The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-02
TRIAL BY JURY"
 |SGREAT SUCCESS
Miss Neely, A. 3A.sLatady, C. D. Brown and Others
 Are Stars

It is not extravagant praise to say that the presentation last night of Gilbert and Sullivan's delightful Aoperatic oan- tata, "The Trial By Juryss by the, mem bers of the choir of the Church of the Advent.' was one of the best rendered and most pleasing musical performances that Birmingham audience has wit messed in many a day. Under the slxillful direction of Prof. Fred L. Grambs, the operetta was seen at it's best. It fairly sparkled with wit, spirit and brightness, the music catchy and tunefub the situa- lions novel, yei in way true to life.
 From the assembling of the court to the grand finale, in which all the principals and the large chorus took part, there was not dull moment, and the large audience frequently showed its appreeia- tion by hearty and spontaneous applause.
 Miss Queenie Neely, the fair plaintiff in the case, was as charming and dainty a
 ihgant as ever fascinated jury or in- fluenced judge. Attired in beautiful gown of white chiffon, trimmed with
 baby Irish lace and seed pearls, with flowing veil, orange blossoms and gro- geous bouquet Miss Nicely presented a pretty picture and when to her personal charms is added a magnificent and we'll
 trained voice, she was all that could be desired in the part to which she was as- signed.
 A. A. Latady, as the judge was posi- lively inimitable, and in addition to his droll conception of the part, added much to it's possibilities by his wit and orig inalty. He sang his part we'll and had to respond to several encores.-
 If c. D. Brown, the defendant. was given half a chance The would develop into matinee idor' that would shame Janies K. Hackett. He sang his part magniiicently, while his acting was of the highest order. Furthermore. he looked the part, his mannerisnis and general deport- ment left nothing to be desired He came in for full share of applause. J. A. Bates gave 8 good account of himself as the counsel for the plaintiff and made an excellent showing for his fair client Harry Curvel as the bailiff of the court made the most out of part that had few opportunities
 The entire production was or high order and more than filled the expecta- tions of the large audience that was pres
 ent A pleasing feature was the intro- duction of half dozen pretty girls as
 bridesmaids, and two little flower gorls. These were becomingly attired in cos tunes suitable to the occasion and lent touch of color to the court room. The gentlemen selected for the jury did their part exceedingly well, their chorus work adding much to the success of the production. The performance was given in the parish house of the Church of the Advent, and will be repeated this afternoon at a special matinee. The full cast and chorus is as follows;
 Miss Queenie Neely-Plaiiitff. ra13.. J. A Bate-Counsel for plaintiff c. D. Brown Defendant. ,,s.s. Harry L.. Culver-Bailiff.
 A. Latady-Judge. .e.stI
 Jury-C. W. Cox. foremau;n Morris
 Karpeles, Percy Hughes, r. H. Potter, J. T. Gould. J. R. Poster, A. l.. Geiss, A. w.
 Rencher. A. M. Wiggins, G. H. Crane, MT. Shillito Horace Shaw. Bridesmalds-M Cecil Daniel, Miss
 Katherine Ross, Miss Emma Carr, Miss
 Edwina Wood, Miss Edith Keslier, Miss Ella Houston, Miss Lucille Harris t.e
 Flower Girls-Miss Bettie McDonald,
 Miss Adelaide Ransom. sa
 Spectators at Scene of Court Room-Miss Lillian Hancock. Miss Berte Hutchings.
 Mrs. Marie. Kern Mullen Miss Kate Basenberg Mrs W. IT. Basenberg, Miss
 Essie Gould, Miss Mary r. Robinson, Miss Lurline Weaver.