The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-08
THE LAST NIGHT
Lost Paradise" Given a
Splendid Production.
An Artistic FAREWELL Strong Play
and Finished Acting-Clever
Work by All.

play to a very fair house for the last
night OF the season. THE Lost Para
disc was an extra number by the
Frawleys and some of the theater-
goers who have been known as con-
slant attendants remained at home
Even if the piece was given last year
it was worth sitting through again.
Besides that, every lady there received
a portrait of Miss Bates, as a souvenir
of the occasion and the engagement
People who last night saw the play for
the first time liked it as we'll as those
to whom the lines, scenes and situa-
tons were familiar. The Lost Para
disc" may we'll be called a drama of
our times" An account of one Incl
dent in the action will convey an idea
Of the theme and the presentation of
it. The rich mill owner pleads to the
workmen about to go out upon strike
that they will harm his daughter by
depriving her of the comforts to which
she has been accustomed. This petted
young woman, clad most beautifully
and becomingly is present. One mem
Der of the grievance committee calls
from a room in which girls are work
ing, his own daughter. She is slight
and pale and sick and suffering. Many
words would spoil the contrast and
ruin the picture and the argument.
While "The Lost Paradise" enjoys the
distinction of offering something in the
way of portrayal of the conflicting con-
ditions of labor and capital it is not at
all extravaganza There is none of the
poor workingman," nor yet any of the
capitalist as he figures in fiction. The
characters are prototypes Of human
beings just as are the people in Men
and Women" 1t is play that talks
to those who are willing and fit to
listen and it serves the day in which it
lives admirably.
At the hands of the Frawleys the
piece given for the last night loses
very little if any of the effect intend
ed. It is not involved nor feverish in
plot and requires players who can
think and contain themselves For the
au revoir every member of the cast
was at his best. Mr.. Worthing had the
most trying character, for he could
not gain any sympathy with the
speeches and actions prescribed for
him. To those who were watching the
acting he was fine in every act. He
simulated the GOODNESS, the calm, de-
termined carriage of the man moulded
and situated as Ralph Standish" was
supposed to appear on the stage OF
| life He was especially finished in the
| love scene in the mill Office and in
the interview with the hands. Mr.
Frawley is as good in Lost Paradise
as he is in "The Ensign" Saying this
is giving him about the highest com.
pliment that can be bestowed upon his
acting. Perhaps the second act las
evening calls for more powerful dram
attic reading than any part Of the nava
drama If that is so, he was more
powerful. Herbert Carr was Herber
Carr, the actor, again last night ant
the way he gave ANDREW KnowltOn'
was a feast to those who like strong
true, careful work from a capable man
| Mr. Levers was evidently trying t.
leave a good impression of his actini
in his home town and he gave spiri
to his Bob Appleton" that made it
very prominent character. Mr.. Blake
more did well. Mr.. Perry was effectiv
in his part Mr.. Enos confirmed a.
the good opinion of his fine abilit
which has been forming since the sea
son opened He had full, free chanc
in the strike scene and he made tn
. most of it. Such man as he was fo
that time can be found at the fore i
every labor disturbance. Harry Coz
son Clarke and Madge Carr Cook
made a strong comedy team. Th
"Cinders'' of the one and "Billy'' {
the other were treat Miss JohnsO
had about her second trial at the enc
tional this season and was excellen
She had conscientiously prepared Il
"Nen'' and made hearts reach out
her. Mr.. Bosworth did his share an
more Miss Bates was as thoroug
and painstaking as ever and had
great deal to do. She commanded &C
miration and won applause in ever
scene.
There were several curtain calls la:
night. The company leaves for tn
Baldwin theater at San Francisco b
the S. S. Moana on Thursday.