The Mankato free press., 1917-03-30
ARTISTS IN NAPLETON
RENDERED BIG OVATION
PLEASED WITH PLAY "WHY
SMITH LEFT HOME"
Every Person in the Cast Did Remark.
ably Well and the Spectators Were
Very Liberal With Their Applause;
Receipts Both Nights Amounted to
One Hundred and Fifty-Five Dollars
News Notes and Personal Gossip

News Notes and Personal Gossip
From Saturdays Daily.
Mapleton, March 24.--In spite of
the rain and slush and mud the
Pastime< theatre was well filed when
the curtain rose Thursday evening
at eight O'Clock for the first presen-
tation of the home talent play,
'Why Smith Left Home," given un-
der the auspices of the Woman's
Study club. The cast has been pre-
viously given in these columns. The
the players scored one hit after an
other, keeping the onlookers con-
tulsed at the funny situations and
splendid acting. 1t certainly is an
l"all star" cast. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith,
newlyweds, are rejoicing in the fact
that because of the, proposal of
Major Duncombe to Miss Smith, they
are to be alone in their new home
for the first time. Miss Smith asks
for money with which to purchase
new dress but is refused. A tele-
gram announces to-, Mrs. Smith that
her aunt and her husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. Billetdoux will arrive immedi-
ately for long visit. Smith is
furious. He formspa conspiracy with
the new cook. Mrs. Smiths brother
Bob, from college, just married to a
ballet dancer, arrives as a surprise.
Mrs. Smith gives her dress to Julia,
the maid. who tries it on. Smith
arrives, ihinking she is his wife,
steals a kiss which is witnessed by
his wife. Trouble follows. Count Won
Gugenheim falls in love with. Mrs.
Smith. The servants hold mas
querade ball while the Smiths are
at the theatre Mrs. Smith learns
OF her mistake. Lavina is the sec
retary Of the Cooks union. Smiths
leave for their ,belated honeymoon,
happy at last.
The Rice orchestra opened the
performance playing a group of Sc
lections and closing with the Star
Spangled Banner. They also filed
the short intervals between acts to
the satisfaction of all. Friday even
ing was clear and cool and a great
er number than on the previous
night witnessed the production,
bringing the total collections for
both nights to $l55 and over. This
money will be spent by the ladies in
beautifying the village and every
citizen and visitor will be- glad that
they have contributed to the fund.
Mrs. Reuben Rapp of Wells was
the guest of her parents and attend
ed the play. -
Miss Eleanor Rogers of ,Mankato
remained over Thursday evening to
take in the entertainment.
Travelling salesman, Stutz took
time to find out "Why Smith Left
Home" Thursday evening. q ~
DR.. Bell of Minneapolis was called
in consultation with DR.: Bomberger
Wednesday, in regard to the case of
ED Sanborn, who is in a critical
condition.
The first community auction held
Thursday afternoon on the town lot
opposite the public library was con-
sidered a success although the
crowd was not as large as would
have been had the roads not been
in such shape.
>Shady Hartman, long in the en-
ploy Of William Rupert has gone to
Sioux City.
Miss Esther Johnson returned to
her work at Rushford, Tuesday.
On Wednesday morning Mrs. Carl
Lusko arrived from Minot, ~, D., to
help in the care of her mother, Mrs
|lAlbert Johnson, who is gaining now
land is able to sit up a little each
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Will have
been in Bertha, Mimi, where they
took their youngest son, Lawrence,
for an operation. During Mr.. Wills
absence, two Of his horses sickened
and died from spinal meningitis DR..
E. T. Phelps was called.
The school board formally ac-
cepted the resignation of Superin-
tendent F. N Trafzer at their last
meeting.
H. L. Dow of Minnesota Lake,
druggist, and e. E. Dow of Palmyra,
Wis, were business visitors 'one day
this week.
1NlSS <DOTOJIly MdIZdliu, Jllc SteSI
of Mrs. George Sehimele, has re-
turned to her home at Waterville.
Mrs. Calvin Young and daughter,
~Helen, are expected home from
Spring Valley soon.
A new son is reported at the
home of Elmer Klint.
The Hea1y. brothers, Oscar, Emery
and Ralph shipped carload OF Here
.fords to South st. Paul, the first of
the week, to be offered at the Here
ford sale there. ~
One hundred and fifty dollars
worth of new books are to be added
to. the library, The magazine sub
'scriptiens were renewed.
d. w. Griffith's production OF
"Home Sweet. Home" with special,
music, will be presented at the Pas
time theatre. Monday night.
Misses Lila Quinn and Verona
Dietz were in Mankato the first OF
the week -
. Misses Blanche Hanna and Hazel
Ham came down from Minnesota,
Lake, Friday night to see the play
Ralph Townsend of Minnesota
Lake assisted the orchestra, Thurs
day and Friday nights.
The normal students who came
home to attend the home talent play
uaea. Naomi Trafzer Ryth Schwper