The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19

Beginning tomorrow night, and con.
tinuing each night of the week and sat.
urday afternoon. members of the Lake.
side Boat club and many of their tai
ented friends will hold the boards at the
Worcester theater in a production OF
Prince Ramon, or the Bride of Sc
VILE" The piece is a pretty opera, and
will be presented entirely by amateurs
some Of whom win make their initial
appearance, on the stage in this piece
Rehearsals for the production have been
conducted for many weeks, under the
direction of Capt c. w. Eddy of New
York, who controls the right of pro-
duction.
Capt. Eddy has previously engineered
performances of THE Parada" and
Carnival of Opera" in Worcester, and
the artistic success attending these
productions is sufficient guarantee Of
the entertaining value of Prince Ra-
mon. In the previous productions
amateur talent was nodded into profess
sional proficiency by Capt. Eddy, and
the sta enent, that he, has not the
slightest word of criticism for the work
of the present cast bespeaks a capable
week.
Apart from the individual popularity
of the cast, the fact that large share
Of the proceeds from the presentation
will be devoted to the
USE OF THE ASSOCIATED CHART
TIES,
assures warm interest in the efforts of
the young people who will take part, a
crowded house at all. performances and
a large revenue for the treasury of the
Associated Charities.
The opera is a production of great
merit, with bright and catchy music
replete with brilliant airs that create
favorable impression from musical
standpoint. The scene of the play is
laid in Seville, a Spanish city noted
for its dashing cavaliers and pretty wo-
men.
Ramon, prince of the province, has
been in America for a number of years
and on his return decides to wed Ca
milla, d sweetheart of his beyhood. BY
a decree OF his fathers will he may
marry only q woman of noble birth, and
on the wedding day it appears that Ca
nilla is not of noble parentage, but is
the daughter of shipwrecked AnePi-
can sallor. She has been brought up
in the home of a Spanish nobleman.
Don Miguel; prime minister, knew these
secrets, and in heavy Villain style
makes them known on the wedding day
hoping to gain control of the throne.
An American tar, friend of Prince Ra-
mon, comes to the rescue Of the unhap-
py bride and groom, and declares that
in America everybody is Of noble birth.
"Oyer there" he says, every man is a
king" The application is accepted by
everybody interested, and the frightful
conspiracy Of the wicked Don Miguel is
exposed to the delight of Ramon, Camil-
la and ali hands.
Incidental to the story and the we'd
ding there are magnificent fancy and
group dances. under the direction OF
Capt. Eddy, who last year had charge
Of the Carnival of Opera" produced at
Worcester theater by amateur talent OF
Worcester" Among the taking songs
and choruses are the drinking song
with baritone solo, and the finale of the
second act, the ding-dong chorus, with
bell effects. The Irishman sings topi-
cal song as do the dude and the Yam
kee sailor, and many hits are arranged
appropriate to the societies to which
the various evenings are dedicated.
THE FUEL CAST FOR THE PLAY
was definitely decided upon few days
ago, and from a musical and artistic