Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 June 1919 — Leading Lady In ‘The Wayfarer’ at Methodist Centenary Celebration [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Leading Lady In ‘The Wayfarer’ at Methodist Centenary Celebration

MME. BLANCHE YURKA creates the role of Understanding, leading female part in “The Wayfarer" pageant, which will be presented at the Methodist Centenary celebration in Columbus, 0., June 20 to July 13. Henry Herbert, English Shakespearean interpreter, will have the other leading role. Nearly 1,000 costumed characters will appear in the majestic religious pageant which will be presented every evening during the celebration in the Coliseum at the exposition grounds. The Coliseum boasts of the largest stage In America and seats 8,000 persons. A seated chorus of 1,000 trained voices will augment the effectiveness of the pageant.