The Republican journal., 1918-08-29
A Successful Red Cross Enter
tainment at Searsport.

Probably larger and more enthusiast
TIC audience never congregateo IN union
hall than that which was present on frl-
day evening, August 10th, to witness the
entertainment given by local amateurs
under the direction of Miss Louise DICK,
erson Lieb, for the benefit OF the hed
Cross. The seating capacity OF the hall
was taxed to it's utmost and many were
present from adjoining towns. Inc pro-
gram opened with the Marsellalse played
by Mrs. S. C.. Pattee, after winch the
curtain went up on the up-to-the-
war play, Somewhere in France Inc
atmosphere of the play was distinctly
French and the costumes, scenery, etc,
carried out the effect perfectly. The
people in the play:
Madame Graudet, Miss Amelia Ford
Mary Dale, Red Cross nurse,
Miss Lucy True Ross
Jean Graudet, Roland Darling
DIR. Montaigne, French urgeon-general,
Story Trundy
Nanon, Miss Louise Ford
Lizette, Miss Isabel Frame
Miss Amelia ClewIey Ford, in the role
of Madame Graudet, deserves special
mention. Miss Fo1d's acting is natural
and convincing, and she played the rather
difficult part of the French mother with
finish which was admirable. The part
of Pierre Graudet, the father OF Jean,
was new one for Renfrew Wilson, who
usually assumes comedy role. He gave
evidence of versatility, carrying OFT the
part exceedingly we'll. His makeup was
wonderfully good. AS Jean Graudet, a
poilu, Roland Darling was admirable and
many favorable comments on his work
were heard Mr.. Darling is new to Sears
port audiences and it is hoped that this
was not his last appearance here. Story
Trundy played the part of the surgeon
with the ease and finish of professional
and his costume and makeup were par
ticularly effective. Miss Lucy True Ross
delighted the audience as Mary Dale, the
Red Cross nurse. Miss Ross is very
popular with Searsport audiences. Miss
Louise Ford was picturesque and charm
ing as Nanon, and Miss Isabel Frame was
most attractive Lizette.
Many points in the little play were
really thrilling and in the scene where
the bandages are removed from jeans
eyes, the big audience was breathlessly
still. The play ended with the Star
Spanged Banner Several clever vaude-
vile acts followed. The Postage Stamp
sketch ny Miss Lucy Ross and Roland
Darling was extremely good and this was
followed by a catchy song and dance,
my Sweetie" by Miss Louise Ford and
Irving Rich, which got big hand and
was repeated Miss Harriet Roulstone gave
a novel little song, 'Mary's Hats" which
was encored and then came Sidewalk
Patter; Serving Subpoena by Miss Louise
Ford and Roland Darling, to say nothing
of the dog. Bunker Beam" who proved
himself gentleman under trying circum-
stances. An effective Indian dance end
ed this number. Story Trundy sang
"They Go Wild Over Me-" and pleased
his audience as usual. He was recalled,
The last number was Somewhere in
France is the Lily" sung by Miss Harriet
Roulstone in appropriate costume, with
Miss Florence Colcord, Miss Annie Whit
tier, Mrs. Story Trundy, Miss Lucy Ross
and Louise Ford, as the English rose,
French tleur de lis, Scotch thistle, Irish
shamrock and American golden rod; in
charming dance. This was most effec-
tive and was very pleasing number.
Miss Ford as golden rod was perfectly
C harming. The natural grace and artistic
fl nsh of her dancing make her numbers
a delight. Renfew Wilson, as announcer