Evening journal., 1913-02-03
TRIAL BY JURY"
SCORES A HIT
dupont TheSpianS Delight in
First Appearance Of
Comic 0pere ia

Convincing evidence OF the versatil-
ity of the DUPONT Puff and Powder
Club was shown Saturday afternoon
and evening, when the first and sec
ond presentations OF the comic oper-
eta Trial BY jury" were given in
the DUPONT Auditorium by members
of the club. This, the second produc-
ton TO be given, was so different in
plot and characteristics from their
former and initial production. "Facing
the Music, which was presented last
fall, achieving a triumphant success.
that IL placed the theatrical capabil-
tiles OF the club among the front
ranks for all time. and again they
added laurels to those already won.
The great popularity of the club
was attested 10 when the opening
performance was given Saturday af-
ternoon to an audience which packed
the auditorium, despite the fact that
the matinee had been hurriediy ar
ranged at the last minute in order
10 allow those to attend who had
been unable to secure seats for the
two evening performances.
Although the Trial" did not con
sumo a great deal Of time, At neverthe-
less was hugely enjoyed by the very
appreciative audience who demanded
a number of encores. Rarely has a
Trial ever had a more surprising
"denouement," for il is seldom that q
staid and stately Judge settles a
Breach of Promise" case by himself
marrying the prospective bride; all
though il is not to be wondered that
In nI A ~ b.
captivated him, for she took the jury
by storm, and all were her loyal sup
porters from the first.
Frank Fl. Mason, as "The Judge"
served most acceptably. and the "at-
torney for the plaintiff" J. Frank
Huss, made a splendid plea for his
fair client The "snob of a defend
ant G.. l.. Coffee. sought TO remedy
matters by declaring that he would
marry one lady today, and the other
lady (evidently her rival) tomorrow,
whereupon he was told by the plain
tins attorney" that such would be
burglary" Matters were decidedly
complicated until the Judge" decided
that he would ''marry her himself"
after which remarkable decision,
peace reigned.
The charm of the operetta was en-
hanced by the very superior brides
maids chorus which was notable for
the grace and beauty of the dances
and the harmony of the chorus sing
ing, both OF which were decidedly
above the average amateur chorus
work. This was undoubtedly due to
the splendid training given "the
bridesmaids by their teacher, Miss
Kate McClafferty whose work is re-
cognized everywhere as being of the
highest possible standard.
To Norris c. Morgan belongs the
honor Of the musical feature of the
play, and the stage management was
under the supervision of Edward S.
Grant, of Philadelphia, who is an ex-
pert in that line. Adding greatly to
the pleasure of the presentation OF
the operetta was the delightful mus
ical program given by the dupont Or
chestra, under the supervision oil
Howard X. Crosby. Much praise
should be given too, to the entertain
ment committee, for their great sue.
cess in the presentation of the play
There is a "rumor" that there are a
lot of surprises in store in the near
future. Comprising the entertain
ment committee are George II. Kerr
chairman; VIM. s. X. Wells, Ralph
Assheton, L. II. Beardsley. Frank
Mason, r. B. Mccoy and George f
Lord The operetta Will be present.
ed again tomorrow evening