Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1903-12-23
OF MAN
WELL RENDERED
By the Eagles Band
Stock Company
At Odd Fellows Hall Last Night,
Enthusiastically Received By
Good Audience.

After delay of two weeks on &C
count of the sickness of some Of the
actors, the stirring five act comedy |
drama, "The Power of Man," was pre-
sented last night at the Odd Fellows
ball to fairly good audience by the
members of the Eagles Band Stock
company, composed entirely of home
talent. While the audience was not
as large as the play merited, yet it
made up in enthusiasm what it lacked
il numbers. They play itself is one
Of exceptional worth, there not being
a dry moment in the five acts, while
some OF the situations are very stir
ring, others being most touching and
pathetic.
The company labored under many
difficulties, the greatest one of which
was the stage facilities. A platform
had to be erected and the scenery ar
ranged the best way that it could be,
regardless of whether it was right or
not. This made the waits between
acts longer than they would have been
under more favorable circumstances,
but considering what they had to
work with and the dozens of annoy
snces that always present themselves
for amateur companies to overcome,
the young folk did exceedingly we'll
and pleased their audience very high
ly, nothing but words of praise hav-
ing been heard of them.
A. J. Moser, who played the lead
ing and very difficult part of Toney
the Convict. simply covered himself
all over with glory, and showed mark
ed ability. In the duel character of
convict, tramp and ,althy gentleman
he sustained each character admirably.
G. W. Dunlap, as Weary Wayside,
was worth the admission fee alone.
He also sustained his characters of
prison warden, tramp and detective in
a most satisfactory manner. His make
up in the tramp character was all the
occasion needed.
n. A. Baker, who took the difficult
character of James Barclay, the vii
liam who caused all the trouble, dem
onstrated an ability to handle that
kind of character in a manner that
would do credit to a professional.
In looks, makeup and actions he was
great
Harry McElliott, who took the char
acter of Philip Warburton, the loyal
lover, sustained his character in a very
good manner, although he had only
practiced few days, having taken the
character almost at the last moment.
Al Marshal, as Judge Van Crugar,
also Iabored under the same difficulty,
having supplied the place Of K. C.
Turner, who was taken sick and was
unable to take his part. Mr.. Marshal
did we'll for the time he had to prac-
tice.
Nick Baker, as the darkey footman,
was immense, and although at times
in great danger of being ground into
"stove polish, was able to cut his
way through with the aid of his mon
strous tin rozor.
Miss Marie Dunkle, as Nina, the
leading lady character, captivated
the audience by her sweet manners
and easy acting. She sustained the
difficult character in a charming man
ner.
Miss Mamie Baker. as Sally, the SER
want girl, whose soul was above hash,
was also a favorite with the audience
and played her part like a profess
ional.
Miss Pearl Tinsler, in the character
of Miss Sedley, the old maid aunt,
was splendid in both makeup and act
ions.
Mrs. NJ. Simmons, as Judge Van
Crugar's wife, sustained her part in
a very satisfactory manner.
In fact each character was we'll sus-
tanned and showed that lots of prac-
tice had been devoted to the produc
tion, and the young people deserve
much credit for thus providing an
evenings entertainment, and it is
hoped they may not stop at this pro-
duction, but that they will give sew
eral such entertainments during the
season, as it is a cinch that Prescott
will not be visited this winter, on &C
count of no opera house.
One of the most pleasing features of
last nights entertainment we're the
specialtIes introduced by Miss Mamie
Baker and c. ". Dunlap in the way
of songs. Their duet Cup In CO.
coanut Tree," brought the house
down, and they responded to the en-
core with "Tressie" which was also
great hit. But the audience was not
and called for Mr.. Dunlap's
"Um-a-ha," which he gener-
ously responded to and for few mo-
ments he made a rough house with
that song. Mr.. Dunlap is certainly
an artist, and will always be welcomed
before Prescott audience.
The company has received an urgent
request and most fiatteriDg offer to
produce "The Power of Man" at the
opening of the new hall at Poland
Christmas night, and they may con-
sent to do so.