The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
MADISON

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the home OF Rev. Mr. Gould at Arson
when Clarence M Austin was married
to Helen Trask, both of Madison. The
bride was daintily clad in blue mes
saline suit and close fitting hat of
blue feathers. The couple will take
short trip to Portland where they
will visit Mrs. A Goodrich sister of
the bride, and other friends, after
which they will start housekeeping on
Bond St, Madison, where Mr. Austin
has purchased his future residence.
The ceremony was performed on
Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 8 p. m.
An event we'll worthy of report was
the performance Of a comedy of Mys-
terry in three acts presented by the
Madison High School dramatic club
at Union hall, Jan. 10, Il, IL, 1918.
And Home Came Ted" Is the title of
the play which was written by Ben
Hare, this making the fifth play by
the same author that this organiza
ton has successfully undertaken
Ralph Newell 10. the manager. also
played the leading part as Mr.. Mann,
the Mystery. Mr.. Newell distinguish
ed himself in this role and demon
strated that he had devoted much care
to the development of his art, for 1t
is art with Mr.. Newell. Airline Bart
ley Is as Mollie MaCklin, the house
keeper played role that gave her
many opportunities to display a tai
ent that would be envied by many pro-
fessionals. The role Is a very strong
one and calls for deep acting espec-
tally in the second act when she up
braids DR.. Stone the william for his
faithlessness. Miss BARLEY played
the part in a manner that far exceed
ed the expectations of her most en-
thusiastic admirers. Rosamond
Burr IS, as an Jubilee the cook, took
her part az seriously as a humorist
could without spelling it; the result
was all that could be desired. Miss
Burr had apparently paid particular
attention to the negro dialect and her
horror of "spookers" was portrayed
in manner that was laughable yet
touching Hazel Will 10 as Miss
Henrietta Darby, the widow, portray
ed the tickle woman to perfection
while Alice Strang 10 as Miss Logan
berry, a spinster and Ethel Hanson
90 as Elsie the bride received much
Baxter 10 as DR.. Stone. the william,
Leon Steward 10 as Ted the groom
md Clyde Lander 10 as Senator Nc
Norkle. played their parts we'll Lewis
ingalls, 90 as Jim Ryker, the lawyer.
semi-comical character deserves
much credit and in the third act as
The Old Man" furnished much enter
tainment Helen Prince IS as Diana
Garwood played a rather difficult part
in a way to be admired and especial
mention is due to William Murray 10
as Skeet Kelley, a gink. who sk'dde1
in from the big burg ana finds Il diff
fcult to talk anything outside of the
American 'slanguage'. Mr. Murray
only had about a week in which to
prepare for the part he played so
veil The rehearsals were under the
direction of Mrs. Carroll Green of Wa
terville and much credit is due to her
The affair was a huge financial sue
cess and the funds will be used in
part for certain patriotic purposes
Miss Hazel WILL the president Of the
club proudly announced to the re-
porter that the members of the cast
had besides presenting the play, made
their own scenery. This will doubt
less be surprise to the many who
saw the performance as the scenery
certainly did not look like an ana
teur job. but then, neither did the
performance.
The strike in Madison has no. yet
reached a settlement. officials in town
last week end to investigate condi-
lions but so far no decision has
been announced The company
opened the mills on Monday
Indian Spring Lodge l. o. o. F. No
lis, held their annual installation
Thursday evening, January 10th with
installing officer, district deputy
grand master, f. A. Chapman, assist
ed by Frank Moore, as grand mar
shall; Otis Hilton. grand secretary;
S NJ Greenleaf, grand treasurer: A.
NJ Nichols, grand warden; C. E.
Chandler, grand chaplain; ]. c. Will
liams, outside guardian. The follow
ing officers were installed for the year
of 1918; Noble Grand, Eugene A
Campbell; vice grand, Marc M. Spear:
! secretary, J. F. Withee; treasurer, G.
d. Perkins; warden. E. X. Moore;
conductor. j. l.. Murray; chaplain
j. L. Brown; right scene supporter
Fred Paine; left scene supporter, G.
Eddie Wilson; r. s. N. G., D. C. War
man; l.. S. n G.. d. l.. Churchill;
inside guardian, Orian Moody; out
/ side guardian, Martelle Perkins; r. s.
V. G.. e. c. Weston; L. S. V. G., David
Gray. After the installation an ex-
cellent oyster supper was served by
the members.
Isaac Bately is in Boston this week
/ on a business trip.
Mrs. Nina Paine has returned from
an extended visit in Boston and vicin-
ity.
The social hop at Grange hall last
Thursday night was we'll attended and
a most enjoyable time reported by all
Arthur Taylor has secured posi-
ton in Waterville and began his du-
ties there last week.
! Harry Caldwell has a large crew
at work cutting ice. Mr.. Caldwell
assures us that there Ii an abundant