Entertainments, Special Occasions and

Special S ervices

E outstanding entertainment of the year was of course the Christmas Operetta, “The Stolen
Princess,” which was presented in the Assembly Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings, December

19th and 20th.

The following is the program of the presentation:

CAST OF CHARACTERS

PRINCE Clarence Wesley

PRINCESS ....... Alice Sepass

TERIA Dy et esd Bee ee rh Evelyn Williams

CaRITA Gwennie Watson

BRIDESMAIDS _.. Delavina Allard
Maggie Brown, Mercy Wesley, Stella
Cooper, Edna Tait, Alice Percival.

J ATRT ES ees NE LR | Ruby Hovell
Violet Wright, Eva Dick, Mary Under-
wood, Esther Reid, Gertrude Brown.

TraIN Bearers (Daisies) ------ Jean Walker
Laura Lewis, Josephine Williams.
HOSE sjeeoe res) Ne A ct ee eee Wilma Matheson

Addie Barton, Dorothy Charles.
Carr. oF BrIGANDs Henry Gray
BRIGANDS—
Robert Hughes, Willie Leeson, Willie
Hall, Arnold Davidson, Simon Reece.

Nursery GuEsts—
Mad Hatter ._ Cecil Robinson
Boy Blue -George Lewis
Jack Horner _. John Wilson
Tom, the Piper’s Son ___..Simon Lewis
Mr. Pieman Charlotte Prevost
Pearl Rudland

Red Riding Hood _....... Violet Clifford
Bo-Peep _Olive Munro
Queen of Hearts..___Rosalind Watson

SYNOPSIS OF OPERETTA
A wedding is arranged between Eitel, a hand-
some Prince of Elfinland, and Ariel, a beautiful
Princess of. Arcadee.

When the Bride appears walking to meet her
Prince, she is seized by a band of Brigands and
held for ransom.

The Prince, Elves and some fays search for

UD UKs en ae ee ee a Pee E : zi
ues Roney Barton her but without success—till little Bo Peep finds

Oliver Adams, George Douglas, Frank nee gd! files Go wall re [Elkes.

Calder, Vincent Wells, Charlie Clifford,
Aaron Peters, Arthur Grant, Charlie
Williams, Leonard Wesley, Edward
Innis, Alec Wilson, Charlie Williams.

The Operetta was reviewed in the Chilliwack Progress, by Mr. J. Bartindale, who said of it:

“The characters were all portrayed by the pupils themselves, and the rendition was really
remarkable for their intelligent interpretation of the score and the clear enunciation throughout. The
different parts were delivered in a manner that would have done credit to persons of much more
mature experience.

As the princess and bride, Alice Sepass won the hearts of the audience by her modest, demure bearing
and sweet singing, notably in the duet with the prince, Clarence Wesley, who was a bridegroom,
debonnair of manner, but very fierce at times. His rendering of the solo, “I’m the Prince of Elfin Land.”
was enthusiastically applauded.

Gwennie Watson as Carita, the good and kindly fairy, proved very attractive in her song and
graceful dance. Evelyn Williams gave a cute impersonation of the trumpeter heralding the wedding
guests, all well known personalities including “Blue Boy,” George Lewis; “Jack Horner,” John Wilson;
“Miss Muffet,” Pearl Rudland; “Red Riding Hood,” Violet Clifford; ‘““Bo-Peep,” Olive Munroe; “Queen
of Hearts,” Rosalind Watson; “Mr. Pieman,” Charlotte Prevost; “The Mad Hatter,’ Cecil Robinson,
who made a decided hit with his enormous hat and quaint costume and song, “Work, Work, Work.”
Each of the other guests made a graceful entrance and a little speech in presenting their gifts.

The comic element was amply provided for by Percy Barton as Puck, the master of the elves, who
by his singing and antics caused lots of fun.

Henry Gray in the character of Chief of the Brigands, sang in real cut-throat style his song, “A
Brigand Bold,” he and his followers distinguished themselves mightily in their plucky capture of the
Princess, there being no opposition by a lot of bridesmaids who expressed their grief dramatically in the
chorus, “Oh, It’s Dreary, Dreary, Dreary.” Mention must be made of the six tiny tots (the youngest
four years old) who as “Daisies” and ‘Roses’ acted as trainbearers in their picturesque little costumes.

The chorus of Fairies, Elves, and Bridesmaids and Brigands presented a brilliant ensemble, reaching
a climax in the final chorus, “Hail to the Happy Pair,” which had to be repeated.

The stage scenery and decoration of the hall added to the really beautiful costumes, lent an atmo-
sphere of gaiety and brightness to the proceedings and great credit is due to those responsible, Miss

Wedding chimes once again are heard. The
wedding couple arrive with their followers at the
wedding feast.

GOD SAVE THE KING

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