Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-04-21
REHEARSAL.

we are going 10 u war dlttlit
written by Brander Peyton, for the benefit
of one of our hospitals, and it is going TO be
very, very swell. OF course any person who
has S. may go, but ouf patronesses are all
leaders of society, and the cast is simply
ultra. Peggy Fenton Blame is going to play
the heroine and though we don't speak it
won't matter much, For my part is some
thing like that of Mr. Wilkinson's. Who is
Mr.. Wilkinson? liz is the man who is talked
about in "Wilkinson's Widows" | have
just one line, but say it to Peggie. 1t is,
my lady, you are looking well, " and it is a
10 to shot that she will be looking like
perfect guy
Peyton himself is going to play leading
man. Not because he is at all fitted for the
part, but he is the author of the piece, and
entire nous | really think he is the only per
son who from the reading of it can form
any conception of what is required. We
have engaged a professional, Mortimer
Wellington by name, to coach us. Mr.
Wellington appeared at one Of our theaters
some time ago in Il melodrama called
Melting Snow but rs he and the rest of
the cast were the only ones who appeared
In the house during the engagement it is
needless to say that they were forced to
tarry here awhile and we secured his serv-
lCtS very lllllCs DuJ Juuglnk from Lne
progress we are making the mite is sufii-
cient.
We had our seventh rehearsal last even
ing, and whether it's the fault of the actors
or lack of frmness on the part of the
coach don't know, but really we are max
ing little Roadway, and it looks as though
the production would be an artistic failure
Now, just to give you an idea of how things
are going. Our last rehearsal was called
for O'Clock. Well, | was there promptly
and so was little Mandy Jennings, the SOU
brette, and Fitzgerald Raymond, the vii
lain, and Jayson Jovials the comedian-in
fact, the entire cast, with the exception of
Brander Peyton and Peggie Fenton Blame
At about $50 Peyton walked leisurely in
and never offered to apologize, but looked
as though it was his right to be late and
seemed to regret that he had arrived before
the leading lady. But fortunately that
important parsonage came shortly after,
and her air was so awfully transcendent
that had she dropped ! am sure it would
have been instant death. She mumbed a
sort of a greeting to all but me and then
got off in corner with Peyton, and they
began whispering and tittering. and know
perfectly well criticising every persons
work but their own.
By this time Wellington was showing I'M
mistakable signs of impotence, for if there
is anything that makes a coach angry it is
to be kept waiting Why, even a cable car
conductor is more .Ioblike. lie was so
nervous he could not keep STILL and when
no one made "a move to begin said land |
could detect the anger in his voice., Now
ladies and gents, if you are DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning an end, the only way it can be done
is by doing it," That may sound a triHe
distinct, but they were his exact words.
II have been through the mill, " he con
tinued, land know full well that never
done" (the coach was at times loose in his
English) much except by hard work, " and
mounting the stage he clapped his hands so
as to attract every ones attention. We'll
start with the second act. Now, all mind
your cues and your entrances, a." and placing
table and chair in the middle of the
stage he continued: The curtain goes up
and Jessica Peagie) is discovered seated at
table fondling a sword. Miss Blame, will
you kindly come here?"
"Oh, have you startedi" said Peggie
Mr.. Peyton and myself were having such
q Jolly little chat that hadn't noticed"
and with that she complied with the coach
er's request and took her place on the stage
miss Blame" he said, Twill you please
sit down ut this table and take this sword
and remember when the curtain goes up
you must kiss it..
kiss it," she cried IN do nothing OF
the sort. How do know who's been han
ding it, and, what's more, think we had
better eliminate all the kissing features"
But we can't very well. In this case it
is very important, for it is supposed to be
your dead sweetheart's."
''Oh, well, then, I'll do it, or at least pre-
tend to-"
Now, all quiet" said the coacher THE
curtain is rising, Miss Blame. Kiss" She
did. That's good. Now, walk down stage"
She started rapidly. mo, no, no, don't
run; walk" She slackened her pace.
That's better. Stopl Strike heroic at
titude and begin"
After waiting for a minute or she
laughingly said, "Oh, do you know, it'saw-
fully funny, but ! have forgotten my lines.
But this was to have been letter per-
feet rehearsal" replied the coach
81 can't see that that makes bit of diff
ference. II | choose to forget my lines, that
is my affair, not yours, and it is your duty
to prompt me-"
pardon me, meant no offense. Your
line is, And just to think that -
"Oh, yes, | remember" and striking the
most awkward position possible she began
ner raJUle; anu just W tnlhh bhdO jean
had to die SO young; surely it is mistake
to nip such a promising bud, but who cam
Oh, say Brander, forgot to tell you that
am not going to dress the part according
to your idea" -. !, o.,,,u,,.,.o ,
replied Brander. II wrote the piece, Peg
gle, and think ought to know what's
wanted"
"You might" she said, but your milk
maid costume is simply outlandish, and,
what's more, if it were ever so pretty it
would not suit my style of beauty"
"The conceited mortal" whispered little
Mandy Jennings; "she should say her
style of LONELINESS" at which Fitzgerald
Raymond laughed.
"Well, what changes do you intend max
ingf" asked Peyton.
ITO beoin with | am going to have il