Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-04-19
Full House Creets Players On
Opening Night Audience
Greatly Pleased.
GIVEN BY AND FOR BENEFIT
OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The comic operetta, Bulbul, given
by the students of the Pocomoke High
School, in the Empire Theatre, on
Wednesday and Thursday of this
week, was largely attended and re-
fiected great credit upon both the
teachers and pupils.
The plot of the little musical piece
was quite attractive, well appreciated
by the performers, and clearly pre-
sented to the audience.
Wilson Barnes, as Iamit, the king,
surprised his friends by the real tai
ent ne displayed in the portrayal of
his character; the ease with which he
deported himself on the stage was
most creditable, and might have indi-
Gated larger experience in histrionic
work. He had made himself perfect
ly familiar with his lines, had evi-
IDENTIFY analyzed the part, and inter-
preted it to the "King's" taste. He
certainly proved equal to the occa-
sion land is to be congratulated.
Julia Blaine, as Bulbul, was very
happy in the creation of the role of
the love-lon maiden, condemned
to marry, not the man of her
choice, but an official fiance. Her
singing parts, while rendered in
rather small tones, were clearly and
truly given. Her voice was plaintive
enough to reveal the sentiment; her
poses were natural and easy, and the
character generally well portrayed.
Walter Evans made a very hand
some young lover as well as peddler.
Without desiring to give any unfav-
orable criticism-because the entire
program was most pleasing
might not be anliss to say that some
transposition would have helped him
to render his parts more easily, and
contributed to his general comfort.
However, he did everything that could
be demanded, and is to be heartily
Mary Hayman, as Lady Ida, who
took advantage of leap year privi-
leges, to propose to the "Fussy Little
King" sang her parts well, and real
ly shared the honors with ellis Ma
jesty" in making the dual part sue
cessful. She was composed, confident,
and withal most attrac-
tive.
Janet Blades, as friend to Bulbul,
sustained her part well. Her. unde-
veloped voice gives some promise.
She was faithful in her interpreta-
tions and contributed her share to
the success Of the piece.
The three boys, Paul Gladding,
Paul Vincent, and James Schoolfield,
in their minor parts graced their cos
fumes, injected humorous quality
INTO their parts, and were perfectly
1t home in their positions.
The fitting in by dances and choral
parts was no secondary consideration.
Without them the "tout ensemble"
would have lacked body and complete
hess. All who took part showed the
result of perfect training and their
performance should share honors with
he "stars."
The orchestral accompaniment was
ably taken care of by Miss Mildred
Clogg, as pianist; Maurice Groh, vio-
mist; Harry Dixon and Wallace Vim
'ent, trumpeters; and Roger Vincent,
The overture was well
played, and the assistance all the way
showed a sympathetic appreciation of
he performer. 1t was always help
'ul and sustaining rather than lead
ng, and always subordinated to the
,art on the platform.
All who took part are to be COM
nended, and no doubt the training
received in the preparation for the
went constituted real contribution
% the general education of the boys
md girls.
After the performance, Miss Ethel
Dix, who had the entertainment in
'harge served ice cream to the par
;icipants at the parlors of A. H. Stew
ms. The show was we'll patronized
10Th nights and substantial sum
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