Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
KESWICN GAYETY.
A Bright Play Well Presented-Per-
sOnaI Notes.

KESWICK. VA, August 2S.-(Speclal.)-
| The season at Keswick is almost over.
For a decade and half this pretty little
hamlet nestled meath the shadows of
the southwest mountains, has steadily
gained IN fame.
From far and near the crowds have
gathered to do her honor. Beautifully 10
Gated. rich in historic lore, and noted
throughout the State for her fine old
suburban homesteads, she claims to-day
an unique place in the brilliant galaxy
of Virginia's far-famed summer resorts.
Just as we were about to turn our
faces TO the autumn, and with a doleful
sigh scatter our +. p. C.'s throughout
the land. halt was called, and last eve
ming yet another pleasure was added to
our already long list of gayeties.
The time "Keswick," the historic home
of the Pages in Albemarle, threw wide
its hospitable doors and welcomed a gay
and expectant crowd The guests were
summoned TO the large academy building
I'm the yard, and there the gilded trap
pings of a well-set stage betokened for
the first time the nature of the evenings
delightful entertainment. While the deni-
zens OF the "Green Room were putting
the last finishing touches, and the cur
tain boy receiving his last instructions,
Miss Bessie Pace appeared and charmed
Then, amid an expectant hush, the
curtain rose on the first act of j. Madi-
son Morton's well-known farce. Lend
Me Five Shillings." The piece was cast as
follows: Mr. Golightly, DR.. 7. w. Page;
Major Phobbs, DR.. J. Nj. Page; Captain
Spence, Mr.. St George Bryan; Moreland,
Prince Troubetskoy; Sam, Mr.. Allan
Potts Mrs. Major Phobbs, Miss Rose
Page; Mrs. Captain Phobbs, Miss Con-
stance Page.
From first TO last the actors were APP
plauded 10 the echo, and they richly de-
served Ii. The play Is a bright, snappy
one with infinite possibilities for the
saw that last nights rendering of it was
exceedingly artistic and pleasing.
DIR. T. w. Pages impersonation OF Mr..
Golighrly, and his brothers rendering OF
the character of Major PhobDs were IN
jmitable. and brought down the house,
while Mr. Bryan, Prince Troubetskoy.
and MIR. Potts were excellent as captain
Spence. Moreland, and sam. Nor could
the characters of Mrs. MAJOR Phopbs
and Mrs. Captain Phobbs have been more
cleverly and more acceptably imperson-
otel than they were by Misses Con-
stance and Rose Page. In word, the
play was a decided success, ana wnere
,,.i,o5nation is almost impossible.
Shortlv after the fall of the curtain
refreshments were served and the re-
mainder of the evening was spent III
dancing. Between the germans MI.
Frank Walker, of Charlottesvilie, sang
With fine effect several vocal pieces, ana
~ ricb and melodious voice never re-
nejvcd more hearty applause.
Those pregent were Misses Ella. Con,
stance. and Rose Page, Misses Janet ana
sallie Morris, Miss Long, Mss Mss Mcl
Rives. Miss Bessie Pace. Miss Nora , aic-
i i.lec Misses Mary and Beth Lewis, MISS
9 n Morris, Miss Alice Lewis, MISS
S2hsckelford. Miss Mary Jones. Miss SUM-
van van, Misses Bessie and Adam M a,,ss
No. palsy Rlves, Miss Peasants MISS
MISS Alyna,,gh. Mesdames Allan Potts, |
Sei1s'e Rlyes. II. B. shackelford. James;
n =, - M C. Morris. Mann. Page ana
p 15r;ncess Troubetskoy; The gentlemen
we're Prince Troubetskoy ana ana M Macon
rake. Nsn,clxinsoI,. McGlone, Mann, Lcns'
s, s,s,, McMurdo. Potts. shackenoio'