Newark post., 1920-03-10
VARIED ACTIVITIES
AT THE PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH
Play a Great Success; Net.
Goodly Sum for Mission
Work

HQellLy TO lie IN Interpretation OF
characters, and contagious enthus-
iasm, characterized the presenta-
tion of Sewing for The Heathen"
by the ladies of the Presbyterian
church last night.
Miss Eleanor Todd, as the hos
tess anxious to make an adequate
showing before the rich stranger
who unexpectedly announces her
intention of attending the mis-
sionary meeting to "sew for the
heathen," portrayed the character
admirably.
Miss Edna s. Chalmers as the
clumsy but well-meaning Swedish
maid who with child-like direct
ness recounts for the edification
CD of the guests, indiscreet re-
marks of her mistress, was a star
performer.
Miss Yearsley took with admir-
able humility the part of the un-
assuming rich women who unlike
the members of the missionary So
ciety believed that charity should
begin at home.
Mrs. Ernest Frazer convulsed
the audience with her portrayal
of Grandma Gibbs, deaf but persis-
tent, who in spite of business
like ear trumpet misinterpreted
everything that was said, and tax
ed the patience of the society
members who were obliged to
make an effort at least, to get all
conversation "across" to Grandma.
Miss Margaret Anderson, made
decided hit as the sentimental
maiden lady of uncertain age who
dotes on the men and in not
"strong" for work nor for prac-
ticality.
Mrs. Charles Dunlevy, as the
suffragist whose husband after
Is years of her training, sews on
his own buttons, portrayed admir-
ably an old-school type of Wo-
+ mans Rights woman.
Mrs. Annie Moore took with
proper meekness, the difficult part
| of the peacemaker, the good and
gentle Mrs. Meeker. whose mis-
sion in life was to pour oil on the
troubled waters.
Mrs. Harold E. Tiffany as the
blushing-and gushing, bride of
five weeks who quoted her Clifford
ad nauseam, interpreted her part
effectively.
Mrs. Charles Strahorn as presi-
dent of the society was Importance
personified, and dignity incarnate.
i The SLY humor of the play was
admirably portrayed and the pro-
duction was exceedingly we'll re-
ceived by the audience which
crowded the lecture room of the
church.
Preceding the play, musical
and literary program was given.
A duet, violin and piano, was
given by William H. Cook and
Mildred Major.
Little Jack Geist, 4 year-old son
of Mrs. Helen Geist, recited "The
Morning Call" and PHILOSOPHY
Two vocal duets, "Who Knows?"
and 80 That We Two Were May
Ing" were rendered by Mrs. j.
i Pearce Cam and r. w. Kidkbride.
hiss Madeline Raby in her usual
happy style recited "Mrs. Harri-
gan at the Shoe Store" and "The
Freckle-faced Girl"
The affair, it is understood nett
ed more than $50.
Miss Miriam Null was recently
elected Superintendent of the Sun
day School to succeed DR.. Charles
Dunlevy.
Next Sunday morning DR.. w. J.
Rowan will preach the third of the
series of sermons on occupations
and professions dignifed by their
association with religion - "a
Great Prime Minister"
On the last Sabbath of this
month an every Member" cam
wass will be held in order to give
everyone an opportunity to con-
tribute to the support of the local
church and to the various bene-
volences.
The young ladies of Miss Null's
Glass will entertain at "Paddy's
Party" in the lecture room of the
church tomorrow evening.