THE JEWISH CHRONICLE
Others of the cast who aided in
the presentation of this most enter-
taining performance were Sam G.
Weil, Harold B. Lipsitz, Irving
Comic Opera by Young People's Society
Herman Busch, Leo Alex-
ander, Dr. Peter Bernstein and
Makes "Hit"
Nlax Rafelson, the last two of these
taking the leading juvenile parts.
Dr. Bernstein made a "just like the
"All Aboard," the musical com- man as the kuuupress, and Jack pictures" hero and r. Rafelson, as
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Fisher as the recent Secretary of Alice Canterford, his sweetheart.
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State, William kennings Bryan, was a charming heroine. Their
the Young People's Society of stood out as most deserving partic- songs were well rendered and well
Temple Beth El, was in every way ular mention. NI r. Goldstick had received. Although their acting
an unqualified success. The book, the house in continuous uproar, iseemed to indicate a certain degree
written by Sylvan S. Grosner and both at his dialect and ridiculous of nervousness, this is easily ex-
Dr. Benjamin D. Welling, was of a antics. I lis mock dignity as the cusable when one considers that the
initial performance of the most ex-
perienced actors in a new produc-
"These Young Men Made "All Aboard a Success"
tion frequently lacks that clocklike
perfection acquired by repeated
presentations only.
The chorus "girls"—which very
the young men of the society—
equalled any that have at any time
played to Detroit audiences. The
perfect rhythm of their dancing
showed constant drilling and the
master training of Mr. Alfred Pat-
ton Gibbs, long known to this city
as a dancing artist, tinder whose
directio i the chorus has been work-
ing.
The music of "All Aboard" is
melodious but with one or two ex-
ceptions quite reminiscent.- This
is no serious criticism, however, in
view of the fact that most popular
melodies of the day are open to the
same charge. "One Girl," by Syl-
van S. Grosner and Mr. Rowland
W, Fixel, was the indisputable hit,
"All Aboard" Scores Big Success
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while the "Movie Man," by Milton
Alexander and Norman Sillman,
"Little Burg- in Michigan," by Syl-
van S. Grosner and Seymour Sim-
ons, and "Rally Round the Flag,"
by Mr. Grosner and A. J. Cornet-
sky, were all received with well de-
served enthusiasm.
\1r. Waldo E. Fellows was the
producer and Dr, Benj. D. Welling
the general chairman of "All
Aboard." The proceeds of the per-
formance, which are approximately
$1,000, are to be contributed to the
fund for fekvish war sufferers. It
is to be hoped such an affair by the
Young People's Society is a perma-
nent institution in Detroit.
ZELIG
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boy grew noiselessly. The ever-
surging tide of secular studies that
runs so high on the East side caught
this boy in its wave. He was
quietly preparing himself for col-
lege. In his eagerness to accumu-
late the required sum, Zelig paid
little heed to what was going on
around him ; and now, on the point
of victory, he became aware with
growing dread of something abrew-
ing out of the common. He sniffed
suspiciously ; and one evening he
overheard the boy talking to grand-
ma about his hatred of Russian
despotism, about his determination
to remain in the States. He ended
by entreating her to plead with
grandpa to promise him the money
necessary for a college education.
Zelig swooped `down -upon
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Mothers' Day
SUNDAY, MAY 14
The national custom of celebrating this day—
and it is the most appropriate one—is that of
remembering Mother with flowers.
Surround her—your Mother—with flowers on
this day for national commemoration of maternal
devotion and love.
ALFRED PATTON G - BBS
ABRAHAM 4. GORNETZKY
SEYMOUR SIMONS
SYLVAN S. GROSNER
NORMAN SILLMAN
WALDO E. FELLOWS
DR. BENJAMIN D. WELLING
ROWLAND W. FIXEL
LESLIE GUMM
MILTON M. ALEXANDER
high standard and reflects credit
upon its authors. Al r. (1rosncr.
who wrote most of the lyrics, was
the author of the lyrics for two
l'niversity of \1 ichigan operas and
wrote one of them in its entirety.
The words of ten songs in "All
Aboard" are from the pen of this
versatile young man. One can
truly call his portion of Sunday
evening's performance professional.
While the acting of the entire
cast was most meritorious, that of
\1r, Hilliard Goldstick as the Em-
peror of Celestia Isle, Norman Sill-
ruler of Celestia convulsed the au-
dience with laughter and his absurd
deportment while watching the
"dancer of the king" took the house
by storm. Norman Sillman played
"opposite" \1r. Goldstick as the
Empress of Celestia Isle. He dis-
played marked talent in his inter-
pretation of that part and there is
only one criticism to make of his
role—it wasn't long enough. Every-
one would have enjoyed seeing and
hearing NIr. Sillman more because
every syllable he spoke meant
laughter for the hearer.
A box of beautiful flowers—her favorites—or a
dainty blooming plant that she can watch—care
for—will make this a day to be remembered for
the happiness it has brought her.
A few flowers on her grave on Mothers' Day.
A few flowers on her picture if she is far away
from you.
A few flowers delivered to her on Mothers' Day
through
"Florists' Telegraph Service"
A white flower boutonniere if your Mother is not among the living .
A colored flower for your boutonniere if your Mother is living.