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Show “FORTUNE HUNTER” PLAYS BEFORE LARGE AUDIENCE AT ORPHEUM oe Prestntrw WeserR By NORMAL COLLEGE PERFORMANCE SUCCESSFUL FROM ALL STANDPOINTS. CAST PORTRAY PARTS IN EXCELLENT MANNER. school play, “The Fortune ' ‘ th r ; e} ‘ : 4 2 { { RT |} TE Oe \ ‘ es RR TO eee TEP a i students of this institu- humor, kept them Too te ee bs te ne ae On en. et renege AC A AOA I Oe a err NTE ENGeNe ae ee oe - « village much praise cannot be given Mrs. McKey for her strenuous work of director. She contributed many hours each day toward its success. Because of her excellent coaching the students were able to act in such a commendable nmtanner. She deserves’ the thanks of the entire student body for her noble work. Cora Mortenson’s portrayal of Betty Graham, the druggist’s daughter, cannot be elaborated on too highly. Her work equalled that of many professional actors. Stanley Rhees, as the “Fortune Nathaniel Duncan, Hunter,” namely contributed large- ly of to the success the show. The heiress, of future development. A decided hit was scored by Le His characterization Johnson. Roy of the “Town Sheriff” was very typi(not cal habitants, intwo The of Johnson. Hi (Ira Terry) and Watty (Delbert Wright) pleased ithe Josie, was very much. Angie, a friend of por- a concenThe to be to the Kasius effect that William au- in Chamberlain “Pat” by trayed succeeded in handling the part of Tracey Tanwithout son, liveryman’s the ner, causing any serious blunders. Probably the most difficult part in the entire cast was taken by John Sam whose Croft, Graham, the delineation unsuccessful of should noteworthy praise. receive “Blinkety” lated | the of the i 4 between “remarkable these two The fanciest dressed country” fell upon strom to dramatize. the rising financier, }tion. part. resem- | charac- up fellow in Grant Dahl-| Henry Kellogg deserves men- T Robert Newma n handled this I’he remainder of the cast with | hi a the druggist, Lockwood must be refriend, Walter Stevenson our to because mY Y, blance” ters. 2) minor but just as are: in a pleasant mood the entire evening. The cast was well adapted to their parts. Some expressed the belief that the characters in the show were written for the individuals who portrayed them. At least, they interpreted their respective parts in such a Mmianner as to meet with hearty endorsement. \ * the The play, which was written by Winchell Smith, held the onlooker throughout the performance. The combination of love intermingled with I ITs nl \ by statement. Ct \ outcome. the INTERESTING PLAY tion, and when one considers the high standard established by former students in dramatics one can readily realize the excellence of such .a | MaRen 16-17 of was well taken by Lockwood, Georgia Tate. This being her appearance on the stage, speaks Josie | Miss initial well successful part manner. commendable sus of opinion appeared tions | a The dience Hunter,” met the unanimous approval of the entire audience on both nights of its appearance. Many expressed the opinion that the play this year surpassed all former produc- 2 sured THE SCHOOL PLAY .THIS YEAR EXCEEDS RECORD OF ALL FORMER PRODUCTIONS BY WEBER STUDENTS The Zz 1Z combination of these two personages in the leading roles practically as- George George Burnham, Farley. important a promoter, parts K. James Long “Jim,” a Wall street} young man, Sidney. Wilcdéx . Lawrence ce Miller, Miller. “Tarpy larry,?” a W Wall Street young man, Olin Ririe. i Willie € Bartlet Bz t, ac millio 1]: naire’s son. Floyd Stuart. Robbin diene s den on OP Kellog e’s servant, Bingham. : :Gol- Tom » 4 newsbo ewsboy y, Albert Hoggan. ‘Lerman, the errand boy, Robert Wilkinson. From a financial] standpoint ° the show was as successful as otherwise Eli Holton was in charge of this department and should recei ve thanks for his work. The proceeds derived from the play the gym fund. will be turned Over to |