The record-union., 1899-10-18
AMUSEMENrS. A

The plot of the latest farce, Browns
in Town" which will be the attraction
at the Clunie on Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee, has 20
do with the dire troubles of Dick Pres
ton son of a rich stockraiser, who
marries the girl Of his heart, because
of his fathers opposition to matrimorly.
He takes her away to a snug little
country cottage, and in order to con-
ceal his identity assumes the name of
Brown. Mutual friends, however, ac-
cidentally discover their rustic retreat,
the first to appear being Suzanne
Dacre, who is let into the secret and
consents to aid the truant couple. Next
on the scene comes Arthur Howard,
former sweetheart and Would-be suitor
for the hand of Dicks wife who is
told that Suzanne is the real wife in
order to keep him quiet Dicks father
then unexpectedly makes his appear
ance, and the unhappy boy leads him
into the belief that Howard is Brown
and Suzanne Mrs. Brown, though, u1-
fortunately for him, the genuine wife
has meanwhile informed the unsuspect-
ing old gentleman that she herself is
Mrs Brown, and the now irate parent
Jumps to the conclusion that Howard is
a bigamist and double dyed villain n
general, and straightway makes pre-
paration to leave the premises and take
his son Dick with him. In sheer des-
peration the latter confesses the truth,
and the eccentric old man, having dur
ing this time taken a great liking to
Mrs. Dick, oVercomes his extraordinary
ScrupleS and beStoWS the parental
blessings. A colored cook and a SWed-
ish heiress in search of her affinity also
add interest to the story which is clev-
erly constructed. The fun starts from
the rise of the curtain, and is kept go
ing with unceasing vigor, one compli
cation following another with aston
ishing rapidity. There are original and
novel musical numbers which do not
conflict with the plot.
Speaking of the appearance of the
company in Salt Lake, the Herald Of
that city, says:
Mr.. Mulvey's little theater played to
the capacity of the house last night,
and perhaps a little over. The size
of the audience was a tribute to the
excellent advance work done for
Brown in Town." but it is only fair
to state in the same breath that every
one was glad he came, and considered
that he received his moneys worth at
the very least. Browns in Town is
a farce comedy made up Of real fun,
the kind of fun that causes everybody
to laugh as though he enjoyed laugh
ing. 1t starts in right at the first, and
lasts this way to the end. There is a
story full of complications, as is usual
in plays Of this sort, some clever and
original situations specialties inter
polated at odd moments, and num-
Der of well-dressed men and women.
The trouble of the plot originates in
the desire of man to keep his mar
riage a secret from his father, and for
this purpose assumes the name of
Brown. This part was played by Mark
Swan, the author of the comedy, who
was a splendid example of the gentle
manly farce e-cOmedian, easy in his
methods and immensely popular with
the audience. The part of his wife was
played by Miss Maude Knowlton, who
makes a handsome appearance and is
a pleasing actress. Miss Jessie Mae
Hall is a very tiny little actress, but
carries a good share of the fun and
spirit of the piece on her small should
ers. Miss Monica Lee, who is remem-
bered in Salt Lake for her performance
Of Helma in What Happened 10
Jones'" has the part of German
heiress, in which she again has an op-
portunity to display her decided ability
in character parts. Primrose, the
cook with a reputation" was wei
played by Fannie Midgeley, and indeed,
the cast was excellent throughout.
Several specialties were introduced by
the members of the company, and were
greatly appreciated by the audience.
Browns in Town" is a bright, clever,
healthy farce, and in it there is no
doubt that Manager Mulvey has Sc
cured a winner
The box office for Browns in Town
ODanS this morning