The Child Star of Seattle’s Stage

The hundreds of friends of little Edna Keeley in this city will be pleased to read the following published about her in the Oregonian a few days ago: Last evening a very pleasing incident occurred at Cordray's theater. It was the presentation of a beautiful solid gold badge to Edna Keeley, the wonderful child actress, who has scored such a great hit as little Eva in 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' This child, who is only 8 years of age, has developed remarkable histrionic talent, and she has been brought under the direction and tutelage of Cordray Co., in Seattle and Portland; in fact, she is their protege. She possesses a fine musical and rather powerful voice, and enunciates in a clear, distinct and natural manner. Her memory is perfect. She never makes a break in her lines. In 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' she is really the stellar attraction, and is nightly greeted with round after round of applause. The badge presented to her last evening during the performance of the play is composed of a wreath of gold, upon which is a star, and upon which is engraved: 'Edna Keeley, Our Little Protege; From John F. Cordray.' And the badge is suspended from a gold bar. Mr. Cordray made the presentation speech. The audience wondered what was the matter when he first spoke, but he called little Edna from the wings. He gave her the badge as a token of the esteem and appreciation in which Cordray & Co. held her. The happy little recipient, who was completely surprised, responded sweetly, 'I thank you,' and then the audience applauded in the most enthusiastic manner.