The Forrest City times., 1893-07-07
OPERA HOUSE ON THE 4rH

The emotional drama "Maud's Periln presented at the opera house Tuesday night was greeted by large and en- thlisiaStic audience, composed of the beauty and appreciative ones in For rest City, including few from neigh. boring towns. From the very first scene the interest was great, receiving an inspiration from evident talent be- fore the locker on,
 Miss Nonie Prewett, as Lady Chal- loner. or Maud, the young wife of an old English Lord, she with the mem- ory of d young lover making her pale sad and distrait, indeed seemed my fair lady" in truth. The part she acted was one of the most difficult. She rendered 1t Tn manner to gain the high estimation of all.
 Sir Ralph Challoner, acted by Dr. l.. II. Lipsey. This character seemed just the resultant of old age-wealth and tyranny. He gave good acting and seemed fitted for the position. Yet, do we not exclaim each time. How well done" The doctor never fails to interest those who behold him. Miss Anna Lou Wood, as Susan Ia. perloy, the foster sister of Maud-her iiiCuu. HCl piolCClOt III dii tnC ucdfG- rendering trials, which make up her life. She gave her part with great strength. Her appeal to Maud for for giveuess for a supposed wrong, was most real; her tone, her pose, all ex- pressed great pathos. The young lady | has talent.
 Miss Mary Winthrop as Miss Sefton a relative of'smy Lord,' looked provOk- inglY pretty in her lovely pure white silk, with the silverv sheen. Miss Mary never fails to interest one, act. ing with grace, uttering clear and musical tones.
 Linn Hurley, in the double role, of BurreIl and the Doctor, gave evidence of an intelligent insight into the un. derstanding of the two characters As the doctor. with his dignified mein, and the learned diagnosis of the pa tient's condition, he proved his worth Ben Davis, acting valet, seemed tC have always lived among the lords and ladies, His tall, well built physique suited well the stage. While his part was not difficult, yet he made one fee that whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing we'll.
 Bert Shade gave us the representa- ton of a lover. He was Gerald GWynn the dead lover of Maud-no longer dead, but alive. His acting was as true as truth itself. One could see through the maze of days long past and listening, catch the music of the chord which vibrateS the melody of the charmed old, old story, yet forever new, the song of love, brought to the shrine of beauty and womanhood. Indeed the personation of Gerald Gwynn was good, and we echo the words of some one, whose comment was, ''he acts it so beautifully"
 Chas. Gregg was Toby Taperloy, the lazy, drunken husband of Susan. His gait. facial expression, as well as back expression. his every gesture, indicated thoroughly the good-for-nething vaga- bond of fellow. Later on, as the thief, the murderer was given with impressive strength, making the cold chills creep over a body. His resis- tance when the officers of the law cap ture him. his final yielding, all DOT traved with truthfulneSS.
 Yes, the entire chapter was great success. The play was replete wllh much that was good to hear aud far to see. The arrangements of the stage were managed with care and intelli- gence As the audience left the unan- imous feeling seemed to be that Of enjoyment during the entire play.
 Mrs. John Nichols, who took the
 lead in the management, is lady Of great talent, and would make sue cess of anything she might undertake She had the faithful aid of Mrs. J. E. Stone, of course, including all who par ticipated. .,
 The proceeds will be used for the benefit of the Presbyterian church or gan fund.
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