The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-04-09
MILITARY PLAY
WAS INTERESTING
Something of the Real War Features
Was Furnished By Soldiers from
0verseas-Another Perform
ance Tonight,

Barre again went cover the top and
ON this occasion the action with its re-
sultlng success all took place in the
opera house last evening. A large as.
sembly of local talent from the tiniest
tots to those more advanced in years did
! Justice under the. able training of Miss
Eva Nj. Scates, to the patriotic produc-
ton, Over the Top" The piece is based
on The Man Without a Country" and
during the three acts the story is care
fully worked into a dream. Although
the noise OF battle was far removed, the
piece was not lacking in action and had
military SAVIOR throughout.
A well balanced cast of principals,
supported admirably by large choruses
gave thoroughly enjoyable evenings
entertainment and there is little doubt
that even a larger attendance will be on
hand to greet the second appearance to-
night. The production is given under
the auspices of the Barre Woman's club.
The work OF Howard Geake as-Jack
Mason, alias Philip Nolan, stood out
prominently and he was also heard to
good advantage in solo number Nor
man Gordon and Lauraine Densmore,
| conspicuous parts as captain and SER
geant, respectively. Miss Miriam Hop
kins, in the role OF Cynthia Nolan, gave
very pleasing and characteristically
true touch to the part. The others in
the cast were: General Morgan, Eldon
Ball; Aaron Burr, Douglas lnglis Flor
ence Morgan, Julia Stanton; first mid
shipman, Louis 0'Leary second midshp.
man, Harold White; third midshipman,
George Douglas; Julius Pons, Aubrey
Marion
The opening scene and number that at
once gained the attention of the audience
was Il Don't Want to Get Well" with
solo parts by little Robert Bradley and
George Mcdonald, the latter a sick sol
der, and for young fellow, giving a
true portrayal of the part. They were
assisted by Annie Corey as nurse and
by large number of school children in
uniforms of nurses and soldiers, who
passed up and down the aisles Lorraine
Loranger sang sweetly, annie Laurie,
Howard Geake, assisted by eight girls in
lively manner sang, "It's Time for
Every Boy TO Be Soldier" One num-
ber which delighted the audience as no
other did was, Somewhere in France is
Daddy" solo work by Mrs. w. Nj. Hol-
den, surrounded by eight little tots in
night apparel, each bearing lighted can
dies. The number brought rounds Of
hearty applause. Mrs, Holden was also
pleasing in other solo parts. Ring Out,
Ring Ont, Joy Bells of Peace" was well
rendered by Miss Leone Reyolds, and
Stanley Marsh and six couples had to
answer several curtain calls, singing
Long Boy"
The closing scene, trench on the
western front in which over score Of
men in khaki took part was one Of the
enjoyable parts OF the entertainment |
Miss Mildred Bombard, Red Cross
nurse, in good voice, sang "The Angel |
God Sent from Heaven" John Duncan |
caused a veritable uproar in singing, |
when Tony Goes Over the Top" his |
true Italian style being a revelation and |
delight. james Bennett sang in his
usual voice, "The Dream of Soldier |
Boy" after which the men in uniform |
sang Wen Never Let the Old Flag
Fall"
MY Daddy's Coming Home" a de-
lightful number by pretty little Eleanor
Lebouryeau was we'll received Harry |
Ladders song, "The Laddies Who Fought
and Won" by the company and "The
Star Spangled Banner by the company
and audience were the closing numbers.
Landi's orchestra furnished music, while
Miss Beatrice Papin and Mrs. Reardon
acted as accompanies. Tho same pro-
duction with change only of new
chorus will be given tonight.