The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-03-02
1.-THE COURT OF
KING COLE
Presented Last Thursday and
Friday Evenlngs Dy Local Tai
Was q Grand Success
LOCAL STARS MAKE A HIT
In Their cleverness as Actors and
Their Unusual Vocal Talent
Before Large Crowds


Showing before two crowded
houses, Thursday and Friday ev-
ening the local talent presenting
the musical play THE Court Of
King Cole" under the direction Of
Mrs. Purdy Smith took the local
from the little twins by
storm. The play was given under
the auspices of the Red Cross So
ciety.
The training of the troupe was
under the special direction of
Mrs. Purdy Smith and her ability
as all instructor was more than
successful, it was extraordinary.
Comments of entire satisfaction
was heard on every hand and in
fact the local players not only
done credit to themselves and
their director, but to the little
twins as we'll. There is a great
of unusual talent in the
little twins and never before was
their talent shown to as great ad-
vantage as they did the two even
ings just past.
In the part of King Cole as re-
presented by Mr.. c. E. Lounsbury
of this city presented it in very
clever manner. He clearly eluci-
dated to the audience at both per-
forlnances what merry old soul
was old King Cole. His get off, on
local people from the little twins
in the audience caused him to be
encored time and time again. His
three little fiddlers also took their
part we'll.
One of the prettiest solos of the
play was that of Mistress Mary
was represente by Mrs. Mayme
McClintock and her part was
more than taken care Of.
Mr.. Rudolph GILES in the part
Jack Of the Beanstalk" clearly
evinced that Rudolph was very
we'll fitted to his part and his sing
ing was one Of the features of the
evening.
Sinbad the sailor, was very
cleverly presented by Frank Ber-
nard and his impersonation Of the
character Sinbad proved that he
has whole lot Of talent that
has future for him.
The impersonation of little Bo
Peep by Miss Helen Weiner of
Breckenridge was one of the
leading features of the evening
and the sweet singing of this
young lady brought her back
time and time again to respond
to encores. Miss Weiner is one of
the best vocal artists in the little
twins and her work in this play
caused her to be heard at her best
Sonora as presented by Miss
Lillian Morden as everyone knows
was we'll taken care of, and the
public is always glad to hear Miss
Morden at every opportunity.
Senor Mora was presented i'm a
clever manner by Vern Hoffman.
THE Indian Chief by William
Bergman and the Indian Princess
by Miss Maybe NaGeau of Breck-
enridge was really one Of the
clever presentations of the even
ing. The action and pose. sweet
and clear singing by these two
popular young people in an In
dian love song. showed them of
to an advantage that their ability
has never before been brought to-
light in such way.
The comedy stunt Gretchen
Won Vctcten by Miss Sophia krd-
ker of this city and Mr.. w. +.
Daubanton of Breckenridge.
brought forth many compliments
for these two people. Miss krakei
is often seen on the local stage
and her ability as an actor is
very we'll known but in this part
she again showed that she is get
ting better than ever. Mr.. Dau-
baton of Breckenridge is a new
face to the home people, but we
know that he will again be Often
seen playing some role or the 9TH
er in home talents to come.
Jack and Jill represented by
James Murray and Miss Mable
Jameson was one Of the many
clever representations Of differ
ent characters, and their work to-
gether in this part does not hav.
to be commented upon as every
one knows who is acquainted
with these two popular young peo
pie. that their parts were we'll tax
Ell care Of.
The minstrel man by Alvin
Meyer showed that Alvin is a clev
er impersonatOr Of this kind of a