The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-05-10
''By Force
of %Ifnpplse.''

Premium lOT mort men. F1ferl pouy
and his sweetheart, lis sister and his
cousins and his aunts were there in
summary garments and splendid spirits.
Upon entering the theatre for the first
time one had an opportunity OF seeing
II. Jesse Aliens work in the nature OF
the drop curtain, a very interesting
piece of painting that furnished d study
and proved superior to what was ex-
pected qt the hhaols and and from the brush y
oil a tyTos ~ ps..
We viii consider the work of the
members of the troupe as their names
appeared on the program:
James W. O'Brien, as Norris Matt
land, a stern Puritan with unbending
will, fitted into a character that one
would think him specially adapted for,
so well did he assume it. Mr.. O'Brien's
carriage OF person and his natural tone
OF voice, suggested in themselves the
traits demanded, and the exercise of
paternal advice and the watchfullness
over a growing flock are daily duties
that fall upon Mr.. O'Brien's shonliers.
These qualifications and practice and a
clear voice brought him into favorable
notice upon his appearance and mann
tanned him there until the fall Of the
curtain. i
q. A. Macpherson, as Rexinaln Matt
land, one natures noblemsn, portrayed
a character similar to, his own a. we are
won TO look upon him, hut we were
%agreeably surpri Used TO see him do such
god wolkin expressing deep grief, suf-
fering, anxiety, love, ETC., all OF which
require evolutionary training and know
ledge. He is entitled to n great deal Of
credit for making the most oi a trying
part. - Try
Albert Givan looketl we'll In military
attire and was every inch Il soldier. He
was at home on the stage and has a goo |
voice. No detail OF requirements passed
unnoticed, the attention given was in
itself II finish very satisfactory and
pleasing. He protte,i by seeing 80 many
young army officers passing this point
on the way to Manila, 80 much so as TO
cause remarks that would have gratitied
him could he have heard them. He was
all right with the young ladies' who love
brass buttons ornamenting a nice young
man.
A. Ii. Griswold was the polished I'M
principaled scoundrel 50 necessary TO all
we'll regulated dramas and he play
ed his part so we'll as to be cordially
hated by the audience, tribute worth
much to win. Some OF the scenes and
incidents connected with his work were
thrilling and he was equal to the task
upon-tltese occasions.
Charley MacEchren, the eccentric
lawyer who was drafted into the army
just as he was about to fall in love with
Anastasia, was a peach OF a player, and
he and Mrs. Ward made a great deal OF
fun for the house and were prime favor
ties. Charlie is at home on the stage,
has a good memory, and is considered
more than an amateur actor. just mus
tered out HE soldier clothes did not
seem strange and he was a perfect Yank.
Mrs. Wards make up" wal worth
the price of admission, her acting was
just as good as her outfit and she shared
the honors with Dollarclutch in the
comedy line. Ed Short says he has seen
Neill Burgess play the old maid but Mrs.
Ward could give Burgess three pedros
and then peg out on him. The general
comment gave Mrs. Ward many lsurels.
I James Abbay is Sammy Dewdreps
and Alex Forests Adolphus Softbead,
chums, helped along the laughter and
performed their parts TO their credit.
They furnished much amusement in
their love scrapes and all the scrapes
into which they fell.
Frank Gates Coriolanps and his I'M
requited affection for Ansstasia were
given with great fidelity and his make
up was so excellent that few knew him