Seward daily gateway., 1930-03-21
SPARKLING SNOW FROM ANCHORAGE
 MAKES GREAT NIT
LARGE AUDIENCE IN CONTIN- UOUS CHUCKLE MORE
 TWO HOURS

FUT over two 1lOu4S 1dc1 AASIle TWO or three hundred people wore either big grin or broad smile; and when they were not chuck ing at the trials and tribula- tions of the Weaver family, and friends, they were bursting forth with genuine laughter It was terrible time for the Weaver fam fly and their friends but a per fectly lovely evening for the big audience which pasked the Lib erty theatre last night to view the initial presentation of "On Vacation" the three-act comedy, staged by the Little Theatre Club of Anchorage under the auspices of Seward Post N 5. American Legion.
 It was riot of fun from the start and, without 2 doubt, the best acted amateur show ever to have been viewed locally. The characters were cast perfectly and how they carried their parts Not a moments hesitation marked the individual performance of the talented Anchorage cast from the time the opening act began, few minutes after p. m.
 Tn selecting the show Director Maurice L. Sharp, again revealed his exceptional ability in obtain ine a vehicle pleasing to all con- cerned. Though unseen last night, his handiHork was apparent in the finished production reflecting great credit to those participating.
 Bud" Weaver, the son, por- trayed by Louis Knapp who, by the way, Is making his debut, de- cides to quit school-he is only 17-and marry the alleged village vamp. (There's 9 sinister secret here which is brought to the light of day in the last act. Next to appear on the scene $ Ann Wea- yer, the sl55er, Louise GilD who almost falls for slick line of chatter of a swin5iar from New York. tEss CIll. prior to this per formanee. or rather, this show, has con2ood her eIaets to school al7ys. hn1elar chap, in the person of Wn. q. Marsh Jr.. as 4Jim- my Thayer, oil salesman, and all points east, also makes his debut These three, newcomers insofar as the Seward public is concerned, may be classed as veterans with out fear of contradiction.
 The old favorite, Walter Neimi, the blond-hair sheik, took the part of MT. Van Kind, "Oh l say!" and as an Englishman-monocle and demeanor, as usual, was as clever as the dickens. Dad" Wea- yer, NO. Zero, the popular John M. Cook, was a scream in the role of the head of the family with AS a devotee of numerology, Ma" Weaver, portrayed by Gertrude Mulcahy, Is as fine a finished ar tist as could be found anywhere. We venture the thought that Mrs. Mulcahy has, at some time, ap- peared on the professional stage. AS a devotee of numeroolgy, Ma" has everyone in the air. Prof. Clement, a theorist, (Wm. A. Sherman) has his work cut out in strengthening out the awful family mixup, routes the williams and. well, never mind. See the show yourself Marelle Scotte, a heart breaker (Ruby Laughlin) was constantly seeking love-for a purDose-but a three-mile walk proved her downfall. She springs a fast one at the wind-up which comes as a great surprise to the audience.
 Man, Oh Man! Don't overlook seeing this show if you missed II last night!
 This afternoon it was the intent to stage the show at the Jesse Lee Home; tonight, it will be presented at the Liberty theatre for the last time and it is predict cd that not only will the house