Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1916-06-01
"A KENTUCKY BELLE"
COMING TO THUaM0NT.

| Tomorrow night friday will be biz
night in town. The Blue Ridge Players
from the Parish House, Blue Ridge Sum
NIT, will present their big success "A
Kentucky Belle"
While this play has been given here
before by local talent, the Blue Ridge
Players ian organization whose member
bership includes actors from New York,
Baltimore and Washington will give an
entirely different version of this we'll
known play. After number of success
full performances at Blue Riege Summit
and one at the State Sanatorium, in re-
Spouse to numerous requests, 1t was de-
cided to give series of performances in
nearby towns. The initial performance
of the series will be given here because
of Thurmont's well known appreciation
of dramatic things. Subsequent per-
formances are by request to be given in
Waynesboro, Smithsburg. etc The rea-
son of it's great success, lies no doubt in
the fact that it has been changed into a
musical extravaganza with vaudeville
trimmings. To quote one of the charac-
ters In the play "the dances and choruses
make Broadway look like Deerfield on
Sunday afternoon.
Lottie Kipe, the leading lady, is typ
ical Kentucky Belle, blonde beauty.
Homer Deedon well known actor
from Washington summering on the
mountain, plays the "hero" in his usual
finished style.
The Rev. David Yule has scored big
success in the role of Kentucky Colonel,
while Elizabeth Willard as the prize an
tique causes endless amusement.
The pretty soubrette, Leah Benschoff,
is at all times ivacious and entertaining.
The shining light of the production
however is Edith Parker who in her
character role of "Cindy" the colored
maid, achieves no little success, but who
is one continuous scream in her interpo-
lated specialties. After the perform
ince at the State Sanatorium last Friday
night, a we'll known theatrical magnate
who was among those present, 'ndeav-
ored to induce her to sign contract on
the spot. She still has the offer under
consideration. Her support, Harry Cor
don, from Waynesboro. is most excellent.
The dude, if that's your idea of a
wonderful man, always calls forth re-
peateC encores.
Among the specialties is terpsichore-
an exhibition by Arnold Spar. the we'll
known dancing instructor of Waynes-
boro, and Florence Benschoff, both bril-
lisnt opponents of the modern dance.
There is also a burlesque exhibition of
sharpshooting. Needless to say this al
ways makes hit.
Another dancing speciality will be CIV
en- in the nature of surprise, but as to
it, nothing further may be said.
In accordance with the preparedness
spirit of today, there is Military Song
Lets Be Ready" with beauty chorus
of 10 mountain bellies which always calls
foIth tremendous applause. Songs and
choruses given in the Winter Garden,
New York, are among the big features.
The costumes are truly beautiful, strik-
ing and original, and are the creation Of
Mrs, David Yule, wife of the rector of
the Church of the TRANSPORTATION, Blue
Ridge Summit.
The play is given under the direction
of Mrs. Alexander Ford and William
Toppin, both of New York. The play
will be presented at the Town Hall, the
curtain to rise promptly at S.l5 p. m.
The demand for tickets during the adj
vance sale has been large and all desir-
GUS of obtaining good seats should be on
hand early. Tickets at Shaffer's; Prices