The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-12
STUART ROBSON.
"Bertie, the Lamb" becomes Serious
and Brainy ns Robert Gordon"


Mr.. Stuart Robson appeared at the the
alter last night in a rather 0or HIM novel
[ line Of dramatic endeavor. He was the
[ leading character in a somewhat serious
I play It is a good enough and a strong
enough play for some actors. 1t is also
entertaining 10 a degree. But it does
not tit Mr.. Robson. There is some clever
realism in IT. Mr.. Robson does not need
realism To be candid. II seems that in
Government Acceptance he sacrifices
much Of the charm Of his own quaint indi-
viduality for mechanical effects. That was
pretty well illustrated when the electric
model ship received more applause than
cid the star At the end of the act show
ing the model there was a curtain call
II was for the model; and Mr.. Robson
responded 10 IT, The demonstration was
from the gallery principally. which had
been impressed by the pretty red, white
anu DIue electric lights. Usually the cur
am ca!lss for Mr. Robson are from the
mAole mouse, and come spontaneously.
AAey would have been so given last night
ldu the play been one to afford him scope
IoI ms versatility and inimitable humor.
DllLeTently stated, and in succinct Ian
guage' the play is not good enough for
80 excellent an actor as Mr.. Robson and
- soou company as he is supported by
tiila season. 1t can safely be predicted
tnat they will be seen TO vastly greater
advantage in The Rivals tonight. The
niiNNalS is play worthy Of the people who
Will play H.
The argument Of Government Ac-
TytSptdnce is this: The scene is laid in
!" oahlhston The scenery represents
sucH places as are frequented by con-
sressmen and persons with schemes to
urge upon congressman. Modern realism
~ lurmshed in the third act, where the
S4tclrlcal inventor Robert Gordon is
discovered q MS workshop with a model
on man o-war which he is to submit
~ competition to the naval committee
iIe plals OF TINS model have been cop
led by the trusted friend of the inventor
VINO being unable to complete the boa
upon winch he is working in time to sub
mt IL 70 the committee, which is to sit
III judgment, has stolen a vital portion
VI the machinery from young Gordon,
ana which the latter can replace only
5IIer months of labor. When the trial
Jay comes the scoundrel submits his
pan ana swears that it was young Cor
qon who stole his IDEAS Fortunately he
is frustrated in his purpose. Through
the play runs story of love and devo-
ION with an element Of comedy also
But Mr.. Robson does minimum of the
comedy. Just try to imagine somebody
else doing the leading high comedy with
STUART Robson on the stagel
IL must not be supposed that the plav
Is altogether lacking in merit Ii has
good points. But the good points of the
play and those Of the players
are not on a parity. Not even Mrs
Robsons Paris gowns We're sufficient TO
establish an equilibrium. notwithstand-
ms lney were very fetching indeed Mr.
ana Mrs Robson. and each member of
the company, made the very most of their
several characters. II was through no
fault Of theirs that the play was some
what IN the nature Of a disappointment.
IN the Rivals a very different result
may confidently be looked for. The com
panY has been organized with a view 10
producing fine old English comedies of
lhe class OF Shcridan's work. and il Is no
doubt thoroughly qualified to make the
pay lo-hlshJ one or the most enjoyable of
the season. Mr. Robson will, of course.
lmpersonate Bob Acres: and to see him
IN curl papers viii be a picture to be re-
membered.