Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1925-04-29
CASSVILLE
Stage Clever Entertainment


A decidedly novel entertainment
was arranged for the members of the
Glen Haven camp, r. n. A, by the
members of the local camp Wednes~
day evening when the former re-
spOnded to reciprocal invitation
which had been extended them. There
were thirty Neighbors in the visiting
delegation. The program opened with
a 700 o'clock dinner, covers being
laid for seventy-one, which included
members of both camps. The hall had
been prettily decorated for the occa-
sion and the festive board was like
wise adorned in beftting manner.
After dinner lodge was called to or
der and the usual routine of work fol-
lowed. The visiting officers went
through the floor work in a most sat
isfactory manner. Then came a pro-
gram of music and song with Miss
Opal Mcdowell as piano soloist and
the Misses Greenlee of Glen Haven,
as vocalists. Local artists also con-
tributed their share. NeighbOrs Ben
nett and Martin gave descriptive read
ings which were gems and very cred
itably presented.
A strikingly novel and extremely
mirth-prOvoking stunt was then staged
by Neighbors Smith, Hartman and Ad-
rian who appeared in costume, their
make-ups being the last word in COM
ic attire and burlesque. They were in
troduced by Neighbor Stevens, Mrs
Smith as an auctioneer; Mrs. Kart
man, the clerk; Mrs. Adrian, the err
rand boy Articles neatly wrapped in
packages were then brought forth, the
errand boy staggering under the con-
glomerated assortment of parcels to
be sold to the highest bidder. In the
meantime envelopes containing SO ker-
nels of corn, each representing a val
ue of 25c, were passed out to all pres
ent-and then the fun began.
The auctiOneer demonstrated his
(her) versatility in cleverly describ-
ing each article as it was offered for
sale, delivering a rapid-fire spiel that
would have done credit to a profess
sional carnival BARKER" and when fl
nally knocked down. to the success
full bidder, the clerk announcing the
purchaser and collecting the money,
the errand boy making delivery, there
were screams of mirth as the parcel
was opened and the article held up to
view. A box said to contain pair OF
rubbers proved to hold two fruit jar
rubbers; a pair of shoes, two tiny
horseshoes; a string of pearls, string
of pearl buttons; food chopper, set
of false teeth, etc. This marked the
close of what was declared to be one
of the most delightful and entertain
ing ''indoor sports" attempted here in
a long while. Your correspondent was
most DESTROYS of procuring photo OF
this clever trio to accompany this ar
ticle, but there were none to be had
for love nor money.
GIee Club Presents Operetta
Despite threatening weather a well
filled house greeted the Japanese OPP
eretta, Princess Crysanthemum," at
Concert hall Friday evening, by the
Girls Glee club of the Cassville high
school under direction of Miss Rich
ardson. Miss Moser presided at the
piano
The oriental costumes and setting,
enhanced by colOred spotlight, with
lovely voices all blending harmonious
ly, waiting tender ditties and sweet
carols as the theme unfolded itself,
produced a weird though charming eff
feet and enthralled the audience which
apparently fell under the mystic spell.
1t was the first local rendition of
this kind in a generation and provided
a real treat for those fortunate enough
to be present. 1t demonstrated the
wealth of talent in the community and
further emphasized the possibilities
which systematic and intensive train
ing and voice culture could develop.
Much credit is due the participants
and particularly the director, the pl-
anist and others who assisted, for 1t
required weeks of diligent PRACTICE and
painstaking effort to achieve such sat-
isfactory results.
The cast was as follows:
Princess Crysanthemum, the Emper-
or's daughter Fannie FARMLAND
The Emperor, What-for- Will
............-......... Marie Kirschbaum
Top-Not, the Court Chamberlain
.....................-....-.....D Daisy Schnering
Prince So-Tru Qn love with the prime
! ess) -...........-..........Do Dorothy Klindt
Saucer Eyes, the Wizard Cat---------------