The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-24
Lakewood Notes

The play at Lakewood Theatre this
week is Billie Burke's latest success
Jerry" This is a really delightful
play. typical Lakewood attraction,
we hope no one will miss seeing it.
The scenery is especially attractive
and was built entirely for this weeks
play. Miss Curzon is seen in Billie
Burkes part as Jerry in the most de-
lightful role in which she has ap-
peared this season. The play is re-
plete with good comedy and bright
sparkling lines.
Next week Mr. Durkin has selected
the play (Which One Shall | Marry
the Wonder Play of the year. Prob
ably few people realize how careful
ly the Lakewood plays are selected,
Mr.. Durkin reads hundreds of plays
in order to choose those best adapted
to Lakewood and to the company. He
gets advice from Stock Company man.
ayers who are producing new play
each week and one of these man
ayers has told him to surely present
(which One Shall l Marry" as it is
sure to please.
Miss Symona Boniface of New York
has recently joined the Lakewood
Stock Company and is now rehears-
ing for next weeks play (which One
Shall Marry" Miss Boniface is
the daughter of the celebrated actor
Mr. George c. Boniface. and she is a
graduate of Nassar College. Last sea
son Miss Boniface played the lead in
THE Very Idea" previous to which
she played the lead in "Everywoman' /;
while her stock experience has con-
sisted of engagements with Keith
Stock Company at Union Hill. New
Jersey. the Poll Stock of New Haven,
and The Yonkers Stock, Yonkers,
New York. Miss Boniface is very
charming young lady and is sure to
be popular member of the Lakewood
Stock Company
The Evening Band Concert Sunday,
July 18th by the Boys Band of Madi-
son was a great success This con-
cert was held on Lakewood Pier and
the whole water front was brilliantly
illuminated by hundreds of electric
lights and Japanese lanterns Mr.
Victor Wrenn of Madison was vocal
soloist and the whole affair was so en-
ioyable that there have been many re-
quests for more evening concerts. The
next concert will be held next Sun
day. July 9th. and the same band has
been engaged. 1t is the intention to
hold water carnival in connection
with the Band Concert and prize of
S will be offered for the best decor
ated or illuminated boat or canoe. 1t
is hoped that Lakewood patrons will
cooperate with the Lakewood Man
agement to make this an even greater
success than the last concert. There
will be two concerts as the afternoon
concert will be held at go as usual.
Half hour car service until 10 p. m.
from Lakewood.
Display of Pains Manhattan Beach
Fireworks at Lakewood Pier Tuesday,
August 9Th after the Theatre follow
ed by dance at the Theatre. If
weather is not entirely favorable the
fireworks will be postponed one week.
Please notice the date carefully as
this is not next Tuesday.
/ The Saturday afternoon dances are
proving an attractive feature at Lake
wood, for which music is furnished
by Welch's full orchestra. Mr.. WEIGH
Will conduct a dancing school each
Saturday at 100 p. m. followed by
dancing at 230 p. m. Price of dane
ing School 55e and for the afternoon
dancing only soc each.
The Tuesday and Friday night
dances were never so popular and
will continue through the season