The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
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The Drama league, in bringing lne Blackfriars to Birmingham for a produc- tion of "The Importance of Being Ear nest" has appointed Mrs. Hugh Morrow ana Mrs. A. L. Fulenwider as general chairmen, much to the delight of every one. Both the constructive and executive ability, as well as the artistic, of these two women are well known and under their guidance any affair would be sue cess The alumni of the state will also render all the assistance possible, ana their number in Birmingham is especially large; while MT. Phares Coleman, Jr, has charge of the sale of the tickets
 The Blackfriars must not be confused with ordinary amateur theatricals; as they are trained by professional actor, MT F. Hudson Strode, of the university and intend to be professionals after they have finished their course of instruction MT Strode was formerly professor of dramatic art and director of plays at Syracuse university; he studied both at Columbia university and at Harvard, and for a season was member of Sir John stone Forbes -Robertson's company His especial forte, however, seems to be train- ing others and his production of plays heretofore have been phenomenally sue cessful. That the coming presentation in Birmingham will be so is. certain. The following patronesses are working hard to insure a full house on Thursday night: Mrs. S. l.. Ledbetter, Mrs. Charles De- Bardeleben. Mrs. Hill Ferguson, Mrs. Sterling Foster. Mrs. Robert Jemison, Jr., Mrs. Key Milner, Mrs. Frank Nelson, Mrs. John c. Pugh. Mrs. E. w. Fucker, Tv. C~~.f+ NFrr .tr Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. Warner Shook, Mrs. B. F. Wilkerson, Mrs.. B. M. Allen, Mrs. Victor Hanson, Mrs J. M. Cart wright, Mrs. R. H. Pearson, Mrs. J. C. Henley, Mrs. George Connors. Mrs Louis Saks, Mrs. Herman Saks, Mrs. H. h. Bad ham, Mrs. s. J. Bowie, Mrs Phares Cole man. Jr., Mrs. William McCrossin, Mrs. l.. T. Beecher. Mrs. Knox Fleming, Mrs. Sterling Wood Mrs. F. J. McCrossin, Mrs. Eugene Fies, sr., Mrs. T. G. Bush, Mrs. Frank Crockard, Mrs J. c. Maber, Mrs. E. w. Barrett, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. W. w Crawford, Mrs. l.. J. Haley, Mrs. Henry Pitts. Mrs. Charles O. Locke, Mrs. Samuel Adler. Mrs B. l.. Wyman, Mrs. Rivers Carter Mrs. James McLes- ter Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. B. F. Moore, Mrs. Walter Agee Mrs. James Doster, Mrs. Steinhaur, Mrs w. S. Lowell, Mrs. W. A. Major Mrs. William Leedy, Jr., Mrs. Borden Burr, Mrs. Hugh Martin, Mrs. James Downey, Mrs. Eugene Brown, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes.
 Mrs. B. F. Wilkerson will entertain the Drama league Saturday afternoon, April IA, at o'clock in the ballroom of the Tutwiler. This event marks the closing of the leagues activities for the year.
 "Rosalfnd," comedy by J. M. Barris. will be the play read by Mrs. Wikerson. It is Barres latest one-act contribution and was played very successfully sea son or two ago by Miss Marie Tempest. The play deals with the idea that actress and manager Cboth anxious to please the public and swell the box office receipts) prevent the playwright from allowing his heroine to be over 29. Many complica- tions arise from this some comical situa- tions and others more serious.
 It Is sometimes difficult to determine when Sir Barrie's intention is serious and when it is humorous. But there is seri- ous thought in the play of 'sRosalind," the playwright choosing to impart it, how ever. through sparkling comedy. Bar rie views life with a whimsically gay vii sion; always looking through the eyes of comic mask.
 Mrs. Wilkerson is most popular with Birmingham audiences. Her exceptional dramatic and interpretative ability. splen- did stage presence and pleasing person. ality are we'll known by all and when brought to bear upon Barrie comedy a treat is indeed in store for Drama league members on Saturday afternoon.
 
 Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock most delightful programme will be given by the Junior Music Study club. The most important numbers by the biennial will he analyzed. One of the numbers of par ticular interest will be Tschaikowsky's VI symphonic Pathetiaue). played by Mrs. Paul Earl and Miss Beatrice Tate It will he remembered that Mrs. Earl and Miss Tate took part in the contest held here bv the National Federation of Music clubs, Mrs. Earl winning first place and Miss Tate second place. The nroeramme compositions A large attendance is an- ticipated.
 A wedding of interest to very large circle of friends and relatives is that of Miss Leta Will Goldsmith, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Burgamy Goldsmith and MT. Franklin Weir Cowell of Denver, Col, which will take place on Wednesday evening. April IS. at S:3o O clock at the home of the brides aunt and uncle MT. and Mrs John Patton on Tenth avenue, south. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Dr. Preston Blake of the southside Baptist church, and will be witnessed by only few friends and rela- ' tives as no invitations were sent in the city, owing to the continued illness of the bride-elect's mother. The bride will be attended by Mrs. J. F. Day as ma tron of honor and Mir. John s. Goldsmith, cousin of the bride, will act as best man. Master John Patton, Jr., will serve as ringbearer and Leslie Sawyer, also a cousin of the bride, and Will Patton will