The daily sentinel., 1909-12-14

tunes were resplendant and historic
ally correct. The singing was as
sweet as WAS the appearance of the
chorus.
Those participating in the Ho-Kus
Po number were Misses Anna Kit.
Leila Wells, Gertrude Rupp, Ethel
Blackwell, Esther Hinman, Anne
Allen. Helen Bunting, Messrs. Nahs-
troll, Aldrich, Fletcher, Evans, Jor-
dan. Anthony and John Fidel
Just as delightful as it could be
was the song Take Me Up With You.
Dearie," by Miss Avis Hardy as Jellia
Jamb, at the opening of the third
act. Miss Hardy was seated in an
improvised airship and the picture
was a lovely one. The young lady in
sweet and graceful manner rend-
cred the pretty ballad and it fascin-
ated the audience. There was moth
ing prettier among the musical num-
bers of the evening and Miss Hardy
was called upon for an encore Miss
Hardy was also charming in her role
OF Interpreter at the court of the
wizard.
Miss Helen Bunting as the me
chanical figure" was very delight
full.
With Roy Wadsworth starring as
Dusty Roades," the skit entitled
The Traveller and the Pie" proved
a jolly and uproarious comedy fea-
ture. Mr.. Wadsworth was great in
the role of the tramp. Mr.. Baylis as
the waiter and Mr.. Poss as the chef
were typical and good while Miss
Anne Allen made very charming
lady of the house" The chorus
feature of this skit was breezy and
tuneful.
Owing to severe cold Miss Good
win had to omit her solo Sweet
heart"
The finale of the act was mainly
devoted to series of ensembles and
stirring song numbers with the whole
company participating. Miss Maud
Burton in her usual charming man.
ner, sang '.Madamoiselle New York"
and 1t was one of the finest treats of
the evening.
THE airs OF all nations" gave room
for series of introductions from
the atlas of the world" that proved
refreshing and original. In this fea-
ture, where many nationalities were
represented, the following cleverly
appeared: German Girl, Hazel Van
Buren; German Boy, Max Miller;
Spanish Girl, Clara O'Hare; Dutch
Boy, Winn Lund; Irish Girl, Beatrice
Powell; Italian Boy, Jarard Bliss:
French Girl, Georgia Armstrong:
French Boy, w. E. Jordan.
The soldiers quartet. Messrrs. Hix-
on, Gould, Talbert and Fletcher, was
pleasing. Messrs. Nahstrol, Evans
and Gallupe as the revolutionary pa
triots were handsome and typical.
Whipple Chester made a decided
hit with his Yankee Doodle Boy"
The audience showed its patriotic
appreciation when in the song
Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are March
ing q number of well known local
q: A. r. veterans in uniform and
with the drum corps leading, pass
ed IN review The veterans partici-
pating were as follows: F. j. Vos-
burg. w. NJ. Birdsall, Commander
rails, Mr.. Duquette, Geo. Evans, N.
N. Smith, Mr.. Logan, j. w. Dodgion.
Mr.. Leslie, j. A. c. Whitney, Mr.
Miller, Esquire Oaks, John Borshell.
The grand finale was the song
"B. p. o. E." by Mr.. Mckee, the Tin
Woodman, with the entire company
assisting. The flags of Elks colors
were prettily displayed and the clos
ing scene was lovely one.
All in all the performance was a
decided success viewed from any and
all standpoints.
The committee representing the
Elks' lodge was as follows: |. N.
Bunting, Frank Thompson and w. G.
Baylis.
Mrs. Minnie Ferguson-NeeI de
serves much credit as musical direc-
tor and general instructor.
Archie Bliss held that undesirable
but all important office of stage man
ager Winn Lund was the property
man. A. B. Dunsworth was master
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