The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-08-10
CREDITABLE PRODUCTION OF
"UNDER TWO FLAGS"
Given Almost Faultlessly--Some of the
Best Work-Repetition at Present
Impossible.

| One does not have to he charitable
Under Two Flags" by the Company B
dramatic troupe Saturday evening was
the best amateur effort witnessed in
Honolulu in many years. The concep-
ton, too heavy decidedly for amateurs,
abounds in strong situations and thrill
! ling climaXes. There are delicate
points, where even Il gesture mis-
placed. made or not made, would frost
Il whole speech. Again. the character
istics of three nationalities of people
are, in the play, strongly called out.
On the one hand IS noticed the impet-
uous Colonel. the Black Hawk, nerv-
Gus and fiery and possessed of all the
Importance and self esteem of first.
round military men: contrasted. is the
matterof-fact Englishman in Victor,
and the Irish comedian in Rake.
Mrs. Wilson, in Cigarette, proved the
star of the troupe. Her Interpretation
was excellent. Handsomely made up.
admirably fitted for the part, pos
sessed of snap and vim, she carried the
house with her. Her crowning effort
was reached in the death scene at the
close of the play. Thunderous APP
| plause broke from the audience when
the curtain started down. Another
place where Mrs. Wilson appeared to
fine effect was in the third act. in the
| nest of the 'Silver Pheasant"
Mr.. Morris, in Bla> Hawk, was in
trusted with the most difficult role in
the play. His Interpretation of the
Colonel deserves the highest commen-
dation, Some people, out cunning for
| flaws, have said that Mr.. Morris over
did the character. The concensus of
intelligent opinion is, however, that
the actor scored a mastery interpre-
tation of the irrascible temperament
of the French army officer. He dis
played fine elocutionary powers and a
fine voice. He was the central figure
in the strongest climaNes and carried
himself with almost professional ac-
curacy. His best was attained in the
several chance interviews with Cor
poral Victor and in the execution
scene in the last act. Mr.. Morris
makeup and stage appearance were
excellent.
Mr.. Wilson upheld his reputation for
marked abilities and scored bio su,.
cess. His role was difficult and called
for strong action, Many pronounced
his work the best of the evening. Nj.
Wilson made handsome appearance
on the stage, making up well. He
handled himself very creditably i'm the
climaNes.
Mr. Ramsey was AT his best i'm the
meeting with his brother after twelve
years. The final parting in this scene
was superbly interpreted and was ap-
plauded.
Miss Lagos made vc,y pretty stage
appearance. She was at the best ad-
vantage in the second and third acts,
with Mr. Norris, Mr.. Wilson or Mrs. |
Wilson in the speeches.
Mrs. Lawrence. Mr.. Tracy. Miss |
Florry DonnoIIy, Dick Westoby and
other characters sustained their parts,
aS rule, very we'll Wcstoby. as Ba-
roni. was very clever.
Bob Scott, as matter of course.
covered himself with glory Through
out he displayed mastery talent as !,
Several side dashes, no,-
ably a short pantomime of a young
fellow calling on his best girl. took
he house by Ttorm. Mr.. Scott's in
.erpretation of Rake as soldier in
\frica was up to high mark Great
'redit is due Mr., Scott for his work as
raner of the company. His eye to de-
ais was very noticeable in the gen
raj appearance of the stage and the
work of the players. 5
Mr.. Scott has received numerous re-
Iuests to repeat Under Two Flags" '
is found impossible to do so at pres
mt, but the matter will be considered {
or date in the near future. The aud 4
nnce for the initial performance was &
ot as large as had been expected !
hough expenses were realized.
Public Opinion
Public opinion Is the highest com
as is attested by the fact .
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