Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
OCEAN POINT
Kingsley. Sylvester Augustus
Clever Amateur Comedians
Score Big Hit at Casino En-
tertainment-Ot her Good
Acts.

CT ester S. Kingsley and Philip Syl-
vester Augusta comedians, attracted
a throng Ct fun-lovers to the Casino
Saturday evening when two dialogue
vaudeville skits produced by them de-
lighted q capacity audience. The first
skit consisted OF rube dialogue in
which many OF the Pointers were
struck by the clever witicisms of the
entertainers, who succeeded m rccuc-
ing their audience to a state Of deep
mirth. The second skit consisted Of a
restaurant scene dialogue. In this en-
tertaining act Chester S. Kingsley, as
n Negro waiter, scored a hit. Philip
Sylvester, by several songs and des-
citations, provoked much laughter and
applause.
Other acts contributed to the sue
cess Of the evening. A musical trio,
consisting of Miss Lois Smart, piano.
Miss RoSiland Winchester, violin, and
William ". Yerrall mandolin, contrib
utcd Several selections. Mr.. Drouet of
Arlington Heights. Mass. played sew
eral bugle calls Of. the United States
army. Several Of the young girls Of the
Point, under the direction Of Mrs. Har-
ry D. West. presented patriotic
scene by holding the stars and stripes
and singing The Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Following the entertainment, a dance
took place until a late hour A two
piece orchestra furnished the music.
Much credit Is due Miss Lois Smart,
who served as the accompanist during
the entertainment and who played the
piano for dancing.
II. r. Powdtch aided with the ad
vertising and George G. Williams gave
valuable suggestions.
A party Of 35 Pointers journied to
the Harbor Friday evening to attend
the movies. The trip which was made
in Captain Brewers boat was delight
full. Three other Pointers made the
trip to the IEarbor in a canoe.
The annual meeting OF the Ocean
Point Association will be held in the
Casino on Saturday afternoon, Aug
ust IL. All those who are interested
are invited to be present
Former Governor and Mrs Freder-
lex W. Plaisted of Augusta arrived at
the Point Friday to pass a week or
two a 8 guests at the Atlantic House
They motored to the Point by way OF
Brunswick where they viewed the
Burleigh Battery. which is in encamp-
ment on the Bowdoin College Campus.
They stopped for dinner at New
Meadows Inn near Bath. reaching the
Point at evening. Former Gov. Plat
stead spoke in the highest terms In
praise of Ocean Point.
Levi T. Williams of Augusta motor
ed to the Point to pass the week end
at his cottage. He was accompanied
by his mother. Mrs. e. B. Williams of
Augusta, who will pass the remand
err of the summer here. and by his
nephew, George H. Williams Of Au.
gusta who will return with Mr.. Will
Jams on Tuesday.
Hon. Geo. E. Macomber and party
OF Augusta motored to the Point re-
Gently for short visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Burleigh OF
Augusta are passing 10 days at the
Point, stopping at the Blaisdell cot
tage, Lobster Pot" They are en-
tertaining as their guest for a few
DAYS, Miss Christine Cary Of Halo
well.
John Madore of Augusta is passing
few days at the Point with his moth
er and brother, stopping at the Judge
Shaw cottage.
Jhon D. Stephenson OF Gardiner is
passing two weeks at the Point, stop