Birmingham age-herald., 1895-01-25
THINGS DRAMATIC.

"A Girls Way,' the most peculiar of all peculiar comedies, was presented last night at O'Brien's opera house to 8 fair, but exceedingly intelligent audience, an audience that is always capable of appre- ciating what is pleasant and delightful as well as refined.
 "A Girls Way" is not a comedy taken from low life, or which has that barroom element that is characteristic of a larger per cent of the comedies of today, but it is the elevated order. It is full of mirthful- ness and does not fail to delight an audi ence. The fckle, wavering incon- stancy of the average girl is produces laughter, and that is it's chief aim. It is with this girl characteristic that the plot deals, and the character around which the story is woven is Bess. She is girl supposed to have been de- serted by her parents, but who has been left in the tender care of her old grand. father. For years she is the pet of the household, and her old grandfather, although not knowing her to be his grand child, becomes much attached to her. Finally it develops that she is hIs grand child. The father turns up and later the mother. Parted tor years, the child brings about reconciliation and they again clasp each other in their arms, ,and thus ends the story.
 The part of Bess was played last night by winsome, beautiful and petite Gladys Wallis, of whom, prior to last night, little was known here. She pleased the audi ence remarkably well. for she was exceei- ingly clever and executed her part with every ease and grace, which tended to add to her attractiveness. She is not only pretty, but she has splendid conception of her lines. While yet young, she is an ad- dition to the stellar kingdom of the atrical artists. With her talent she has a future that can hardly be ex- celled. Miss Wallis leading support is Joe Cawthorn, who already holds warm place in the hearts of the thoater- going public of Birmingham. Last night he took the part of Jakey Wallow, and played it as no other man can play it. He simply charmed the audience, and the ovation that he received was something extraordl- nary. It may we'll be said that he has few equals in his line.
 John W. Dunne as Billy Coleman made very favorable impression on the audience and received his share of the honors.
 Maurice Dacy as Jack Hall was excep- tionally good, and his singing took well with the audience.
 The other members of the company, with one or two possible exceptions, are all we'll up in their several parts and make splendid support.
 MISS WALLIS HoNoRED.
 b6lWe6u Jue StCOUu dUu lDITu aCL5 MT. Hugh Morrow stepped upon the stage, as the curtain was raised for the occasion, and was net by Miss Gladys Wallis. In his hand be held medal, which was attached to colors of the Birmingham Rifles. He made a short speech, and, presenting her with the medal stated that she had been elected an honorary member of the com pany and begged of her to accept the honor. She replied in very pleasing manner that she had not prepared any impromptu speech, but would wear the medal and colers with pleasure, and feel deeply rewarded if she could fill the place of the lamented Patti Rosa. After the per formance the entire company marched upon the stage, and there had the pleasure of making the acquaintance of this charm- ing little actress, who had by special res- olution of the company been made one of them.
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