United labor bulletin., 1910-05-19
ATHLETES ENTERTAIN
AT THE BROADWAY
Typographical Organization Gives an
Entertainment Much Above the Aver
age Road Show-Comedy and Song
Greeted With Applause.

The Denver typographical Union Ath-
letic association gave a minstrel show at
the Broadway theater Sunday evening,
and it was pronounced decided success.
The house was not filed but there was
association. The performance was de-
clared above that of many travelling COM
panies that are called professionals.
The singing was probably the most en-
tertaining of the performance. and was
excellent Charles Bassett gave the first
selection, singing "Smile, Simply Smile"
Although his voice was not as strong as
could be desired for the selection, it was
well received.
I'll Be With You When Its Honey
Suckle Time" was rendered by June
Moore in a way thai brought burst of
applause from the audience, and he was
heartily encored.
Jene Staley gave "Comical Eyes" in a
way that met with approval.
j. Ernest Tompkins sang For l Dream
of You" Mr.. Tompkins has fine tenor
voice, and his singing was most excel
lent. If he were billed as professional
there certainly would be no questions
asked after hearing him sing.
IF l Had Thousand Lives to Live"
was given by Edward VOTERS. Mr.. VOL
tiers has a strong baritone voice, and his
rendition made a hit.
William McClain sang SILVER Threads
! Among the Cold" displaying fine tenor
voice, and pleasing his listeners.
Take Your Time was sang by Ed C.
Davis. Mr.. Davis is a better actor than
singer, but the combination pleased the
audience.
The Lyric quartet, ]. Ernest Tompkins
Harry Goodheart. Cliff Hustler and
George Kerwin, sang the old songs and
some new ones with good effect and they
were recalled by hearty applause.
Frances Rose Brohm and Gertrude
Moore, the Champagne Sisters. scored a
great hit in song and dance sketch.
! Ed Davis and Wayne Christy we're two
funny comedians. Mr.. Christy is the son
of Charles Christy. president of the ath-
letic association, and is professional
in this line. He is Just finishing the sea-
son in the West and agreed to sing and
dance for the entertainment while visit
| ing his parents. The ease and confidence
with which he faces an audience and the
smoothness of his work at once won him
a place in the hearts of everyone as a
finished artist.
Doc Bird Finch of the Post gave a
sketch talk that made hit
Robert F. McGowans Hot Scotch"
was given an enthusiastic greeting
The jokes were not musty-they were
snappy and could be called classy The
program was in the shape of souvenir.
1t was well printed and was profitable
| to the association. George Hackethal
wash a success as interlocutor. Robert
NJ. Hartley sang "oid Black joe" acting
the part of an aged negro. 1t was well
acted The dancing was good.
Enterprise drill team, NJ w. A., No.
9743, the champion drill team of Amer
lea, gave an exhibition drill on the stage.
which was received with rounds of APP
plause.
Mr.. Ed. C. Davis was manager: Mr..
Robert NJ. Hartley, business manager
Mr.. Ed. VOTERS, musical director; Mr..
Wayne G. Christy, stage manager
Tambos-Wayne Christy, Chas Bias
sett, Fred Chilson, Ed. Milligan
Bones-Edward Davis. Jene Staley,
Ralph Caylor. Dave Ruben.