withers had probably the most
the right place. The fact is, he show
ed himself to be an expert and could
make his mark in the profession. We
have heard many compliments for Mr..
Withers. Mr.. Wilsey Stout, as Com
fort's'' man servant. in trying to obey
his employers orders, was a ludicrous
sight In every movement, and the far
Their he proceeded the greater was the
dilemma. He performed well. Miss
Gertrude Ellis appearance as the
French maid admits of no adverse crit.
icism. Her witty answers and remarks
came In good turn and did much to en-
barrass "Dick Comfort" who was en-
deavoring to keep his marriage a pro.
found secret. Miss Ellis is at home on
the stage. She filled her place without
any apparent effort. Mr.. Chas. E.
Bechtel unprecedented George Merri-
gale" an intimate friend of Com
FORTS" and did exceedingly well. His
duty was to talk at all times wheD ST.
lence was preferred. and his artistic
acts took we'll with the audience. His
put ln'' was the chief source of
Dicks" wrath. Mr.. Bechtel was full
ly equal to his task.
1t would be impossible to say which
one of the participants did the best
work. ALI were 80 far above expecta.
tions that compliments were evenly d.
vided.
Medicine Lodge is proud of her home
talent; they gave a better entertain
ment than we get from most of the
travelling companies.