Bisbee daily review., 1907-12-17
MUSICAL PLAY
SCORES AGAIN
= IN TOMBSTONE
People of County Seat Enthu-
siastic Over Production
Players at Loss To Express
Appreciation of Reception.

On Sunday evening the cast of The
College Pennant," composed OF the
members. OF the local Elks lodge, and
ladies' of the city, returned home
from Tombstone, where on Saturday
evening they Produced the musical
comedy to a large Audience. In speak
ing of the reception they received at
the hands of the people of the e6SntX
seat all OF the company were at a
loss for words to express their appre-
citation.
Leaving Bisbee Saturday, the local
aspiraIfs for Thespian honors, arriv-
I'd in the county seat that evening
about $50 and were met at the train
by a large delegation of citizens with
the town band. The players were es-
corted to the hotel and from there to
the restaurant for dinner.
The entire house had been sold out,
and a more enthusiastic audience
never greeted show in this county.
AS is known to the Bisbee public, the
musical comedy is replete with catchy
airs, and comical lines. The company
more than did themselves justice, II
anything handling< SelYes with
more ease and Effect thaA> they did
here, when they put on the best ANA.
teur theatriSaI production ever seen
in the territory.
Miss Grace Mitchell in the diff
cult role OF Sophia Stubble, as she
did here, carried off first nonors. Be
sides being graceful and perfectly
seH-possessed at all times, She is Ell.
dOwed with versatility and true his
Tionic ability. Her portrayal of the
" he of the old farmer as well as a
Spanish girl were excellent
Mrs. Joseph L. Morrison in InC
most difficult part of the piece, name
ly Lucille Bondsman, carried herself
With remarkable grace, especially
through the stormy and passionate
scene in which she replies " the
Spaniard, Martinez.
Miss Ethel Harmon as Dolly Bonds
man was exceptionally clever, throw
ing herself into the part and scoring
pronounced success by her rendition
of The Story the Teddy Bear oId"
Miss Estella Harmon, endowed as
she is, with a beautiful voice. car.
rieh nfT the -sineins he.ee- IL: iii II -
solo. The Lonely Moon"
c. E. Rinebart, as the trainer OF
the crew, carried himself well through
out the entire play as did Frank Pet
tee, in the part of Col BoadsInan.
Jack McGregor made a good datec- |
tive. and as the mate OF the slip, J. !
NJ. Ball was a hit. Jack NeyIau diu !
well in the part of Timothy StubL le. |
One of the biggest features in the |
production was the chorus, which has
rarely been equalled by professional |
in the territory.
Immediately after the conclusion Of |
the play the company were entertain |
ed by delegation Of townspeople at
supper in the Krueder restaurant. |
County Treasurer ]. ~. Gaines acte0 |
as postmaster, presiding with que |
degree of dignity, and keeping the en-
tire assemblage in a happy humor |
with his witty remarks. Several of
the company we're called on to respond |
to toasts, c. E. Rinehart, exalted +,
ruler OF Bisbee lodge. expressing in |
a short talk the hearty appreciation |
of the welcome given the company by /
the people OF Tombstone.
On Sunday the company was taken
for a ride to the Schieffiin monument, !
and shown various other sights OF In |
terest, spending a most pleasant day.
It was with the greatest regret they
left on the afternoon train for Bisbee.'
On the streets yesterday the gen
eral topic was the good fellowship |
and open hearted hospitality Of tae
people OF Tombstone.