The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1908-04-30
ARE BORN
THE:SPIANS
EVERY ONE
Our Histrionic Talent Sheds
Lustre Behind the
Footlights
Greeted byLarge and Appre-
ciative Audience on
Both Nights

Those who parted with their money to
see which was the greatest desire In y
pure girls heart, diamond or heart.
were not disappointed last Friday and
saturday nights. The Fallen Dramatic
Club, under the direction of Percy B.
Kinney, and ably assisted by Mrs. u.
VI. Gardner, put up show that could
not be outclas-ed by any amateur COM
pany in the United States, and certainly
would give cause for many professionals
10 furbish up their disdems.
Miss Aileen Kennedy as "Bernice
Hslstead'' portrayed the part OF young
girl being prosecuted on all sides by
those she thought truest to her. Hers
WIS the difficult role. To maintain her
innocence aud yet escape from the traps
laid for her by her old step-mother and
scheming step.brothsr was much az
any actress would have attempted. Miss
Kennedv's reposo, pleasing voice and
personal beauty won the applause she
deserved.
Miss Georgia Mapes as "Mrs. Hall
stead" the vacllating old step-mother,
had the hardest role to portray. Hef
makeup and costumes were gorgeous,
and, combined with her superb acting,
surprised her hest OF friends.
Miss Alma Allen as "lnez GRAY" a
chum of "Bernice," and Miss Grace
Re, yes, "Bernice's" sister Amy"
completed the trio that never shall be
forgotten by Fallon people. Miss
Aliens perfect blonde, contrasting with
Mss Reeves raven tresses and beautiful
lark eyes, brought out each ones
charms as nothing else could have done
fhe young ladies' parts we're about on q
par. They supported Miss Kennedy
perfectly, their lines were we'll said and
every move they made a pose that de.
lighted the audience.
Captivating Frank Hough as "Dr
Burton" vas great He made hand
some appearance, and acted with al
ease and grace that would have dons
credit to Richard Mansfield.
John r. Post as the william. Oh, John
you were "the candy" His part wal
oue that no other member OF the com
nany could have maintained as we'll
His manner was just what it shoult
haze vilainous. He arose to tn,
threats and denunciations with We
hemeLce truly marvellous.
/ Miss Mae Callahan, as isis Hannal
Barnes" was killing. Her voice ant
manner as she scolded "Bub" and com
forted him in his disappointment left
nothing to be desired Of her. She filled
hard part, as did Percy Kinney n
"Bub." These two, as character studies
were difficult roles to maintain. Thei
makeup was splendid. In their seen,
they presented homely picture Of res
New England life--simple, yet kind
hearted people, the foster-parents o
"Dr. Burton" and the true friends o
"Bernice.n Abraham was truly,
diamond in the rough.n His love-mak
ing was convincing, and made the audi
ence think for a time that it was tn,
real thing.
Minor parts were we'll sustained b,
Messrs. Fred FrsnAe and Jud Kinney.
Between the acts Miss Florence Roch
again delighted her Fallon friends will
her beautiful voice, and Master Johl
Williams played the violin with fnis
and precision that would have don
credit to person of maturer years
This child is budding artist, an
should have the support of Fallon pee
Pile in bringing him to the front.
May this not be the last attempt o.
your part. members Of the Fallon Ora
matte Club. Fallon enjoys a good dram
as often as you produce them.
No small amount OF credit Is due I
Percy B. Kinney, to whom the success
of the play is due, as he worked har
and faithfully with the company. Owe
5000 was taken in at the door, and Ola
was handed over to St. Agnes Guild I
apply to the Episcopal church deb
The balance was paid out for expense.
as the show from start to finish wa
conducted on a business basis. Every
thing was paid for and nothing solicited
Every cent OF the money will remain i
Fallon except SIS, which went to Sa
Lake for make-ups and costumes. Thi
is something to boast of, and gives a
additional reason for people giving thei
: heartiest support to plays under thes