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Show M. I. A. Road Show Proved Big Drawing Card The M. I. A. road shows, presented pre-sented in the four L. D. S. ward . chapels Monday night, went over j in a big way, and in a manner gratifying to all connected with them, either in directing or participating. partici-pating. The attendance in each of the wards was good. There were four major acts, one from each of the American Fork wards, which played progressively j around the circuit. In between acts; each ward provided special musical entertainment. j There have been many comments to the effect, that considering the restricted means with which to prepare pre-pare the shows, the entertainments were of a better type than ever and showed much care and effort in production, as well as ingenuity in providing costumes, settings, etc. out of such limited finances. Another pleasing feature was the diversity of types of acts. They were as follows: First ward "Tuning In On the Future". This act depicted television tele-vision and an M. I. A. broadcast of the nations with a pleasing surprise climax in which "Old Glory" was displayed. The characters were all appropriately costumed and in the I end "Miss America" was proclaimed I the sweetheart of the world. I This act was especially colorful and the singers were outstanding. The television apparatus was cleverly clev-erly worked out. The Second ward show "Sailing On" was centered around the "good ship M. I. A." which was constructed construct-ed on special scenery. The captain was the "Era" the mascots were two gold and green "frogs" and youth on board indulged in singing and dancing, with M. I. A. songs predominating. This was a singing and dancing act well done. Third ward "M. I. A. To Guide The Way". This act was divided into three short scenes. In the first, young people on the roadway of life are undecided between be-tween Temptation and M. I. A.. Some go with temptation and the others follow M. I. A. In the Second Sec-ond scene those who succumb to temptation are shown chained by their faults and in darkness and despair. M. I. A. and her members entreat them to break loose and come on the road to life abundant. The last scene shows them on the right road taking part in the M. I. A. constructive leisure time program. pro-gram. A splendid theme well developed. de-veloped. Fourth ward "The Challenge" was the name of this wards act and the battle between .good and evil was waged with "Youth of Zion" taken safely through and onto on-to the path of good ideals as taught and upheld by the M. I. A. The soldiers and flag bearers with their shields and spears, the uniformity of marching and the theme songs were splendid. The road show was repeated in Firmage Hall Wednesday night that the players could witness the acts of the other wards, and for those of the public who were unable to attend Monday night. n |