"remember The Maine"

The theaters are flooded with an immense lot of clap-trap plays suggested by the war between America and Spain. Plays hastily written or some old book done over and basted into shape to meet the popular demand for such class of entertainment.

The day after the explosion of the Maine Mr. Linclon J. Carter, the multi-manager was conversing with Hal Reid, and both being playwrights, Mr. Carter suggested the title "Remember the Maine" for dramatic usage. After further conversation it was agreed that both should watch keenly the events to follow and then write a play of merit suggested by the title. Slowly the work was done, carefully revised and accomplished. It is a play which at once excites and holds with interest the auditor until the final curtain.

There is laughter, plenty - some tears - some patriotism and plenty of vim and go. "Remember the Maine" will be seen at the Athens Theatre Saturday, Dec. 2.