The daily sentinel., 1903-03-14

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strong, with such an abundance of
local material to work from
The first number in the Olio was a
sketch by Messrs. Gallupe and Nc
Dermott This was exceptionally
we'll put Mr.. Gallupe in the first
part, in the character of an old south
ern negro nanny was fine, acting his
part we'll and having good concep-
tion of it. He was ably assisted by
Mr. McDarmott. although the latter
could hardly be heard in the audi
ence.
The after part of this number.
where the gentlemen appeared as song
and dance artists, was pleasing. The
dancing was good and it caught on,
especially with the goods" that rule
the heaven up stairs. These two
We're recalled several times, Mr.. W.
numbers of the program, was on ac-
count of a very heavy cold compelled
to relinquish his parts to Mr.. Mason
and Mr. Blair.
The solo at this point was taken by
Mr.. Blair, who pleased the audience
much, with his rich baritone voice.
To the mind of the writer the next
number of the program, the Mono
logue bv w II. Osborn, was one of
the very best numbers of the entire
program. Nor is he alone in this
| Judgment, the general sentiment of
the audience being that Mr.. Osborn
fulfilled this most trying number in
exceptionally good taste. and with a
fine conception of the spirit of the
part. That part of the monologue
which was devoted to "A parody ON the
names of the cabinei officers was es-
peciallly fine. although the audience
did not seem to catch on. His local
hit, were good throughout.
A sextette followed. which can we'll
be included also in the list of the
very best parts of the program. 1t
was in fact one of the most taking
numbers and develcped in the per
formers an ability in singing and
dancing which was n revelation to the
audience.
Three colored gentlemen, in full
dress. Messrs. j. A. Munson, W. f.
McDermott. and A. r. jennings. and
three ladies Nine. G. A. Smith. f.
f. Liddell and S. R. Poage
The costuming of the ladies was
brilliant and conventional In fact
so we'll did they look that their
friends feel that the female attire is
more becoming to them and wonder
why they do not adopt it to wear gem
orally. The languid manner. the self
conscious posing of the colored bellies.
their slipp red feet and brilliant head
gear brought forth storms of ap-
plause. as they pirrouetted around and
about the stage. piloted by their gal
liant dusky coons.
This number was well taken and
acted and the parties concerned there
IL are deserving of much praise for
their effective staging of the part
The closing number of the program
was a spectacular song, the solo part
being taken in splendid style by J. F.
Conley, This song was the new ma
tional air, my Own United States. -
The song was begun without the fys
ON the stage by Nj. Conley. the wings
were then pulled apart. disclosing n
large chorus of gentlemen each carry
| ing flag and costumed in light duck
suits. their appearance being inspir-
ing and most pleasing to the eye.
The solo and chorus part in this num-
ber was delightful and pleased the
audience greatly. it being the fir st
time this new national song has been
sung in public.
This closed the entertainment and
speaking generally the splendid audi
ence was well pleased with the Elks
first effort as entertainers in that par
ticular line
To no part of the cast is more creoit
due than to the interlocutor for the
occasion, Mr. Frank Thompson. of
the Thompson Jewelry g Music com
pany. In this part he maintained
dignity and a proper idea of his part.
His announcements We're well toned
and tipoed and his iuterlOcutiOus TO