The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05
MISS ALDEN's BENEFIT.
me Clever Actress and Others En-
tertained Very Successfully.

SaVannah's response for the benefit of
Miss Jane Alden was generous. The
Guards Han held a fairy large audience
iast night A very entertaining pro-
gramme was rendered and Miss Alden
expressed the deepest gratitude to her
heW-found friends, who had taken such
an interest in her and aided her in the
straits in which she found herself upon
the disruption of her company.
The Mr.. Plaster of Paris" compauv
went to the wall Christmas day. The box
receipts were attached and there was
nothing for it, as was discovered the next
day but disbandment Several of the
members of the troupe were without
means Among these was Miss Alden.
VINO mad strongly attracted those who saw
hef work with the company. Ready sym
pathy was extended her, and three or four
young men, encouraged by several ladies'
VINO met Miss Alden and We're impressed
py her distress, and recognized that she
deserved all thar could be done for her
oeSan earnest efforts for a benefit that
resulted in the success of last night Many
more tickets were sold than the attend
ance indicated, and the receipts will en-
ape Miss Alden 10 return to her home
81 bNliCtls lOI WHICH pace Sl9 VIII OrOD-
ably leave tomorrow
Not a number on the programme failed
10 secure ready encore The audience be-
trayed the greatest interest in them al
ana those who responded were gratifed
by the success they won. Applause was
frequent and merited, and il was to the
regret Of all that the programme was fin
ally over.
Mr.. Dietz Clarke has frequently been
heard
not detract from the delight of an au-
Clenoe when he appears His songs on this
occasion We're in rag time, distortion of
musical ethics that has become very popu-
lar.
Miss Alden followed With a grace Of
person and charm of manner that are
even eXcelled by her dramatic ability, as
eNempllhed by variety of work, she
wins her audience from the moment of
her appearance, and the favorable i'm
preston then created is accentuated by
her acting. Several very pleasing recita-
uons were her single contributions to the
evenings enjoyment, though The conclud-
ing number, "A Merry Mix-Up," farce in
Whloh she took part with Mr.. Guilmette
also clever eX-member of the company,
provoked great deal of merrlment. In
the Rotations, however Miss Alden ap-
peared to better advantage.
Little Miss and Master Everitt aplpaar-
ed IN an excellent sketch and, as an encore
gave a rag time song and some clever
cake walking.
Mr.. Clarence A. Coburn has a tenor Of
rare quality that has been wen cultivated.
He controls his voice with an ability that
overcame the poor acoustics of the hal. ana
his number was one of the most thorough
ly enjoyed.
Mr.. John p. Taggarts portrayal of
scene from Hamlet" that which closes
with THE plays the thing wherein III
catch the conscience of the King" was
vigorous The difficult work requires force
feeling and fire that Mr.. Taggart threw
into il without leaving himself vulnerable
TO the criticism of rant" AS an encore
he gave the scene from 'Federo'' that he
rendered on a former occasion with such
decided success.
Upon the conclusion of the programme
dancing was enjoyed by many who re-
manned