Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1894-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
MIR. Barnes of New York.

A good-sized and intelligent audi
ence witnessed the presentation at
the Opera-house last evening of A. G.
Gunter's romantic drama entitled
"Mr. Barnes of New York" The
play is faithful dramatization of
Mr.. Gnnter's widely. read and popu-
lar novel, with which the amusement |
public is generally familiar. As a
dramatic production regarded from |
an artistic and critical point OF view, !
it represents many features of COM
mendation, W lille it suffers from blem-
ishes that hold it within the province
OF criticism. That it is possessed of
picturesque incidents and interesting
dialogue is unquestionable The au-
thor has proven himself competent
to the task Of lucid description, and
evinees a fair appreciation of dram
attic situation; yet it might seem that
he erred in making the second act of
a play that ends tragieally one OF
pure comedy. This may be war
ranted by the story, which bristles
with action and which is not dull.
Neither is Mr. Barnes. Both are en-
tertaining in Il thoroughly modern
way. The drama makes no attempt
to idealize or transfigure human ma
ture. 1t is, however, a play OF deep
motive, adroit construction and OF
absorbing interest, and set in adj
mirable form of scenic embellishment.
As interpreted last night by thor
oughly capable and evenly balanced
company, "Mr. Barnes of New York"
was very refreshing and was ac-
corded an enthusiastic welcome. The
success Of the performance was COM
plete and far-reaching, and approval
was warmly expressed OF the indi-
yidual and collective merits of the
players. OF these Miss Emily Rigl
deserves first mention for the char
acter of Marina, which she so ably
sustained. The characters gives num-
erous opportunities for the express
sion of the actress resources and it
is an evidence of Miss Rigl's genius
that she imp arts to the role, and in
deed to the entire play, an interest
that is not theatrical merely, but
radically and distinctly human.
Miss Rigl rejoices in those attri-
butes. mental and physical. that
qualify her for the successful inter-
probation of the most difficult roles
of emotional drama. She has bright
and expressive features, a presenta-
bic figure and a sweet, well modu-
lated voice. Her fervid imagination,
delicate sensibility, refined and enl-
tured taste, acute and unerring per-
eeption of the strength and value of
human thought, sentiment and pas
sion enable her in acting to mobilize
all the power OF her nature in express
sion, losing her own individuality
and essentially becoming the charac-
ter which she impersonates.
Charles Lamb, as Mr.. Barnes, won
no little praise for his humorous inn
PRESERVATION.
Mr. Horace Lewis, as Count Musso
Danella, fulfills every requirement of
the role. He gave a smooth and
generally artistic rendition OF the
role and demonstrated himself good
actor.
Miss Helen Robertson, as Enid An
struther, was very acceptable.
Helen Lees Maud was very clever.
She has correct conception of the
meddlesome. misehieyous child and
does not overdo the part.
The balance OF the cast averaged
up very well. The cast:
Marina Paoli............M Miss Emily Rigl
Enid Anstruther HisslIelen Robertson
Lady Chartris, Mrs. Christine Roberts
Maud Miss Helen Lee
Isola..................Mi Hiss Airline Prescott
Mimi. .....................Miss Mary Parish
Burton IL, Barnes. .ChaS. Lamb
Count Mnsso Danella. Horace Lewis
Edward Gerard Anstruther...........
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Wayne Pouehee
The principal. NJ. Ewell
The see ond...................O. l.. Dresser
Tomasso Monaldi..... f. W. Morrison
Andre de Belloc..............E. Z. Wayne
Antonio PaOli............J. Z. Morrison
Signor Bernardo Sallicetti.. ............
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. +. Henley
Caspar Lefebre............H. A. Baonson
Mateo...........................P. l.. Fontain
Railroad .Chas. Hayne
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Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Situated on Arkansas river, head
of low water navigation, forty-two
miles southeast of the capital of the