The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-23

fused. During the scene Tom Brad
ley called to bid Ethel goodbye be-
fore leaving for the front and was
ordered from the house by Mr.. La
Foil. Ethel was given her choice be-
tween him and being disinherited and
chose the latter, going as Red Cross
nurse. Dabney, in interceding for
Bradley incurred the displeasure of
his father, and he, too, was banished.
The second scene was farm home
in Colorado, where Dabney went to
regain his health in order to get into
the aviation service. He made a
trip in his airplane accompanied by
Neb. In this scene several new char
acters were introduced. The farmer
an "American-German" played by
Edgar Baker, who did full justice to
the part; his sons wife, most admir-
ably acted by Thelma Heating; Sher-
man Metz, his grandson, in the per-
son of Loyal Patton, who made good
in walk; Mart Metz his grand
daughter, charming little lady
charmingly acted by Effie Farmer.
Mrs. Hohenzollern a propaganda
was played by Lelah Dunlap and she
played the part so realistically that
it almost made her audience boil
over. Donald Thompson as Heine,
her brother, did not have lengthy
part, but it furnished one of the real
thrills of the evening and he pulled
it off in fine style.
In this act Neb had good part
and kept the audience in an uproar.
Mr.. Metz was extremely patriotic, as
was his daughter and her two chill
dren. Mrs. Hohenzollern berated
him for his steadfastness to the cause
Of America. In the midst of heat
ed argument Heinie comes rushing in
in terrible state of dilapidation,
closely pursued by Sherman Metz.
Young Metz was some "het up" be-
cause Heinie had torn an American
flag and was bent on making him sa-
lutte it. They were separated but
Sherman broke loose and a lively
rough and tumble took place, Metz
of course coming out victorious. As
the scene closed Dabney returns
home sound in body and ready for
service. In the second scene Of this
act LaFohl turns patriot, gives his
factory to the Government, sends for
the Boy Scout, buys a million dollar
Liberty Bond, begs forgiveness of the
boys and girls, and tries to undo the
wrong he has done.
The third act witnessed the de-
parture of the two boys for the
front with the blessing of all. Mr..
LaFohl invited the little scout into
his home,
The first scene of the last act, at
the gates Of Berlin, was a hospital
scene where Tom Bradley, wounded
in battle, was administered unto by
Ethel.
The second scene Is in Paris a
month later. Ethel and Bradley, Lii
liam and Dabney are again united.
The war being over and the peace
terms signed which gave Germany
only 1.-THE chance to be good" the
four young folks, accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. LaFohl, the little Scout
and Deb start back to the United
States. "a
The play was a good one and we
are sorry that we have not the space
to give a more extended mention to
the different characters, as those tax
ing part really deserve more than
has been written. Every one of the |
participants did more than could be
expected Of them and that il say
ing something, too.
Many Of the scenes were full Of |
pathos and it is nothing discreditingI
to say that handkerchiefs were freely |
used. The individuals and directors
have every right to be proud Of the
production, and We have heard only
words Of praise.
The High School orchestra was
present and their numbers were
thoroughly enjoyed.