The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-29
kIWANIS MINISTRIES
GIVE HAPPY evening
OF SONG, DANCING, FUN

Decidedly of professional calibre,
but at times, as one could expect, con-
tanning the delightful amateurish ele-
ment so>Inuch looked for and enjoyed
by the friendly audience, the second
annual Kiwanis Minstrel had its pre-
miere at the Murray theatre. Monday
night.
The whole production furnishes an
entire evening of happy snatches OF
song, joke, dancing and instrumental
music. here are those in the cast
who have made their debut on other
we'll remembered occasions, and
whose presence was anticipated and
most kindly received. Upon several
of these fell the responsibility of pro
viding worthy entertainment, and
they succeeded.
Not until one has attended a home
made minstrel, coached. played and
presented by home folks, does one
come to realize our local talent. So
loists, not only with the capacity Of
but in several instances with a ca
pacity exceeding, the so-called pro
fessional variety, are to be heard
Most notable among these are Samuel
B. Carton, L. Barton Evans, Harry
Frankel and George Hodge.
a hit of the show is the famous
kiwanis quartet, heard so often at
the club sessions, but as yet just be
coming recognized by the public, with
whom they have but recently exhibit
ed their wares. The quartet is com
posed of Samuel Carton, Frank Funk
Clyde Gardner and George Hodge
with Roland Nusbaum at the piano.
First Edition.
Three sets of black-faced end mer
are introduced during the evening
performance. With each introduction
one is led on into, perhaps BETTE
brand of the colored fellow. frs
edition end men are Walter Engle ant
Fred GoltZ. featuring Fred GOltz l.
"Everybody's Welcome in Dixie" Be
tore the second edition end men arr
presented, Frank Funk sings That;
How l Believe in You"
Elmer Berg and Herbert Keck are
second edition end men. Elmer Berg:
Amt You Coming Out Malinda,
was d classic. A generous hand wa'
forthcoming George Hodge follow.
with I'll Build a World" Harr!
FTankel and Harold Lloyd Kelly CONF
on as the premier fun makers of tht
evening. Mr.. Frankels experience
with the dark mans makeup is ev.
dent in all that he does.
Harold Lloyd Kelley's "Possun
Trot," and Mr. Frankel's spicy song
are a treat oh Brother What
Feeling" by Harry Frankel, was hit
For volume and quality. no piece Wa
executed with the finish of "Whel
] Looked in Your Wonderful Eyes,
by L. Barton Evans Samuel Gartol
follows with Say It With Music.
Orchestra Concert
During an intermission between h
first and second acts the Kiwanis cor
cert orchestra under supervision @
Mrs. w Z. Morrey, played seyera
selections.
With the opening of the second pol
ton of the show. one is transporter
from the scene of minstreldOm int
the more homelike atmosphere of
modernly equipped club room. Wher
in the first act the balladists an
chorus had appeared in elaborate cos
tune and powdered wig. the curtain
now rises upon tranquil situation.
In the room richly furnished il
luxurious appointments sit Roy Hodg
and Samuel Carton in evening ClOthe;
\ reproducing piano is playing Will
the two men look into the warmth O
a burning fireplace. Last night mark
ed the appearance Of the reprOducin
piano in Richmond for the first time
according to Ray Weisbrod.
II is at the close of the piano nun
Der that the 5uper-yOcal performance
of the show are presented by the X
wants quartet personnel Most plea
ing is the change from the more hila
ious tunes and frolics TO the peaceful
artistic arrangement. NessTa. GGrtOl
Hodge. Funk and Gardner, with RI
land Nusbaum presiding at the pianr
is the winning com bination
Children Please
Shortly later with the close OF tn
setting, Richmond is again favored b
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