The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-09

lew VI Jul tDulltIy NOIl1tlls
She Is Soung--this dear little maid
of our pride. She comes of family on
both sides unusually gifted and of
strong character. She is proud and
pure and aloof from the blighting in
tlucnces Of the profession. Truly. the
gods have been good to her in demand
ing none of the heavy penalties OF
dazzling success.
This does not mean that she has not
wrought out her own way with hard
work. self-denial and that most diff
cult of all things. concentration upon
one lofty ideal. Her good fortune con-
sists in the great talent and the per-
sonal attractions which have held her
guarded as by an invisible armor from
the taint and the rust of early effort.
Bertha Galland has as much simplic-
ity and unspoiled grace Of character
today as when in the other years she
was the merry playmate of scores of
our young people. She has received
such adulaton as few girls as young as
herself ever know. She has had to
deny herself much of the pleasure
which her companions have had
through the years, but it has been as
the wine of life to her for like Steven-
son in his fragility Of body, she, with
her strong young health, has done her
work with a will because she. loved it.
In the beginning she had no sympathy
from those dearest to her. II was the
hardest struggle to win the consent OF
her family to Il professional career.
Her beautiful mother simply felt that
it must not be so. She could not have
this sweet only daughter on the stage,
but ii was Kismet and her friends have
recognized and accepted the fact with
a grace which has been resolved into
wonder and pride.
Her great ability in tragic roles was
admitted from the first but it has be-
come evident that she also possesses
possibilities not as yet dimly given free
scope, for the dainty subtle qualities
that can make of lighter work the
most artistic successes.
The play has not Vet been written
| which exactly suits her. Princess Of
| tile had a portion OF the role. lseult
shows another possibility but there is
| something as yet intangible which Miss
| Galland must interpret in her own way.
| Her friends trust that soon this hope
of their hearts may be realized.
She has been difficult TO please with
a succession of plays which We're sub
mtted to her and the Frohmans have
| great faith in her intentions. She had
refused so many as not what she felt
to be best. that "rhe Forest Lovers"
| was finally accepted as 4; dernicr re-
| sort. 1t is not exactly what one day
she hopes TO present.
Miss Galland designed the costumes
| for "rhe Forest Lovers One, at least.
| of her own deserves more than pass
| ing notice. 1t was the gold dress Worn
| in the third act. The audience may,
| perhaps. wonder why the heroine was
| seen for so short a time in this gorgeous
| costume. When it is realized that it
weighs forty-fve pounds. perhaps it
may be understood why my little lady
does not desire to fit about the stage
thus encumbered for any prolonged
length of time. IT. is so heavy that in
the chest scene Dretense has been
employed in placing n dress therein
similar in appearance, but of less solid
quality. for the Lady Maufry to lift
from it's confines.
Herman. the costumer of New York.
made the gown according to Miss Gal
lands directions. 1t is cloth of gold,
closely embroidered with sequins by
hand Quantities of amethysts adorn
the bodice and add to the weight.
1.-The Forest Lovers" appeared in
Wilkes Barre last night and from
thence will so on the road for a fort
night. the tour to end in Boston with
an engagement of severa! weeks.
The course of French lessons con-
Quoted by Professor J. S. Salter, for
merly OF Columbia university, is the
best educational enterprise Of the kind
I hat has ever been presented IN this
city. Professor Salter's method is orig
inal and most pleasing. The students
seem to forget self-consciousness and
enter into the conversation at every
opportunity. 1t is expected that Il num-
her of pupils will begin the lessons on
Monday, as the professor will assist
them In making up whatever has been
missed. His aim is to have the mem-
berS of the class think in French. n
feat which they accomplish under his
direction with incredible rapidity. The
lessons are delightfully."- informal and
are made most entertaining. Visitors
are welcomed at every session. The
afternoon class meets on the second
floor of St. Luke's parish house every
afternoon but Saturday Mt 1 o'clock
Another class meets at o'clock in the
evening. The lessons last one hour.
1t Is with pleasure that the announce
ment is made of the coming, December
3. of Miss Beatrice Herford. the most
celebrated reader in this or any other
county. Miss Herford will be here uIi-
der the auspices OF the Young Ladies'
society of the First Presbyterian
church, Whatever entertainment that
body Of energetic young people offers
the public, ii may he depended upon to
be superior to most others.
There will be an important special
meeting of the members OF the Country
club this afternoon at O'Clock TO con-
slider the question as to whe ther the
proposed additions and improvements
shall be made to the club house. Plans
and specifications of the projected en-
largement will be shown. If II Is de-
cidcd 10 undertake the work it will
probably be Very soon begun.
Miss Bertha Galland was entertained
while in this city by her aunt, Mrs. J..
\. Watrcs, who gave a theatre party
| on THURSDAY night, Colonel Watres
! was In Boston and unable TO he pres
cnt 10 see the ovation to their niece
Mrs, Watres gave a driving party yes
| terday, which included Miss Galland
and the leading members Of her COM
pany. AfterWard they We're entertained
| by Miss Boies, at her home on Clay
avenue,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Alfred Bone