Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-03-30
4TH[HOODOO' HIGH
SCHOOL CLASS
PLAY
..s or ,1e ASSISTED BY tai
t.anc tss~ FROM OTHER CLASSES
EN- sage RoUsING COMEDY.
Monday, APRIL 5 THE DATE
|r,rmer High School Plays Have AL
ways Been Highly Praiseo-Ins
" One Should See You Present.

Monday, April 3rd, with the assls-
,.nee of talent drawn from other class
:. tho Seniors of the G. III. s. will pre-
.sn, uThe Hoodoo." The play will be
o;ven in the auditorium. The date was
set for last Tuesday, but the workmen
vo,e using the auditorium and the ex-
t,a time has been used by the cast in
perfecting their parts.
The production of this lively comedy
Is under the capable supervision of Mr.
|aud Mrs. Rice. People in the commune
~. who have seen the former high
school plays know something of Mr.
Rce's ability as director and pro-
nounce "The Hoodoo" the best yet,
and a credit to his patient work with
the young people in the play.
The Story.
The story of "The Hoodoo" centers
around an ancient scarab pin which will
bring good luck to the wearer, if buried
| for twenty hours after he receives it
but if this command is overlooked, the
wrath of the great god, Osiris, will des.
seend upon the wearer. To test this
Threat, Creighton Early decides to brave
+ the anger of the god and as title may
suggest, many humorous and puzzling
Incidents take place, as the pin is pass.
4 ed from one person to another. Bad
/ luck follows the scarab pin until Pro.
fessor Spiggott buries it to appease the
4 gods. But come and see it; laugh and
n be happy for a week.
The parts as listed are well taken
The Hoodoo" has good cast and all
have entered into the spirit with a vim
THAT promises a good time for the au
4 Edience.
Cast of Characters.
Homer Eimers and James Yates, as
Professor Spiggot and "littleo Hema
chus are ably supported on their lively
comedy parts by Lallah Fulton, as Mrs
|Spiggott and Helen Erskine, as Eupep
sa and five other little Spiggotts
There are some interesting scenes be
tween the deceiving husband, Mr.
|Spiggott and the heartbroken wife, who
finally forgives him for the children 4
&sake.
Frank Atwood has the part of Brigh
ton Early, the bridegroom, and acts il
50 well that you will wonder just how
tins capable young man will free him
sell from the blackmailer and many
other ealamities sent by the wrathfu
|god, Osiris. But there is a reward fol
panence and nobility and Frank say.
4 mat he would not trade his part in the
|play.
Myrtle Fuller takes the part of Amy
Lee, the dear little bride, who breeze,
IN and out, believing all that Brighton
'ells her and we agree with Bright thai
sae is some girl. Amy also think.
'aat the last scene has its funny side.
Dennis Howard is Billy Jackson, tn,
|arepresslble flirt, who proposes t,
snfee girls and suddenly finds out thar
ns ns mas been accepted by all three, bu'
%aeh you have seen the play you will
aaow how Billy bears up under calami
Nes and wins the girl he really loves.
o,. annie Norwood, as Mrs. Pennington
sall Salae' the mother of Gwendolyn, up
a a0las the dignity of the wedding part,
any; anu rules the young folks with an i'm
fe,aous sta hand. 1t takes a strong man t,
~ staed ,s before her anger and appear in
ultefent toward her naughty manne