Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-03-12
SOCIAL DOINGS
DarktOwn College Glee Club
Scores Well Before UsherS
In Chapel Here Last Night.

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Members of the "Darktown Col
lege Glee Club" scored big triumph
last night. when they appeared at the
Baptist chapel under the auspices OF
the Baptist Ushers' Association in q
brilliant program of fun and song.
The chapel was filled to its capacity
and there is every indication that
crowd of equal proportions will wit
ness the antics of the dusky merry
makers tonight. Tickets may be Sc
cured at the door for tonights per-
formance.
Last nights entertainment was
one continuous round of laughter
from the time that the glee club lead
er, Frank Roberts, introduced Pro
fessor Schniegelfritz," the be-spec-
tacled head of the Darktown College.
This character was well taken by l..
j. Monroe.
Every number on q lengthy and
varied program was well received
and encore selections were frequent
ly called for. The entertainment
gave evidence of careful rehearsal
and abundant talent, and reflected
great credit upon all the participants.
The efforts of Miss Edith Marshall,
who acted in the capacity of musical
director and accompanist, were espe-
cially well received, the unusual de-
gree of success attained by the enter
tainment being largely attributed to
her services. Frank Roberts, as the
Glee Club leader, made fine impress
sion and he appeared in numerous Sc
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rector and business manager.
The unique and popular musical
numbers drew forth many outbursts
of applause and the gags and cross
fires" were especially well received.
Many of the jokes were localized in a
most amusing manner, and in their
rendition the performers scored
heavily as mirth proyokers. During
the 'fntermission candy was sold.
The "darkies" were all attired in
white ducks" blue coats and red
neckties with yellow buttonaires, the
stage effect being very striking.
The program follows;
Opening remarks by Glee Club
Leader Frank Roberts, introduc-
ing club and Professor Schniegel7
Opening chorus, Stein Song" Club.
College; Mr.. Emerson White and
club. A lively exposition of the
way they .'get education" down at
Darktown.
Tags and Crossflres.
'enor solo, "Rockin' in de Wind"
a raccoon lullaby; James Ather-
ron with r1onJpli, onocr, y, >, |
by e. II. Kfnsey. Encore, "Swed-
ish Folk Song" /
when Father Laid the L
Carpet on the Stairs" Harveyi
Wilson. Wherein father comes to
grief and mother does all the c
heavy work. Encore, When I'm
Gle Joe Plays Rag on His Old
Banjo" o
William Cox. A narrative with an y
amusing antissNmax
sa,,s.,s; IAHag=!sA Asa1as sAz@e- :
- sung by Harlan Bohd. nn
core, Polly, wolly Doodle;;"
verses sung by Harry Dave.
gs and Crossfires.
mes solo, That's A-Plenty;" Tre-
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10 and chorus, Tennessee l Hear F
You Calling Me-" F. Roberts and
club. te
Intermiss1on. Ct
,eech, "Old Mother Hubbard;
Clifford Roberts. A highly hu-
morous burlesque sermon with the n
nursery rhyme as the text.
number--Ptano, bones, G
tambos, shuffles, etc. II
"My Experiences in Perth
Amboy;" f. Roberts. Funny
stuff. A laugh every minute.
,olo and chorus, ''In the Hills of Old
kentucky" Emmerson White and
club.
Tags and crosstires.
hong. He's a Rag Picker" George
Ryder. Popular song, with whis-
tied chorus, by club.
pianologue, Foolish Questions;"
Clifford Roberts. A funny re-
minder of what foolish things peo-
pie ask sometimes.
Song. "That Coontown Quartette;"
Harvey Wilson.
Closing solo and chorus, When My
Ship Comes In" Mr.. Roberts
and club.