Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1915-05-29
of the evening, and a genuine work
of art.
Werner Ebell's Tallness HeIped

of the evening, and a genuine work
of art
Werner Ebell's Tallness Helped
Werner Ebell, the fourth of the
end men is still IN the small boy class
1or age, but IN the mans class Tor
size. His great helght-he must be
close to six teet-made him by con-
trast with the other boys, quite large
indeed. And his youthful legs, too,
thin and encased in sllken green, made
a risible appeal. His jokes were well
done, and his song, Pm Glad My
Wlfe's in Europe, brought forth
many laughs. Werner's facial make
up was something fierce, but it added
to his comlcal acting, and contributed
largely to the evenings fun.
A Youthful Kubelik
Another artistic success was the
vlonn solos of llrJle Iommle Bene-
aeCtl, called "Kubellk," by the inter-
locutor IN introducing HIM. 1ommle
ISM a kubellk altogether yet, but he
mas musical talent and promise. lie
came out and advancing to the foot
ngnts began CavaIerla KuStlcanna
lie hau proceeded only few bars,
wnen he appeared Ill at ease. Things
were not gong just right, and
Iommle knew 1T. SO, dropping all
form OF ceremony, he cut off short,
and running over to Miss Ida
Pratt at the piano, he said, Here,
here! I'm all out of tune!" The
strings beng put into proper key,
Iommle went back and began all over
again, playing with confidence and
precision his rather difficult selection.
AS an encore, he prayed Little House
upon the Hill, and did even better,
paying the latter piece the second
Ilme upon the demand of the audience
Tor more. 1ommle did well. He got
line tone out OF his fiddle, and dim t
Wabble once, except when he kicked
over the traces at the beginning. Ii
This incident, by the way, had been
business, 1t couldn't have been more
effective. 1t was very, very human,
anu the young aspirant got hold he
never lost.
Fine Chorus Song
"Nickie" Scutiero sang Where the
River Winds Along Kentucky s
Shore very nicely, albeit his voice
has now changed from soprano to
tenor, and the change not yet being
fully accomplished he wasn't quite up
to the Scutiero standard, albeit he
was given the best OF attention and
go through very we'll. The chorus
emphasized his song to fine advan-
tage, and ended the evenings per
torrance. The interlocutor work by
Charles Logan was quite good, and
ne entered INTO all OF his work with
a spirit that pleased everybody. His
selection for the part he filled was
just what was needed, and he re-
celved much praise for his part in
the show.
OF exceeding excellence was the
piano playing Of Miss Pratt, who ac-
companied the boys in their singing
She was aided by Mr.. Brown, of New
DIRK, the trap man, who brought along
all the jigomarees needed to make q
musical noise, including the cymbals
sleigh bells, whistle, horn, drum, bass
and snare, and heaven knows what
all. Martin Lyons jig dancing in two
OF the choruses was a valuable and
interesting part of the performance
much enjoyed.
Team Work Helped Lot
The team work of the choruses was
another fine part of the show The
boys of the chorus were as much a
necessary part of the affair as the
end men, in fact, every boy played an
important part, necessary part
Their attack in their chorus work was
splendid, and they sang really well.
One of the pleasantest incidents OF
the evening was the presentation of
handsome solid silver cake plate to
Mrs. Walter Binner for her untir-
ing work in playing for the boys
throughout period of several weeks
Mr.. Carson went up on the stage and
made one of his felicitous little
speeches in offering the plate, taking
Mrs. Binner completely by surprise
1t was the gift of the Junior Civic
League of the Woman's Club in ap-
probation of Mrs. Binner's unselfish
labors in behalf of the entertainment
After the performance the floor
was prepared for dancing and this
pa VI eIC evening was hCPC uP cii4
about midnight. The refreshments
that were served consisted of fine
lemonade punch and fancy cakes
which everybody enjoyed, the chill
dren especially. 1t was a childrens
night decidedly.
Summing up this rather lengthy
review, Mr.. Edgar Darby deserves the
gratitude of the entire community for
his very fine evening, contributed in
in a splendid cause that of buying
a drinking public fountain and
adding to Palisades list of amateur
entertainments a certain kind OF
quality of presentation that may
safely be styled the stella per-
Torrance in the towns history
He went about the work of prepa-
ration without any fuss and feathers
but dug down at the roots of a
heavy job, went to it and did it
with master hand. The whole town
was not only delighted, but most
agreeably surprised, as well as just
tickled to pieces.
The Program:
Opening Chorus, Entire Company