Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1908-06-25
FINE ENTERTAINMENT
But As a Financial Success Not
Of the Best.

any way and while the comedy fea-
ture of the program was ably conduct
ed by the South Pittsburg artists,
Messrs. Williamson, Smith, Wiesener,
Sharrit, and Rogers, the more serious
part was we'll maintained by the local
performers, Misses Nina Randle, |
Grace Thomas, Louise Hill and Mr.. |
W. c. Hill
The opening farce was lula,
Mr.. Williamson carrying out the
"patter" speeches in his usual lively |
manner, while his negro accomplice
was tip-top comedian. The work of
the applicants for parts in the Vaude-
vile show to be organized was superb
ly funny, and when the assistant hust
led the candidates off the stage and
returned bearing garment supposedly
taken from the individual, the pitch
of laughter rose to excessive bounds
The whole farce was well acted, and
intensely funny.
Mr.. williamson impersonation of
Missouri Country boy was simply
perfect. His makeup was thoroughly
in part with the character he present
ed. He has abundant genius along
this line of work, and every time he
said anything he raised a laugh. His
monologue and song was also excellent
The fancy shooting by Capt John
Smith was up-to-date. Capt. Smith
shot all around himself, over and I'M
der, and managed to hit(?) the mark
every time. The negro in the first act,
who was Mr.. Sharritts, we believe.
was also an accomplice in the shoot
ing, and took hideous delight in devils
ing new plans whereby Mr. Smith
could show off his proficiency in shoot
ing. The grandiloquent actions of Mr..
Smith after each successful shot, were
highly entertaining. His assistant
was also komical kuss'', and be-
tween the trio, things were lively.
Capt. Smith finally set his coat tails
afire by shooting between his legs, and
the act wound up with the audience in
parOXySmS OF laughter.
The Burlesque Gun drill was omitted
and the colored band was shown in the
act of having rehearsal. This act
was the finale, and closed the evening g
entertainment with the deafening
clamor of six lusty colored musicians
blowing all sorts of uncouth noises
from their instruments. Finally a
shower of sticks, cans and other arti-
Giles disconnected their arduous prac-
tice so much that they took to flight
! and the curtain was drawn while the
big bass drum, abandoned, rolled leis-
urely through the footlights into the
audience.
1t was the liveliest kind of pre-
sentation, and the artists, for SO they
were, are to be congratulated upon
their histrionic achievements. Their
action in supplying so entertaining 8
program to our citizens, is also the
more commendable for the reason that
they got nothing for their services be-
yond expenses, which amounted tc
49, 30.
The part taken by local performer.
on the program was also good, anC
while not in lighter vein, was thor
oughly enjoyed by the audience. Miss
Nina Randle carried off the laurel,
with her singing, her two songs, "Pn
Starving For One Sight of You" ant
"When You Steal Kiss or Two, be
ing rapturously applauded, in fact, 4
recall being demanded. She has /;
pretty voice and certainly is worthy O.
the applause that was accorded her
She also played piano selection, "Du
rand's Waltz" very nicely.
Miss Ervis Light, of Chattanooga
recited German dialect piece, "Hov
Sockery Sot Hen, in spirited style
and received a recall to which she re
sponded with another equally as good
She is still diminutive miss but ha
certainly talent in an elocutionar,
way. which should be encouraged.
Miss Grace Thomas surprised he
friends by the manner in which she re
cited. She has the ability to be
good entertainer, and her selection wa
well rendered. 1t was of humorou
, nature although the title did not sug
gest it, 1.-THE Warning"
W. G. Hill and Miss Louise Hi
rendered three selections, violin an
{ piano, as follows: 'Senorita Waltzes,
Roumanian Dance" and birds a
> Dawn.
The receipts from admissions at doc
+ were $t3 so Chattanooga ice creaI
was on sale and the total receipts froI
s the one freezer sold was $500 Tn
u managers had ordered six gallons an
, got caught with one stand of three gal
= Ions worth So 80, which they dispose
of the next day at loss of 60c. Henc
their receipts from cream were S11. 81
with an expense in connection wit
same of ST. 90, or result Of s. 90 Tn
ball boys do not feel exactly exhilera
l. ted over the result financially, but cor
graduate themselves that they &c
g enough 10 pay expenses. The mistak
was made in not charging 25c admit
sion, for great many thought III
" program would be poor one. becau'