Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-12-13
NORTH AUGUSTA FAIR.
Grange Bazaar and TheatricaIs Opened
AuspiciousIy, Last Evening.

Jack Frost, Old Boreas, the Snow
King, and several other visionary
personages. that are popularity sup
posed to have a hand in the manufac-
ture of climatic conditions, seemed to
regard the opening of the North
Augusta Grange fair will little respect,
last evening. for the weather was far
from ideal But nevertheless. Il big
and enthusiastic crowd turned out to
the opening of the affair, that for
several years past, has been the one
great event of social life in the neigh
boring hemlet.
The big hall was very artistically dec
grated for the opening, and it i'm
proved the appearance of the building
wonderfully. Several tables and booths,
in charge of the ladies of the Grange,
were prettily arranged. and stocked
with all kinds of good things, caicu-
lated to cock the silver from the fair
patrons purse. The people of North
Augusta must be walking in the broad
and happy path of prosperity and
plenty, for the ladies who were in
charge of the booths. said last night
that the patronage was very generous.
and the proceeds of the first nights sale
surpassed previous years.
There were many little schemes and
prizes. and Chances" that were offered
tc the fair patron and several prize
contests were in lively progress. The
prizes of a fine fur OvercOat, barrel
of flour and number of other articles
of lesser value, stimulated the buying
to an amazing degree. Tables of fancy
work, Christmas gift goods, delectable
connections of a liquid nature (and per-
fectly harmless, too, and more SUBJ
stantial refreshments found ready pat
ronage along with the other attrac-
tionS offered.
The feature of the evening was the
performance of the play. The drama,
which was entitled ''Tatters, the Pet OF
SqIatter's Gulch," depicted life beyond
the Rockies and the several parts, all
assumed by members of the Grange
were carefully handled and the play
was really well staged, and well acted.
Miss Ida Philbrick essayed the leading
role of Titina Timberlake and her act
ing was very natural and thoroughly
winning The part Of Major Timber
lake. her father, was well looked after
by Charles s. Woodward. Alton b.
White played the part of Robert Fer
ris in manner that left little room for
Improvement, and equally well done
was the part of John Marston. played
! by Ever4tt Withce. +. II. Tillson was
very funny in the part Of Moses Lille
blossom. the colored man-Of- work.
and his fun making efforts met with
freouent and well-deserved applause.
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Dolan, another comedy character. the
| other PARTS that were well handled
were Lewis NJ Leighton as Jacob
Kent, owen Taylor as Sheriff Gosgaro,
Mrs. c. s. Woodward as Mrs. Timothy
| Undertake, Mrs. A. r. Scribner as
| Clenentina Fairlace, and j. Morris
| Springer and Frank Lyon as the two
| lynchcrs. Much credit is due Mrs. Ar
! thur Brown of this city, for the SPLEEN
| did performance of the play. as the re-
| hearsals have been under her direction.
| Mrs. Brown gave a number of read
| ings that were warmly applauded. The
| specialties introduced between the acts
| were unusually good. Harold Partridge
| of Augusta who enjoys considerable
| reputation as a footlight favorite, gave
| two specialtieS. The first was clown
| monologue that was very acceptable,
| and the second, a character change act,
| in which he appeared i'll several cos
| tunes. and sang two or three songs.
| Mr.. Partridge made one of the hits OF
| the show. Miss Hattie Coran gave a
| pieasing singing speciality that also
| came in for generous share of the
| applause.
| The committee in charge of the ar
| engagements comprised the following
| Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Withee. Mr.. and
| Mrs. G.. B. Philbrick. Mr.. and Mrs. a.
r. Scribner Oscar Tracy. John Pen
ney and j. Morris Springer
The fair will be continued tonight and
| tomorrow night The Winthrop ORA
matte Club will present play, this
evening. and the fair will wind up with
a grand ball. tomorrow night. Ballard
orchestra is engaged to furnish music
| for the fair.