Arizona republican., 1915-03-11
BIG RETURNS
 F0R CHARITY
Benefit Performance at the Elks' Thcater Last Night Most Successful and Nets Large Sum for the Asso- ciated Charities

In q performance such as wsis given for the benefit of the Asso- ciated Charities at the Elks thcatcr last night, success depends on great many things, and only the CO., operat ation of everybody concerned in the performance makes it possible. That it was a success, nobody who was in the big audience will deny. and the Associated Charities wishes to express it's gratitude to all who so kindly assisted them.
 The program was long. but there were no waits and no hitches Mrs. Katherine Wisner McClusky was heard to great advantage in Victor Hugo's How Good Are the Poor" q selection peculiarly well fitted to the occasion and one which was thoroughly enjoyed. Elton Ensign Hale played two piano numbers which were greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
 As an instance of the spirit eVi- denced in helping the program to success the Ellis Musical Comedy Co. which is now playing at the Coli scum. contributed their entire cast of principals to help the game along. Not only this but Manager Chappclle and Bob McGreer brought the entire orchestra from their theater with them for good measure. Rena Viv ienne. with Maitland Davies. con tributed the Dream Song from Alma" It was a beautiful number and pleased the audience so much that it had to be repeated. This was followed with the seXtet number which is making such a hit at the Coliseum this week and it literally stopped the show The cast of prin- cipals at the Coliseum. headed by Reina Vivienne and Earl Hall are the cleverest lot of people ever gath cred in a musical stock company in Phoenix and they made many new friends last night.
 Mrs Cromwell Stacey sang beaut- fully in spite of the handicap of q heavy cold, and a cold prevented Mrs Burris from appearing. Helen Beatrice Crane gave two dancing numbers. which were altogether charming Miss Crane grows more popular with her every appearance. George Crowder made a tremendous hit in his readings from Shakespeare. and himself and Eugene Redewill gave a violin selection that delighted l everybody.
 In an act that was quite different 1 from anything else on the progra m. Harry Nace and Harry Zerado open ed the eyes of the people to the fact that they are gymnast and acrobats of no ordinary ability. Their hand balancing was more than good; nothing better of it's kind has been seen in Phoenix. Not only did Cap tain Miners boys make good. They covered the Arizona theater with glory and Mace gave an exhibition 1 of gameness and grit that brought ! the audience to it's feet. For the 1 first time since they have worked the stunt. he was thrown heavily ir doing the ''one and a half and took the count It came very near being 1 his last act. for little harder blow would have permanently quieted him 1 but he recovered ahd carried the act through to completion. That is tho strff men are made of.
 To interest. an audience in a talk on charity while they are cndeaNor-
 ing to enjoy themselves is no easy
 task hut Dean Scarlett not only in- | terested but completely held his audience while he outlined the needs and aims of the Associated Charities
 Mrs. A. G. Hulett, Mrs. Quinn ant
 Mrs. Lucas played the accompani-
 ments.
 To Ed Worcester and his corps oi
 ushers, the electricians and stage
 hands and the many others wht
 helped so much. as well as to tho
 public who paid the price. the asso'
 citation extends it's sincere and hearty
 thanks. Every dollar that was takeI
 in will be applied to charity. Ther'
 were no expenses of any kind con
 nected with the entertainment.
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