Weekly journal-miner., 1917-10-03
CHARITY SHOW A HUGE ARTISTIC
 SUCCESS
ENTERTAINMENT CIV AT ELKS THEATER LAST NIGHT WAS A TRIUMPH OF GAYETY AND COLOR AND PLEASES ALL.
(From Saturdays Daily)

l the opening number, to the very last strains which the big orchestra play ed for the accompaniment of the movements of the living models in the fashion show, the entertainment given by the Associated Charities at the Elks' theatre last night was a pleasing performance, the description of which would entail the use of a long list of superlatives-a perform ance which gave 100 per cent satis- faction to the large and critical audi ence which filled the big theatre to standing room.
 Divided into four sections, the even ing's entertainment was opened by the rendition by Miss Edith Gatfeld of Chopin's Nocturne in c. So we'll was Miss Gatheld's offering received that she was compelled to respond by favoring the audience with another Instrumental number which was equal ly as good as her initial effort. Much praise was directed toward the young ana accomplished musician for the finished manner in which she played the difficult and intricate melody of the old master.
 A group of interpretive dances, giv- en by trio of youthful disciples of Ruth St. Denis, presented such a novel and pleasing exhibition oi rythm and graceful movement that the handsome little performers were com pelled to repeat their specialties sev- eral times. Miss Andrea Bradley gave an exhibition dance of the Spring Song,' and also danced to perfect time, the pleasing melody of the Glow Worm" Frances Munds and little Dorothy Pickerill delighted the house in their performance of several dances upon which the performers had apparently spent much time in order to bring the exhibitions to the state of perfection in which they were presented.
 One of the most attractive features of the program were several readings, charmingly interspersed with the tones of the violin and vocal music, by Mrs. Fay Southworth, perhaps the city's most skilled interpreter of ex- prcssion and mimicry. Elegantly gowned, Mrs. Southworth recited a little tale of how a convict was par doned on Christmas eve by the gov ernor of Southern State, and at the close of her offering, the audience was so eager to hear more from this tal- cnted lady, that she was compelled to respond, and in closing her encore, she put over" in a most acceptable manner war ballad of the day, Send Me Away With Smile," being accompanied at the piano by Miss Gatfield.
 The closing number of the bill, and one which was entertaining, not only on account of the novelty of the fea- ture but because of the attractiveness of the participants, was the fashion show, dear 10 the heart of the ladies fair, and not at all displeasing to the lords of creation who were in the audience To the accompaniment oi the Hitting strains of the orchestra, living models, all of whom had been selected because of their beauty and their natural ability and fitness for such number, exhibited some of the most beautiful and high-priced gar ments, furs, hats, etc, which were ever collected in a city the size of Prescott. Among the retailers who submitted exhibits for this part of the entertainment were NJ. Tregellas, Agnes B. Todd, NJ. Goldwatcr & Bro. and the Bashford- Burmister Com pany. About 30 acknowledgement young women, garbed in a manner in which a mere man can describe not, paraded under the glaring rays of the sizzling spotlight for the edification of a pleased and appreciative gather ing.
 Financially, the entertainment was as successful as it was artistic and a neat sum was realized with which the good work Of the Associated Chari- tics can be carried on during the coming Winter, the time when the organization is the busiest. Mrs. F. II. Meek and Mrs. \. Levy were the moving spirits of the entertainment and it is to their untiring efforts that the success of the Associated Chari ! ties show is due
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