The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-01-28
A SUCCESS
Entertainment and Dance Given
by Eight O'clock Club.

The Eight O'Clock club. composed of
the retail clerks OF the big stores. gave
a very enjoyable performance last even
ing at the old Tslma theatre on South
Main street. the receipts to be given TO
Joseph ]. Finan. who for some time past
has been In very poor health. Mr.. Finan
will probably travel south and II was
the wish of all present that he may re-
cover his former vigorous physical con-
dition and take his place again among
his old colleagues.
The play presented was "only Farm
er's Daughter" pleasing rural romance
in four acts, by Bronson Howard. The
cast was as follows:
Jack Henderson. n young artist.......
.....................Fra Frank H. Sutherland
Phiander Potts. an eccentric professor
........................Wi William =. Steiner
Jethro Baxter, an old farmer. .........
......................... waiter w. Rlce
Harry Woodthorps, Jacks frend....
.........,...,........... Vincent A. Rice
Wall.e Henderson. Jacks brother......
Observation-Disclosures. F. Bennett
Jake Baxter. the farmers SON..
'.......................... John f. Bennett
Edith Henderson, a society girl.......
..,.................T Theresa A. Flynn
summer......,........J Julia c. Heffernan
Mrs Henderson. Jacks mother. .........
..............,.........Ju G. Heffernan
Mercy Baxter, the farmers daughter.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Rose l.. Rice
Miss Rice as Mercy Baxter left moth
ing TO be desired. She was equally sue
cessful al the ignorant country lass In the
first three acts and as the sweet, accom-
plished college graduate I'm the final act.
Should this young lady decide TO enter
the professional field her success would
seem assured. The Jack Henderson OF
Mr.. Sutherland. although a difficult char
acter. was excellently portrayed. despite
a bad cough this gentleman had TO con-
tend with. Mr.. Steiner the eccentric
professor was exceedingly funny. Too
much praise cannot be given Walter NJ.
Rice for his impersonation OF Jethro
Baxter, and old farmer. IL could hardly
have been improved by n professional
actor. Vincent A. Rice and Miss Flynn
presented the Juvenile characters In an
acceptable manner. the latter making a
pretty stage picture in her attractive
gown. John r. Bennett. In the dual roles
OF Wallie Henderson and Jake Baxter
was very clever. Miss Heffernan also
had two parts assigned her and fulfilled
every requirement OF both. the part OF
Emma Watson. a sweet country girl,
being the most effective.
Preceding the drama the audience was
treated TO a cornet solo by Bowen r.
Church. Between the second and third
acts Mr.. Gettler was down on the pro-
gram for a vocal solo. but he begged TO
be excused on account of -haYin2 had no
rehearsal with the orchestra, although he
did make n brave attempt accompanied
by The piano only. but this instrument
was affiicted with lockJaw OF the
practice pedal. and the solo had 10 be
cut. The disappointment OF the audi
ence in not hearing Mr.. Gettler was
voiced on al sides as his many friends
there. knowing his ability and fine bari
tone voice. realized the loss to the even
ing's entertainment occasioned by this
unfortunate occurrence.
Following the play dancing was en-
joyed until 2 o'clock. commencing with n
prize waltz. The ladies' prize was a
handsome silk umbrella and the gentle
mems prize a silver medal These were
won by Harry j. Nolan and partner.