Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-25
A SPLENDID PLAY.

OF the "Merry Cobbler," given bl
the Elks' Dramatic Club, of this cit7
in Fredericksburg, Thursday night, the
Journal, of that c.tg, says:
The Opera House was WI flied
Thursday night to witness the plsy The
Merry Oobbler," given by the Eik'
D smatic Club Of Alexandria. tor the
benefit of Fredericksburg Lodge No.
ST5, B. P. o. E.
This play wss voted the best aeen hsre
for along while. Mr.. Harry Fleischmsnn,
who is the Exalted Ruler Of Alexapdfis
Lodge OF Elks, as Franz Won Altenheim
was splendid and he caught the audience
from the very first 10 the leading role OF
'tMerry Oobhler." He With his little
friends around him was indeed pleasing
scene. Mr.. J. Fred Birrell, the de-
tectiye, who loved his bottle, was fine,
and 10 his songs and parodies kept the
audience in hearty laugh.
Mr.. Ed. J. Fleming and Mr.. ID. 4.
Robey we're very good indeed In their
parts. Mr.. Frank w. Smith as Levee
Bob, a "Bad Niger" was splendid and
his singing WAS greatly enjoyed
Mr.. Thomas Ohauncey as Mike Ma
loney was great improvement over the
average policeman.
Mr.. Forrest Birrell sang several songs
with splendid effect.
Mrs. A. d. Monitor Is 40 actress OF
rare ability, and her acting as first an
Irish, and then German woman, was
simply superb; she has splendid voice
and sang spendidly. Misses Ida BreeD,
Marie Fannon, and Catherine Birrell,
three of Alexandria's most charming
young ladies, we're very good in their
respective characters and never failed
to please, but possibly the most pleas
log part of this splendid performance
was the five little children, little Alvin
Friedlsnder, Caroline West aud Amelia
Schlichting, of Alexandria, and little
Misses Nina Rodgers, snd Kate Al
bridge, of this city. Little Miss West
and Master Friedlander in their songs,
"School Days." and "Teddy Girl"
were eucored again and again.
Miss West captivated the house by
her very clever acting, and her singing,
which was the best ever heard for
child of her age. Her song, It's there
Room 10 Heaven for Little Girl Like
Me-" making the hit of the evening.
After the play at the Opera House
there was a reception given to the ORA
matte Club and about 20 visitors from
Alexandra, at the Elks' Home on Main
street. This beautiful home was thrown
open from top to bottom, and the Elks
of this city, their ladies and friends ex-
tended royal welcome to the visitons.
Delicious refreshments, which had
been prepared, were served 10 album
dance to all present; toss,s were given
and jolly good time generally was had.
After the refreshmeuis Hers served the
two large ROOMS on the LIVER floor, were
cleared and dancing WAS INDUCED in by
the young people until a late hour.
At the recen.; .... 81. .av ,oss-, "The Abb
sent Brothers," was responded to by AL
dermen Jacob Brill, of Alexandris, in
most pleasing manner.
The business management of the COM
pany was in the hands Of Mr.. F. M.
Hill and was huge success. Abou:
80 Alexandrians, outside of the talent, &C.
companied the club, most of whom re-
turned 10 their homes last night we'll
pleased with their visit.
The Star of the same city paid
graceful tribute TO the performance, pro-
nouncing it first-class in every detail.