The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-09-02
By EMMA REID RYALL

lMuRING the long interim of sum-
 II y mertime dullness, the coterie of
 charming people who spend the heated term on beautiful Shades noun tain, as well as those who permanently reside there, was regaled on Wednesday evening last by a delightful innovation which was enjoyed by a large and ap- preciative audience.
 At the Summit schoolhouse, better known as the Shades Mountain school house, a pleasant evenings entertain ment was afforded by the Shades Noun tain Dramatic club, which presented the play entitled "The Noble Outcast," un- der the clever and able direction of Mrs. Frank Gamble for the benefit of the piano fund.- of the school.
 The little schoolhouse, which is sit uated right on the top of the mountain, where the breezes blow and the atmos- rhere is delciously pure and wholesome, naa been transformed for the occasion into miniature theatre, the stage and stage settings, curtain and stage proper ties being made, painted and arranged by three of the clever young men who are members of the Shades Mountain Dra- matic club MT. Thurber West, MT. Evan Hale and MT. Dan Lovelace.
 These young men proved themselves artists in the construction of temporary scenic effects and the scenes were all at tractively depicted.
 great deal of talent was displayed in the production of the little play, and It would be difficult to specialize, since each and every one did their part with so much credit
 As the father Mir. Thurber West did some very good acting; he is a talented young man, his deep, resonant voice and attractive stage presence lending much interest to his clever portrayal of the diff ficult role.
 Playing opposite him leading lady was Miss Irene Hagan. and more charming leading lady, could scarcely .be) imagined; she has dramatic talent and poise, and her lines were cleverly spoken, and her acting convincing and appealing.
 As the villain, Evan Hale did some nice work, in a thankless sort of part. for the villain never has the sympathy of the audience, while Luther Tylor, as the lover, was clever, and did his part well. MT. and Mrs. Hugh Moore who were : in the cast, Mrs. Moore as the maid, and also Miss Helen Lovelace, the mother, were each fine in their parts, and alto- getner TOT an amateur performance The | Noble Outcast'' was g, distinct credit. This play was the third in a series of entertainments given within the past few weeks by the Shades Mountain Dramatic | club. comedy entitled" "Blundering | Billy" and an evening of vaudeville" preceding the dramatic sketch. During the intermissions, Miss Annie | Gray Hale regaled the audience with l some very attractive piano selections, | which were greatly enjoyed by the large | audience which included a number of Bir- | mingham people besides those who live | on the mountain. The neat little sum of about $25 was l collected at the door for the piano | fund.-" and the occasion proved a dis l tinct success in every way. Miss Annie Lee and Miss Mary Ida Wood of Birmingham who arrived | Wednesday for a visit to Miss Eleanor | Gary. will be the inspiration this even | ing for one of the loveliest affairs of the | entire summer, when their hostess will 1 entertain with dance at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs. T, E. Gary. Miss Julia Shackleford, who was to have been | included in this charming hospitality was prevented from joining the house party | and failed to arrive Wednesday, says the | Selma Times. Golden rod and ferns will be used to | decorate the whole lower floor of the | Gary home, and during the evening danc- tag will be enjoyed. Punch will be served on the spacious | veranda by Mrs. J. F. Hooper and Mrs. | Gary Hooper, assisted by Miss Ada Cole |