Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-04-19
ever hesitated but took up the rythm

never hesitated but took up the rythm
Of the piece at every juncture as
though nothing could seem more real.
If Albert Jacqua alone is not better
than any artist that has ever appeared
in similar role, then the critic has
failed to hear the best in the musical
comedy business.
Noel Rhuberg.
Elder Brewster, that gruff individual
of solemnity, was well portrayed by
Noel Rhuberg. Noel has practiced 80
much in giving yells at the time Of
football victories that his voice was
we'll fitted for the part. His actions
showed that he knew what was requir-
ed of him while his deep bass solo was
more than could be expected, having
very difficult song to render. Noel is
worthy of all compliments being show
cred upon him, and while his part re-
quires gruff, deep voice, if he were
trife more distinct he would add
wonderfully to the good role which he
has been called upon to portray.
John Smith.
Second in comedy and ability was
the right bower of Captain Miles,
Erasmus Miles, played by John Smith,
in fact in several instances Erasmus
"put it over" the Captain for rich
comedy and quick answers. He was
always ready to feel the worst about
his predicament, especially when
strapped to the trunk of an old tree,
which afforded him an opportunity to
"put it over" Miles. John Smith did
not know the first iota about stage
fright and put plenty of vim during his
short appearance on the stage into his
part, sufficient to overcome any defect
that might be noticeable to the more
ardent critic.
Thomas Huesgen.
Wattawamut, chief of the Pequots,
played by Thomas Huesgen, was an
other good Indin role we'll portrayed
and showed that he, too, had made a
study of the part. His voice, though
somewhat weat at first gained as his
song progressed and served to make
one of the big hits accompanied by a
chorus that was up to the minute in
Indian action. While Pecksnot, the
Indian messenger, was not long on the
job, his little part played by Vincent
tenelon, was necessary to the produc.
ton, although Vincent was the leader
of comedy in that unruly army that
did not know the meaning Of military
department.
General Ensemble.
One could hardly do more than gen.
eralize on the Soldiers, Sailors and
Maidens that sang in perfect harmony,
difficult parts that could not be en-
trusted to the hands of their elders.
Dancing, too, was an added feature,
and in this Miss Springs ability was
very noticeable as it has been on pre-
vious occasions. The ensembles were
we'll cared for by the chorus and moth
ing better could be asked.
After all is said and the various
parts criticised in such mild form as
only the parts could be criticised, some
one must have been responsible for the
work and. the burden Of labor falls on
the shoulders of Miss Radcliffe, who
spent great amount of time and put
forth every effort to bring "The Cap
tain of Plymouth up to its high stan
dard Of perfection. As an instructor
in this particular branch, bringing the
attainment of the young people up to
such marked degree Of excellence,
puts Miss Radcliffe in the front rank.
It was a remarkable undertaking we'll
accomplished with the assistance of
Edward Flynn, whose work with the
o 'Callighans has made him the actor
leader of Devils Lake.
What The World hsa said about the
production it believes is not exaggerat-
ed. It is more deserving than printed
words will allow, the orchestra hand
l'Lg the parts we'll and adding to the
success of the show. What more could
ha asked of school boys Al girls can
tar..ly be mag. l and the ones who
have toiled dilig, lily have r'gh: 10
feel disappointed unless greeted by a
large house at this evenings perform
ance. A poor crowd will prove that
the best is too good for Devils Lake.
The Three Lads.
The Three Lads Of the Colony in
their less difficult lines, but which re.
quired acting, are not to be forgotten
and Richard, Stephen and Gilbert, play
ed by Howard Duell, William Elmslie
and Gerald Brennan, took their parts
well, their dancing in the first act be
ing especially noteworthy, while thei,
voices were in perfect harmony in song
which was required Of them.
Sextette of Plymouth Daisies:
Charity ........................ Jessie Henle,
Patience ..................... Vallie Thorsol
Mary .................... Genevieve Burrel
Martha ....................... Alice Dazzle,