Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-03-04
WINTHROP
Legion Ministries
Please Big Crowd

last night when Winthrop turned out
for an evening of fun at the Legion
Minstrels, presented by Winthrop
Post, No. 40. From the moment of
the snappy opening chorus. with it's
impressive military setting, until the
grand finale, with It's beautiful tab
leau, there was not dull moment in
the show.
Commander J. Russell Hudson
served as interlocutor, and cleverly
led the ends towards the climax of
their jokes. And speaking of the ends
with their grotesque costumes, and
dusky countenances-they were about
the "peppiest" lot of boys that have
been seen in Winthrop for many a
year.
Norman Brown rendered The Old
Town Hail." in a manner that de-
lighted the audience; Ralph Chesley,
with his original line of chatter and
nonsense brought down the house;
Myron Hudson had to respond to re-
peated encores for his singing of
"Dapper DAM" Bill Loone presenting
1--WE Got Ny Habits On" must have
the habit of mirth- making. too. judg-
ing from the applause of the crowd;
]. G. Hindpaugh upheld his long
dramatic record with his usual abil-
ity, and his "Tucky Home" was very
pleasing; Peg. O'Claire scored a big
hit with his snappy "Timbuctoo" and
classy dancing. 1t was the general
concensus of opinion that the men
mentioned above were the best sextet
of amateur endmen ever seen on
Winthrop stage.
The delightful specialties added
very largely to the enjoyment CT the
evening. Miss Ruth Henderson and
ried their audiences by storm with
their wonderful character work in
the operetta, Kathleen" repeated
again last evening and added another
wreath to the laurels they have won
in the Capital. Pills rendition Of
his original 'rube" monologue, THE
Long Handled Dipper." so pleased
that he had hard work getting away
from his auditors. The highly anus
ing cake walk by little Jack John
SON. was another splendid feature,
while Billy Alberts of Augusta up
held his reputation as "the boy with
the talking feet
Relief from too much comedy was
afforded by the ballad work of a male
quartette composed of Donald Pit
man, Frank Stockford, Elmer Snow
and Bell Loon. Solos by Lee Wood
man and c. Bryce Little of Augusta
completed the more sober side of the
entertainment. Mr.. Woodman sung,
Caroline" very pleasing southern
ballad, in a manner that captivated
his audience. c. Bryce Little sang
Il Wonder" new waltz song adj
mirably suited for the rich full tones
of his excellent baritone voice Mr..
Little is recognized as one of the fin
est singers in the Kennebec Valley,
and the audience was reluctant to let
him go.
Great credit Is due the orchestra
that did their bit towards putting the
entertainment "over the top" last eve
ming. Some Of the music was intri-
cate, but the manner in which they
played showed plainly the hard WORT.
and practice they had put in to make
their end successful. The following
comprised the members of the orches-
ira: Norman w. Thomas, pianist;
Newall Hannaford, violin; DR.. Warren
B. Sanborn, violin; Haywood. drums;
Joe Libby. clarinet; Scott Webb bass
horn; Peter Thaanum, cornet.
The chorus work was excellent and
each member deserves high praise for
the work displayed last evening, and
each one may we'll be proud of the part
he played in making the Ministries
successful.
To c. Bryce Little of Augusta. whose
coaching produced this delightful play,
to Commander Hudson and to all the
members of Post No. 40. Winthrop ex-
tends congratulations and thanks for
jolly evening.