The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

on at the Becker X Lewis Opera House last night, under Management of MT. and Mrs. Y. $. Murphy. with all home talent in the Cast and specialties, the latter consisting of musical numbers by two separate choruses, and solos and duets by members of the company
 The following is the
 CAST OF CHARACTERS Robert Racket Mr. Y. $. Murphy Obediah Dawson - Dr. D. A. Pelton Timothy Tolman MT Henry Gatling ! Mr Dairoy -- MT. Walter German i Hobson Mi Herman Rollwage | Clarice Mrs. David Bridgforth Mrs, Tolman Miss Myrtle Davis | Katie Miss Emile Calling The first chorus was composed of ! the following young ladies Of Forrest ] CIty. and were selected oa account Of their great talent:
 Misses Mary German, Anna Clay ] sanders, Georgia MerWin, Mamie Lou 1 t0ndreu. Mary ACDoupai. Nell Cor ! man, Edith Nadakin. Elizabeth Davis. ] Mignon Knight, Mary Sanders, Clara ! Bride~e#. Virginia Bol.Wage, aud Little Miss sadie Burd
 Pianist-Miss Helen Nichols
 The other chorus Was composed of wee Ittie misses led b. Saida Bugd, whose names appear further down.
 The musical numbers were as fol. lows.
 Opening Choeas-"Haskins Bee BF the Entire Company.
 @Spooning With Your Lady Love Miss Mamie Lou and Mr. James F0a- dren and Chorus
 My Gal Irene, '-Mr Y. $. Muf- ply and Chorus
 They Always Pick On Me. Lit tie Miss Sadie Burd.
 @Ging, q Boo Man. '-Mr. Herman Rollwage and Chorus
 Solo-"Good Night, Dear. Miss Edith Nadakin
 Solo-Selected-MisS Mamie Lou and MT. James tondren.
 The players, each and every one did themselves credit, and judging by the frequent outbursts of applause, their auditors were well pleased. Mr and Mrs. Murphy travel and make this business means of livlihood. They had been here about week, and deserve much credit for the suc- cess of the play. as it reflected care ful training of all the participants, which means downright hard work They made many friends while here, and won the respect and esteem of all with whom they had to do. We con- graduate them upon the success of thelr undertaking.
 The duet by Miss Mamie Lou and MT. James Fondren, was excellently rendered, and greatly appreciated by the audience, who gave them a big encore.
 Miss Edith L. Watkins solo was well received and she was given a hearty encore, in response to which she sang I'd Live or I'd Die for You, " taking high "C'' with ease at the close.
 Little Miss Saida Burd received laundering applause when she rem dered her solo, and was encored, an swetng by repeatidg part of the song. Afterwards she sang another solo with chorus composed of the following:
 "Toodles Miss Sadie Burd, assisted by the Little Misses Eunice Terry, Sarah Prewett, Alice 0 Brien. Louise Turiey, Elizabeth Barrow Olivia Fields, Alberta Fields. AziIe Merritt, Louise AIderson, Francis McDougal.
 and they were called back twice with great applause
 The chorus vas a revelation of talent that lies slumbering in this city. The twelve young ladies are favored with great talent, and each has splendid voice, and good foun- dation to become great singer.
 Miss Helen Nichols presided st the piano, accompanying the chorus and soloiStS i'll a highly accomplished and satisfactory manner.
 Altogether the play and the special ties were each well-done, and the fairly large audience was highly en- teftained. We cEeerfully recom- mend Mr and Mrs. Murphy.
 The Elks desire to return their most grateful thanks to MesSrs. Becker X Lewis. John Maiouf, The Times. al who took part in the per formauce. and in fact everybody who ] in anyway assisted them in making the entertainment success, includ- ing. of course, all who patroai2ed the show.
 The gross proceeds of the play and advertising in the program amounted ] to about Sl35. and after all expenses were paid. the Lodge received about S30 net.