The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-07-25
PULLMAN PORIERs BALL.
GIarkshuIgs Noted Actor and Local Talent
Present Flas Minstrel.

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scented at the opera house Tuesday
night to a large and appreciative audi
ence. The play was written by Gus
Smith, CIarssburg's most famous &C
tor, and was presented under his per
sonal direction by the East End Ora
matte Club, the members of which
possess exceptional theatrical talent
and ON former occasions, as well as
this, won laurels on the stage. The
stage mountings were especially at.
tractive and quite appropriate. The
costumes we're a popular departure
from the threadbare minstrel para
pherndlla and so striking that they
elected great admiration. The stage
management was faultless and Mr..
Smith received heartiest congratulate
tions upon this feature, as we'll us the
success attained by him in composing
the play, which for humor and origi-
nallty was pronounced not only clever
but worthy Of the consideration Of the
leading play.wrights Of the world
The program was admirably ar
ranged and superbly executed. 1t was
continuous performance, and, of
course, the usual tlresome lntermis-
siuns were not present TO throw the
audience intoSpells Of Impotence.
Mr.. Charles Dallas, an accomplished
musician, manipulated the keys of the
plano in mastery style In the over
ture and incidental music. He pro-
voked storm Of applause from an
audience, who had a sensitive ear.
The choir was one OF the most brill
liant that ever appeared at the Grand.
w. Roy Byrd as interlocutor displayed
an ability equal to De Witt Cook in
Gordon's New Orleans" Percy Byrd
and Joe Coyne rs end men were so hui
morous as to remind the audience of
John vogel aud Arthur Demlng, and
those who heard them are satisfied
that they are equals at least Of the
two famous stars Of American min
strelsy. r. Emmit Gill as a ballad
singer demonstrated that he was quail
iied for the American stage and the
audience was greatly Impressed with
his rendition Of Again" Dabney l..
Smith, who always inspires an audi
ence to higher thought and deeper
purpose, was most heartily received,
in "Song OF the Sunny South" His
voice was perfect and controlled in
a mastery way, Percy Byrd sang,
"Ain't Gwine to Work no More,n with
such fervency OF soul, that every one
thought he meant it. Joe Coyne, the
silver-tongued tenor, sang In manner
that made him worthy of the title.
| The pompous entrance of John Gill
as King Kazoo Of Kekaroo with little
Frank Cork as valet at regal acclaim
provoked a spasm Of merriment from
the audience. King Kazoo was at
tired mostly in smiles and grass and
displayed a cleverness surprising the
famous Mikado, who. it was an
nounced, had been dethroned in
Clarksburg's theatrical kingdom for
the advent Of laughter potentate,
His valet, though mere boy, was an
artist among a thousand and deserves
all praise. The other members Of the
choir, namely, Charles Pike, Henry
Coyne, John lutheran, Frank Gill,
WIN Mulheran, Charles Gill and Ralph
\ StaUar were fine In the Darts assigned
to them.
The olio was OF highest order, was
made up of excellent material and had
splendid variety, Mr.. Thomas Settle
as buck and wing dancer made pop
ular hit, displaying much ability. Mr.
Mark Mcdonald won new IaurelS as
champion bag puncher and the audi
ence witnessed his exhibitions in a
spirit OF great admiration. The Ma
lOney Brothers as statuesque clog dan
GERS, gave the audience a novel but
highly appreciated performance. The
climax OF the evenings entertain
ment and the most strikingly brilliant
was the number by Smith, Coyne and
Smith in the Georgia MINISTRIES. This
was special engagement and was an.
nounced as their last appearance, and,
Of course, was strictly in keeping with
those who retire from stage life either
to 60 abroad or because of popular
clamor to get off.
Miss Bessie Byrd presided at the
piano with great skill and to her is
largely due the perfect rendition Of
the program.
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