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Show "HANTERS" MAKE A HIT, Production of "Arabian Nights" Pleases Society Audience. "A large and fashlonablo audience." as tlfe dramatic critics might say. greeted the Ranters' Dramatic club In tho presentation pres-entation of "The Arabian Nights" at the-Elghteenth the-Elghteenth ward hall last evening The hall was filled with society folk, and that the thrco-act play was appreciated was evidenced by the applause and curtain cur-tain cnlls, n , . , , The play is by Sydney Grundy and deals with a voting man who gets Into a predicament pre-dicament while his wife is out of town. The complications are uproariously funny and some of the dialogue is remarkably bright. As In all amateur or society efforts, the gowns of the women were distinct features fea-tures and added much to tho enjoyment of tho ovoning. Those In tho audlenco wore In full dress, so it was decidedly an event of Interest from either side-Robert side-Robert Young ably handled tho young husband's part. His wife was Miss Moso Klrkpalrlck, who was well suited to the requirements of tho part. The mother-in-law was" Mis3 Jasmine Young, who looked rather aged, and with her lengthy part did excellently. Miss Ruth Kirkpat-rlck, Kirkpat-rlck, as the dashing Rose, and Miss Alia Miller, as Daisy, dressed superbly and acted well. Of the men. Edwin Thorn mado the hit, but Frank Poe was good as Orcmond, and his lovo sceno with Miss Miller was especially lino, ns both wore bashful and thus quite natural, so much so that this scene was one of tho hits. Two attentlvo and clover attendants wcro the butler nnd maid, Mr. Prltchard and Miss Maud Fitch. They Bharcd In tho honors of the evening- All In all, It was a clever entertainment, and the fun was added to by calls for tho stogo manager. In responso James T. Goodwin appenrcd, and at tho sarrie time Fisher Harrjs appeared with a large bundle bun-dle from tho audience. After ton minutes min-utes of repartee. Mr. Harris presented Mr. Goodwin with a large tin watch, amid much applause. It was so successful that tho company has boon askod to repeat tho play. After tho performance the members of the caat drove to the Miller residence, whero supper,, sup-per,, was served |