The Wrangell sentinel. (Wrangell, Alaska) 1909-current, 1927-12-22
PIRATES BAZAAR
Friday Evening, December
3, at the Gym

Pirates Bazaar plans are eomplet-
ed and the participants are ready 70
perform Friday night IN the commu-
nifty gym for the entertainment
friends. The idea Of the Bazaar was
friends. The idea Of teh Bazaar was
originated by the sewing class but
many OF the other high school stu
dents and grade school pupils are
taking part also. AS most Bazaars
are for the benefit of some worthy
cause. this industrious sewing class
has chosen the basketball team As
recipient Of the proceeds.
The King of the Pirates espresso
his desire for excitement. Hardly
has he uttered the words when he
sees a ship in the distance. In answ-
or 10 his amazement his men inform
him that they have captured ship,
Since they are rich in gold and jew
els. they decide to make the passen-
gers of this ship sing for their ran
sons The scene is laid on a des-
ert island where the pirates have
their smugglers' cave and treasure
chest. Each group Of passengers
including negro flunkies. children.
fine ladies and gentlemen, a theat-
rieal troup. sailors, and the gypsies.
who are friends Of the Pirates, put
on one skit.
Nellie Prescott is king Of the pi.
rates and her jolly good men include
Mae EYerson, Nadine Dobbins. Don
ma Richfield. Esther Johnson, Jer-
rine Whaley, Dorothy Xoss, Mar
iorie BENJAMIN and Martha Ukas.
Sailors Fred Grant. Billy Grant
Earl Reid and Jack Urata. the first
victims who must sing for their
ransom" dance the sailors hornpipe
instead of singing Miss Frances
Steele is coach of this act.
Gypsies. friends of the pirates
come into the center of activity
next. Marjorie Johnson will sing
My Little Gypsy Sweetheart"
Then Marjorie. Gertrude Goodrich
and Viola Lotus will perform
gypsy dance.
The Pirates decide that the negro
flunkies must next demonstrate
their ability to amuse. This short
skit, handled by Chad Wyatt, Jack
Gurr and James Whaley't is highly
entertaining.
The cruel pirates are entirely ap-
peased when the children from the
captured ship. Ruby Eyerson and
Lois Wheeler, gra efully Tilt
through the measures of their fairy
dance. They were instructed by
Miss Frances Steele.
The next act will please the femi-
nine hearts in the audience. a
group of fashion models, Juanita
Johnson. Viola Lotus, Gertrude
Goodrich, Lois Wheeler, Cherry sor-
set. Glenora Waters, and Billie Fer
guson, will display the latest fash
ions. The gowns and coats were
loaned through the courtesy OF Har-
vey's. Campbell Brothers. The City
Store and Gearing's. Miss Wait J
in charge of this revue.
Last but not least on the program
will be a play put on by theatriea
troupe otherwise the freshmen
on their way to Timbuctoo. The
cast of christmas at Holly Farm
consists of the following actors
Jean Grant. Peter Mccormack, War
rem Gatrley, Harry Dalgity, Cecelia
Gurr. Richard Suratt. Einar Otte-
sen and Clifford Biorge. This play
is being presented under the direc
ton of Miss Vessel.
Entertainment of the Pirates Ba-
zaar will close with the pirates
dancing a triumphal circle AROUND
their victims.
Food and candy will be sold a.
the Smugglers' Cave booth and the
Treasure Chest by Cecilia Gurr.
Jean Grant, Juanita Lewis, Marjorie
Johnson and Gertrude Goodrich
Articles made by the sewing class
will be ON display at the ship booth
The Bazaar was started by Miss
Gaustad, sewing class instructor.
When she became i'll last week, Miss
Wait consented to take her place in
the entertainment.
The Pirate Bazaar coaches are
particularly indebted to Miss Nelli'
Haggerty who has ably assisted If
| coaching the singing and ulayine