By Don Taylor
In the News
I found an article from the Daily Evening Item (Lynn, Massachusetts) dated August 2, 1915,[i] which mentions that my grandmother performed at the Hotel Brenton, Bass Point, Nahant, Massachusetts.
The article mentions Donna being an “aeroplane girl.” I wrote about her flight over Revere Beach in July 1915.[ii]
The article also mentions that the show was directed by Thomas Rooney. Donna married Thomas three months later, on November 24, 1915.
Carnival at Brenton.
An innovation in carnivals will be that which is scheduled for August 4 at the Hotel Brenton. The management has arranged for a novel setting, with pretty illumination effects. The latter will be in the form of colored lights with Japanese lanterns, calcium arcs to give prominence to the performers and spotlights.
The principal salon will be utilized for much of the entertainment features. This will be decorated by a special committee and the result is expected to be charming.
A cabaret show will afford much of the amusement. This will be under the personal direction of Thomas V. Rooney and will include a program comprising professional talent.
Miss Donna Montram [sic], of fame as the aeroplane girl, will present a novel specialty. Bert and Effie Weston, whirlwind dancers, will present new and difficult steps which will delight the company. A musical number by the Four Harmony Boys of Chicago will be a pleasant feature.
The premier dancer of the Hoffman revue, Mlle. Arvette, will be a leader, and her performance is looked forward to with much interest. Dancing will wind up the evening in the pavilion.
Endnotes
[i] Daily Evening Item (Lynn, Massachusetts) · Mon, Aug 2, 1915 · Page 11 – via Newspapers.Com
[ii] Don Taylor Genealogy – “Donna Montran Biplane Flights – 1915”
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