Arizona republican., 1922-03-07
FIRST PERFORMANCE
Of "SPR|NCT|ME" IS
RHYTHMIC SUCCESS

bHHh bebHbh~ ~OSO@VO
"Springtime." that lifting joyous
musical comedy which has been pre-
pairing for weeks, brought fulfillment
to the hopes of the hard working
principals last night when the cur
tain descended on the first act after
encores to practically every song had
been forced by the applause OF the
delighted audience.
'Springtime" is all that the name
implies-and more. 1t is a galaxy OF
lovely women. daintily gowned. and
perfectly at home in the parts which
seem to fit them as IL made for them.
1t is combination of good singing
and clever acting rarely ever seen in
an amateur performance. and all
taking part In the opera should be
proud of the work they have done for
the benefit Of worthy cause.
Mrs. Myrta Young as a the dashing
Elvira was as bewitching and "Yamp-
ish" as anyone could wish, and
brought down the house with her
first song, Il Could Be Happy With
One Little Boy" in which the dainty
chorus" and the gay young men
came in for just applause.
Mrs. c. w. Botsford, Mrs. Avery
Corpstein and Mrs. Chas. c. Gragin
made a charming group around Mrs.
Howard Reed as the elderly Mrs
Elkins. Mrs. Reeds story about the
Brewsters was a mastery piece of
acting and one OF the outstanding
features OF the play whenever she ap-
peared.
e. c. StuIts took off James Brews-
ter with spirit and understanding,
and Mrs. Donald Gilchrist as his sis
ter who prided herself on her ances-
try was not only natural in the part,
but pleasing TO a degree.
Helen Boyle Haworth as the high
principled Priscilal OF the COS and
later Of the present day. was one of
the stars of the play. Not only was
her magnificent voice at its best in
the songs rendered. but her person.
ality suited the part and the gowns
she wore. and brought her the Ap-
plause due such artistry.
Mrs. Charles Korrick sweet as q
spring blossom, both as the bride and
later as the wife. gave to her part a
dainty winsomeness which made
many regret they did not see more
OF her.
Mrs. Bernice Innesley as Abigail |
made the most of her part. her
speaking voice being a fitting asset |
to her professional acting OF this |
susceptible maiden.
Miss Winnie Hoops as Zenobia |
brought the comedy into the play, do |
ing it with a dash and a verve which |
kept the house laughing while she |
was on the stage. Her story Of get
ting married on the impulse" and her
pronunciation of "Toddlekins" was |
one of the best bits in the comedy.
To hear Helen Haworth and Har- |
-iu,,, Ta.,ff -g, fsrrfIY Tl.rx Draa |
Come True" is we'll worth the price |
of admission. not to mention Mrs. |
Young's rendition Of When You /
Dance the Stephanie Gavotte" and /
Mrs. Corpstein's "Court Of Syncopa-
ton" in which Mrs. Botsford and l
Mrs. Cragin shared honors.
Ben Henshaw as Bobby Brewster, I
"a lion with the ladies'" had a great
part and carried 1t through most |
creditably. Jack Griffen and Har-
rison Duff, as the two bridegrooms,
did what their parts required.
The May Day scene with the stage /
filled with little children was one of
the prettiest in the play, and the
fell into the spirit of the
play was a pleasure to witness. Ben
game of blind mans buff
with the children deserves special
mention.
Those who did not see "Springtlnne"
last night still have time to see 1t,
as il will be shown tonight and to-
morrow night at the high school
The money made on this
play is TO be used for the benefit Of
the 7. W. G. A.
John 3. Rogers Of Fostoria, Ohio,
was brought here for the express
purpose. OF staging the play. and
much of the success of the perfor-
he hard work he has done. Mrs. W.
9. Ellis. Mrs. w. G.. Hartranft, Mrs.
Joseph stark. Miss Frances Elliot and
Mrs. j. S. Griffin are members OF the
different committees working for the
success Of the venture.
Others taking part in 'Springtime"
Ind who contributed largely to make
I such a success, are;
Society Group: Eva Bosstick, Hell
N McGinnis, Helen Grant, Marie
Flocy Holman, Catherine
7hambliss, Helen Plath, Helen Chase.
Robert Norton, Allen Willard, Leo
Jhambliss, Charles Connor, Jr.,
George Weisel, Jimmie Wright, Jack
Griffin, Finis Hyde.
Maids: Hazel Miller, Halle Moore,
Nary Oglesby, Marian Wells. Wilma
DAY. Emily Clay Gladys Hopkins,
lair Armour.
Bridesmaids: Dorothy Allen, Flea
lor Sheldon, Ethel Stabler, Edna
Norley, Frances Lang, Mildred Reed,
Ruth Lyle. Ruth Lorgyear.
Maids Of Honor and Best Men:
iary Crane Josephine Franklin,
dolly Franklin, Eleanor Stevens (
spencer Woodman. William Long.
Wedding Guests: Mrs. Julia Threl-
.eld, Margaret Christy, Sarah Jar