The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-04-04
Shrine FrOlic A Night Of Mirth
]. Alex Robinson the Star in Successful Night of Minstrelsy by Members of Local Temple - Big Audi ence Pleased by Every Number.

Had some ancient Caliph of the Orient brought a magic carpet to Bridgeport, in order that all those who wished to enjoy night of fun and mirth could be transported to the land Of joy, he could have done no more than one of the leading Shriners of this city. Earle Christie who was general chairman of the real treat enjoyed last night at the Park Theatre under the auspices of Pyramid Temple.
 The Park was decorated with American flags, and here and there with red fez, and the beautiful ev- ening gowns of the ladies present a the Park. At s:15 the lights dim med and the orchestra played an overture. and in low strain, an echo of the old favorite, Kentucky the curtain slowly raised, a group of colored boys was disclosed, for the opening number, "A Plantation IdyL"
 Grooming Melodies
 With three banjos strumming, the company crooned southern melodies with g. lullaby effect, and Louis T Oneker rendered a solo accompanied by banjo, "Teasin' Moon" A lively dance number by the enseTn ble fol- lowed; The next part of act one was The Darktown Weddin''' D with G. F. Herthai. Jr.. as the 'blushin' bride, and F. II. Myers as the groom. A few shots at local celebrities added flavor to this act: Parson Protest. was all that colored preacher should be. and although there was only dogs license as authority for the wedding, he performed the cere- nony with alacrity.
 Climb Chillun Climb'' camp meeting medley by the company with hilarious and full of life. As bride and groom this pair of Shriners cer- tainly were there"
 Assisting in this act were:
 Dancers:-H. P. Sterling. Frank Raymond. Ray Darling, Joseph Le- .veen. ClaT ence Garner, F. A. Hausen, Elmer c, Nitsche, G. Raymond Sip Smith, James J. Flood. Robert R. Ferrett Dr. Frank w. Stevens, w. l D. Nichols, Sam Davis, I. l.. Ferris. l R. Eaton.
 Instrumentalists: Walter H. Le- veen, John L. Beardsley. Wn. D. Coe. ! Clarence @ " E. "cy" ;sI Billings. in u his own m original monologue. 'The Experiences | of Spaff and Me" It was one, of the | best numbers of the eveinng, far bet | ter a stunt than many bona fide l vaudeville performer can give, and he was recalled twice. '"They don't | do it that way. way down in Maine'' | was his feature. l
 J. Alex Goes Big.
 ACL three. LTdNSSuy' iAo Battle of the Old Mill Green." all though a tri1e overdone, was funny | on account of the presence of J. Alex Robinson as a colored orderly in France. Alex certainly had his vein of humor flowing right last night. [ This number was made by his pres ence. Justus Fennel. in the uniform of an American captain, played his part weIl.
 Mir and Mrs. Harold Edgar Thomas proved that they are masters of the | -f~I,. Ta,, ,fNrI Modern Ball Room Stepping" They | are pair of graceful artists, and Mrs. | Thomas scored decided hit with her l unusually charming manner and | grace.
 Musical Moments was the title of Act five with John Adam Hugo at | the piano; August Berger, violin, and John Patuzzi, cello This trio of local musicians displayed skill of the high est ca.hbre, rendering one of Mr. | Hugo'S compositions. Trio in F flat major, in three movements MT. Hugo l received a great ovation. appreciative of his genius as composer and plan tst.
 Grand Minstrel Show.
 The second part opened with the | grand medley overture with the chorus in evening dress with the col ors of the shrine across their white fronts, and a tan vest. The end men with Alex Robinson and Sam Davis on the extremes. Inustrious Poten- tate Frederic A. Bartlett was the in 1erlocutor- The end men were Alex Robinson, Bill Thompson. Harry Warehouse, Frank Raymond, Perry Horton. Louis Oneker. Ike Ferris and sam Davis.
 The grand chorus was made up of the following:
 Geo. s. Troxell S. Merritt Skelding, Raymond Darling, Harry M. Gokey, Charles w. Stevens, G. F. Herthal Jr., H. W. Hawley. John H. Richardson, Charles Logan, Robert A. Beers, Harry B. Husted, John M Hawley. Capt%eIi c HUnifaa Ben s setEer, S FranR rrahN + + Myers. w. R. Eaton. Raymond c. Lewis, Anker s. Lynne, Robert R. ". Stevens, J. Charles sniffen. Rob ert R. Fisher, O. F. Schultze. Elmer A. Hooper. William E. Parker, H. P Sterling, William Haug, w. H. Leveen. w. D. Nichols. John G. Schwarz, Jr.. A. Elliott Frost, James J. Flood, Fred Wharton. Eugene c. Stiltz, Geo. S. F'aZakerley. Wm. Van Wagoner. John J. Beardsley, William E. Coe. Joseph H. Leveen, wln. H. Donning. Clarence Gardner. G. R. Sipperly, Earl A. Housen. Elmer E. Nitsche, Harry E. Tonlinson. Arthur G. Met | calf. Arthur J. Bates, J. D. O'Donneu. J. P. Frisbie, Frank B. Smith, Mich eel Svihra, Geo. F. FOote, Harold w Gottsegen, Harold P. Stan. R. T. Fair A. J. Merritt. A. T. Zeidler, J. H. Hinton. H. M. Barlow, Clarence B. Naramore, Wm. ]. Perry. John (. Robinson, A. H. Bullard, Frank F. Soule, R. B. Jones, H. C. Bilborn and J. W. Bowen.
 Song Numbers
 Medley Overture. By Company; | Down Around the River" Louis Oueker; Just Like a Rainbow" | James T. Bowman: Read Elm and Weep" Bill Thomson; When, Sig l'yofunda Sang-{ Low C.. F. Vim. Behrens; Save a Little Dram for Me" Perry Horton: ''Cherie." John F. Wrigley; Ley Low, Lizzie.'' Frank Raymond; Here Comes the Bride,' J. Lavey: Here Comes the Groom" Ii arry Morehouse; Hawaiian Mel ody,' Joseph E. Hafner; I'm Wild | \ bout Moonshine," Alex Robinson: Budding Rose" Louis D. Ginand; , Hello Prosperity" Entire Company f,