Gilpin observer., 1914-11-19
0PERETTA BULBUL


as pretty and altogether wholesome,
as was the comic opera Bulbul. pres
ented to the people of Gilpin county
by the students of the Gilpin County
Union High school last Friday even
ing.
To Miss Margaret Anderson is due
the major portion of the honor in
bringing to a successful conclusion
an affair so deserving of unqualified
approval. Professor Clark rendered
invaluable assistance with sugges-
tons, and his capabilities as press
agent
The piece is entirely free from any
thing unclean, and offers many pos
sibilities in the way of scenic ef-
fects, asides and humorous by-play.
The theme is court betrothal.
| Bulbul, princess, is betrothed by
her father to young prince whom
she has never seen. Caspian, the
prince, being dsinclined to take un-
to himself bride whom he has new
er met, disguises himself as a ped
dler and accompanied by his close
friend and his retinue goes to the
4 palace of the king. In his peddler
attire he easily succeeds in winning
the heart OF the princess, at the
same time falling an easy victim to
her charms. Alain, the friend of the
prince, becomes infatuated with the
coquettish Lila who is a friend to
the princess, and she finally sue
| cumbs to the impassioned wooing OF
I her admirer. The other members of
his train find congenial mates among
the ladies of the court. The follow
ing is the cast:
King Iamit-James Judy.
Princess Bulbul-Ruth Tomlinson,
Prince Caspian-Tom Bellwood.
| Ida, court chaperon-Emma Rule
Lila, Bulbups friend Marjorie
Mellow.
/ Alain-Merrill Slater. :.
Dosay-Robert Judy.
I Justso-Clarence Anger.
Maids Of honor, friends to Caspian.
housemaids, lords and ladies of the
Kings court.
Ruth Tomlinson essayed the title
role and Won the audience with her
clear and sweet soprano. Her rem
dition of 81 Am Calling You" was
especially pleasing as was THE
Groom Song" both OF which evoked
hearty applause.
Marjorie Mellow, who sang the role
of Lila, deserves much credit for
her acting as we'll as her singing
She has a sweet ringing soprano and
her efforts were received with hearty
applause. Both these girls have musi-
cal talent and if properly cultivated
will place them above the average
Emma Rules Interpretation of Ida,
the court chaperon, who has her eye
upon the little eccentric king. who
finally falls for her wiles, went far
toward assuring an artistic success
of the performance.
Tom Bellwood as Caspian carried
off his share of the honors. He has
a good big voice and should have il
properly trained before it is spoiled
by improper placing of tones.
James Judy played his part ex-
ceptionally well. sang well, enunci-
ated clearly, and read his lines in
| ter.
Merrill Slater. as Alain. provoked
much mirth both in his song and
lines, and his work was deserving
of unstinted praise.
Robert Judy and Clarence Augur
attendants to the king. played up to
their lines in good shape, and won
their share of approval.
Margie Some should be highly COM
plimented for her work as pianist,
as she displayed unquestional ability
as an accompanist and was an i'm
portant factor in the success of the
piece.
The piano solo by Gladys Mathews
forth liberal applause.
The chorus, made up of fifty voices
and included all the students in the
High School WHO were not in the
cast created much favorable COM
ment. Their deportment was ex-
emplary. and their drilling spoke
volumes for the untlring efforts OF
Miss Andersen.
The unusually large audience in at
tendance was loud in it's praises for
! each and every one of the partici-
+ pants, which would indicate that any
future offerings from this source will
fill the house to overflowing.
The East Centennial mine in Rus
| sell Gulch Is again working and MAX