“Old Soldier Fiddlers”

Location:

Theater:

Date:

Type:

The biggest popular hit we have seen here for many a long day. The scene represents a camp ground at Gettysburg 20 years after the year. There were five instead of four of the old soldiers, it being the rule of Capt. Pattee to carry an extra man in case of sickness of any of the old fellows and to use to fill up when occasion demands. The act consists of fiddling by four and rattle-bone playing by one. There are ensemble numbers, soles, duos, trios, dancing, war stories, and a singing finale that brought every one in the house to their feet and caused almost the entire audience to join in the song. Unusual enthusiasm prevailed. The act in its entirety is of a novelty. There were many evidence of tears on the part of many of our patrons and there was also a lot of good solid, genuine laughs. This act ought to be a riot on any bill and it certainly proved a tremendous success here to-day. Capt. Pattee, who manages the act, is not only an old soldier but a fine gentleman and a good showman. He is enthusiastic about the work of himself and company and will do anything in the way of outside work to attract attention and work up business. To-day we are going to send the old fellows automobiling to call at a number of our institutions here and also to meet Gov. Harmon. We expect the Governor to attend a box party with some of his friends during the early part of the week. 27 minutes, special in 2, olio in 1.

Source: