The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-11-07
MADE A HIT
esttis Mounta,n Amateurs Success.
fully Present "powa In Dixie"

fully Present "Dowa In Dixie"
A large and %appreciativc audience
gathered ut Lemaire's Hall last Thurs
day night October 31st, to witness
the stirring 4-act war drama, "Down
In Dixie" The play wal a brilliant
success in every particular, and was
wonderfully fascinating where comedy
is made to blend beautifully with pa
thos. The plot is well laid and was
ably handled by all those who took
part.
Everyone had his or her part well
committed The ladies displayed
handsome and appropriate changes in
attire. As to the military acts, il
some of the uniforms and accoutre-
ments were not up to date, it was sole
ly the fault of the Salt Lake costumer.
Every reserved seat was sold early,
and standing room was at a premium.
The scenic effects were splendid, made
SO by careful study and the stage pre-
sented a pretty appearance.
The music for the Drama was fur
nished by G. P. l.arks and Mrs. F. /.
Eads and was well rendered and
brought forth much applause.
Now To The Actors.
j. d. Scott, as "Mr. Dusenberry",
could not be improved upon. This
was one of the strongest characters in
the play. In the second act where he
played the part of a drunkard the rep
resentation was as near perfection as
any one could make it. His acting
was excellent and he received merited
recognition from the audience.
+. /. Eads, as Harvey Wells" made
a splendid appearance, and 10 the role
of Colonel later ON won the admiration
OF the audience. His uniform of a
Northern colonel became him nicely.
A. l.. Fish, as "Major Bradley"
played the part OF a william well. He
was dressed in the uniform of a
Southern Major. AS a quick, impul-
sive and proud young Southerner,
"Major Bradley" was ably represented.
Lawrence Friscb, as "SnifRns," the
Yankee, handled his part with perfect
ease and won loud applause through
out the entire play.
A. Il. Ramsdell, as Bangs" the
reporter. was good. HIS antics brought
forth much laughter and applause
from young and old.
"Unele Mosely," the coon, was ably
handled by Ernest Uren. The staple
minded darkey as he is found in the
South, Was acted with excellent judg-
ment.
George Human, as Corporal" the
Emerald Isle. "%-ojrr boy" awakened
the merriment of the audience 10y his
wit and Iiish blunders. He took his
part we'll,
Miss Annie R. Lloyd, as "Mrs. Du-
s%enberry', took her part in u highly
creditable manner She bore herself
with dignity and demonstrated a flu
ent delivery. She WAS u ~complete
success.
Miss NJ. Maud Lloyd, as ~Helen
T%revoir," proved her ability us IN am
ateur actress. AT no point did she
fall below the requirements of her
task which was certainly ardorous.
The part could not have been better
portrayed.
Miss Eliza Pierce, as "Mollie," in
love with bangs, VAS charmingly
full of life and vivscity. Her part
was we'll carried out.
The part OF "Sueannah", "just a
poor little niger girl" was taken by
Miss Edith Kendrick, and she acted
her part excellentiy and at times
caused much laughter.
Between the second and third acts
j. ID. Scott delivered a Dutch special
~. aud the rendition was all that was
expected-just splendid. The audi.
fence showed it's appreciation by the
hearty applause he received.
Taken ak ia all it was a decided
success and the Cast may rest assured
that their efforts ere not in vain,
and all who attended voice the senti-
ment that the drama was beyond
their expectations, and those who wit
messed "Down In Dixie" are sure to be
present at the next entertainments
given by the Battle Mountain Dram
attic Company.
At the conclusion of the play the
seats were removed and a social dance
was INDUCED in by nearly all present.
The music furnished for the dance