Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-02-07
"THE SENATOR'S WIFE,"
| Admirably Rendered by Staunron
Amateurs.

The four-act drama, entitled THE Senator's
Wife" was rendered in the Opera-house Fri
dav evening and at Matinee Saturday
afternoon, in most excellent style by amateur
actors of this city for the benefit of the Ladies
City Mission for the poor and needy.
The house was filled on Friday evening by
an audience that was appreciative and de-
lighted from the rising of the curtain in the
first act till it rolled down at the close OF the
fourth. Much was expected, but much more
was realized. for the tasteful Suggesting, the
appropriate costuming, and the line acting
surpassed the anticipations of the most san
guine. The play is one of interest and it was
interpreted and rendered in a STYLE superior
to that of many companies of professional
actors. 1t was in every respect, great success
and reflected great credit on all the partici-
pants Where each and all performed their
parts so well, it would be invidious to discrimi-
nate. The Staunton orchestra added to the
enjoyment of the occasion by furnishing good
music between acts.
The following is the cast of characters,
which embraces good dramatic talent which
was well displayed in the performance of
this play =
John Rutherford, Of the n Y. Senate
Observation-Disclosures. ......J. M. Fultz.
Robert Gray, an Attorney ........D. l.. Fultz.
Matthew Culver, in Politics. r. 5. ker
Jack Dexter, Columbia 'SS........E. S. Baker.
Silas Truman, of the H G. Timberlake.
Produce Exchange
Randolph, Secretary to Rutherford
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Geo. II. Ellis.
Maj n Homer fG 2 fs Put9 TIA som wLovier
| Lucille Ferrant, of New Orleans
.......................M Miss Laura Taylor
| Mrs Bellamy Ives, in Charities
....... Miss Nan Cooke.
Kitty Ives, coming out. $3.50. Miss Ellie Foster.
Mrs. Of ar ATmGu r; % Ge Miss L. L. Jordan
Helen Truman an only daughter,
....................Mi Miss Clemence Cooke.
| Agnes, Helen's maid. .. Miss NJ. Waltz
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