Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-05-28
SOCIETY In DIPLOMACY.
A Brilliant Audience Mt the Duquesne
Theater to Watch a Performance by
the Tuesday Night Ciub-Concert by
the Philharmonic Society-Decoration

A Brilliant Audience Mt the Duquesne
Theater to Watch a Performance by
the Tuesday Night Club-Concert by
the Philharmonic Society-Decoration
Day Luncheon.
The performance of Diplomacy" at the
Duquesne Theater last night by the Tuesday
Night Club was a marked success, and prob
ably the best amateur work ever done in
this city. The full cast was as follows:
Julian Beauc1crc, Mr.. Frew; Henry Benucicrc,
Mr.. Arter; Baron Stein, Mr.. Blair, Count OrioG,
Mr.. G. A. Howe; Algie FdhJo1, Mr.. Scott;
Markham, Antonie, Mr.. c. NJ. Brown: Shepherd,
Mr. Page; The Countess Zicku, Mrs. McKaig;
The Marq,ise De Rio ZureS, Mrs. Gormley;
Dora, Mrs. F. P. Sproul; Lcdy Henry FairfaT,
Miss Edith Cole; Nhon, Miss Spang.
diplomacy" is a most cleverly con-
strueted play. and the story is absorbing
from beginning to end. Not for moment
till the close of the last act does the way of
escape for the innocent heroine appear. 1t
was so well acted last night that none Of the
intense interest OF the play was lost. The
whole performance was even, and showed
the benefit of thorough and numerous re-
hearsals. The most important parts fell to
Mr.. Frew. Mr.. Arter and Mrs. F. p. Sproul,
and admirably did all three acqut them
selves. Mr., Arter's Interpretation of Henry
Beduclerc could hardly be improved upon,
so easy natural and yet dramatic wHs
1t. The painful conclusion of act III.
which brings the husband face to face
as he is forced to believe, with his bride
treachery. was delicately and truthfully
handled by Mrs. Sproul and Mr.. Frew Mrs.
McKaig in the very unsynpathetic role of
the adventures, the Countess Zicfd. was
brilliant at times. and the very d11hcule
scene wherein she is entrapped into confess
ing a con temptible crime was her strongest,
while Mr.. Arter carried his share in 1t
with q dry and delightful humOr. An
other clever impersonation was thht or
the rather shady but tolerabiy innocent
MorQuise by Mrs. Gormley. A really re-
markable piece of high-colored character
work was the Baron Stein OF Mr.. Blair. From
his accent to his makeup he was the Doubt
ful diplomatist to be found in every Eu-
ropean ca pital, and it is hard to tell whether
his English or his personality were the most
deftly disguised. Miss Edith Cole looked
charming as Lady FdirfdI and her yiYacitY
made rather indistinct character interest
ing, and much the same remark applies to
the drawling diplomatic subaltern iInper-
Sonated by Mr.. Scott.
The scenery OF the DuQuesne TEeater
never looked better than with the special
stage settings last night. For these things
ana the loan of the entire theater the Tues
day Night Club was indebted TO Manager
Henderson, and rs IL mark of their reco2ni-
tlon OF the ligaton, the club presented
President Manager Mccullough with II
handsome diamond pin before the play
tanned more distinguished audience than
that which graced the Duquesne lasC night
Ihe ladies' appeared without Donnet5
and there were many handsome and clabor-
ate toilets, including those displayed behind
the footlights, several of whicn were e,suti-
ful. 1t rained bouquets upon the stage after
every strong scene. Mr. Blair being one of
the first to be so honored and the applause
was hearty. The entire parquet was filled,
and large part of the balcony also.
AT the Linden Club last night there was
very pleasing concert by the Philhar-
monic Society and F1eming's Spanish Or
chestra. Prof Thomas f. Kirk was i'll gen
eral charge OF the concert, and it reflected
considerable credit upon him. The artists
that took part were Madame Naude Hart
lev, contralto: Miss Tilie Macintosh, So
prano: Mr.. Charles Corcoran, baritone; Mr.
E. A. Wall, clarionetist; MIR. II. \. Rogers,
oboe, and Mr.. Charles F. Cooper, celloist.
The accompanies were Miss y. VI. Mills ana
Mr.. Mark Porritt. The Spanish Orchestra
repeated the good impression it made when
it first appeared under the direction of Prof.
c. W. Fleming.
THE one hundred and second free organ
recital is to be given in Carnegie Hall, Ale
gheny, this afternoon. Mr.. II. P. Ecker, the
city organist, has prepared good pro
oramme, which includes the following organ
Mendelssohn: Andaute from Merkers
sonata; overture to "MassanieIle." Auber;
LISTS Hungarian Rhapsodie No. 2. adapted
for the organ; "Thou Beautiful Evening
Star" by Wagner. and Wely's OfertOire;
Fantasia from "I1oheman Girl" and n
postlude by Rink. The vocal selections will
De "The Sailors Prayer" and Aria from ia
Traviata," by Mr.. G. C. COrcor:In, and
Behrend's Gift" and the weIl-knnwn old
Scotch song, "Caller Herrin'," by Madame
Hartley.
THE managers of the Central Young
Women's Christian Association, 42l Penn
avenue, announce that they will not serve
luncheon on Decoration Day. The luncheon
is provided for the women of Pittsburg who
need regular accommodation, and not for
strangers. 1t is anticipated that there will
be great many visitors to Pittsburr on
Monday, and the association might have
more patronage than it desires, while the
regular patrons would be absent. The man
ayers say the serving of meals to women
employed in stores, offices, etc, seems to be
appreciated. There are more and more at
tendants every day, and another dining
room will have to be opened 1t Is evident
that the association has hit upon q way of
supplying the proverbial long-felt want.
Social Chat.
RocERETos (Hays Post No. 81 band, will
give lawn Iese and concert aG silver Lake
Grove Monday, June 6. The members of the
band intend to purchase new uniforms. and
the proceeds of the fete will be devoted to
that purpose The band will play for the
concert and the Royal Italian Orchestra for
the dancing.
Mrs W. G. PARK gave q luncheon last
evening to IA ladies and gentlemen. Jack
and hybrid roses were the decorations, Il
large bouquet being placed at each plate.
After the luncheon the entire party were
tha w.
1uesne Theater to witness the performance
Ut Diplomacy"
CARDS are out for the marriage of Miss |
Sadie Young, daughter of dir. and Mrs. john
Fleming, of Sewickley, to MIR. George |
Thomas Ghriest Tuesday evening, June J. at
the Sixth Z. p. Church. l
The New England lunch given Yesterday |
by the ladies of the First Unitarian Church |
was great success. Lunch will be served |
again to-day.