Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-08
OPEN HOUSE PLAYS
 MAKE A BIG HIT.
Large Audience Makes the Olympic Ring With Applause in Appreciation of the Efforts of the Particjpants,

There were about 800 in attendance at the Olympic on Tuesday evening for the presentation of Fennell a one act romantic play. and Partners. of the Open House club, it being their annual event of this kind.
 Fennen was the first to be given and 1t was received with great apprecia- ton, the work of all four participants being high class. F. 8. Galligan, J. c. Davis, c. III. Wainwright and Miss Minnie B. Edwards all assumed their roles with full understanding of the sit uation. It is the story of the violin maker of Cremona who promised the hand of his daughter to the one who made the best violin. It was finely staged and the costumes used were the same as used by MT. Lardner in his production of the play in Providence.
 Partners was given 8 most enthusi- astic reception, the players putting much life and action into the three i acts, there being plenty of good com- curtain calls were given after each act. Each participant was most comm enda- ble in his role and carried out the in- tricate details of the funny mixup with magnificent effect. It was decided hit in every particular.
 The cast was as follows:
 MT. Horace Mervyn, a country gen. tle1nan, MT. Galltgan; Tom Gilroy, his cousin, rising barrister, MT. Davis; Muggles, Mervyn's confidential butler, Dr. Kinkead; Ernest, ,Mervyn's nephew, c. B. Messinger; Sir Archibald Drelin- court philanthropist. Dr. c. B. Ca- pron: Major Billiter. on half pay, Her man Bruckner; Coppinger, from the colonies, F. A. Friswell; Emily Mer- vyn, a young cousin of MT. Mervyn, Miss Elsie R. Bogue; Fanny Smith, her old school fellow, Miss Savage; Miss Priscilla, Mervyn's sister, Miss Hadie Blackstone; Darbyshire, her maid, Miss Annie M. Edwards.
 In each case the player had been se- lected with thorough understanding, amateur productions given here. Misses Rogue, Savage, Blackstone ard Ed- wards were charming, and received a warm welcome on their appearance. Messrs Galligan and Davis made a most pleasing impression, while c. B. CT, and Dr. Kinkead as the butler was great in every act. pr. Capron, Her. man Bruckner and F. A. Friswell were heartily received in thcir roles. aiding decidedly in the success of the produc- ton. Carl Hero was the stage man. agar and A. J. Christman his assistant. and their work was well done. The scenery was loaned for tho plays by the Spiritual Academy. During the evening the Cadillac orchestra played and also furnished music for dancing following the plays. Refreshments were served by Tyler.
 Particular credit is due J. c. Davis for the excellent direction he gave to the presentation of the plays, both having been under his care. It was not his first effort in this line, as was evidenced by the successful outcome.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair included Elmer D. Kinsman. chair man, J. c Davis, F. s. Galligan, Dr. R. R. Kinkead, and F. c. Geer. J. J. Holland was floor manager, with these aids: c. B. Messinger. c. H. Vain wright, c. c. Simpson, c. G. Cobb. The usllers were c. c. Simpson, w. P. Murphy, G. W. Stanton, c. G. Cobb, Ira Hines, Frank McMaiion, F. A. Brooks and Precott Smith H. .. Mo- Naught was ticket seller and c. G. Cobb and G. H. Stanton toook tickets.
 The proceeds are for the benefit of the Open House club, which offers to the young men of Norwich a comfort able, convenient place of social gath ering at very moderate cost. It aims to be center of nclea, wholesome rec reation for all who respect themselves and their neighbors. It appeals to the citizens of this city, who believe that such an organization performs a use full function. to join it and thus aid in it's support.