Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 54, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1913 — VAUDEVILLE STUNT WITHOUT EXTRA PAY [ARTICLE]

VAUDEVILLE STUNT WITHOUT EXTRA PAY

Unadvertised Diversion at the Prin-cess-Stranger Objected to Read Door Exit.

A stunt not on the program occurred at the Princess Theatre Monday evening and held the large audience spellbound while it lasted. It proved to be a oneround sparring contest that - resulted in a decisive victory for the manager of the house, Col. Fred Phillips, although there was a short time,in which the manager was getting the worst of the contest. The timely arrival of reinforcements, ir the person of his picture machine operator, Harve Robinson, saved the day for the manager, however, and his adversary, a traveling salesman named S. S. Rosenblatt, was glad to make his exit through the rear door of the theatre. It was all because of his adversion to the

Geoffrey Wedderburn, falls in love with Lavender Rolt, the daughter of his landlady. Dick Phenyl, a weak, down-at-the-heels, loveable barrister, who shares Hale’s rooms, is distressed when he discovers the love affair, for he knows Mr. Wedderburn has planned that his adopted son shall marry his niece, Minnie Gilflllian. Lavender’s mother does not oppose the marriage at first but when she learns of Hale’s relation to Mr. Wedderburn she becomes very much agitated and promises that the marriage shall not take place. She particularly explains her objection to Phenyl and asks his aid in breaking off the match. He promises to help her and is from that time forward torn between his affection for Hale and his devotion to Mrs. Rolt. The appearance of a dashing young American, Horace Bream, followed by that of Minnie Gilflllian and her mother, complicates the situation.

In act two, “Somebody’s Business,” two days later, Mrs. Rolt and Lavender attempt to steal away, not, however, until each has said goodbye to Mr. Phenyl, who manages to get Hale to appear before they are gone. Mr. Phenyl, in his usual state of inebriation, is visited by his solicitor, who informs him of the death of an uncle who has left him heir to forty thousand pounds. The solicitor also brings news of the failure of the Wedderburn bank, x in which Phenyl’s inheritance is deposited. The act ends with the appearance of Mr. Wedderburn, who faints at the sight of Mrs. Rolt. Act three, “Everybody’s Business,” a week later, brings about a happy solution of all the difficulties. Horace Bream takes Hale’s place Jn Minnie’s affections, all objections to the marriage of Hale and Lavender are removed when Mr. Wedderburn and Mrs. Rolt come to an understanding, and Phenyl manages to save the bank by bringing about an agreement among the depositors. Although the play is heavy for amateurs, the cast has been given' a great deal of time and hard work at the rehearsals and has shown its ability to present the play creditably.

The members of the cast are as follows: Horace Bream Lezla Choate Geoffrey Wedderburn..Albert Sage Clement Hale Ed Robinson Richard Phenyl *.Paul Miller Dr. Delaney Laban Wilcox Mr. Bulger.......William Babcock Mr. Maw Thomas Padgitt Minnie Gilflllian......Nelle Parker Mrs. Gilflllian. .M&rjorie Loughridge Lavender R01t.......Neva Garriott Ruth Rolt, Lavender’s mother Catharine Watson The high school orchestra will furnish the music. Tickets are on sale at the Ellis Theatre, Phone 98, 25c and 35c. Sale of tickets will start at 7 o’clock.