Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1913 — SENIOR CLASS PLAY GIVEN TWO NIGHTS [ARTICLE]

SENIOR CLASS PLAY GIVEN TWO NIGHTS

“What Happened to Jones” Will Be Presented Monday and Tuesday Evenings at the Ellis. One of the chief features of the commencement 'season, whichaffords more interest to the public than any other event, is the senior class play. The class of 1913 are to present George Broadhurt’s comedy, “What Happened to Jones.” Jones is a traveling salesman selling hymnhooks when he can and playing cards when he can not Arriving in a small college town he attempts to sell his first wares, and not finding a great demand, starts to get a line on the other crowd by attending a prize fight. The police make- a raid on the “mill” and all make a hasty retreat. Ebenezer Goodly, a professor of anatomy, has secretly attended, in the interest of science, and as he makes his mad run for his home, he is pursued. His pursuer proves to be Jones, likewise Seeking refuge from the police. Once within the Goodly home Jones forces Ebenezer to shield him. Jones passes himself for Antony Goodly, a bishop from Australia, and a lover of Miss Elvine. Many exceedingly funny complications arise, all of which Jones cleverly overcomes. This play will be given Monday and Tuesday nights, to give all a to see it. Between acts there will be music furnished by the high school. 'Tickets on sale Friday morning at the Ellis Theatre at 8 o’eloejc. Admission 25 and 35 cents.