The record-union., 1896-08-16

toll Park of Shakespeare'S pretty pas
toral comedy LAS You Like It." given
by the Moulton Company under the
auspices of the lodge of Elks, was an
immense success in every way possible.
The crowd was dense. Everyone pres
ent found that out individually and
without assistance when he tried to wit
ness the play while seated. The in
closure was packed much after the
manner of crackers in a box, till the
canvas fairly swelled with indignation,
finally bursting all bounds of control,
much to the delight of those who were
cautiously assisting the operation from
the outside. It was case of everyone
for himself (you know the rest), and
people were in the most favorable state
of mind for appreciation of all the little
side events that were constantly oc-
curing. The chairs were primarily ar
ranged with some degree of order, but
as numbers increased every once in
while there would be a rush." and
amidst much laughter everyone would
grasp his chair and move forward with
he crowd. When the curtains were
drawn sitting became an impossibility
10 those who cared to see as well as
greeted ones ears on every side, Down
ia 'front.'" sit down in 'front.'" "Oh,
please sit down." and after the first act,
SIT down awhile and let us see this
act; you saw the last" ETC., people
mounted their chairs in every direction.
one young man tried to force the pretty
girl in front Of him, who was directly in
his line of vision, to sit down by re-
marking her attire. Pretty hat, oh,
yes, awfully pretty. you know, but
rather too much of that-ah-white
stuff on it, don't you think?" Said one
jolly looking gentleman to his neighbor:
They all wore their largest hats and
highest feathers tonight. Look at this
hat in front" That's my wife, sir"
coolly replied the other. There were
some enterprising people present who
proved to be quite equal to the occa-
sion, and were determined to have gall
lery seats at any cost (the gallery was
at a premium that night, and accord
ingly secured a three-story stepladder,
hanging themselves to it like string of
fish. They had decidedly the best of
it, though, for those who were standing
on chairs. though having a temporary
advantage over those who had none,
quent cracking of framework and
crashing through of cane seats, amidst
shouts of laughter, frequently testi-
fed. Those on the outside, of which
latter there were not a few, did not
lack for entertainment. The thin, white
walls of the inclosure served as back
ground for a most amusing shadow
pantomime and I am not sure but that
fhaN rpallxy a w n the MI l7oy
did some Of the audience within, who
were not fortunate enough to possess
chairs to elevate them above the heads
of their fellows. Those on mischief in
tent secured hatpins, and through the
canvas prodded those unfortunates,
who. held as in a vice by the crowd
about them, were unable to escape. In
front of the stage was quite an open
space. which In the theater is usually
occupied by the orchestra, and a late
conner, who had two young ladies in
charge. intent on doing the gallant, and
finding the seats all taken and nearly
all the standing space as well. fixing his
covetous eye upon the aforementioned
desirable bit of greensward. said to
his companions: Wait here just a
minute. / know that fellow, and I'll
get him TO let us sit on the grass there
in front. Here. Charlie, I've a couple
of ladies with me, and we want three
parQuet seats on the grass, you know
All right, eh?" Sorry" said Charlie,
but it's against orders: afraid I can't
accommodate you" The youth. much
chagrined, was forced to return
uncontrolled to his young lady
friends. However, after the sec
ond act, there was another grand
rush in that quarter Of the inclosure
that proved to be uncomfortable, and
the open space referred to was immedi-
ately flied with a goodly portion of
those who had previously stood at the
side near the entrance, and thus, I
suppose Charles friend, among the
rest, secured the coveted orchestra
seats" The play Itself was certainly
very enjoyable indeed. Miss Dalglish
made an ideal Rosamond, Mr.. Moulton
most original and praiseworthy
Touchstone
BY the way. did 1t ever strike you how
remarkably alike are his manners and
those of Tode Milliken? I always
thought Tode should be on the stage
natural comedian, you hnow-but
wander The Duke in the person of
William Sellery was 'tas to the manor
born" Miss Stuart always excels in a
part such as that of Celia, which re-
cuires much grace and ease of action.
Mr.. Lonergan as the love-sick Orlando
scene enacted at the back of the in