The Daily Texarkanian., 1895-04-23
CAPRICE.

their hrst play-"Caprlce last
night.
The young ladies and gentlemen
composing the troupe are well
known in social and business circles,
and being popular among their ac-
quaintances, had, to begin with,
the tacit assurance, of lenient
criticism-should such considera-
tion be required. Admiring pa
rents, brothers, sisters, and other
relatives, would be sure to com
mend the most mediocre work as
excellent, and friends would over
look imperfections, In view OF
such conditions and the fact that
there is nothing in it" for the
players save the self-satisfaction
consequent upon aiding a charita-
BILE enterprise, their careful pains
taking, and efficient dramatic work
and well rendered specialties can
not be too highly praised. One
must remember that all these young
people had other duties upon which
they trespassed for time to give to
rehearsals, and that the latter call
ed for downright study and labor,
One must also reflect upon the fact
that these young "Thespians" were
new even to amateur theatrical
work. Mr.. Currier certainly is for
tunate to have been SO ably assisted
in presenting the piece.
The piano accompaniments of the
handsome Miss Cuggie Hynson, eyi-
denced her rare ability, and she was
the subject Of many compliments
for the ease and charm with which
she supported the various vocal Sc
lections, The orchestra music was
lively and entertaining as Prof Nc
Cam always makes it,
The leading role Of Caprice" was
taken by sweet and pretty Miss Liz
zie Rosborougb, and Of her it cansbe
truthfully said that as Mercy Bax-
ter the uneducated country girl, or
as the young lady Of culture and
education as Mercy" afterward APP
pears, when she meets her then re-
pentant husband-she was a be-
witching success, winning applause
and flowers in the third act,
The accomplished ana beautiful
Miss Mamie Hynson rendered the
character of Edith Henderson, a
proud daughter of proud and
wealthy mother, with ,grace and
perfect self-possession, Her talent
ed performance Of the part assign
ed to her was supplemented by
several soprano solos Of great charm
and Notwithstanding in recalls
and appreciative applause, Her
part in the love scene of the fourth
was tremendously natural and
brought her and Mr., G, p Peck,
who took the part Of Harry Wood.
thorpe, into immense popularity
with the audience,
win II, Booth, amateurstar, may
some day be written on flames eter-
nal page, in company with his great
namesake, should he de-
eide to pursue the stage
for an avocation, His Jack Hen
derson" the ardent lover, the cold
spouse, the repentant husband, call
ed for dramatic work Of the highest
order. He dressed and acted ex-
ceedingly well the various changes
in his character Equal in interest
with Mr., Booth was Mr., Currier
"Jethro Baxter" and Mr., viii Box
"Philander Potts The latter
character was presented with pc.
culiar distinctiveness by Mr. Box,
and his good natured and natural
performance of it made him sure of
the applause Of the audience, Mrs,
Hankins and Miss Ella Kelly appear.
ed in the minor roles of Mrs, Hen.
derson" and "Lucy Watson" and
their work would have made half
the members Of dramatic troupes
lately here ashamed Of them
selves. Mr.. Frank w. Buel and
Mr., Eugene Gibson filed the roles
of "Jake" and Wally Henderson
with great success, Their songs
and dances contributed no little to
the entertainment Of the audience
Mr. G. =. Pecks solos were Gne
and earned for him a generous up.
plause,
The curtain closed on the young
actors and actresses, after the an,
nouneement by Mr. Currler that a
matinee would take place Saturday
evening.
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