The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-10-20
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"Life's Great Lesson" will be seen
for the first time in Savannah to-mor-
row night. Miss Freda Gallick, the
talented actress who is the star Of the
company. will also make her first bow
to Savannah theater-goers. The play
itself is Southern, a mirror of life in
the South. The scenery is said to be
the finest. The second act reveals an
autumn view of a typical old Colonial
mansion on the Potomac with sunset
and moonlight effects. Miss Gallick
herself is said to be beautiful wo-
man. She posed for Bridgemans
picture "A Southern Beauty" which
won a grand prix at the Paris Salon
three years ago. Although a native
daughter of New Orleans Miss Gallick
has spent much of her life abroad. She
speaks six languages and is a cham
pion amateur fencer. She has been
leading lady and co-star with many
prominent actors both here and abroad
The scenery for William Bonelli and
Rose Stahls production of Janice
Meredith, to be presented here Wednes-
day matinee and night, was painted by
Ernest eros and Arthur Voegtlin, two
famous scenic artists. The scenic
equipment comprises four great sets
showing a Colonial farmyard in 1775;
the living room in a farmhouse in
Greenwood, N. j., in 1776; the head
quarters of Col. Rahl at the Drinker
homestead in Trenton on the day Of the
battle between the British and Cont
nentals. and Yorktown on the day OF
CORVALLIS surrender to Washington.
The second act is a particularly true
ntDflITG hnFaao f.a I,u N@I1 s,I
period. Taken all in all, Janice Mere
dith' Will. 1t is said, be found an edu-
Gator as well as an amusement. II is
interpreted by an excellent company.
The names of many of the artists por-
traying it's characters will be readily
recognized as players of talent. Miss
Stahl, OF course. portrays the role of
the Vlvac1ous Janice, who IS true 10
the continental cause in the face of
the Tory proclivities Of her irascible
rather, Squire Meredith, who is a
staunch adherent to the cause Of King
George. William Boneili VIII be the
Jack Brereton, a part for which he is
eminertly fitted, being a leading man
OF the romantic school.
The matinee prices are: Adults, 5Oc
children. Csc. admission to the balcony.
Regular prices prevail at night.
@uA OiliHoIe' meaning specially
selected company, comes on Thursday
matinee and night, in Haddon Cham
Ders' comedy of temperament, "The
tyranny of Tears" The play has
never been produced in Savannah.
1t comes with the Endorsement of a.
long run in London and three sep
arate tours of the provincial cities of
Great Britain. It's author is famous
as novelist and he has constructed
In his play dainty and alluring COM
edy. Mr.. Gilmore enacts the part of
a literary man, absorbed In his work
ana all unconscious, that gradually,
rather than be bored with tears. which
come readily to his wife's eyes, he has
given up his freedom and right to pur-
sue happiness, when at an outrageous
ultimatum, that his valued and trusted
girl secretary shall leave his house. or
ms wire VIII go, he wakes to his folly
and permits the wife of his bosom to
1ulflll her threat Strong in his re-
solve not TO wrong the girl, whom he
must send back to a home of poverty
II ne obeys his wife's caprice divided
between love for his wife and duty 10
the faithful secretary, he is placed in
most embarrassing position until he
discovers that his old college friend,
George Cunning, loves and would
marry his secretary. Seats will be on
cents for matinee, and at regular
prices for night.
| Miss Adelaide Thurston is one of the
| rev young stars who can boast of three
! successes in succession. All well in
| formed theater-goers know of Miss
Thurston's remarkable career for two
seasons as Lady Babbie in THE Lit
tie Minister" She was the only actress
who starred in that play contempo-
raneous with Miss Maude Adams. Miss
| Ihurston's next triumph was. in
| Sweet Clover" but the heavy emo
uonal qualities of that play were not
SO congenial to her as the jovial roles
IN which she had been identified. ON
ms account the authors of Sweet
clover wrote "At Cozy Corners" to
better Mt the petite stars bright per-
sonaiity. The new play is to be seen
mere Friday, matinee and night. Special
| scenic accessories and handsome gowns
lend to the beauty of the stage pic
lures. seats go on sale Wednesday
morning at o'clock. Matinee prices.
auults' 90 cents; children, 25 cents, adj
mission TO the balcony. Regular prices
at night.
Inc Chatham Artillery Minstrels
Will be the opening attraction OF the
| week. Ihe performance has been care-
fully rehearsed, and with the capable
people who are to take part in II there
Is every assurance of an interesting
entertainment. The programme will be
presented as announced in the Mornine
News yesterday. The popularitv ~
the Chathams and the interest that has
been aroused in the minstrels assure 4
large audience.
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SOCIETY AT OXFORD.
oxford, Ga, Oct. 1s.-Dr and Mrs
John S. Carroll have announced the