Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-09-01
LARGE AUDIENCE
PRESENT At DRAMA
AT CHAUTAUQUA

The first dramatic offering OF
Redpath Chautauqua, the famous
comic opera, The FREELY was greet
ed by a large audience last evening,
and proved to be an entertainment
replete with intensely thrilling and
amusing situations while the novel
ty musical numbers added zest to the
program. Lee DAILY. a comedian of
almost national fame played the role
of Mrs. Jenkins, confidential secre-
tarv to Mrs. Van Dare and his patr
called for an exemplfication Of clev-
erneSs and humor. He was especial
iy well received in his rendition of
several novelty numbers including the
hit Some Little Bug
The plot of the piece revolved
about the carefree life of Nina a
street singer (Ethel Louise Wright
who appeared on the scene in the
first act when Mrs. Oglesby Van
Dare. a New York society woman
CATHERINE Richards) left the pier for
estate at Bermuda being accompan-
led by party of friends. Compli-
cations among the party resulted
when the winsome' Nina stole aboard
the Yacht disguised as a cabin boy.
The party arrived at Bermuda and
the pseudo cabin boy was adopted by
musician Henry Kelly) who wax
ed optimistic regarding the POSSIBLE
tiles Of her voice His opinion was
sustained by other authorities and
the street singer became famous In
the final scene of the presentation
thrill followed thrill in succession.
and the fast moving plot ended IN a
grand finale of 4 double wedding with
the entire party happy. I'M
Others in the cast were: Sybil Van
Dare, daughter of Mrs. Van Dare,
Bella Gerad: Geraldine Van Dare,
niece. Madaleyn Maier: Jack TRAY
ers. her sweetheart, Ferdinand Ze-
gel; SuZct, maid of Geraldine, Dotty
Miller: guests OF Mrs. Ven Dare.
| played by Frances Baviello, Miriam
| Seegar. and Anna Balthy.
The musical numbers were inter
! spersed during the three acts, and in
! cluded such feature numbers as "a
| Trip to Bermuda "He Says Yes
She Says No" call Me Uncle"
Love is like a FREELY" Something =
, "Gianninia Mia I'm Sapphire
Seas" Tommy Atkins Sympathy
"A Woman's Smile DE Trop."
We're Going to Make q Man OF
You" The Beautiful Ship from Toy
! land" when a Maid comes Knock
ing at Your Heart" AN American
Beauty Rose The Latest Thing
from Paris" 1.-THE Dawn of Love-
and others. AS tina titles would in
dictate they were sung at opportune
times in the action of the play. and
as each member of the company was
possessed of a fine voice the music
was exceptionally good.
In the afternoon the unique enter
tainment titled dust Folks" was pre-
scented by Helen Waggoner. an i'm
personater of noteworthy ability. Her
presentations ranged through all
classes, races and dialects. and with
ease she portrayed characteristics Of
each. In the morning at Junior Chau-
tauuua Frazee presented novelty
entertainment of impersonations and
magic. ~.
At 2.30 o'clock this afternoon a re-
cital by Louise Stallings with Marion
Carley and Willem Durieux will he
presented. Miss Stallings is consid-
cred vocal artist of unusual ability
while Miss Carley acts as ianist and
Willem Durieux Is talented Dutch
'cellist, graduate of the ROYAL Con-
servatory at the Hague and has APP
peared as soloist in Holland, Ger
many and Belgium. This evening
Fred B. Smith a nationally known
orator who has been spoken of as
the most tremendous speaker in the
world today will speak on the subject
America at the Cross Roads" a
strong plea for the respect and OBJ
servance Of law.