Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-29
Knights OF Columbus Score a
Big SucCessin "CabaretdeLGX

That the members of Abnaki Coun-'
Gil, K. of c., are good entertainers
was long ago demonstrated by the
entertainments they have given in pre-
vious years, and they surely added TO
their reputation last evening in the
presentation at City hall of the Cab
aret de Luxe" The entertainment had
been advertised as minstrel show,
and such 1t really was, only the well
known minstrel features were 50 re-
arranged and improved upon that
those who had the pleasure of wit
Messing the production could not but
feel that the title of cabaret de
luxe" had been well chosen.
The production was a novel one
throughout, and from the moment that
the curtains were drawn and present
ed to the view of the audience the
stage and its beautiful decorations, 1t
was one endless round of fun and mel
ody. It was different from anything
in the entertainment line that had
ever been seen at City hall, and it
took immensely. The stage was ar
ranged to represent large restaurant.
Seated at the tables were the guests,
q merry throng of young people out
for good time, the ladies in variety
of summer costumes and the gentle
men in evening dress. and the picture
presented was a pretty one.
But that was not ALL The finish
ing and realistic touch of the picture
was added by the presence of six
walters. all in evening dress, and all
with the exception of the head waiter
in black faces. The head waiter and
interlocutor was Aldo Pelligrini and
the others were Harry Jones, John
Hopkins. Michael Frawley, Thomas
Enright, Thomas Quincy and Charles
Fuller. These were the comedians and
the fun makers of the evening.
The program opened with an over
ture, with solo by Richard Ryan,
assisted by the X. of C. trio and the
entire company. Then came a series
of solos by the stars of the company.
Charles Fuller sang While They Were
Dancing Round" in very pleasing
manner which won for him a generous
encore, and was followed by "A Rag
time Dream" by Thomas Quincy,
which was equally pleasing The
third number was the song Quaker
Gown by Miss Josephine CALI. This
young lady was appropriately CARRIED
and sang in a sweet, pure voice that
was pleasure to listen to. Then Mi
chael Frawley sang Nanny Jinny's
Jubilee" in way that brought with
1t suggestions of the cotton fields Of
Dixie.
One of the gems of the evening was
the song Dream Days" rendered by
Thomas Fox. Mr.. Fox is one of the
city's well known soloists. and is al
ways sure to please his audience. In
direct contrast, so far as the style of
the song was concerned, was Buck
wheat Cakes" the offering OF Thomas
Enright. Mr. Enright was very mig
gerry IN makeup and action, and sang
his song well. Following this number
came the song AS Deep as the Deep
Blue Sea-" by Myron Haskell Mr..
Haskell has a beautiful voice, we'll
trained and his rendition was a source
Of great pleasure.
One OF the funniest songs of the
evening was Within the Law" nv
John Hopkins. He is a comedian of
more than ordinary merit and when
ii comes to fun making he is right at
homa, and original withal. In addition
TO his number he gave an imitation
of a graphophone solo that was a fun
ny as 1t was realistic. Following Mr..
Hopkins. q very pretty song and well
rendered was Where the Edeiweiss
is Blooming" by Mrs. Lawrence ].
Colgan and Richard Ryan. Mrs. Col-t
gan is one of the sweet singers of the
city and her singing with that of Mr..
Ryan was one Of the treats of the eve
ming. Harry jones in the song That