Zomergem's Art Ennobles (Kunst Veredelt) in 1903

The Meetjesland in the north of East-Flanders, Belgium

Zomergem's Theatre Company "Art Ennobles"
in 1903

Musical and drama evening fete in the hall of the Sunday School building, Castle Avenue, XMas 1903.

Programme:
1. Opening piece by the band under the direction of A. De Béozières
2. God's punishment, a drama in five acts
3. Mazurka by the band
4. Appeal of heirs, comedy with songs in two acts
5. On the prairies of Bethlehem, oratoria (operette)
performed by children of the music school and members of the singing society under the direction of Gustaaf Colpaert.

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Jules De Neve (7) was notary public in Assenede;
André Claeys (8) in the role of the Holy Virgin;
August Cobbaert (13) was one of the founders of the theater company.

Many thanks to Mr Robert Claeys, for this picture, for identifying so many of the actors and for his explanations.

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The Meetjesland in the north of East-Flanders, Belgium

Zomergem's Theatre Company "Art Ennobles"in 1903

Zomergem's Theatre Company "Art Ennobles"
in 1903