The Winslow mail., 1898-03-26
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did Mrs. Major Phobbs. Yet she had
the pleasure of effecting her plans of
prudence and safety in behalf OF heE
sister-in-law, as subsequent events
showed.
The character OF Mrs. Captain Phobbs
was. faultlessly interpreted by Mrs. T.
w. Nelson. Her pleasing appearance
and exact and wonderfully distinct ar
ticulation won for her t4e arbitration
of the audience. It is to 10 regretted
that the eharaotee, whi3h si.a had to
portray was not Of that significance
which would permit her to demonstrate
her histrionic abilities to better ad-
vantage; still we may indulge in the
fond hope that in the near future we
will have the pleasure Of seeing her in
a role which will give her an oppurtun-
ity to exhibit her superior faculties
with which she is unquestionably
gifted
Mr.. Golightly, the hero of the even
ing, was accurately impersonated by
our worthy District Attorney, w. H.
Burbage To say that he enacted his
part with precision and grace, would
only be voicing the sentiments of his
many admirers. The various dilemmas
and notifications which the gentleman
found himself in, from time to time,
were readily understood and hugely
enjoyed by the audience. At times he
would be buoyant and hopeful that his
pet schemes to ''raise the wind" would
be realized; but his fond expectations
would almost invariably be rewarded
by dismal failures. Yet he was not to
be disconnected by disappointments;
he felt thoroughly convinced-lik Mi
caber in Charles Dickens David Cop
perfield-that something would even
tually "turn up" He was constantly
laboring under the delusion that Mrs.
Major Phobbs-whose fair hand and
graces he untiringly sought-was mar
ried woman. He mistook her actions
in behalf of her sister-in-law against
Moreland, the artist, to be really an af-
fection for the artist himself; conse-
ouently when he realized that the Wild
owls hand was "to be had for the ask
ing" his delight knew no bounds. De-
spite his inability to borrow the paltry
sum of five shillings, he had the hap.
piness to realize, through the assis-
tance of friends, the object upon which
he had set his heart.
The role of Captain Phobbs was ad-
mirably set forth by Mr.. Geo. A. Wolff.
This character is by no means an easy
one to portray. In various instances
we notice that firmness, jealousy and
good nature are exhibited in SO many
breaths, yet that gentleman proved him
self equal to every emergency, and this
multifarious temperament was detect
ed and highly appreciated by all. The
instances wherein he proposes a duel
with Golightly are especially amusing.
In each case, some one intercedes or
interferes, much to the delight of the
latter gentleman. Only in the end of
the proceedings does Golightly under
stand that Captain Phobbs and Mrs.
Major Phobbs are not husband and
wife, and in consequence all hostilities
and animosities are discontinued.
Mr.. Benjamin Downs succeeded in
captivating the audience in the role Of
the noble and handsome Capt. Spruce.
A faithful and trustworthy friend, and
one upon whom absolute dependence
may be placed, that secrets entrusted
to him will never be divulged Having
given Gohghtly some cherished infor-
nation, he pledges himself not to be-
tray the confidence of his friend.