after the first performance on 24 october, thomas was close to collapse, standing in his dressing room, clinging to the back of a chair. at this time, he was played by actor ben sheriff. the costume was so tight he had to be sewn into it, and stay in it until the shoot was finished. (occasionally stations in a few other cities were unable to come to an agreement, and engaged in "jamming wars".) they also added that he was a "mechanical genius", who could rebuild any car. (broken up 3 october 1916)
 24th heavy battery, r.g.a. 