The daily sentinel., 1910-02-01

was done as labor of love for the
order.
The .costuming was also magnifi-
cent. and in many instances it was
gorgeous; but all was in strict keep
time antedating the coming of
Christ. The costumes aroused high
admiration. The majority of them
were taken from the beautiful ward
robe of the Pythian lodge and others
were imported, while those of the la
dies were made here and they, too,
were very pretty. indeed. Many of
the performers had three changes of
costume during the evening.
F. Z. Welsh in the sombre role OF
the executioner, was as sombre as
that role required.
| Blanchard Mckee had charge of
the making up of the players, and
as result this important feature was
admirably performed.
| AL Blackburn rendered valuable as
sistance on the stage.
Leon McReynolds, who. while
not only assuming one of the title
roles. was the dramatic director. He
has had charge of all the rehearsals.
He arranged the details of the per-
| formance and all of the business" of
| the stage. He selected the charac-
ters, and those who watched him at
the rehearsals and saw how he de-
manded the strict attention and con-
sideration of the work from every
member of the cast, had no trouble
In realizing that he is not only an
actor of decided ability. but he is a
dramatic director of superb qualifl-
cations. His was a different work,
but he succeeded splendidly as the
| finished and worthy performance last
night proved. He worked hard at all
times es-conscientious, ambitious and
Isincere-and to Mr.. McReynolds too
much credit cannot be given.
Damon and Pythias' will be re-
corded in local entertainment annals
as one of the best things ever offered
by home people and the superior of
many high-priced theatrical offer
Ing. Damon and Pythias" truly
made good"
The general committee in charge
consists of DR.. Gasho, c. II. Robinson
and Walter Walker.
The advertising committee consists
of w. w. Chandler. C. E. Cole and
Walter Walker.
| Cast of Characters.
|
Dionysius, Soldier and Tyrant King
| --........ c. II. Robinson
Procles, Captain of the Guards.
lPhilistius, a Senator w. G. Wilson
J IDamocles. Senator r.. V. Mills
Damon. Senator. Leon McReynolds 8
Lucullus. Damon's Servant
.............. w. w. Chandler
Pythias, Soldier. L. A. Sherman
Calanthe. Pythia's Betrothed
.-...-.......... Myrtle Palmer
Hermion. Damons Wife .
............. Florence Goodwin
Servant to Pythias. -. Harry Smith
Aria, Calanthe's Mother. .
.......M Mrs. Charles Lumley
Child of Damon. ., Vera Vaught
Executor -.......... +. Z. Welsh
| Senators-Jas. II. Lee, Jos. p.
Sweeney. d. NJ. Hogsett, L. w. Bra
shear. e. F. Davis, Paul Casparek,
| G. II. Nix, o. G. Coen, w. NJ. Merrill,
j. Paul johnson.
Soldiers-E. J. Vaught. j. r. Will
| son. +. b. Scott. Lee Smulling. ]. w.
Davis, Stanley T. Ray. +. A. Hoising-
ton and Drewey Dunsworth.
Synopsis of Scenes.
Act |. Scene 1--Streets of SYRIA
cuse. Sicily. Scene 2-Calanthe's
Garden. Syracuse in the background
Scene 3-The senate chamber
Act II. Scene IA chamber in
Arria's house. Scene 2-Prison
Scene 3-Street in Syracuse Scene
4-Garden near Caianthe's house
Scene 5-Prison.
Act III. Scene l-Damon's house.
Scene Same as scene /. Scene 3
The Scaffold.