The French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1896-1912, 1911-08-10
LOCAL TALENT MAKES GOOD
MIKADO PLEASES LARGE CROWD

From the rise ef the curtain IN the
frst act. to the grand ensemble ans
llna1e OF the last act, the enthus lastic
audience which almost filled the au.
ditorium to its capacity last night, to
witness the production of the "Mlka-
do, was kept in continuous uprcaT
and spirit of merriment.
Too much cannot be said of the per
formance and the splendid manner in
which the different characters were
portrayed. Especially is this true
when it is considered that the partic-
ipants were ameteurs and, with one
ortWo exceptions, the entire cast COM
posed of local talent.
Mrs. Irving Hatch, as Katisha
thoroughly deserved the numerous
outbursts of applause which greeted
her efforts in the various situations
involved. From her wild and frantic
condemnation of the multitude as #
proclaims the engagement of Yum
Yum to Nanki Pooh, to her earnest
pleadings for mercy at the hands of
the Mikado, as he is about to wFeak
vengeance on the slayers of his son.
Mrs. Hatch displayed excellent his
trionic ability.
1t is surprising that Miss Amy
Edwards as Yum Yum did not bring
the entire cast of male characters to
her feet instead of just Nanki Pooh
and Ko Ko. 1t may safely be said
that her Interpretation of the lines
and her delightful vocal rendition
have never been surpassed in any
amateur performance in the city.
The mots fetching little stunt, in
the play was the Three Little Maids,
song. Miss Edwards, Miss Edwin
Hunt and Miss Lily Hight carried the
audience of it's feet with the dash.
ing manner in which the number was
rendered, and the catchy melody viii
probably be whistled and hummed all
over town for days to come. In this
number as well as throughout the en-
tire performance the members of the
chorus acquitted themselves splendid
ly. 1t could be truthfuly said that the
chorus consisted of the most charm
ing and beautiful girls in the State.
Charlotte Observer please note.
Mr.. II. G. Meyer as the .Mikado"
surpassed the expectations of his
most ardent friends who knew of the
latent histrionic talents of this rising
young architect-cartoonis at times.
His real ability as an actor was given
full play in the passages demanding
fierce anger and biting sarcasm and
well did he rise to the occasion. His
most telling hit, and perhaps of the
entire play was the song: Foolish
Questions. The local parodies COM
posed by the singer which were in
troduced in this song were telling
and timely. Repeated encores show
ed the audiences appreciation of work
eXcellently done. Mr.. Meyers-ar-
chitect, cartoonist, singer, actor-We
dof our chapeaux to you!
Tom Edgerton created an abund-
ance of merriment with his mi1nicry
and ludfcrcus efforts to faithfully per
from his duties as attended to the
Mikado.
Mr. Albert Baker, as Ko Ko, the
Lord High Executioner, was scream
from start to finish. It toook no
second glance to assure one that he is
an actor of experience and great
ability.
5 In direct contrast to Ko Kos light
comedy work was the naughty digni-
nified and extremely sensitive man
ner OF Pooh Bah who holds about
,steen offices. Mr.. Harlowe Waldrop
was exceedingly amusing throughout
the play, especially in his endeayors
to do his duty faithfully in the various
official capacities in which he was re-
tanned, always diligently seeking to
avoid clash between these several
offices. OF course his reluctance to
KISS Yum Yum was only part of the
play
Mr.. Tom Davis, who was called here
from Waynesville to take the part of
Nanki Pooh, made a splendid impress
sion. His beautiful tenor voice was
highly appreciated by the audience.
as was shown by the spontaneous ap-
plause which greeted his various
numbers
Mr. Burt Barber carried out his
part to perfection as Pish Tush, q
noble lord. His salaams before the
Mikado reminded one of contortion
ist in action.
In the entire act the audience waB
entertained by several vo-
cal selections, most delightfully."- rem
dered by Mrs. j. G. Cater, followed by
a dance fantastique participated in by
the Japanese fan girls. The chorus
Of Lilliputians was decided sensa-
tion. Little tots who were hardly old
enough to walk went through every
move of the drill perfectly. The Misses
Rose Sanofsky and Lily Hight accom-
panied by a. chorus of cowboys sang
San Antonio; and made decided
bit.
Altogether the performance was a
splendid success and the audience was
we'll pleased. The proceeds will go
towards defraying expenses for the
erection Of a new rectory for St
James Episcopal church
The play III be repeated tonigl