The morning times., 1896-12-01

and dances by various members of the
cast are introduced without retarling the
action. Those by Miss West won encore
on encore until finally she was obliged
TO come to the center OF the stage and
beg Off.
Next to Miss West. Little Jess in the
role or Mabel, the Villains child, carried
OF The honors OF the play
Helen Jones deserves much credit for
or Alicia Bartolina. a Bowery Italian wo-
man. The acting of Ashley Miller in the
character or Ernest HolcOmb, the hero.
and Mamie Ryan as Agnes De Ionic. the
heroine. was exceptionally good. John
K. Compton as Augustus Hofbrau. who
loves Norah, and Lawrence Merton as
The cast as a whole was very evenly
balanced, each character being enacted
IN a capable and thorough manner.
The World Against Her" is the title
OF Frank Harvey's latest scenic drama.
which was produced last night at the
Bilou He has achieved much success as
The Ring of Iron, Wages of Sim and
Cruel London
All OF his productions involve intrigue
and romance. but none more so than The
World Against Her ~
Agnes Wallace villa as Madge Carleton
is the principal character. Gilbert Blair, a
wealthy manufacturer. by Skillful scheming.
manages to impress James Carleton with
the belief that Mrs. Carleton is faithless-
This causes separation and divorce and
much suffering and sorrow.
Other characters are Simon Clegg, the
aged father of Jennie. Together they sue
cced, after the latter's repentance. in CON
vincing Carleton OF the innocence of his
WIFE and he finally finds her just as she
and herchild are forced into an underground
prison by Gilbert Blair. A fierce fight en-
sues between the father and the villain,
which. however. is carried on entirely with
fists. and ends in the defeat OF Blair who
is left at the close of the play lying on the
floor OF the den in seEseless condition.
Carleton RECEIVERS his child and wife and
they are once more made happy.
~ must no. be Thought tnau .nnre are no
Funny situations in this morbid story.
Harold Vernon, as London dude. is a
whole company In himself and succeeds in
provoking no end OF mirth. His only mis-
take Is tnat ne cannot keep ills own face
straight and when looking at the audience
Is bound to laugh at ms own idiotic ac-
tions. Little Nashti. as Ned, a twelve
year-old, is a remarkable creation. and
adds much to the zeSt OF the play. He
sings, dances and acts with much clever
ness. while little Annie James, Carieton's
child, and Ned's friend, forms a pretty
picture Throughout the entire play.
Reilly II Woods were welcomed by a
large audience at kernan's Theater last
| night. Many new and clever features
have been added TO the Zig Show since
| its last visit here season-ago and last
night 1t was not only bigger but better
| than ever.
There We're Petrie and Elise, two very
J, entertaining artists who were first to ap-
pear pear liter nitsr the the curtain ain rnse n in in their little
| The trio of Lane sister continued the
| Inerrmcnt with their acrobatic per
formances and unique dances Robetta
and Doreta. the Chinese ''Emperors'' and
| proprietors OF the Heap Fun Laundry"
| played the part OF Ii Hung Chang's Ameri-
can subjects in manner which won them
| liberal applause.
! The hit dr the evenine was made by Ed
| Lawrence and Nina Harrington, as the
| original Bowery ''spelers.''
The Ohfans, Tom. Dick and Harry, all
| In one three legged. tri-heade,l body sur
! passed the Simese Twins in their novel act.
| The only Pat Reilly was at his best, in
| monoluEe and song, and his lightning
| sketches in crayon Were marvellous Smith
| and Coake. The millionaires,' did a clever
| turn III their role. and Paulo and Dika the
| Partisan Chansonettes, in their gorgeous
| costumes, We're on par with the remainder
| of the cast.
The program concluded with the comedy
| farce, Muldoon's Gymnasium with light
| weights Mcbride and Walton, who have a
| friendly bout.