News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-03-08
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LEGION MINSTREL SHOW A
GRAND SUCCESS

The minstrel show put on at the
town hall last Thursday and Friday
nights for the benefit of the Ameri.
can Legion Post, No. 33, was a de-
cided success from start to finish each
night, and each and every one of the
Legionaires who took part are surely
deserving of much credit and too
much cannot be said in their behalf,
for, as amateurs, they are stars.
The whole program was very much
in keeping with the organization by
which it was staged and very appro-
pirate in every way, and the special
| ties were all extra good and also
secured just what was needed to
chuck in between the, principle num-
| bers.
The prologue gave the audience a
good idea of a Y. M. c. A. hut "Some-
where in France" and the general
atmosphere of good fellowship which
then prevailed.
The speciality following was one of
unusual character. Here Charles
Fortier, in costume, impersonated a
French officer and sang two French
songs.
Then came the minstrel There
were 20 ex-service men in the circle,
all dressed in khaki except the six
end men who were bedecked in the
most striking costumes, and the color
scheme was beyong expression.
Sapphire Silloway, Dappy Dan
Montgomery and Cub Ephriam Sillo-
way on one end and "Mick" Oswald
Ellis, Jane Rastus Ober and John
Johnsing Stewart on the other, We'd
with each other in all kinds of ways
as becomes actors in these particular
parts.
Their songs and jokes were all good
and each one deserves special men,
ton. Mutt Towne's impersonation in
Oshkosh B'Gosh" brought the house
down. Who ever even suspected Bal
lou to be an actor?
A great deal of credit also is due
DR.. Lloyd Robinson for the entire
performances and only for his efforts
could this entertainment have been
such success. AT the 11th hour he
took the part of interlocutor, which
was left vacant by Maurice Kelley
being suddenly called away.
Mike Ellis and Jane Ober did some
remarkable stunts with their ocarina,
filling the hall with all kinds of music
from these uncommon instruments. |
The burlesquesses put on by the six
hoo-la hOo-la was duly appreciated
and proved quite contrast to the |
Mouth Full of Kisses" so prettiIy |
acted by the young ladies at the |
The clarinet solo by Ray |
mond Ellis was extra good and again |
proved mike" an art klong these |
lines.
Last but not ID came the
farce, Behind the 1Skish Front"
The throne, gay rugs and fountain in
the center of the stage, out of which |
real water spurted, made the scene
quite attractive and brought forth
much comment, and the realistic
harem dancer in elaborate Turkish
costume made fitting climax to the
final act.
The hall was cleared of the seats
after the entertainment Friday night
and all who wished to do so remained
md enjoyed dancing until midnight.
The electric spot light operated by
George Hersey and Dope Woodbury.
added much to the scenic effect and
special mention should be made of
he music furnished by Gills' orches-
ra and of the help given the boys
1y Mrs. Lloyd Robinson and Mrs.
J. NJ. Powers, who assisted in the
tagging of the production.
The exceptionally good houses both
lights again goes to prove that the
,eople of Morrisville and vicinity ap-
,reciate local talent
As yet the committee is unable to
eport the amount cleared, but it is
loped goodly sum will be realized.
he ex-service men are surely deserv-
ng of public support and only by
heir persistent efforts and the sup
'ort of the public can the Legion