The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-02-01
AMATEURS AT SUNNYSIDE
Hold Down the Boards to the Entire
Satisfaction of a Large Audience.

"The Missing Diamonds" comedy
drama in three acts, was successfully
presented by the amateur thespians on
Thursday and Saturday, January 26
and %. The parts were well sustained
and if applause is any criterion the am
ateurs made a hit There were no two
parts alike; therefore, all were stars
each great in his own sphere. Mrs
Florence Robinson as the beautiful
Bernice, the heroine, general favor.
lite, was superb, and took all hearts by
storm. Her adaptation of the different
parts could not be improved upon. Mrs.
Robinson is handsome and graceful
woman. and as the congcnial sale .lady
of the J. b. George mercantile firm, has
made many friends during her years
sojourn among us. Elmer Goct'.ncr as
DR.. Burton, the hero Of the play, shared
the honor of applause with the heroine,
and was not as gulible as young doctors
usually are, much to the qualification
of the three young ladies. His role was
well sustained. Mrs. Atkinson as Amy
Bernice's sister. and Bulbs" old maid
sister Hannah" was entitled to much
praise. Mr.. Yakey as Dub" was a dia-
mond in the rough. He disregarded all
rules of etiquette. ate with mis- knife,
"sot down" when he rested, was very
susceptible, imagining that all the girls
were in love with him, but notwithstanI-
ing these defects, he was true as die.
and champion of the weak. Mr..
Scratchard as a respectable william and
fortune hunter covered himself with glo-
ry. and it was hard to imagine the pleas
ant Sunday school superintendent in
such role. Mrs. Yakey as the wealthy
widow and unwilling tool of her william
son. who wished to marry her step
daughter in order to get her property.
made a typical step mother and acted
ncr part with commendable skill. Miss
Berl Yakey as Miss Grey possessed in no
sinai utSlf' tnt IHtlidpit tUdIfl VI
girlhood, and has dainty personality
all her own. Mr.. Atchesson as Sam
N.Y. the darky, was immense. He APP
peared in all the climaNcs and his ia
cial expression was wonderful to look
upon. The three bright specialties be-
tween the acts We're fine and hignly ap.
paudcd. The little pocket edition"
actor, Master Roy Robinson, the four
year old son of the leading lady. was
u pronounced success. Mrs. Robnson's
whistling was charming and the gracious
ly responded to an encore. Mr.. Atkins
sons solo. "Darkey Belle" was well re-
ceived. He represented that high toned
colored gentleman with the big diamond
to perfection.
Additional interest attaches itself to
this performance because of the mando,
lin clubs Identification with the music.
We have local pride in this club The
players are members of our best fami-
lies. The pianist and leader is Miss
Pearl Williams; first mandolins, c. W.
Chamberlain, jr., Chas. Reese, Fern
Cramer; seconds, Mrs. r. d. Young.
Mrs. Charles Wenner, Miss Alice Mar
bic. This club is growing daily in pop
ularity
All the play lacked was room. There
was not dull moment during the en-
tire production, and it was fun of the
good, wholesome kind. 1t is safe to say
that after the way they acquitted them.
selves, they will always be accorded a
hearty welcome. The proceeds will be
used in building rectory for the Epis-
copal church. This play will probably
be put on both at Prosscr and Zillah in
the near future and we bespeak for
them liberal patronage.
At the close of the performance some
members of the guild gave theatre
supper which was highly appreciated by
the guests. Mrs. Scratchard, the untir-
ing prompter and general factotum, de-
serves a great deal Of praise.