Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-21


successful run at the Johnson Opera
house in Gardiner before an audience
of the best people Of Gardiner and the
neighboring cities, Many Augus:a
people attend.
After the conclusion Of the overture
the curtain arises disclosing the ma
tional tableaux. This magnificent
| spectacle is composed Of members from
all the cast Of characters and gives a
first idea of what the evenings pleas-
ute is Ia be. Little tots in red and
blue. older children in gorgeously
spangled costumes. adult people in rich
coats and dresses of velvet and satin.
all make a picture truly beautiful
Again the curtain rises and there
appears tripping to the music Of a
spirited melody l6 little folks in white
fluffy dresses. who merrily and in a
most dainty fashion. dance most ex-
quisitely and are always rewarded
with splendid round Of applause
A change in the music and the Egyp-
tan bellies appear. Twelve young ladies
attired in gauZy gowns of black mus
lin with silver spangles. pearly arms
and necks make a fine contrast. follow
ed by the National Dance. done by Is
pretty little misses who. with dresses
Of red, white and blue. carrying flags
DO most pleasing number. and are
roundly applauded again and again.
Little Miss Patten is a favorite the
moment she appears on the stag.
This little mite is wonder. Her pref
ty face wins everybody, and her dane
ing of the hornpipe calls for applause
an encore. The Snowilakes are
dream of beauty and their charming
evolutions win every heart.
The next number. the Manhattan. is
by six boys. three dressed as girls and
three as nobby fellows, who sing and
act n pretty, catchy chorus. The Floral
Arch next comes on and nothing could
b' more exquisite l'dlHly urtSSeS ti
white muslin over yellow with arches
Of flowers. make "A unique picture of
loneliness. and the dance is perfect.
The Night in Camp shows a com
pany Of the National Guard. handsome
in form and soldierly every bit. The
various phases of the scene always
evoke vociferous applause. The Gyp
sizes are favorites at once. In the fin
est of costumes. gay. vivacious. full Of
color. they are a dream of color and
beauty Miss Ethel Preble. the queen,
sings and acts like a star and is sure
Of frequent and hearty applause. She
looks the character well. Her solo.
.Neona." is genuine treat. Mrs.
Alice Tasker also sings in a stirring
and splendid manner II Dreamed l
Dwelt in Marble Halls" Little Fran
oes Baker gives La Petite Minuette'
10 the Queens taste. This is a gem.
The Corsicans in the unique cos
tunes are a most attractive feature.
Their song and spirited dance captures
everyone.
Several Of the Finest" are seven
policemen and their fancy walk and
comical song pleases the audience ire
mendously The Fleurs De Lis are
seven of Gardeners bellies in satin and
gold who capture the hearts of the
audience in an instant. The Red Hus-
sars are is ladies in gorgeous military
costumes of red velvet. the skirts and
coats trimmed with gold. The stately
movements and perfect training make
it one Of the best numbers on the pro-
gramme.
This is without doubt the largest and
grandest entertainment of it's kind
ever seen in Gardiner. 1t is full OF
good features and most enjoyable, and
the enthusiasm shown by the audience
promises full houses for the rest of
the week.