Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-06-10
THE PARADA
Scores Another Big Hit
Last Evening.
Everything on Program Passes
Off With CIockIike Precision.
And Delighted and Enthusiastic Au.
dience Votes the Performance the
Hit of the Season-To Be Repeated,
Tonight.


now for the gratifying success achieved
in the first nights performance was
more than duplicated last evening. The
whole performance was carried
through without a hitch of any kind
and the large audience present was
more than delighted by the many beau
tiful and entertaining features of the
program. The Parada is unquestiona-
bly, the most elaborate thing in the
spectacular line ever attempted in this
city. and the remarkable results which
have been achieved by Captain Eddy,
Miss IIollings. and the local ladies who
have so generously assisted them in
working out the various songs, dances
and drills which enter into the per-
Torrance has been matter of COM
ment on all sides. and is really little
short of wonderful.
One of the strong features of the Pa
rada has been the strength of the solo
parts in all the classes. We have rea-
son to feel proud Of the talent in our
city, and it is seldom that it has been
most cOnSpicuously exhibited than in
the wonderful entertainment which
holds the stage of the Opera House the
present week. The mingling of 4 COM
mon interest in any community for the
benefit of worthy cause must always
have beneficial effect in building up
the standard of public spirit. Enter
tainments like the Parada, while they
call for time and effort, are a lasting
benefit to the community not only in
the results they attain. but also in the
permanent spirit of local pride and
local endeavor that grows out of them.
The program was practically the
same as last evening with the excep-
ton that the Grand Chorus" Flowers
and Bees" and "A Night I'm Camp"
which was beautifully presented by
members Of Company NJ, NJ. V. NJ, in
place of the Togus veterans, who pre-
scented the scene in such fine style,
Wednesday evening.
The whole performance went with
the utmost smoothness, last evening.
Every participant knew his place, and
the various features went off like clock
work.
The entertainment opened with the
usual feature the 'TableauX of Ma
tiOns,' which is a most pleasing spec
tacle. The Grand chorus was a new
feature, introducing about so bright
faced children, who sang in chorus. I'm
the Same Old Way" with Helen York
as sOloist. Another new and pleasing
"Parada" dance was introduced by the
FLOWERS and Bees and was cordially
received. The Gaiety girls completely
overshadowed their dancing of the first
nights performance, which was then
thought to be perfection. The next
dance of the evenings program is with
out any doubt, whatever, one Of the
most graceful and pleasing executions
that can possibly be imagined. and this
the "Snowflakes." gowned in pure
white, entering with a ripping, sway
ing movement which is the very poetry
of motion. OF thas dance or in fact of
any of the "Parada" dances, an audi
ence seems never to tire. The "Imperi-
ais" We're seen at their best, last even
ing. and in executing their catchy song
action and pretty dance they complete
ly outdid themselves. The "FlOrai
Arch" a drill, typical Of the early
spring. with the hoops wound with
flowers and wreaths of the product of
spring upon the participants heads was
admirably executed. The Mandy boys
in their black-face comedian turn, with
Dave" owen as their soloist, have,
thus far, only been beaten in the num-
Der of encores by the side splitting po-
licemen.
The poses of the Grecians, with the
beautiful play of colOred lights were
very graceful and artistic and were
thoroughly appreciated by the audi
ence.
The Gipsy camp was again popu-
lar feature of the evening and reflected
great credit upon all who participated
in It, Miss Elizabeth Noble in the role
of the Gypsy Queen left nothing to be
desired-and the audience left no doubt
OF it's warm appreciation of the fea-
ture. The solo. g." The Moon, the Coon
and the Little Octoroon," by Miss
Elizabeth Dudley was a pleasing fea-
ture of this scene. Miss Dudley has n
sweet voice and has been singularly
happy in catching the spirit of her
part. Miss Ada Chadbourne in the part
Of the innocent Maid repeated the
decided hit she made in the opening
performance. She has q sweet voice.
while her every movement is grace it
sell. Sne IL ore Ol tHe StdTS Oh the
entertainment and well deserved the
hearty encore that was accorded her.
sweet and attractive feature of the act
was La Petite Minuet'' by little Marion
Fisher. who is beautiful az a dream in
the part. and was heartily applauded for
her winsome exposition of the way they
danced in grandma's youth.
The Cindys came in for large share
of appreciation and applause by their
spirited and graceful work. Miss
Marion Dostie who sings the solo in
this feature has a voice of rare sweet
ness, and n very graceful stage pres
ence. She is supported by an exceed
ingly fine chorus. and the movements
of this feature are executed with Won
derful grace and precision. 1t is one
Of the most pleasing features Of the
Parada.
The Bellies in their. graceful dance
caught the audience. and were given a
hearty encore. While the police led by
Sergeant J. w. Beck. in their side-split-
ting burlesaue brought down the house,
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