The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-02-19
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rbs bright musical comedy entitled
t,Heee Chums" will be presented at
'%olonial Theater on Thursday even
iD February 10th. Rehearsals are now
Ds held daily, and those who have seen
s claim it to be the best production of
'p,nd ever given in Belfast. The caste is
,ossj of four women and eleven men
FDiss the chorus of over twenty-five
.s The scene of the play is laid in
Il .ailsee room of Tom Raymond whose
e IL. arted by William Luce. Mr.. Luce
II p.sf Adiutant of the Frank D. Hazel
Post of the American Legion for
...ss benefit the play is given. The
W. enters upon the big intercollegiate
race. the one event of the college
which every other activity has
20 s.roadsry. The success of the crew
-, upon the condition and leader
ol TOMS room mate, Dick Morris.
f.. 5 played by Mr.. Herbert Light who
fl be big success. Mr.. Light has
Ial-.-s been seen on several pubic oc-
Ems ia Belfast and has won many
f..n.s who will be pleased and interest.
r. ID. see him in the leading role.
I.- 5penng scene shows typical col
s 5on with a group of boys who ought
m. ,.gdying, discussing the possibilities
..l coming race. OF course there is
villain and none other than Captain
,,j-4wS. who is himself prominent
B+asr, o4r of the Legion, is taking the part.
is seldom that the villain makes
f. but the Captain is sure to as he
|rrls his every effort into it. The COM
Iatiaus are there with all the pep of
IB-,siWav production. No Belfast play
~. be complete without Bert Davis
sns Charles Hammons, and they are at
-5sr best in their new roles. The oppor-
/ -oorv Of seeing these two stars is worth
HI. qElce of admission alone, but there is
l. lrs list of other favorites. Harold
IN. hseu is Captain Lambert OF the crew
H.. strong part MIR. Mckeen sings
F. the Rest of the World Go By' in
h.. usual excellent manner. The play
about is enllvened by songs, some
l., S.. and some as duets. Most of the
as are supported by chorus that can
ST.. as well as execute several clever
rce> The chorus is far superior to
u.e seen on the stage in Maine as part
Eo OCCASIONAL shows,
-a Raymond's sister is taken by Miss
sn Dexter in the part of Dolly. Miss
EIrlr has always been popular when
Ie,--sle has appeared in local plays. Her
Ea-g.- !s always clever and her pleasing
sre-,.Ha.itv makes her an immediate fav-
H.. Nan is played by Miss katherine
|Brs- Miss Brier, always popular on the
Ess-e. Uses her previous training and nat
ur AIty to the best advantage in this
h. The play has it's serious side also.
ETs- eeue between Miss Brier and Mr..
II -l VIII be one of the strongest in the
Ev.Hf play. Miss BTleT sings at her best
II. Ut songs. In three she is supported
kH chorus while the fourth is solo.
tugs must be heard to be enjoyed
be acting seen to be appreciated.
ls, Margaret Mitchell is new conner
asst. Her reputation and popularity
Ia Wger has however preceded her.
legion is very fortunate in securing
NJ. Mitchell for this play. Miss Mitchell
s= Tie part of Jennie, the friend of
sTog Raymond. Although she does not
long spoken part she is on the
1t much of the time and has several
Eo..r lultles to display her ability as an
Miss Mitchell sings three songs
. all for several encores. Mrs.
rattee plays the part OF Mrs.
l with MIR. Hugh oung as Mr..
aI At the opening ct the third
n @ Olive Morse Will give an eXh-
ance, introducing several new and
sleps. Miss Morse is not stran-
bic public in Belfast and everyone
4.y seeing her again. Other men,
s ue crew are taken by Earle Bra
u Casey, Ben Parker and Iheo-
uhaiL
possible to give IN detail all that
e play such huge success Wher-
Las been given. 1t abounds with
arases, clever songs, dramatic
IS, bits OF 5pathos, and-love
Certainly! Dolly and
H. nuot be told, 1t must be seen to
-sad. The whole play is a winner
aH- W .0ng list OF successful productions
Id Belfast by local talent will be
used by the addIuon OF College