The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-10
DRUMMER BOY OF SHILOH.
Coming Production at the Grand Opera
House by Local Talent.


Arrangements for the presentation of
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" are
| nearly completed and the public may
feel well assured of a rare treat. 1t
will be given by the same cast which
so successfully produced it last March
for the G. A. r. with the exception Of
a few changes in the minor parts. Mr.
Nail, the director of the production,
pronounces the cast far better than
they were last year and in conse-
quence the committee is looking for
ward to great work. 1.-The Drummer
Boy of Shiloh as given by this cast, is
without doubt one Of the greatest sue
cesses of amateur plays throughout the
country, and surpasses many so-called
professional plays. Those in the cast
are mostly local people, with the excep-
tion Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nail, and are we'll
known and popular in church, social
and fraternal circles. This cast was or
ganized last year by r.. Fl. Muller to
produce the play for the G. A. r. and
was directed by Mr.. Nail, assisted by
Mr.. Miller and Colonel Snow. The play
is taken from incidents of the civil war
and many scenes given are true to life.
Alfred Milander as Mart Howard is
well known in this city and quite pop
ular, having taken the same part last
year. He has also been seen in many
other plays. Fred S. Snow, as Farmer
Howard, is we'll known through the fra
ternal circles of the city. He was also
seen In the part last year. Mr.. Snow
has taken different parts In this same
drama in many cities of the west.
Charles Rattle. who has made quite a
reputation In this city, having taken
many parts on the boards, will be seen
in his old character as Frank Rutledge.
Franz Muller Is well known in church
and social circles, having been seen in
a number of farce comedies in the city,
and who is becoming quite a favorite,
both as an elocutionist and actor, will
be seen in his old part as Harry How
ard, Captain Langley as the Confed-
crate Colonel Rutledge is well known
and liked by all. Mr.. Langley is cap
tain of No. los engine house and quite
a favorite of the department. He also
fought in the war on the Confederate
side, so needs no rehearsals in the part
which he will take. Miss Carrie La
fayette as Mrs. Mart Howard, has been
seen In both farce comedy and drama
and was once coached by Mrs. Ford.
who was at one time Sol Smith Rus
sells leading lady. Miss Lillian Abbott
will also fill her old place as Miss Jen-
ME Howard Miss Abbott is noted for
her sweet voice; she is a pupil of Mr..
Hayes. and is well known in theatrical
circles Fl. G. Fritz as VIII Smith, Is
also well known, as is also the follow
ing: George Kegeman as Tom Elliott,
George X. Jewell as Farmer Elliott,
Miss Ethel Jewell as Mrs. Elliott, Mrs
Goodrich as Mrs. Rutledge. Mr.. Nail
will appear as Uncle joe and Mrs.
Nail as Mother Howard, Mr.. Parsons
in the comedy part of Fatty Schmidt Is
so well known throughout the state
that his name Is enough to warrant the
success Of his part. The entire COM
pany of Blues, under Captain Smith,
will be used along with twenty-five or
thirty tableau girls. On the whole the
will consist of between 125 and
$50 people. The play will be given for
one week at the Grand opera house,
January 16, and running
six nights and two fnatinees