The Pensacola journal., 1920-04-28
MINSTREL CETSCONDEMN ACT OF
MERITED PRAISE CIRCUIT CLERK
BY HOLY NAME
AND ST. ALOYSIUS SOCIETY is
BY FAR BEST OF YEAR.

In spite OF very threatening weather,
the hall of St. Michaels School was
packed to capacity last evening, when
the curtain rose upon the eleventh
annual minstrel and musical enter
tainment of the Holy Name and st.
Aloysius Society, and that the per-
formance was thoroughly enjoyed was
evidenced by the outbursts of applause
which greeted each act. The crowd
was so great that standing room was
at a premium and hundreds were
turned away.
After a spirited overture by the or
chestra the curtain rose on the open
ing act, displaying the young ladies
and young men in costumes of white,
with red trim, making a picture of
charming beauty. After Introductory
song by Gerald Quina, the cycle Of
songs was sung, in which were pre-
sented favorites of past and present
days. During this number the end men
made their entrance in a very snappy
dance and elected much applause.
These end men, known as The Men
Behind the Fun John Frenkel, Vim
cent Bruno, Warren Riera, Benz. Jones,
Nap. Rosenstein, George Oliver, Ed.
Gale Bombay, Arthur Oliver and Tony
Bruno, had the audience in an uproar
during the entire opening act, with their
original jokes, new dances and catchy
songs.
The solos by Nap. Rosenstein, Will
liam V. Fauria, Joseph Dooley, and
Gabe Chamblin, Jr., were most enjoy
able, the selections being excellent and
well rendered.
The work of the chorus deserves to
be commended, those carrying on this
Cusachs, Ora Mae Williams. Thelma
DeBroux, Collette Maher, Genevieve
Villar, Kathleen Maher, Lillian White,
Mrs. Leoncio Borras, Messrs. William
j Johnson, E. o. Fountaine, William
Blumer, Kennedy Ferguson, Hargis
Campbell, Frank Bond, and Frank Beo-
vich. The addition of the young ladies
to the chorus made a noteworthy fea-
ture, and one that added much charm
and beauty TO the opening numbers.
Special mention must be made of the
great comedy work of John F'renkel,
Vincent Bruno and Benz. Jones. Max
ing his entrance on the hit, I'm the
Guy Who Guards the Harem, John
Frenkel carried away his audience, and
then sang "Oh" and I'm Wild About
Moonshine," to the high delight of his
hearers, to satisfy his hearers. he was
forced to make a speech of thanks.
His monolog, too, was good, and mer-
fitted the applause it received. Vincent
bruno and Benz. Jones ranked next
only to Frenkel, their comedy work be-
ling of the highest class. each joke
bringing forth rounds of applause
EBruno's rendition of "Oh Lawdy," and
Jones singing of Il Used to Call Her
Baby" put the finishing strokes to
their performance which places them
at the top of local comedians.
The closing number of the first part
Peggy" was most delightful. the sing
ing and dancing of Miss Lillian White
and Gerald Quina, being most pleas
ingly presented. Miss White, in a
costume of white and pink. was a Wis
ion of loveliness and made a decided
hit.
Between the first and closing acts
the orchestra played a real oldtime rag
trombone solo being by Mr.. Grosjohan
After which Gabe Chamblin, Jr., the
possessor of an extraordinary tenor
voice. sang very beautifully the old
favorite I'm the Garden of My Heart. /"
and earned the encores which he re-
ceived.
AS finale The House of Frivolity''
was presented. This afterpiece was
a scream every line bringing a laugh.
From the rising of the curtain on this
act until its descent, the house was
in continuous uproar, there hardly
being a second between laughs.
Vince Bruno. Gerald Quina, BENZ
Jones, Nap. Rosenstein, Warren Riera
George Oliver. Tony Bruno Frank
Bond, VIM. Blumer and John Frenkel
starred in this act. The travesty on
Uncle Toms Cabin" and burlesaues
on opera gems were tremendous hits