The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-06
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Correspondence to THE CoMAIoNwEALrH.l
WHITAKERs, n. G. July 3, '99.

! " HIIAhERS, ~. -. ttuly ., 90.
A few nights ago in Town Hal
i"Ihe Fruit I bis Folly a popula
drama in 5 acts was presented by Viii
takers Dramatic club to q large and al
preci. tive audience. Just before til
curtain went up for the first act, Mis-
Vernon Cutohin, a beautiful llttl
maiden with fair hair and dazzling bic
g Is, delightfully."- entert aimed the au
Gience Tor fe" minutes with one G
! her cisaraai:1g Tecitations. She has de
oi,'ed talent and bids fair to shine SOM
cay as star in the realm OF Elccu
i ton.
hIr. Wilder Taylor, as Jack Dunnins
| (Eeading male charac;erl WAS exceeding
ly handsome and acted sp'end1diy
lie played the part Of the devotes
though reckless and dissi pated husband
10 perfection and won round after roun(
OF applause.
Miss Allie Cutchln as Mrs. Jack Dun
ming Qeading female character] wa.
beautiful and fascinating and acteG
charmingly. Though cruelty misJude
Ell by her husband and branded faith
les wife, she nevertheless bore uf
brayely, acted nobly thus showing no
true a woman can be 10 the man she
loves,
Miss Annie Land as Alice Grandon
Che confidential friend Of Mrs. Dun
nlng) was bevltchingly lovely, sweetly
sympathetic and did much to dispel
the gloom which overshadowed the
Dunning home. She took her part
gracefully and won the admiration OF
all.
Mr. joe Cu.cI1in as Perch Ogden (the
mutual friend OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dun
ning) played the part OF peacemaker,
was faithful and loyal and finally effect
ed reconciliation. He acted we'll
Miss Ruth Battle as Melinda Jane
Bogg5 OF Juniperviile (old Maid Aunt
OF HRS. Dunning) acquitted herself ad-
snirably and IN her regal beauty and
sweet manner lent a charm even to
old lnaide,hood. BY her fine acting,
ease and grace she al once captured
the audience. Applause greeted her
Oh every side and at nearly every word
and gesture she was decided "the hit"
OF the evening.
Hiss Bette Aiken Land as Polly
Flinders comes in for q large share of
praise. She acted the part OF maid to
perfection. Her loyalty and devotion
TO her Mistress touched the hearts Of
all, while her funny speeches. antics
and gestures kept the audience con-
vulsed with laughter.
Fir. VIII Hearne as Ashley Dravton
"a man Of the world) whom Jack
Clac;1 claimed to be his evil genius
fully sustained the character, was hand
some in person, attractive in manner:
inst lie KIND to lead off the unsuspect-
ina lie, however, In the end proved
10 be not all bad and righted the wrong
that he had caused.
Miss Addie Braswell was charming
in the role of Mrs. Hiram Boges OF
] unlperville. She was typical farm
cas- wife, plain, unassuming and did
the honors OF her humble home with
,he dignity BETTING queen.
MIR. Jerry Bats as Hiram Boggs
took the character well, and afforded
much amusement by his drol! sayings.
Mr.. Edward Land Gas bell bow
Fas handsome aud acted we'll
Mr. Zeno Mann as William Henry
the servant hoy) was a great success.
The Whitaker's Orchestra furnished
Music between the scenes.
Ihe play was for benefit of III. e.
jhnrch. Nearly thirty dollars were
leared.