The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-09-14
POLLY MAKES
A BIG HIT
LOCAL TALENT COMEDIANS
ALL TO THE GOOD
Each Character Showed Exceptional
Ability in the Rendition of Their
Parts-Affair a Financial Success
Everybody Pleased


The presentation of Polly, the
Seminary Beauty" at the Grand on
last Wednesday, night by a company
composed of local talent under the
able dictatorship of Miss J. Pearle
Rogers. for che benefit of the Ladies
Aid Society of the Christian church,
was the ushering in of the theartTi-
season and proved one of the best
attractions ever presented in the
city both from financial and hrs
tronic standpoint
The play was really a vehicle ot
anuscmant-the good, healthy, fTen
from sensation sort, which appeals
to each and every one OF the crowded
house which greeted the curtain.
There was large chorus of real
beauties in the truest sense of the
word and a mere glance "a Miss An
tonia Butera, was convincing that her
Seminary aggre CATION was not amiSs
in its selection of Polly" the semi
nary beauty We cannot undertake
to mention each and every one OF the
local talent who contributed to the
success of the presentation but, IN
passing, the Times reporter is COM
PEELED to make special mention of
some OF the cast.
Polly" Mas all that a charming
seminary beauty should be and Te-
ceived a bounteous share of applause.
Miss Antoinette Startling, as the
professional chaperon, was exceed
~ good She handled her role, which
was exceedingly strong and neceS-
sarily lead, with the ease and grace
of one who had appeared nHny,
many times.
Miss Alma Roselie, as an ITiSh
waitress, handled her lines I'M the most
excellent manner and contributed
greatly to the comedy part of che
show
Miss Aiunee Craft, as Ophelia Bar
day, popular girl. was well above
the average and her rendition of the
song, Hearts to Let" won The
hearts of the audience and rounds OF
applause.
"What Color Eyes do You Love
Best" sung by Miss Polly and Will
Quinn, brought an encore.
Master Robadeau Dunn, with eight
wee little tots, in the Parisian Doll
Stunt, was great and received the
applause it merited
Miss Pearle Rogers, the able direc-
toress, in an original automobile cho-
rus song, accompanied by eight
charming young ladies who formed
the automobile. was also encored.
The "Tale of Stroll an operetta
by Miss Aimee Graft and Fred O'Bau
non, was ably rendered and gave
strong evidence of vocal ability IN
both.
The Chinese song, "Ching-
lee" by six Chinese maids, made
quite hit
Bub jerks. the freshman. imper-
sonated by Nanny Lusk, carried with
it the leading comedy and Nanny
Lusk certainly deserves mruch credit
for the way the part was handled.
He is by nature a comedian and the
antics anr shines cut by him wore
original while the step he got onto
himself would make the famous Geo.
II. Primrose loosen up his limbs.
The closing chous, Tho Same Old
Moon" by the entire cast was great
ly enjoyed
Withal the presentation was a good
one-one that pleased all, great or
small, old or young, and each and
every participant acted well his or
her part and deserves much credit
both actors and actresses as well
as for their assistance To the noble
ladies Of the Christian church.