The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-03-21
Musical Comedy
Scores Success
At Smithfie|4
Produced by WeIlsville Opera Com.
pany Under Direction Of Robert
Major ana James Allen

Smithfield, March 1S.-To a pack
ed house. the largest number of pee
pie ever assembled in the Unioi
Theater, Pif. Paff, Pouf, high clas
musical comedy was presented las
night by the Wellsville Opera Com
pany.
From start to finish the attention
of the audience was rivited on the
players. The opening chorus, Unde,
the Shade of Our Lovely Umbrellas
and the artistic dancing of the Pony
Baller and Busters was one of the
most novel bits ever seen here in a
musical comedy. When Mr.. Robert
Major, the director of the play made
his appearance wave of applause
met him. His natural wit and mark,
ed ability we're given free play In
the comedians role Of Peter Pouffle
the Swamp Root Man. Mr.. Major
was seen here last year as Tom
Warder in Clyde Fitch's drama, The
Truth. AS that was part requiring
natural emotional acting, 1t shows
the versatility Of his ability. AS
Peter Pouffle he was close second
to James T. Powers, the famous CO.
median in, Havana. His appearances
we're at all times a signal for burst
OF applause and laughter.
Mr.. James Allen the director of
the musical portion of the opera was
pleasing especially in the duet, For
You. sung with Miss Delva Haycock
who was charming both in voice and
action, as Mrs. Lillian Montague.
Mr.. Lewis Vaughan sustained the
character of Lord George Puffle, very
well indeed, and was applauded lib
orally on his excellent singing.
Miss Media Gunnell sang, My I'm.
kissed Man, in very pleasing style.
Her voice is clear and sweet and
was well suited to the songs.
Roy Warner, as Dick Daily. re.
porter was typical of his type. He
has pleasing personality and put
1t all in the part.
Lamont Allen did extremely we'll
as Macaroni Puffle. He was well fit-
ted to the part. In the beach scene
between him and Pouf, (Robert Ma
jor) the audience was kept in an up
roar of laughter until they made their
exit.
May Jones, Matte Vaughan, John
Perkins and Eleanor Garrett, sustain
ed their characters in very pleas
ing manner.
The finale of act l was a beautiful
complication OF music and acting.
The finale of act 2, march of the
nation, was most certainly
gorgeous. A distinctly noticeable fea-
ture was the expression both in voice
and action. 1t showed keen insight
into dramatic work. Smithfield was
intensely pleased with the perform
ance, AS a whole 1t was q perfectly
trained company. The small details
were handled In a way that showed
ability, hard drilling and thorough
Of the fine points Of dra-
MATES and music on the part OF the
directors Mr.. Major and Mr.. Allen.
The numerous catchy advertise
ments which told OF young, viva.
cious chorus OF forty of the prettiest
high school girls in northern Utah,
was by no means exaggerated. The
writer saw Pin, Paff Pouf, in its or
iglnal New York run few years ago.
The Wellsyille Company was very
close rival. The lions share Of the
credit is due the two young men,
Bob Major and Jim Allen whose ab!l
ity and untiring energy made Pin
Pan, Pouf, such a huge success.
Wellsville has produced many cue
cessful musical plays, but this years
tops the list Eve hundred per cent.
Piff, Paff, Pouf is an improvement
over past productions both in elias,
Of play, cast of characters, and ev
cry other way, The only criticism We
have, is that we can't see 1t again.
When Messrs Allen and Major se'
ready to put on another opera the.
don't need to advertise, just let u.
know the date.