Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-05
TALlMA MINISTRIES
Splendid Production Last Night
 and Will Be Repeated To-Nlght

Freney gave the order last night at S:l5 for every man to take his posi- tion on the Talma minstrel overture, scene of beauty was disclosed that showed the artistic hand of a direc- tor that never copies but always orig mates. It was banquet hall DIG ture with the covers laid for sixty guests and so prettily and carefully arranged that every guest appeared to advantage. As the curtain ascend- cd to the strains of Ills Everybody Happy?" and as the many-colored electric bulbs flashed forth their lights, the scene became even more brilliant and when the audience broke forth In generous applause at the beauty of the picture, perhaps no happier men in the house. side from Stage Director Freney and Mu- sical Director Professor R. A. Laslett Smith, were House Stage Director Robinson and his corps of efficient assistants, who had been working night and day in cooperation With the Talma's managers to make this scene one that will not soon be for gotten. Back in the rear of the thea ter and scattered around the stage were the members of the arrange ment committee and of all the auxil- iary committees who also were anx- ious to see just how their efforts to make the affair success had suc- ceeded. They were forced to applaud with the others when that beautiful picture of the banquet hall was dis closed and they congratulated them selves that their labors for the last few months had worked out mar velous first part.
 Down in the orchestra pit, his face wreathed in smiles, was Musical Di- rector Smith, with baton in hand, delighted at the opening chorus, which had gone without skip, which augured we'll for the rest of the musi- cal numbers. Dr John D. Freney occupied the center of the scene as the toastmaster and his every little introduction or number sparkled with the wit of the efficient master of the banquet. His first announcement of toast to Davy Sheehy was greeted with laughter from every part of the theater and when the little ditty had been warbled by the entire company the laughter was spontaneous and more than generous. The opening overture by the guests included some of the gems of the best operas and such chorus has not been heard on any stage in this city. All the effec- tive points were brought out careful ly and showed the master hand of the musical director.
 Albert A. Adams rendered beaut- iful tenor solo, "A Woman is Only a Woman. But q Good Cigar is a Smoke" He was assisted by double quartet, all with lighted cigars and the song was excellently we'll done and the scenic effect added to the beauty of the number.
 At this point the telephone bell was heard ringing. and Toastmastei Freney, answering the call, received several messages of regret iron prominent citizens who could not at tend. One was from Jimmy ,Mulvillt asking the toastmaster to not forge' Dan Altman in some part of the show and the toastmaster replied over tht phone that he did not intend to men tion Dams name because the lattel had promised to take him down tt Bridgeport with him on the next trip and introduce him to some on, on Myrtle avenue. Cant get ava! to be with you to-day. my wife won let me-" comes from Ed Lathrop, bu 1t was thought John O'Neill was th' real reason. Judge Cowell was dis gusted, forsooth, his tailor had sen him Mike Ryan's dress suit. Am brose GA. H. Wells) said he couldn' come. but not to be afraid to "jus rip up the mayor"
 Charley Colley apologized for no being present, but he had sent Han Rasmussen to take his place. Harr. Beardsley said he regretted he coul, not attend. but he had laughed s' much at the last Talma show that h. burst his stays. Colonel Burpe, was invited down to the banquet an, advised that Harry Durant was no there. Health Inspector Callahan was called to The Elton to fumigat fl. When asked what the troubl was. they replied Charlie Mitchell has told a story" When this wa concluded, out on the stage wake, Judge Robert A. Lowe, the figur looked and walked for all the worl like the judge but it was only Will T. Smith impersonating the jolI judge of probate. His talk was ol politics and he was indignant {, think that he was forced by Lin Roo 10 take the oath of office again whel he knew the oath so we'll. He sai he believed that Frank Guilfoile wa in scheme to get him nominate for mayor so that Frank could fal into the judges present snap" "I lie pulls the wool over my eyes, h will be a blankety blank. blank To older than a Talma joke said tn judge as he ambled on the stage.
 "A Cotton Belt Serenade" followe Linda Won't You Thro' a Kiss t Me" This was was capably carrie out by John F. Burke and serenader,
 One of the bright and clever gem of the entertainment was the mono logue by Attorney John IT. Cassid, made up to resemble Lou Dockstadei Ii was cleverly written and artis tically performed. It was satire o local men and included the follow Ing: "He heard that the name c the Fitzpatrick and Madden sketc had to be changed from it's presen title of The Turn of the Tide" an l.. had haon aAriaaa 4has q. -. =