Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 164, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 July 1916 — Where He Would Be Useful. [ARTICLE]

Where He Would Be Useful.

After many efforts the aspiring Singer had managed to get permission to give a trial performance at the local music hall. The house was full, and he warbled in his sweetest tones. Everything seemed roseate until suddenly a hoarse voice came from the side of the stage. “Here, you come off I” ordered the stage manager. “Can’t you see you’re emptying the house?” “Er—l don’t seem to be a success, then?” said the amateur, timorously. “Success I , Huh 1” snorted the manager, angrily. “At clearing them out you’re the most successful chap I ever met. Now, for goodness’ sake, go and sing outside and drive ’em in again 1”