Good Entertainment

Parker's Whereabouts Finally Determined.

The St. Thomas Dramatic Society Give a Large Audience the Worth of Their Money.

Knowing who had charge of "What Became of Parker," given at the Athens Theatre last night for the benefit of St. Thomas' church, the expectations of the large audience was keyed to the highest pitch. The hopes of the people were justified, and the words of praise given by the Dixbro, Saratoga and Hartford papers, can only be here repeated with increased vehemence. It is, however, really difficult to give the individual participants of the comedy words of praise as they all played their parts so well that no comparisons can be made. While the comedy was entertaining, it also contained a lesson on the tendencies to quarrel, in these modern times. In one very important particular, their articulation, all of the young people deserve especial commendation. It added so much to the pleasure of the evening in that they could all be well understood. Miss Elizabeth Fitchel, as Vivian, Parker's wife, was a ideal true hearted, really faithful, loving, but inconsiderate young wife. Miss Fitchel's charming voice added much to the character. Miss Nona O'Brien as Mildred Green, Vivian's aunt, was true to nature and received merited applause. Miss Sarah O'Brien as Hebe Worthy, old Growler's niece had a difficult part, but was a loving niece who falls in love, very naturally. Miss Isadore Ross did her part well as Cora, a maid at the Parker's.  The male characters were taken by Harry Brown, as Fred Parker, a wholesale dry goods merchant. Jerome Crowley, as William Torrence, his partner, Jim Willis as Jeremiah Growler, a retired business man. Theodor Luke as James Jones, John Haverty as Mr. Harrison, a capitalist from Chicago; David Dillion as Dr. Rogers, Police Sergeant Riply, George Parker, as Otto, a waiter, were all good, and true to life. The imaginary aliments of Jeremiah Growler caused much laughter. Above all things the specialties of Miss Loretti Tice and Jim Harkins must not be forgotten. They were both good representatives of what was supposed to be the ideal darkies down south "befo de war." To write a description giving each character justice, is impossible for want of space. The five acts ran smoothly with little waits and every one who took part, including the active, industrious business manager, Phil Schuamcher, deserve praise. The patience and energy needed in getting up such an entertainment as last evening, is very great, and the pastor of St. Thomas church has a right to feel proud of his young people.