Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1901-03-22
ALMA. MICH. FRIDAY. MARCH - l4O
UNDER THE GASL|GRI. ;
An Excellent Production Reflect
ing Much Credit Upon the
Members of the Cast.

duction that would meet the approva
OF the Alma people, and the production
OF Under the Gaslight" last Wednes
day night, as the result of their efforts
ruiIy came up TO their expectations anc
by far exceeded.that of those in attend
ance. "Under the Gaslight, is a very
strong melodramatic produc ion anc
calls for considerable fine acting on the
part OF the cast 1t also abounds with
many thrilling and intense scenes where
fine stage effects are brought into play.
These are usually carried by all travel.
ing companies. bat local talent has 10
secure such contrivances in the best
manner possible, and those used We'd
nesday night certainly did credit 10
those " no had the work in charge. The
acting by the members of the cast was
better than Of many travelling companies s
that have appeared here. especially when
IL is taken into consideration that owing
to the illness, and other causes on the
part OF some who were originally cast
for some OF the parts, that others had to
be put In at the last moment. we are
sure all come in for their share of the
praise.
The two strongest characters were
those taken by Miss Lillian Mccullough
and ii. z. Hall. The club has been un-
der the direction Of Miss Mccullough
and she has worked increasingly for the
success OF the play, assisting the mem.
oers In memorizing their parts and
coaching them in their acting. Miss
Bertha McLaren was cast for the char
acter OF Laura Courtland, but she was
taken suddenly i'll and on short notice
Miss Mccullough was obliged 10 fill her
place, therefore she deserves much more
credit for the manner in which she acted
her part. Her gestures and acting were
perfect and although not fully familiar
with the lines there was no hesitation
on her part at any time. Mr.. Hall a.
Byke was as cold blooded villain as
one could wish and he certainly acted
his part like professional. Another |
gentlemen was originally cast for the !
character of Ray Trafford but unavoid. |
ably LIE had to give il up and Ralph East
nan was given the part with only "A
mort time TO memorlze il in, which
le did and without any errors. or the
'ther members Miss QueeDy Perry as
earl Courtland and Miss Bertha Struble
IS Mrs. NanDam portrayed their charac.
ers excellent, while Miss Ariadne Nc. Il
1aren as Peachblossom could not have
one better. Miss McLaren showed
nat she has the ability of professional
nd could forget self entirely and merge
erself into the character she represent.
q. j ,. knoertzer was obliged 70 take
nree different characters in the play and
Iobably appeared the strongest as the !
gnalman, so perfect did be represent 1
le character that many in the audience
ia not recognize him. Leon McMan-
Is "a Snorkey appeared at all times at I
le proper moment and helped very |
'uch 10 enllven the plot. OF the | /
Junger member OF the cast perhaps
III. Hart as Bermudas, George Button
Peanuts, Walter Hayt as Sam the col |
ed boy and Peter Rich, sidewalk nler.
lan;s, pickpockets and wharf rats. /
Ime III for their share of the praise.
ermudas and Peanuts excelling them
Ives. All did well and are to be con.
atulated.
The music by Prof. Millikens $ orches-
IA was very agreeable surprise and 1
ded no little TO the pleasures of the
enlng's entertalnment. IL is to be
ped that this orchestra can be secured
r more OF the entertainments of the
WI IN the future than in the past.
by request of number present
ednesGay evening it was decided to |
peat the performance and it was de-
led to do 50 on Wednesday evening OF
xt week. Alter so much work by the
'mbers OF the club TO bring the play
70 the perfection that they have. IL
'med too bad not TO have the oppor-
atty u present it again for their own
lefit as the proceeds of Wednesday
'ning after the expenses were paid,
re donated to the Alma Fire Depart
mt. We hope as good an attendance
i be present on next "Wednesday
ming as last. The reserved seats
m Ia NJ A.. II