The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1920-03-04
The College Chums a Great
Success.

College C ums, the bright musical
comedy presented at the Colonial Thea
tire last Thursday afternoon and evening,
was an unqualified success in every par
ticular, and cleared 5000 as a nucleus for
the Community House" which the Frank
D. Hazeltine Post, American Legion, will
have the pleasure of dedicating before
another winter. The committee of the
ARRANGEMENTS for the College Chums was
Ralph A. Bramhail, Wilbur o. Colby,
Dana B. Southworth, Mrs. AnselN M.
Lothrop, Mrs. Harry L. Kilgore and Mrs.
Sumner C. Pattee. The cast was selected
and coached by William l.. Mallette of
the Layette Producing Company of New
York Mr.. Mallette was unable to direct
the presentation of the play as he was
snow-bound in Damariscotta. Few if
any one in the audience realized that he
was absent as Mr.. Herbert Light of New
York, who has been with him in several
other Maine cities in the leading part in
the cast, was equal to the emergency and
kept things in order. Both gentlemen
m de many friends during their stay in
Belfast. Only the prevailing epidemic
and the almost impossible condition of
the streets and walks kept many from
attending this first benefit attempted by
the Pest. Several have signified their
intention of financially assisting and 9TH
ers will be sure to follow.
The text of the play is not only brignt
but clean and entertaining. There Is
enough of romance and actual plot to
keep an interest and make things lively
Mckeen's orchestra was al enjoyed in
the accompaniments of the entirely new
line of songs. There was no delay for
change of scenery as the scene of the
play is typical college room with ban
ners, pictures and books, and the plot
centers around an intercollegiate boat
race, the greatest event of the year. The
success of the race depends upon the con-
dition and leadership of a poor, but hon.
orable student, Dick Morris, played by
Mr.. Light in most admirable manner.
He was in the character of the part every
minute and seemed an absolute reality in
some of the most effective scenes.
William l.. Luce and Capt. Albert E.
Andrews, both members of the Post, were
seen for the first time in local amateur
work and were close seconds if not equals
of Mr.. Light in their respective parts.
| The former as the room mate and chum
of the hero of the race and the latter as
an open enemy, Jealous of his success in
athletics and also in winning the love of
his room mates sister One of the finest
things seen on the local stage for some
time was the remarkable resemblance OF
the brother and sister, Tom and Dolly.
| Capt. Andrews solo work was also fav-
orably received.
Miss Margaret M. Mitchell, the local
supervisor of music in the Bella It schools,
was also seen for the first time in this
comedy and made most favorable i'm
preston. She was dainty and sweet in
her becoming gowns, particularly in her
black evening dress. Her three solos,
'Dear Little Boy of Nine" 81 Found
You" and starlight Love-" were sung
in clear, sweet tones, in a most pleasing
manner and with clear articulation
Miss Lillian Dexter, as Dolly Raymond
in love with Dick Morris, was as sweet
as she was pretty and graceful. In the
sentimental duets with Dick she showed
genuine talent, and showed ability to
sustain the leading lady with the leading
man.
Miss Katherine E. Brier as Nan, the
the city girl who had come to the race
ullitLeuQSu, Was equally BOOu III In6
speaking as well as in the solo parts
She held the thread of thought that made
the part what the author had intended, a
poor girl with love of sport but with
heart enough to appreciate mother and
home. Her songs were full of melody
and sentiment and the choruses with the
girls in costume were very effective.
Her voice was at it's best and she was
encored with every number.
Harold S. McKeen, captain of the col
lege boat crew, did some difficult parts
with spirit and was Capt. Lambert even
in his solo, 'Let the Rest of the World
Go By"
Bert L. Davis as Mcky, Mans brother
anxious to have her do right for mothers
sake, was a substitute for Frank Nc
Rea and had less practice and coaching
than the rest of the cast. but came to
the front with every good point in the
part. The committee in charge greatly
appreciate Mr.. Davis courtesy and as
sistance. His makeup, brogue, quick
wit and kind heart were sustained to the