The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1899-05-18
"a SUMMERS FANCY"
Put on the Boards by Homo Talent in a
Pleasing Manner.

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1t has been several years sinceAthe
home talent of The Dallea~ has given a
play in our city and since that time
different members/of the club have
moved away end such changes have
been made that it was with heeitancy
that those /who are left again decided to
appear on the stage. However, the
visit of Mr. P. II. Levin and the propo-
eidonl made by him to instruct them in
sfligbt play at small per cent of the
jproceeds, the remainder to be used for
the entertainment of the editors on
their visit here, induced them again to
make the venture. y
II With just week for rehearsals and as
most of the cast were busy people, it
1 was a task to ccomplish it in SO shorta,
time. Besides there were several in the
cast who had never taken part in SUCH
performance befor9. " n
| However, the audience was mSch-<6Y-
hprised at the SUCCESS attaiEe5, and
seemed more than delighted VI ith The
performance. = There was just a little
surprise on the part of those eh the
stage, too. Having on all previous &C.
,casfQns been greeted by such large au-
dienees, who fully appreciated the efforts
okthe participants, PIE fact that the hall
was, not filled disappointed them some
what, NexerthAess 60 enthusiastic
were the peoplethere that the lack IN
mum mbers>was made up in the applause
given. ~
ga Summer Fancy" is very pretty
little play, full of pleasing -si+#atfons
and with just enough of wit and pathos
to make the needed variety. The stage
settings were also such as to add much
to its production, the reception scene
being particularly pleasing.
Mr.. Leyin's efforts to make the play
successful were untIring and to accom-
plieh so much in the little time given.
required much diligence on his part.
But so we'll was it done that not one de-
tail was lacking. Being splendid
actor himself he understands just how to
assist others, and displays a cheerful
disposition which encourages his cast.
Al the same timehe performed his part
perfectly. AS fJack Henderson, the
lover of "MercyI' he was fautless and
showed thorough acquaintance with
the etage. Mr.. LEVIN made many friends
in the audience.
Will Frank IS professor Potts" took
that difficult role so we'll as to surprise
his friends who knew he was good in
minstrelsy, but had meyer seen him in
kbo Will ond
caused. much merriment, manipulating
his long coat tail in a manner which de-
lighted all, especially the small boys.
"Jethro Baxter" the old hayseed, was
taken by Harry Lonsdale, who was
thoroughly suited to the Yankee farmer.
His dialect was good and his acting
better, if possible. He fairly brought
down the house when on entering IL e
parlor he first sampled the refreshments
bearing A. M. Williame' colore and then
decided Mays & Groves was the only fl
drink, and so literally filled himself
Harry's preference was only natural.
Will Crossen proved his versatility by
assuming two roles. As "Jake," the
country boy, he was immense; and al
w dlIys IuS EOSISts Clldps lo 1ACG SFSIS
J requirement of the part. Will is &c
perfectly at home on the stage that ht
J puts everyone in the audience at ease
; If he can't say one thing he will another
and always comes out on top. His song
, was very catchy, and took we'll.
} Last night was Ernest Kueddeman,l
; fret appearance on the stage, and
r having been assigned the difficult par
of lover, it took much persuasion tc
induce him to take it. But he final
II consented, and all are pleased tha
he did, for he not only filed his role 81