Gilpin observer., 1907-10-31
GRAND
SHOW
Elks' Minstrels a Big Success
and Surpasses all Form
er Entertainments.

A two nights entertainment that was
never surpassed and has seldom been
equaled by home talent, was presented
at the opera house Friday and Saturday
evenings of last week. Members of the
Elks, assisted by number of the most
beautiful and popular young ladies of
the community, composed the cast of
characters.
The curtain went up on scene of
beauty and splendor most fascinating
and inspiring. "a Night in Japan"
the opening scene, with it's complete
Oriental effects, the Japanese decora-
tions, and the young ladies' attired in
pretty kimonos, was indeed charming.
The minstrel feature of the entertain
ment was carried out in manner that
would make any of the old time kings of
minstrelsy feel envious. The end men,
with their comical antics, laughable
jokes and pleasing voices provided
splendid entertainment.
Something new was introduced, which
was thoroughly in keeping with the
Oriental malange. This was Japanese
war song and dance by native of ia
pan, Chas. Sasaki. When called upon
to do his turn the sprightly little Jap
would bound to the center of the stage
and execute the movements Of dance
that to the American audience was more
interesting than the Indian war dance
could ever be. The Japanese style of
singing that Sasaki poured forth also
seemed very peculiar and reminded
many of a cat out courting in the even
ing.
During the intermission between the
first part and the olio, Bruce Myers
very skillfully rendered cornet solo
that was appreciated to such an extent
the cornettist was encored several times.
Mr.. Myers can make his favorite instru-
ment produce any kind of tones and the
music he renders is exceptionally de-
lightful.
In the olio, T. F. Mitchell, the elocu-
ZIONIST who has made a name for him
self during his stay in the city, gave
some select readings. L. ]. Rachofsky,
as the Jewish impersonator, made his
appearance dressed as Hebrew of the
old school. He mimicked the Jewish
character in manner that was very
true to life. The gentleman in his stunt
appeared wholly oblivious to the fight
being waged against the stage Jew by
the Jewish Independent published in
Cleveland, O.
A sextette, composed of three ladies
and three gentlemen, sang, Tell Us
Pretty Ladies'" and 80 pleased was the
audience the song had to be repeated
two or three times. Miss Vera Sissor
very gracefully executed Spanish
dance and the entertainment was ther
concluded with a little playlet called
optical illusions. The name for the
final act would seem somewhat of g
misnomer as there was nothing illusory
about ton the contrary it appeared te
be the real thing.
To give individual praise to the par
ticipants for the very able manner il
which both performances were present
ed would require several columns Of
space, therefore will suffice to say thai
each and everyone is deserving of his OIL
her share of the credit that is due. The
orchestra under Mr.. Myers direction
played better than ever before and tht
musicians can well feel that they die
their share toward making the minstrel.
the complete success that they proved
to be. George Hamllik worked untir
ingly to prepare performance thai
would be satisfactory to all and that HI
succeeded most creditably is attested b,
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