The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-04-21
NORTH sENNlNGToN SAND
Fosr Days Carnival Was Successful
Eutertainment

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Eutertsinment
A carnival Eas held IN Bank hall
April lsth, 18Th. I6ih and 18th fer
the benefit o. the North Bennington
hand. This carnival coming as Il
ala. IN less than tUb weeks after
the one held under the auspices Of
the Nasons and Eastern stars. il
might safely have been prophesied
that IL could not be a success; but
the fact that between SIX and seven
hundred dollars were raised az the
tao fairs Is sufficient proof that both
were a decided success from start 10
finish. The community vas glad OF
an opportunity 10 show its appreci-
alton OF the band. By giving It's loyal
support making this fair the most
successful one that the band la
ever held.
The hall VAS tastefully decorated,
the colors used being green, purple
and white. making a very pretty com
binati0n. The booths were arranged
the entire length OF the south side OF
the hall. one representing a country
store. one having candy and cigars
for sale. one containing fancy ar
ticles. one with toilet articles and
rofreshment booth.
The first evenings entertainment
consisting OF a three act play. en-
titled "Willowdale". was greeted By
a crowded house The play given
by home talent. VAS under the man
agement OF Prof II. II. Kibbey,
which vas a sufficient guarantee OF
excellence. The cast OF characters
follows:
Joel Bassett. Postmaster and Store
keeper Walter Hurd
Tom Skerrett. the accused
Leon Spencer
Jospeh Godfrey. lawyer, ambitious
and interruptions
Lynn Durfee
Clarence Dinsmore. a school teacher
Park Madison
Rev. Mr., Prosser. the minister
Ed. J. Worthington
Lem Hackett. leader OF choir and
impromptu detective
Jesse Squires
Simon Primer. who would rather
whittle than work
Waldo White
Mile Bassett. a child OF fate
Mrs. V. L. Tompkins
Mrs. Bassett. Joels wife, inclined TO
have her own way
Alice Young
Rosette Gates. a true friend
Clara Monahan
Mis- Hazey who imagined things
Frances Gordon
oleander. the help, who thought
life joke
Ruby Rockwell
Each one was so perfectly suited
to the character which they repre-
sented and entered so thoroughly in
10 the spirit of the play, that it was
the unanimous verdict Of the aud
fence that the work could not have
been improved upon by profession
ais. The band was stationed in the
balcony and rendered selections be-
tween the acts and during the even
ing. At the close OF the play the
han was cleared for dancing.
Wednesday. the second night of
the fair, there was a very good atten-
dance at the rube ball. despite the
stormy weather, and every one en-
ioyed themselves.
Thursday evening. the band was
very much disappointed in not hay-
ing J. Thompson's orchestra. which
had been engaged several weeks
previously, for that night. but there
was a large attendance. and all were
pleased with the dance music fur
nished by the band. Donnellys or
chestra was in attendance the last
evening. The hall was packed.
The articles remaining unsod in
the various booths were disposed of
at auction the last evening, Frank
Mattison acting as auctioneer.
The members of the band feel
very thankful to the citizens for
their generous aid and take this
public way of expressing their
thanks to every one who helped in
any way to make the affair a sue
cess. They especially thank Prof
Kibbey and all those who took part
in 'Willowdale"; assuring them
that they appreciate the many hours
spent in careful preparation for the
play.