Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 26, Number 154, Decatur, Adams County, 29 June 1928 — Page 10

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OPERA DRAWS HUGE CROWDS IN ST. LOUIS By FostPr Eaton, VP Staff Correspondent St. Ixmls, Mo.—<U.R>— For the tenth consecutive season the world famous St. Louis Municipal Theater Association is launched upon a 12-weeks summer program of light and grand opera in the natural amphi theater of Forest Park here. More than GOO,OOO persons, its sponsors estimate, will witness the successive productions of “Princess Flavia." “The Merry Widow." “The Vagabond King," “No. No. Nanette." “Rose Maria,” “The Student Prince," “The Lady in Ermine," “The Song of the Flame.” “Countess Maritza,” “The Love Song.V ‘‘JMary,’’ and “Aida." Although hocked tyy a $70,000 guaranty posted tiy public spirited citizens bf St. Louis, the “rnuny opera" today is financially a success with an unencumbered cash profit of $40,000. The first and only loss of the venture was suffered the first year, when the season closed SII,OOO "in the red.” Its financial record is believed unique in civic enterprises. The growing popularity of the openair opera movement here is shown in the steady increase in attendance, from 100,000 in 1919 to 528,679 in 1927. Seat prices range from 25 cents to $2, with 1,200 seats free. The amphitheater has a capacity of 9,750, with covered adjoining pergolas of equal capacity to avoid “disaster” in event of summer storms. Stage space in the amphitheater measures 120 feet by 90 feet, —the largest in America. Massive oaks towering 70 feet from the proscenium arch. Back of the stage flows the River des Peres, across which footbridges lead to shrubbery-hidden dressing rooms and scenic studios. An orchestra pit in front of the stage accommodates 150 pieijps. Amplifiers insure perfect audition. This year's jubilee cast, includes Alice McKenzie, Patricia O'Connell and Leonora Allen, sopranos; Dorothy Seegar, ingenue; Bernice Mershon, contralto; Sam Ash, tenor; Joseph Royer, baritone: Florenz Ames, comedian: William J. McCarthy, commedian: Charles E. Gallagher, bass, and Lee Daly, dancing juvenile. During the nine years of its existence. the “rnuny opera" has played to 3.054.945 spectators, producing 01 different light operas in 86 weeks, or a total of 566 individual performances. “Rose Marie” scored the attendance record of the association's history last year, when more than 10,000 witnessed one performance. It will be played again this year the week of July 2.

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MONROE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Bttrkhead entertained nt dinner Sunday the following guests: Mr and Mrs. Roger Conners and family, of Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duke and son, of Muncie Mr. and Mrs. Neal McDoll and son ot Fort Wayne, Mr. Rolla Johnson of southeast of town, and Mrs. Nora Johnson, of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Noffsinger. of north of town, were afternoon callers. Miss Madge Hile and Fan Hite. Mrs. Allen Miller, Mr. William Taylor, of Decatur. Miss Zo Miller, of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hocker, all of this town, spent Sunday at St Marys. Ohio. Mrs. S. C. Souders and daughter returned from Michigan where they have been visiting tor the last two weeks. Miss Thelma Burkhead left last Saturday for Madison, Wisconsin, where she will attend college for six weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Spillman and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson, of Foit Wayne, were visitors in town Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Hofer was a caller in Decatur Thursday. Miss Bernice Nelson, of Decatur, and Miss Marguerite Lewellen motored to Berne where they called on Miss Betty Bietler. Mrs. Homer Winteregg, who underwent an operation for appendicitis last Fiiday at the Adams County Memorial Hospital, is reported to be improving very nicely. Mrs. James Kessler and Mrs. Forrar returned from Fort Wayne where they visited tor a few days with relatives and friends. Mrs. Jenny Ranier, of Decatur, returned Thursday to her home after spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. Forest Andrews. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Sprunger and family attended the Bible School Picnic at Berne, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Crist were callers in Decatur Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd left for St. Paul. Minnesota, where they will visit witli relatives and friends for the next |

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CABLE BIG FUND FOR RELIEF OF CHINESE FAMINE New York, June 29 Relief I lor the famine-stricken area of Chinn is being conducted by the China Famine Relief organization which recently cabled $50J»00 to the famine sufferers to be administered by the China International Famine Relief Commission. Another $50,000 is available, which, together with contributions coming daily, will swell the total of American gifts to be cabled across the Pacific io more than SIOO,OOO, it was announced. John Earl Parker, advisor on railway administration to the Chinese Ministry of Communications 'from 1916 to 1926, is enroute to China to facilitate cooperation with the Nationalist government, now in .control of the famine district-' '"v Baker will maife investigation? along s<>n«ral major lines to determine the aout«»needs of the famine victims, hud the most practical methods for administering relief. - . ~ Will Provide Work The provision of work for ablebodied men as a result of a projected drainage canal just north of the famine area, from a point near Tsinan to the sea, will Occupy his immediate attention. Another drainage project calculated to prevent floods and thus save crops is known as the Hwai River drainage plan, and would protect the territory immediately contiguous to

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