Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 August 1909 — A Clever Show. [ARTICLE]

A Clever Show.

“Eli and Jane” played Thursday at the Ellis Theatre and it was a packed house that greeted Harry Green and his company when the curtain rose on the opening act. This is the second time this play has been seen here ln< side of a year, and judging from the applause that came in one continuous rush, everybody was highly pleased. Harry Green was of course the-star of the evening, and his entrance was . the signal to start the big scream that followed everything he did and said, i There were six cracking, spanking, good specialties in the play and they . were each a star by themselves. Lizzie Esher, In the part of Jane, was pretty, sweet and as clever as could be. Louis H. Daly, as Armond, is an exceptionally clever leading man and his work from last night's performance Is classed with the best. Mr. . Chas. Martin, as Bob, was a perfect hero and looked the part and acted it with all true style and grace; his singing was enjoyed by everyone. .Miss Fern Wilson, a Chicago girl, was the “Glory” of the play, and she injected the life of a little romp and danced and sang her way into the hearts of the audience from the start. The other parts were taken and handled with the care of real professionals. Mr. Louis Daly, the stage manager - for Mr. Green, has taken more pains this season than ever and feels proud of his work. To Mr. Daly belongs the credit of rehearsing the play aad staging the piece, and it shows 1q the performances the work of a master ■hand. * The general verdict of all who attended was that it was a good, clean, clever show, and one that will draw a packed house In this town anytime It comes.

During the eleventh annuli convention of the Luther league, held in Michigan City Saturday and Sunday, it was decided to withdraw from the Indiana state league and join the Illinois conference Luther league.