Famous Play at Colonial Theatre Friday March 20
Sam H. Harris presents the great play Rain at the Colonial Friday March 20. A major success in New York City, it has run over two years and is said to offer a dramatic portrayal of human emotions.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
8
Sam H. Harris presents the great play Rain at the Colonial Friday March 20. A major success in New York City, it has run over two years and is said to offer a dramatic portrayal of human emotions.
A Broadway stage adaptation by John Colton and Clemence Randolph of W Somerset Maugham story Miss Thompson set on Pago Pago in Tutuila. Sadie Thompson an outcast evades a jail term while a missionary clergyman denounces her, creating tension and fear as his zeal clashes with her fate.
A Sunday report describes a troubling tale of conversion and desire ending with a corpse on the beach. Viarzis promises to present "Rain" with careful attention to detail and a strong cast.
Elkhorn wins the girls game by defeating Northfork on their floor capturing their eleventh win of the season and extending a strong finish led by Naomi Jackson Mary Price and guard played by Polly. The boys contest also featured a hard fought clean game with standout performances from Gillian Howard and Northfork players Thomas Morris Hairston Dalton and Johnson.
Washington dispatches report Arthur G. Free recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia met with President Coolidge to discuss office economy and plans. They highlighted amendments to cut mortgage processing, noting savings in time and clerk hire as mortgages move away from recording. The report says operations run smoothly. The Scott Street Church Club No 5 will serve dinner Saturday 11:30 to 6 at Gabe Williams residence. March rally envelopes No 2 are being held in Scott Street church club. Jas Keyes captain and Princes Hooker secretary lead.
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