Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1916-03-17
Newport Has
Big Entertainment

Newport, Oregon-(SpeciaD
The big concert and humor-
GUS entertainment given Tues
day evening at the Casino was a
splendid success. The hall was
decorated with green fir and
hemlock trees, the Stars and
Stripes, shamrock and ivy. It
looked like a small forest, the
green blending with the red,
white and blue, made a pleasing
appearance. While it was a
splendid entertainment in all its
parts, special mention might be
made of some of the best per-
formers. The audience was
large, appreciative and respon-
sive, just such an audience az
stage performers delight to have.
The opening piano solo by Mrs.
Seley and Miriam Seley was very
fine and impressive. Song by
Mrs. Divelbiss was greatly en-
joyed. She was ancored and so
were the most of the performers.
Selection by DR.. Bell was we'll
rendered. 1t was Irish and
humorous. The brogua was
perfect. Song. when Irish
Eyes Are Smiling" bv Elmer
Patrick, was a gem. Mr.. Pat
rick has splendid voice, well
trained and he knows how to use
it. He was recalled and sang
another beautiful selection.
Irish jig. danced bv Bernice and
Anna Chambers, Russell Seley
and Earnest Stuart, was the
best hit Of the evening and was
loudly applauded. ]. A. Reed
was the violinist. They were en-
cored. Rernice Chambers did
the training on this perform
ance. 1t was a grand success.
Song, "A Little Bit of Heaven"
by Roy Baynard. Mr.. Baynard
is noted for the power and vol
ume Of his voice. He is one of
Newport's best singers and mu-
sicians. Violin solo by Cecil
Berry. This was one of the
sweetest, softast pieces of music
played during the evening. Ce-
Gil has good taste for good mu-
sic. Character song, "The Three
p Old Maids of Lee" conducted by
Mrs. Seley, Babe Mcdonald,
Marion Seley and Thelma Tin
dali. This was a laughable,
comical piece which was highly
appreciated by the audience.
Vocal quartet, Killarney" Mrs.
l.. C. Smith, Miss Harkleroad,
Elmer Patrick and Mr.. Reisinger.
This quartet is master in the art
of singing. The song was so
well rendered as to call for an
encore. Song, Don't Bite the
Hand That Feeds You," by Bert
Geer. This was so well sung and
sentimental as to captivate the
audience. Mr.. Geer was re-
called and responded with a
short, witty pun. Violin and pi-
ano song without words, by the
composer, Rich Chatterton.
This was beautifully executed
and loudly cheered. Rich is also
a sweet player on the violin.
Vocal duet, whispering Hope"
Mrs. Green and Miss James.
These ladies are accomplished
singers and this was one of the
sweetest songs Of the evening.
It pleased everyone. Song,
Mother Mackree." Those who
have heard Mrs. Smith sing will
know she always pleases her
audience. Selection by DIR.
Berry. This was Irish, humor-
Gus and dramatic. It was so
well rendered as to be greeted
with rounds of applause. The
Doctor is a great imnersonator.
Song, old melody "The Last
Rose of Summer" by Miss
Harkleroad. This was so full OF
pathos and sadness as to make
the whole house so thoughtful
and quiet as to hear the least
whisper. Miss Harkleroad has
a trained voice and she knows
hows to bring out the melody,
harmony and expression to the
best advantage. This grand,
old song was a favorite of the
late James Ball. Mrs. Arthur
Miller received a beautiful bo-
guet given her by the members
of the Commercial Club for her
efforts in getting up such a
splendid entertainment. The
bouquet was presented by Mr..
Kirkland. president of the Club.
This closed the entertainment.
The receipts Of the evening were
$50, which amount will be used