The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-07-08
IN WINNEMUCCA.

''By Force of Impuse' Was presented
last night by the Wadsworth Dramatic
Club to crowded house. Not seat
WAS available after 8 80 o'clock. many
persons being obliged to lake chairs IN
aisle. The audience appreciated the
play which was shown by the applause
which was given the players.
1t is strong play With a deep plot,
and the members OF he company which
produced itlast evening lost no oppor-
tunity to bring out the strong points.
The scenes representing camp life at
the front was full of realism particularly
the beacon signal scene which was pro-
duced with good effect.
James W. O'Brjcn in the part OF
Morris Maitland presented his part very
we'll.
The leading man, Geo. A. Macpler
son, had an exceptionally difficult part.
He seemed to he perfectly familiar with
all the details pertaining TO it aud acted
it in pleasing and natural Nay.
Mrs. Charles s. Park IN the leading
lady part of Adrienne Lowville acted in
an artistic style being very flexible with
good carriage at all times. As an impul-
sive beauty she was captivating, citing
the hearts of all the men with whom,
she came in contact topsy turvy. Mrs.
Park had good snppor, in Miss Nellie
McKenna as her maid bich Is n great
benefit in carrying out a part succees-s
fully. Miss McKenna--liilds Wallace,
Adrienne's maid, entered into the part
with all the earnesthess possible. She
was an ever dutiful and obedient wife of
scoundrel, but her trials and cares
were righted in the end.
Miss McKenna was at perfect ease on
the stage at all times.
A more difficult part than Anastasia
Maitland, by Mrs. E. G. Ward, was not
in the cast. As gushing maiden of
forty five summers she was excellent.
Her movements and dress for the char
acLer harmonized, while her voice WAS
typical of corkscrew curl old maid
Mrs. Wards acting eiicited much APP
plause together with the corresponding
parts of George Washington Dollar.
clutch, an eccentric lawyer, and Coral
anus Wellington, one of those peculiar
characters in life, the former being taken
by George f. MacEchren, the latter by
+. Il. Gates. Both OF these were humor.
istic parts aud whenever the principals
appeared the audience wore broad
emile.
As polished scoundral Alfred H.
Griswold was excellent, portraying the
double character of the man of the world
who is seeking to capture the hearts of
,, the innocent.
His conception OF the character was
good and we'll carried out, his voice be-
ing adapted to villainous acting.
The two chappies, taken by }. W. Alb.
bay and Alexander Forrest, were truly
represented.
Albert Givan, in the part OF Henry
Lowville, was very good. In acting he
showed himself clever and used to stage
life.
Professor E. L. Caine did not appear
until the last act in character ofan officer
in the army OF occupation in the Civil
war, Colonel Morrel. AS a true soldier
he was an adept. His carriage was easy
and manner OF acting very clever. His
part Was not of ssYfHciesf length to show
the good qualities he possessed in a
dramatic line to the audience.
The play held the closet attention OF
those present and when it was concluded
all present were eatisfied with ti.c rsei,-
ing spent at Armory hall.
Misc Beulah George OF Wadsworth was
present and between the first and second
act by special request she sang scio,
which was received with great approval
OF her listeners go much so that applause
was kept up until she sang another one.
Her voice is highly cultivated and sweet
ana mellow"
The Dramatic Club acted better IN
Winnemucca than in Wadsworth and
under adverse circumstances in the lack
OF an orchestra, scenery not SO zoo |, nc
footlighis and the use Of coil oil lighting
iorbidding the production of nigh
scenes. The DIsPATcH reporter wal
proud to see the company well sustain
local pride aud make such u success
Charlie Short entertained the " ads