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J WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1925 ---- x T 'COPPERHEAD' ISN. T. PLAY High School Dramatic Club to Present Famous Play of the Rebellion STANWOOD IS COACH Dates of Performances Are March 27-28 "The Copperhead," a drama in four acts by Augustus Thomas, will be pre- sented by the New Trier Dramatic club, Friday and Saturday evenings, March 27 and 28, at the New Trier auditorium. The setting for this drama, a story of the great crisis of the Civil war, is laid among the quaint people of a town in the extreme southern part of Illinois. Whereas the present day generation thinks scarcely more of the Civil war than as a great upheaval of a nation somewhere in the very dim past, this play serves to tear aside the veil of the years and reveals the tragedy and heart- break of a suffering people in the lives of the farmer's family and friends. The plot of "The Copperhead" revolves around a certain farmer who was made an outcast among his former friends be- cause he was supposedly aiding the Rebel guerillas, although his neighbors fought with the Union forces. In order to serve his country to the best of his abil- ity, he is forced to endure this ostracism under the stigma of being a '"'copper- head." Shamed by his father's appar- ent '"slackerism," the 16 year old son volunteers and is killed. The news of his death causes the death of the grief-stricken mother, which adds to the oppressive sorrow in the father's life. The story ends 40 years later with a disclosure of the old man's faithful serv- ice as one of Lincoln's spies and his re- instatement among his old neighbors and fellow townsmen. Requires Unusual Ability The difficulty lies in portraying the early tragedy in the hero's life and then of his happiness which comes so tardily. The first two acts are of the first epoch, during the Civil war from 1861 to 1863; the last twe acts are in the second period, 40 years later. Thus several of the play- ers have an excellent opportunity to dis- play unusual histrionic ability,--first in characterizing early manhood in the first epoch of the play, and second, the roles of aged veterans in the last epoch. Under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Stanwood, the New Trier cast is pre- paring for their presentation of this drama in an inspiring manner. The cast of characters, in the order of their ap- pearance, is as follows: First Epoch Joey Shanks ........ Stephen Harwood Grandma Perley ........ Ethel Thomas Ma Shanks ....: viene Helen Drynan Captain Hardy .... Rogert Shoemaker Milt Shanks Robert Atwood Mrs. Bates ..... Frances Harwood She Perley .......:: Martha Williams Lem 'Hollard ... eee. ss Tom Gibson Newt Gillespie ........ Brother Andrews Sam Carter Whitfield Cook Sherman Goble David Rumsey Second Epoch Madeline King Eunice Stoddard Philip Manning Robert Kenyon Mrs. Manning Jean Duncan Dr. Randall <The fact that "The Copperhead" was made famous by Lionel Barrymore in the title role stimulates the interest and rouses 'the pride of New Trierites to know that under Miss Stanwood's able guidance the New Trier Dramatic club is able to present such an ambitious piece of work. William J. Fisher of 388 Chestnut street, who has been on tour with the Chicago Civic Opera company, has re- turned home. Your Old Radio Tubes Have the Volume of New Tubes After we reactivate them ac- cording to scientific principles. Bring or send in your weak or paralyzed tubes. For 75¢ we will put new life in them. C301A, C299, UV201A and UV199 only. We do not repair broken or burnt out tubes. The Radio Service Shop 18 Prouty Annex WINNETKA, ILLINOIS Phone 1840 YES SIR, MAN, IT SURE WAS A "WOW" By E. W. W. A large represemtation of north shore funseekers had the time of their lives Monday evening at Jane Kuppenheimer hall, Winnetka, when the Chicago Radio Stars, playing under direction of Frint George, gave what in stage vernacular is described as a "Wow" of a performance for the benefit of the Winnetka Temple association. From the moment Mr. George stepped to the footlights to introduce his an- nouncer, Jerry Sullivan, of WQJ, until the final curtain, the audience was in a veritable panic of excitement, just na- turally letting down like a flock of kids at a circus. The staid and dignified, coy and modest, entered wholeheartedly into the frolicsome spirit of the occasion and everybody had a good old fashioned eve- ning of it. Jerry Sullivan couldn't be announced-- the audience howled for him before Mr. George could finish his well-rehearsed in- troductory discourse. Jerry started things off in his usual aggressive manner and, from start to finish, there was no let up in the noisily expressed interest of the audience of radio fans. Mr. George was sorry to announce that two-thirds of the Melodians were absent because of attacks of the flu, and that Laurie Linmeman, the other third, would have to "do his stuff" alone. Laurie responded as if inspired, with the re- sult that he completely panicked his au- dinece. Strumming his uke and singing away like a springtime lover, he com- pletely captivated the house and had to run away from the place to avoid keep- ing the home folks up all night, for they would have remained indefinitely. The other stars all exceeded expec- tations and the program was a complete success from every standpoint. HOLD HEALTH CONFERENCE The regular Health conference con- ducted by the Chicago Tuberculosis in- stitute, will be held at the Health Center. City Hall, Evanston, corner Davis street and Sherman avenue, on Tuesday, March 24, from 10 until 2 o'clock. This will be in charge of the public health nurse for this community. Ld Otto Dovidat Ladies' and Men's Tailoring 794 Elm Street Over Vollmann's market. [ am in the new building and ready to serve you as before with the very best made to order clothing; also cleaning and pressing. A specialty is made of Ladies' Tailoring and Fur work. N. T. Latin Students to Present "Caesar" Latin students at New Trier high school will give a presentatior of Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" at the school Tuesday afternoon, March 24, in conjunction with their study of the well known text book of that title. "The play is to be a special feature in connection with the study of Julius Caesar," explains C. Russell Small, head of the Latin department at the school. -- -- "It will serve as an interesting and in- formative background to the study of the text book and is given for the special benefit of Latin students." On the evening of March 24 the Iatin department of the school will be host to the members of the freshmen and sophomore branches of the New Trier Parent-Teacher association. At this time the department will demonstrate the modern methods employed in the teach- ing of Latin. and work. Phone Winn. 225 are sure we can interest you. | Flooring-Flagging-Roofing If you are in the market for any of the above jobs, we We will be pleased to look over and furnish you an estimate on the material We handle Clay Tile, Concrete Tile and Slate Roofing, put it on and guarantee a perfect job. WILLIAM L. 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