Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-13
Miss L. Elmira Warner Had Entire
Charge Of the Production.

Earring, possibly, a few of the lead
ing companies, who have from time to
time, honored Akron with n visit, the
presentation of Marston's great play
"Strathmorc,' by the students of Buch-
tel College Tuesday night, marks the
climax of dramatic art in this city.
The Grand opera house was COM
pletely filed with an audience of cul-
tured people, who were amply qualified
to pass upon the merits of the pro-
duction. The general verdict was, that
the young players had robbed profcS-
sionals of their glory and that the
great tragedy had been staged with
sufficient success to warrant the pre-
scntation of play by the students
each year.
The production was given under the
| direction of Miss l.. Elmie Warner, in
structor in elocution and oratory at the
college. Her efforts have been tirelcss
and to her much of the success of the
play should be attributed. The piece
has been under consideration for near
| ly wear. but the actual time of prep
aration was narrowed down to a few
months. The destruction of the main
College building by fire, for time
retarded all progress, and early in the
spring Miss Warmers serious Illness
put a stop to rchearsals. With all Of
these obstacles overcome Miss Warner
and her faithful cast of dramatic
workers witness the elimination of
their undertaking and receive the
plaudits of Akron's thcatergocrs.
Strathmore is high class tragedy,
written after the style of Shakespeare
| The scene is laid in Scotland and the
time Is 1919. England is cndcavoring
to force the state church upon the
Scots as national institution, The
Scottish people resisted and mana
horrible atrocities were committed
The hero of the play is gentleman of
royal family. Against the wish of
friends he takes up the Scottish cause
and becomes leader in the ranks of
the Highlanders. He loves katherine,
the daughter of Sir Rupert Lorn, u
royalist In open conflict Strathmorc
receives fatal wound and at the
close of the last act dies at katherinc's
feet.
In the title role. Mr.. Edison Nj. Rob
inson was all that could be desired.
Possessed with II strong clear voice, a
magnificent physique, and "A graceful
mein, Mr.. Robinson was tower of
strength to the production. In every
word, Ia every act, he felt the anguish
Of the times. Figuratlvely speaking,
Mr.. Robinson relieved the bloody
scenes of over two centuries ago, and
so vividly did he impress his hearers
that he Was given genuine ovation.
At the close of the second act he was
accorded curtain call.
The leading lady, Miss Della Semler,
as katherine, III every particular de,
served the warm applause she received.
Miss seInler is the personitication of
grace aud she appeared at ease upon
the stage, AT the close of the third
act fliss semler aud MIR, Robinson
We're recalled.
Nlr., VIII e. Hardy as Robert Ham,
iltou and MIR, Albert C. Holloway as
Craigburh, insurgent covenanters,
Carried their parts with unusual skill
and added strength TO the cast. Mr..
Ed NJ. sharp as John Balfour, com
mander Of the insurgents, deserves es-
pecial mention, as does Mr.. A. T..
Ewes. who ployed the difficult role In
| The person of Sir Rupert Lorn. Mr.
Bert Poltky carried the part of Henry