Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-11-13
HOME TALENT APPRECIATED,
Local Performers Superior 10 Many PROBES.
sionais That Visit our CITY.


The Grand Opera House in this city
was filled Tuesday evening, Novem-
Der II, with an appreciative audience
that were agreeably surprised at the
excellent rendition of the popular
play entitled "In Old New Hamp-
shire" given by number of our young
people under the management OF E !.
l.. KRONER. Every member of the
company acquitted themselves cred.
itabiy and are entitled to great deal
OF praise for the excellent presentation
of farm life as portrayed in the diff
ferent scenes In the play.
SYNOPSIS.
Act /. Represented door yard
scene in Squire Bartlett's farm in
summer.
Act 2. A winter evening, eight
months later, in the 'settinh room
of the S1uire's house.
Act 3. Kitchen of the same, next
evening.
Act 4. A maple sugar shed in New
Hampshire forest early next morning.
The parts were we'll assigned and
each player entered into the spirit Of
the character he or she represented.
Ellis Kroner as Squire Amassa
Bartlett, father OF the household, was
true to life all through and took his
part we'll as he always does. Ellis is
at home on the stage and enters into
the spirit Of the character he repre-
sentS as natural as life.
Mrs. VIM. Petzold, as Louisa Bart
lett, his wife, mothered the different
members Of her large family as
naturally as though she was expert
enced. Her manner was natural, free
and easy On the stage.
Otto Roenius, as David Bartlett
their son, Obeyed the commands Of lis
father and mother promptly and
freely, except when it couficted with
his love affairs with Miss Anna Moore
with whom he was deeply in love.
Otto was right at home in this char
acter and he acted as though expert
enced in making love.
Miss Celia Mccarthy, as Miss
Brewster, their neice, was charming
in her part and made it lively for the
several admirers she had after her
return from Boston.
Miss Constance Mcclure, as Anna
Moore, homeless and friendleSs girl
who had been betrayed, was seeking
honest toll that she might care for
herself and have a good home. She
found 1t with Squire Bartlett and
family. Here is where Otto Came in
with his love and affection. He came
out victorious, but as usual 1t was met
with distractions.
Roy Taft, as Prof. Sterling, the
boarder and dude. was con-
stantly in trouble with his love affairs
In the Bartlett home. Kate Brewster
kept him doing donors of the occasion
while she was really in love with
Lennox Sanderson.
Chas. Laramie, as 'Hi Holler" their
chore boy, was fne. He never made
his appearance upon the stage but
what his sayings brought forth
laughter and applause from the aud
fence. He was simply immense.
Sam Zion. as Lennox Sanderson the
city man, look his part we'll. He was
free, easy and natural making love
among the young ladies Of old Squire
Bartlett's farm as readily as time and
opportunity would permit. His treat
ment Of Anna Moore was not well
received and gave him considerable
trouble. He made the best Of bad
job.
Aurelia Bandeline, as Martha Per-
klns, the gossip had an excellent make
up and brought the house down every
time she made her appearance. While
her part was not popular one she
executed it successfully and with credit.
Hi Holler and Martha Perkins were
the mirth makers In the play.
Chas. Podawiltz, as Rube Whipple,
che town constable and J. A. Corri-
veau. as Seth Halcomb, were pair in
the play that would be hard to excel.
Their make up was excellent and they
added considerable life and spice to
the play throughout. Joseph and
Charley are always at home when
before the foot lights.
George LaBreche as DR.. Virgins,
the village doctor, was always on hand
to see the sick and relieve the suffer
ing. His make up was so complete
that few in the audience knew him.
Miss Ethel Yout ofIiciated at the
piano and Louis LaRreche's orchestra
furnished the music. The total
receipts amounted to nearly $500.
They will present the same play in
Pittsville tonight and open E. w.
Rim rel pnu holl