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December 14, 1908
The Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
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Fairmont High School students prepare vaudeville show in auditorium Tuesday night at 8:15, with acts including solo, tumblers, trained bear, pantomime, foot artists, song-dance, and farce. Large crowd expected.
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THE FAIRMONT WEST VIRGINIAN
HIGH SCHOOL WILL ENTER VAUDEVILLE
STUDENTS ARE MAKING PREPARATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT ON TUESDAY NIGHT
Great are the preparations for the vaudeville entertainment to be given at the High school Auditorium tomorrow evening by the various students of that institution. The performance will begin at 8:15 o'clock. Various stunts and exciting scenes have been prepared for the occasion which warrant its being one of fun and amusement. A large crowd will no doubt be present for the entertainment the programme for which is as follows:
Clarionet Solo, Toreador Song from "Carmen"-Signor Kooke, the celebrated Virtuoso.
"The Jolly Tumblers" Just returned from a tour on the continent. An act full of thrilling feats and side-splitting situations-W. Cook, L. Malone D. Cobun, S. Race, E. Brooks, E Knight, G. DeBolt.
Monsieur Redique, in his rapid fire talk on "Animals." and introducing his trained-bear "Jocko." This cub is the most intelligent in captivity, doing many remarkable things with ease and dexterity.
"The Gypsy's Prophesy"-Tragedy in Pantomime -By the greatest artists of their kind in the country. Sure to please and excite.
Scene--Gypsy Camp. Time-Evening.
Mamie Ford, Chicquita, Gail Staggers, Annette Sister.
Marie Boehm-Corinna, mother of two girls.
Beryle Hawkins - Jack Harkness, Cowboy.
Guy Smith-Bill Stealey. his friend.
Arlington Fleming-Guido, father of two girls.
Knight and Cook--Greatest feet artists in the world on their second tour through the States. "Thrice laurel-crowned by the kings of Europe."
The Puritan Sisters-In their new song and dance act prepared especially for this occasion-Mlle. Estella Hamyltone, Mlle. Jeasye Jaquobs.
Mlle. McNeely and Mon. Smythe-- In their unique one act farce, "A Pair of Lunatics."
HIGH SCHOOL WILL ENTER VAUDEVILLE
STUDENTS ARE MAKING PREPARATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT ON TUESDAY NIGHT
Great are the preparations for the vaudeville entertainment to be given at the High school Auditorium tomorrow evening by the various students of that institution. The performance will begin at 8:15 o'clock. Various stunts and exciting scenes have been prepared for the occasion which warrant its being one of fun and amusement. A large crowd will no doubt be present for the entertainment the programme for which is as follows:
Clarionet Solo, Toreador Song from "Carmen"-Signor Kooke, the celebrated Virtuoso.
"The Jolly Tumblers" Just returned from a tour on the continent. An act full of thrilling feats and side-splitting situations-W. Cook, L. Malone D. Cobun, S. Race, E. Brooks, E Knight, G. DeBolt.
Monsieur Redique, in his rapid fire talk on "Animals." and introducing his trained-bear "Jocko." This cub is the most intelligent in captivity, doing many remarkable things with ease and dexterity.
"The Gypsy's Prophesy"-Tragedy in Pantomime -By the greatest artists of their kind in the country. Sure to please and excite.
Scene--Gypsy Camp. Time-Evening.
Mamie Ford, Chicquita, Gail Staggers, Annette Sister.
Marie Boehm-Corinna, mother of two girls.
Beryle Hawkins - Jack Harkness, Cowboy.
Guy Smith-Bill Stealey. his friend.
Arlington Fleming-Guido, father of two girls.
Knight and Cook--Greatest feet artists in the world on their second tour through the States. "Thrice laurel-crowned by the kings of Europe."
The Puritan Sisters-In their new song and dance act prepared especially for this occasion-Mlle. Estella Hamyltone, Mlle. Jeasye Jaquobs.
Mlle. McNeely and Mon. Smythe-- In their unique one act farce, "A Pair of Lunatics."
What sub-type of article is it?
Vaudeville Performance
School Entertainment
What keywords are associated?
Vaudeville
High School
Entertainment
Fairmont
Students
Performance
Auditorium
What entities or persons were involved?
Signor Kooke
W. Cook
L. Malone
D. Cobun
S. Race
E. Brooks
E. Knight
G. Debolt
Monsieur Redique
Jocko
Mamie Ford
Chicquita
Gail Staggers
Annette Sister
Marie Boehm
Beryle Hawkins
Jack Harkness
Guy Smith
Bill Stealey
Arlington Fleming
Guido
Knight
Cook
Mlle. Estella Hamyltone
Mlle. Jeasye Jaquobs
Mlle. Mcneely
Mon. Smythe
Where did it happen?
High School Auditorium, Fairmont, West Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Signor Kooke
W. Cook
L. Malone
D. Cobun
S. Race
E. Brooks
E. Knight
G. Debolt
Monsieur Redique
Jocko
Mamie Ford
Chicquita
Gail Staggers
Annette Sister
Marie Boehm
Beryle Hawkins
Jack Harkness
Guy Smith
Bill Stealey
Arlington Fleming
Guido
Knight
Cook
Mlle. Estella Hamyltone
Mlle. Jeasye Jaquobs
Mlle. Mcneely
Mon. Smythe
Location
High School Auditorium, Fairmont, West Virginia
Event Date
Tuesday Night
Story Details
Students at Fairmont High School prepare a vaudeville entertainment featuring clarinet solo, tumbling act, rapid fire talk with trained bear, gypsy pantomime tragedy, foot artists, song and dance, and a farce.