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The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
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The operetta 'Crimson Eyebrows' was performed in Sumter for the U.D.C. benefit, drawing a large enthusiastic audience. Young local talent, coached by Mrs. J. A. Stubbs, impressed with artistic staging, costumes, and performances including dances and songs.
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The operetta (Crimson Eye-brows) repeated for benefit of the Sumter Chapter U. D. C. was greeted with a large enthusiastic audience Tuesday evening.
The stage was very artistic. A Chinese garden scene with flowers and evergreens in profusion. The costumes were bright and beautiful especially in the moonlight. A pantomime of beauty gave the setting for the opera. The striking lighting effect was furnished by Mr. E. H. Rhame, Jr.
Such unusual talent was shown by the young people that Sumter has reason to be proud. Many of the guests expressed themselves as believing that this entertainment, coached by Mrs. J. A. Stubbs, the best home talent production in Sumter for many years.
Each young lady did her part well and impersonated the character she represented in a creditable way. The cast received much applause which was responded to generously were as follows:
Princess Ling Ling (daughter of former emperor) - Miss Louise Allen.
Wang Mang (usurper emperor) Miss Ethel Stuckey
Yi Kang (the court astrologer) --Miss Virginia Warren,
Koo Moo (Old Buddha)-Miss Lula May Shaw.
Ah Me (Ting Ling's cousin)- Miss Louise Phifer
Fanchong (leader of Crimson Eyebrows)-Miss Ethel Laurence.
Hing Lee (an officer in court) Miss Katherine Wilder
Yen Chen (who impersonated Neptune)-Miss Sara Baldwin
The choruses did their parts well and added much to the entertainment.
Little Marion Kirchner was a feature of the evening with her skillful dancing and her original piano solos.
Elizabeth Rowland sang a Chinese song which was one of the most enjoyable numbers of the entire program.
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Sumter
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greeted with a large enthusiastic audience; received much applause; considered the best home talent production in sumter for many years.
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The operetta 'Crimson Eyebrows' was repeated for the benefit of the Sumter Chapter U. D. C. The stage featured an artistic Chinese garden scene with flowers and evergreens in profusion. Costumes were bright and beautiful, especially in the moonlight. A pantomime of beauty set the scene for the opera. Lighting effects furnished by Mr. E. H. Rhame, Jr. Young people showed unusual talent, coached by Mrs. J. A. Stubbs. Each young lady impersonated her character credibly. Cast included Princess Ling Ling (Miss Louise Allen), Wang Mang (Miss Ethel Stuckey), Yi Kang (Miss Virginia Warren), Koo Moo (Miss Lula May Shaw), Ah Me (Miss Louise Phifer), Fanchong (Miss Ethel Laurence), Hing Lee (Miss Katherine Wilder), Yen Chen (Miss Sara Baldwin). Choruses added much to the entertainment. Little Marion Kirchner featured with skillful dancing and original piano solos. Elizabeth Rowland sang a Chinese song.