The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-01-24

alike-that usually mark first per-
Torrance even, when it is professional.
When one considers how complicated
a production the present one is, with it's
large company and it's five, scenes, this
was a remarkable achievement. Even
when accidents did occur, as for in
stance, when Santa Claus narrowly
missed tumbling down Titania IS trap
door, which suddenly opened beneath
his feet, the cool self-possesVion Of the
actors carried the situation off without
a ripple. %%@: .-.~: 80
The ladies Of the cast were stunning
creations, and their coquettish ways
showed deep study Of the eternal femi-
nine. George r. Meader made a pout-
willing to sing sweetly and dance MIN
bly,, but not at all content with her
fortune. William O. Newgord was a
| rival beauty as Goidenhair, and his
peroxided locks were indeed bewitch-
| ing. Other simulations of female pull
chritude were furnished by L. R. Bos-
we'll, f. U. Gould, Walter J. Forsythe
and Frank II. Meyer as attendant fai-
| ries. There were other ladies present
who were simply funny and made no
pretensiions. to beauty. Charles NJ.
an impossible Irish woman, rising at
inopportune moments thru trap door
and giving her regal orders in an ex-
cruciating brogue. He never failed to
| cause hifarity. Edgar T. Hanson and
Thomas McCracken played the two un-
lovely sisters Of Cinderella in smile
provoking makeups and with keen ap-
probation Of the humor Of the roles.
The male roles were well bestowed.
Hal J: Stevens lent his easy presence
and strong, tuneful tenor to the part
of the prince, and was never i'll at
ease. Goldenhair's three bears Of as
sorted sizes, turned. human, were i'm
personated by William z. Moffett
Ralph Boardman and William M. Splan
Santa Claus, fell to Gilbert L. Byron
who changed his costume as often sas
a star actress in a society play. Mr.
Byron s smile of SNUG content was
very effective and he sang funny songs
very we'll indeed. G. Frank Lane was
son Crusoe. His comic opera makeup
gave his dry humor full swing. The
three natives of his island, played by
Carleton G. Pillsbury, R. W. Wells an6
Thomas w. Russell, did some Of the
best work of the evening. Mr.. Pills
bury is easily the club 8 best dancer
and his long, 1.-the figure was seen tt
advantage in some new steps. He sings
well, too, and so does Mr.. Wells. The
yum SoASs'! JoS pooA"iiy Wy cAo
, tive Of the score The list of princi
. pals included also the role Of Oh
Scrooge by Charles Dickensl r..
Following is the personnel of til
chorus: '.s*- =. ..5.,'s
Babes in Santa Claus Realm-Louis Collins
Mqndasias. Natives. Bell Boys. w9itersI y a
Bishop, Frank H: Merrill, Roy Thompson, W. N
saEyss HsrFy Msco9m Louis Collins ,.on
Yer, Harry MeGollom. -. ' - :: ~ :"
Claude Hiatt, Roy. Mccarthy. Edward Parl
> Harry Smith, T. M. Hanson, James e. Shaw
, John Bogart. Daniel Agnew, Cyrus Brown, Ralp
gsaSs J. J. Siaif 5uIxsH Ralph ohs -
}. George A: Hoene. e. g.. Patterson, George. \
g. vo9 ee %sy
stone. Jr. Fred f. Phelps ~ 'A aei' : A''
Robin Hoods Men-Henry j.. Kost, Herman 4
Bs5ss 1 4 e. J55s sf$ S
Samuel Sam i: Eadley, Edmund G. BasnaSy' u
9 "A feature Of the evening was the sal
: who did very well as s1barkers.' TIL
programs were prepared under the d
rection Of committee headed by
Burton Young and are in book form
This artistic cover was designed b
! Pauline Kruger and a casual glance a
: more profits for the club.
0 The performance will be repeated tt
: night and tomorrow afternoon and ever
ing. The club then goes to st. Paul fc
d four more performances at the Metre
Q politan.