The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1917-10-12

The Red Cross Benefit at the Royal
theatre last evening was pronounced
success in the line of entertainment,
although the sum realized may not
} compensate for the hard work of the
participants. The evenings perform
ance consisted of musical revue, a
farce, comedy and patriotic pageant.
Before the opening of the theatre an
open air concert was given by the city
band.
First on the program in the theatre
was prelude by the Cradle orchestra,
under the direction of Miss HOLSTER.
This orchestra is so we'll and favorably
known in Tarpon Springs that further
comment is unnecessary.
The curtain rose on the first act of
the comedy All Smiles displaying
prettily arranged stage representing
the morning room Of Mr.. Peter Dunn's
home.
Peter Amos Dunn, all business and
mo sentiment about it," was most adj
mirably portrayed by Harry Shaw,
whose almost constant appearance on
I the stage throughout the play, de-
manded great physical as well as men,
tai energy. His activity in speech and
action kept the audience amused and
interested from start to finish. Hail
to Peter Amos Dunn, alias Harry
Shaw!
Caroline Dunn, the dutifuI loving.
and eopfding wife, was well taken by
Mrs Florence a q Hex swaefness Of
chat er and speech was appreciated
! BY the audience.
In the part Of Helen Griffin, sister
of Caroline, and dominating spirit of
the Dunn household, Miss Nell Stew
art completely disguised her own per-
sonality, which is always difficult
thing to do, and assumed the unlika-
Bile character in truly creditable
manner. Especially was she effective
in her sarcastic speeches to Dunn,
where her facial OPPRESSION was also
fine.
In the part of Tompkins, the con-
noiseur and collector Of antique art,
Arthur KRONER won the audience by
his able portrayal, his earnest speech
and ease of manner showing a famil-
iarity with stagecraft and character
acting.
Cornelius Griffin, brother-in-law of
Peter Dunn and the privileged MEM
Der of the household, was most ear
nestly taken BYE. w. Neate, who
threw spirit and action into the part
and gave ssbreeziness" to the scenes.
Adelbert Wallis, as Philip Innings,
the college chum of Cornelius, played
! the part in a natural manner, his voice
carrying well to every part of the
house.
Parker Sillocks, friend of the fam
lily, had a good representative in
Charles Hill, who appeared like a
friend in need, and brought about the
climax.
Mary, the maid, part of few lines
and small action, gave Miss Nena
Thompson but little chance to prove
her ability, but the part was rendered
in very acceptable manner.
Miss Milton, the wronged govern
ess, received good setting at the
hands of Mrs. Hazel Hill. Her en-
trance at the close of the second act
was a fine climax. Her lines in the
third ace were also forcefully given.
Niobe, the weeping goddess of Greek
mythology, was personated in a most
graceful manner by Miss Mona Bates.
Her appearance constituted series Of
charming pictures. Her slow, classic
al movements and perfect enunciation
were very noticeable-the naivete and
humor of her love scenes was de-
lightful contrast to her frequent
spasms of weeping.
The play was, well given, and with
out the usual waits and breaks that
mark most amateur performances
! The spontaneous laughter of the au-
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October will give a sterling silver
buckle and belt free with every order