New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-26
THE ANA.
"A RUNAWAY GIRL -"

The opening Of Days Theatre last night was as
usual an occasion 10 be hailed with qualification.
IL is now again possible for those who wish 10 be-
guiie an evening with something bright and new 10
ma theatre where they need be In no fear OF
peing disguised with displays OF walton vulgarity
OF anronted by 1csts and parodies in taste by no
means doubtful "A Runaway Girl" which was
presented for the first time At Days Theatre last
night. does not represent any high order OF dra-
matte art. but it does represent a jolly and harm
less evenings entertainment
Any comment on the general character Of "A
Runaway Girl" which halls from the London
Gaiely Theatre. would be exactly the same as on
The Gaety Girl" The 'Sesha' or The Circus
Girl 1t is. therefore. rather rard to say any
thing new on that branch Of the subject. The
audience Is asked 20 overlook fran construction
and Incidents which nave little excuse except that
the authors felt that they wanted them fcy tho
sake or bright scenery rich AMI gay costumes lively
dances, pretty faces and jingly music These tie
authors undertake TO furnish as fast as the auGi-
ence can fulfil its part Of the contract The audi
ence Of last night entered into tnis contract with
enthusiasm ana felt rewarded
Thus far IL will be seen that the case DID not
diner at all from those Of the other entertainments
which have been mentioned. II comparison with
them is desired. be It said that A Runaway Girl
Is as slender any Of them with regard TO the I'M
important details Of plot and probability: that the
music is no better than that OF any Of the others
H. indeed. II IS quite good that IT is not so clever
play as The Geisha." though Il is ceverer than
either The Gaiety Girl or The Circus Girl" and
finally that it was performed better than any one
OF the others has ever been at Days Theatre Mr.
DAILY has never before put Of these frothy
pieces on his stage with company which in
Guided so many people who seemed able and de-
termined TO make the fro,h sparkle till the last
bubble was burst Miss Virginla Earle Miss
Mabele Gilman Miss Paula Edwardes Who il
new in this theatre. Wilfrcd Clarke. James T.
ioWeFs Herbert Gresham and George Lesoir all
performed their parts with exceptional cleverness.
Cyril Scott. Miss Catherine Lewis and Miss Yvetie
N..oietie mad lesser opportunities.
MISS Earle has improved in her style OF acting
steadily since she came 10 this theatre. and she
mas never been better than now. She won repeated
singular Faculty OF always guessing right the frst
uine. Miss Gilman was thoroughly charming In
her singing and dancing. and especially IN her
grace OF manner. She Is another OF the many
previously unknown persons CT whom MI DAILY
he's made popular favorltes. FOR she Is 10 be one
Miss Edwardes is not unknown In town though
she has never before been this stage She ha-
an excellent comic manner. Mr. Clarke not
IN MS best element. for he IS a Shakespearian
actor. but he bore himself IN Il manner 10 delight
on turning out pieces Of this stamp with parts
like that OF Lord Coode in them for a few Years
more the House Of Lords may be expected TO
dissolve OF It's own accord. IN self-defence A
RIDICULOUS member Of that body seems 20 be one
OF the recognized and necessary appurtenances Of
his kind Of farce. Mr. Powers and Miss Gilman
mad TWO songs. each with dance which were
among the most entertaining features Of the per
iormance-one In the first act. In which they
] inflated the songs and dances OF various nations
latter Is perhaps TO be regarded a. the most sue
cessful song OF the evening.