Dickens's Famous Story Told at Union Church The Christmas festivities were opened on December 19 at the Union Church, by a presentation of Dickens's "Christmas Carol" given amateur performers and sponsored by the Royal Army Service Corps and their friends. Labouring under the great, fea of inadequate stage facili {es and lighting deficiencies the caxt nevertheless presented an enthusias-tie and sympathetic portrayal of that poignant tale which has been well beloved for many years. 'The story of the realization of the ness of Ebenezer Scrooge, and hi Ultimate repentance, the' familiar scene of the merry festivities of the Ferziwig family, and the powerful appeal of the little crippled Tiny Tim, and his "God bless us all" not only familiar but greatly appreciated by the enthusiastic fadience which gathered in the Union Church, There is no need to tell the story of Tiny Tim and the Christmas pudding. It is well known to everyone since childhood] days. Mr. GW. dukes, in his characterization of Ebenezer Scrooge, and Mr, R. F, J, Badcock, portraying Jacob Marley's Ghost, took the leading roles very well in-
'The Christmas Carols which were sung behind the scenes during the' performance brought to the audience 2 true feeling of Christmas spirit, Mrs. Evan Morgan played the piano for the carol singers.
The efforts of Mr. A. E. Dearn, in making the evening a success, were very much appreciated. Mr. Dearn who has had a great deal of experience in "make up" and light.
effects was very Kind in giving assistance.
very friendly association has existed during the past few years between the Sunday evening social hour of the Union Church and tho} Te was two years ago "Christe mas Carol" was done by a number of those in the present cast, some of whom have now resigned and are occupying civilian positions here. 'At their instigation' the remainder of the troupe was recruited, and to the credit of all concerned' a very interesting portrayal was rendered. The thanks of all who were present rust be extended to the ladies who took part in the Dehind-the-scenes choral effects, they being the Misses Allan, Lavington, Horst-Smith, and Mrs, Tarby.
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