The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1920-05-20
Juniors Surprise =
Seniors With
Clever Play


The Junior-Senior banquet, Which
was held Friday evening at tine r'anon
hotel, was one of the most pleasing
events in the history of the class OF
1920 when the Junior class of North
Canon high school entertained The
members of the Senior class 81, ,ooi
board and faculty. The dining go-li
was transformed into a thing of beau
ty by the work of the committee in
charge of arrangements, which con
sisted of the Misses Genevieve Far
mer Mary Thayer, Ruth Walker
Elizabeth Cosby and Lucille Smith,
ably assisted by number OF the
Junior class boys and under the su.
pervision of Miss Youngman.
A beautiful effect in decoration was
attained by the use of garlands Of
artificial sweet peas in the rainbow
hues, which were suspended from the
ceiling. and festooned above the five
long tables, which We're arranged par
allel and formed square which oc-
cupied the larger part of the dining
room. The lights were also con-
eealed by garlands of sweet peas,
which were arranged most artistic
ally.
were used in decorating the tables,
and nut cases in the same rainbow
colors.
Covers were laid for 1i0 guests,
and delicious four-course menu was
served. Prof. Paul Gillespie acted
as POSTMASTER, and the following pro
gram of toasts were given; The
Seniors " Jesse Ball." "The Juniors. "
Nose Lewis; "As They See Us" Mr.
Hickey; "As We See Them Jane
Lovean; Looking Forward Mr.
Sharman. Mr.. Spicer of Denver
kindly furnished music for the occa-
sion using the New Edison, and play
ing some beautiful records. which
added much to the pleasure of the
occasion.
rhe surprise of the evening, at
least to members of the Senior class,
was tn production of two-act play.
Mr. Bob" by seven members of the
Junior class The rehearsals had
been made in such secret manner
that the guests for whom the enter
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unprepared for the event. The play
was coached by Miss katherine Lane.
and the cast of characters was well
selected, each one made a creditable
presentation of their part. The cast
and performers were:
Philip Robert O'Neil
Robert john Sinden
Jenkins Maurice McInerney
miss Rebecca Luke----Leola Higgins
katherine -Genevieve PiEg
Marion Bryant Mary Bond
| Patty Alice Lanerty
| Rarely is an amateur play pre-
scented In which e&ch member Of the
cast can be termed star. but last
nights performance was one Of these
exceptioral csses.
Lsola Higgins in the role OF the
maiden aunt who loves cats and tears
motor hoats Interpreted her part IN
a most pleasing manner. GeaevfeyeI
Pigg asKatheYins Roseys and Mary
Bond as Marian Bryant we're delight
tm college girls Who. by means Of
mistaken identity. take great pleasure
in playing Joke on the ssrfous-nuiud-
ed cousin Of Katherine. The part
Of Philip Rnyson was presented by
Robert O'sei In a most admirable
way. The literal style in which be
tried to carry out the suggestions Of
his miscbievous cousin won the ap-
plause of the audience. .sohn Sin
| den as M Brown, the Representa-
/ tive Of Benson & Benson, law 6rrn,
appears to one member OF the
household al . time, and is mis-
tahsn by each for some one else M
I'll he has four names hesfdes his
own, and is given no opportunity tol
explain himself He meets the ,1dif
difuities OF his situation in most
bum orous manner. Probably the fav-
orites of the exenipe were the two
servants. jenkins was played byl
Maurice McInsrny whose dignity ssi
butler WAS frequently lowered by thei
winsome, stagestruck dancing maid,
Patty, whose role was depicted by
Alice Lafferty in most charming
fashion
In the end each mistaken identity
rs cleared mp and %Ali's well that suds
we'll"
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