The Border Vidette

WAS A BIG SUCCESS

Knights of Pythias Entertainment Delights Large Audience.

The Knights of Pythias theatrical and minstrel, which was staged last night at the Lyric theater, was pronounced by the hundreds who attended as the largest and best home talent production which was ever offered to local theatergoers, says Thursday's Herald.

From the start to the finish the revue was snappy and those who took part in the play are deserving of much credit for their talent. The doors opened at 7 o'clock and the theater was quickly filled. Many who purchased seats on the lower floor were compelled to find seats in the balcony. Extra chairs were brought in and the S. R. O. sign was hung out.

Ralph Allen, producer and director of the show, is deserving of great credit for the production. Allen worked unceasingly for the past month training the members of the cast for their various numbers and the arrangement of the entire performance was accomplished by him.

He is a seasoned performer and is a past master in directing and producing plays. He not only directed the male acts of the show but also instructed the many young ladies in the chorus, the steps which delighted and held the big audience spellbound.

Allen was greatly encouraged by the talent which is to be found on both sides of the border.

An orchestra under the direction of Leslie King, leader of the 25th Infantry band, and Eugene Peltier, leader of Peltier's orchestra, furnished the music for the show and were complimented very highly on the numbers rendered.

The first act of the production was a minstrel performance based on a club room scene and entitled "The Porters Club of America." Those who took part in the first act were C. R. Holbrook, Harry Sugg, D. J. Lovell, Howard O'Neill, Oscar Block, Al Castaneda, Arthur Powell, Andrew Bettwy, C. R. Marshall, Barclay Bristol, Roy Herrera, J. C. Tovrea, Leo Hines, James B. Mix, Ed. Larrieu, Robt. Gustetter, Mr. Garcia, J. H. Raines and Rex Wray.

Those who rendered vocal selections were vigorously applauded for encores, Howard O'Neill sung "Three o'clock in the Morning;" Oscar Block was very good in singing "Georgette;" Mr. Marshall was fine in "Tomorrow;" Arthur Powell was splendid in singing "Buddy;" C. R. Holbrook was great in "Shipmates of Mine;" Harry Sugg was good in "Hot Lips;" Al Castaneda was excellent in an eccentric dance number and Dave Lowell was wonderful in a specialty. The jokes were good and the entire first part was a pronounced success. The opening chorus was "Angel Child" and the finale was "Toot-Toot-Tootsie, Good Bye."

Special vaudeville numbers were given during the olio. Miss Natalie Saracho and Master Fernando Saracho were very clever in a song and dance number; Miss Elisa Chenoweth was fine in vocal selections; Ralph Allen, director of the performance made a bit in whistling and imitations; Master Willis Rubin, four year old boy, was the star of the evening in vocal numbers he rendered. This little lad has a remarkable voice and the Herald predicts a bright future for him; the Key City Four were applauded when they rendered numerous selections. This quartette consisted of Messrs. Powell, Wray, Holbrook and Carter.

The final act of the show was a decided hit. It was based on a border cabaret scene and from the start to the finish was filled with delightful song and dance numbers. Many Mexican boys and girls were in this act which opened with "La Marcha de Cadiz" by Elisa Chenoweth supported by the company. This number was rendered in Spanish.

Those who were in this selection and in the act were Elisa Chenoweth, Clara Donnadieu, Ahita Donnadieu, Henrietta Donnadieu, Emma de la Vega, Dora Ochoa, Ernestina Robles, Carmen Romero, Elena Baldenegro, Clara Terrazas, Emilia Von Borstel, Fernando Ramirez, Fernando Robles, Fernando Davila, Hector Davila, Pepe Davila, Humberto Ochoa and Luis Escalada.

The characters in the cafe scene were Arthur Powell, Harry Sugg, D. J. Lovell, Mrs Jos. Marcus, Howard O'Neill, Rex Wray, Oscar Block and Al Castaneda.

Miss Celia Irigoyen delighted the audience with an Hawaiian dance. She received an outburst of applause. After this number the chorus appeared on the stage with Miss Clarice Taylor leading the delightful number "Homesick." The chorus consisted of Clarice Taylor, Lois Berghoff, Beatrice Rogers, Martha White, Winifred Lohn, Elisa Chenoweth, Celia Irigoyen, Helen Poole, Sadie White, Dolores Chenoweth, Margaret O'Keefe, Kerolene Cohen and Florence Hannan. This selection was a pronounced success.

Little Miss Adrienne Lucchese delighted the audience with a specialty dance. She did splendid work and was one of the best performers in the entire cast. She is a classic dancer and is very talented.

Al. Castaneda brought the house down when he appeared in a burlesque on an Oriental dance number. He was assisted by Rex Wray and Arthur Powell.

Miss Enriqueta Donnadieu and Hector Davila were fine in the "Tango," a specialty dance number.

Miss Lois Berghoff and chorus rendered 'I'm Wild About Harry' and received much applause. After the chorus girls finished this number the encore was taken by Leo Hines and chorus consisting of Bettwy, Bristol, Raines, Gustetter, Marshall, Larrieu and Garcia, who were dressed as chorus girls and who burlesqued the chorus. The costumes for this number were original and designated to display. The house shook with laughter while this act was on the stage.

Arthur Powell and Rex Wray were clever in 'Bees Knees,' a comedy vocal selection. They were followed by Mrs. Jos. Marcus who rendered two dramatic recitations headed by "The Sign of the Rose." The little lady was splendid and received much applause!

The crowning chorus number of the show, "The Sheik," led by Elisa Chenoweth and chorus was voted as one of the best acts in the show. The costumes for this number were extremely attractive. The show ended with the entire company singing "Toot.Toot.Tootsie.Good Bye."

The many who attended the show were highly pleased with the entertainment and were loud in their praise. The show was mentally voted as the best home talent ever rendered in Nogales.

It will be repeated tonight at the Atenas theater in Nogales, Sonora. Those who did not see the performance last night should not miss it tonight.