The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-05

For the nTSt ll1nS LuC of one of the most popular novels or tne period, Janice Meredith" will be seen al the Mon ,gomery Theatre. Miss Waisn Is said to have a splendid conception on the part, and she will no doubt be greet s1 viola SS Ailen Snems the great Southern favor- ite, will be here Friday night for one performance, and will be seen to advah- tage in Tn the Palace of the King:
 Wherever Miss Allen has appeared sne has been well received, playing in many places to standing room (which will doubtless be the case in Montgomery. She appears to great advantage as Do- lores.
 wilt be heard Saturday night at the Montgomery Theatre, which will be rare treat to music lovers. She has been abroad for two seasons, and Is receiving a hearty welcome from audiences where
 All this week, with matinees Wednes day ana Saturday, the Spooner Dramati' Company will be at McDonald's Theatre opening Monday night with Mel Gwynne" that quaint but beautiful ole English drama, which has met with such success wherever seen. Miss Spooner a petite and versatile actress and Is sup ported by a strong company.
 Blanche Walsh.
 Blanche Walsh will present her pro- 0uctlOn or JdnlCe MtTSutth, ehO SIC" revolutionary play. which attracted s much attention during its three month run in Newx York last season. at the Montgomery Theatre Tuesday night staged with massive special scenery and mechanical effects, and will be present ed by 8 notably strong company. com posed of such we'll known and capablt R. Paton Gibbs. Raymond Whitaker. shackeiford. Forrest Flood. Frederick Harris, Harriet Sterling, Rose Brahsm and Fanny Marinoff, |. ons which it is said suits exactly the temperament and talents of Miss Walsh She is said to be captivating in the lighter shades of the part ana 10 ne CT situations. The stage story is told IT. four scenes, which renresent the farm yard of Squire Meredith at Greenwood a 5; may i' csr,stmas nas Ess is s' headauartera of Colonel Rahl in the Drinker House at Trenton. Christmas Day, 1776, and a dismantled house in surrender UT to wasSinston, october. i7si
 At the end ct the second act, after aiding the escape of Colonel Jack Brere- ton, the Continental dispatch bearer. 70 Miss Walsh as Janice calls on the British officers to drink toast. Success to Washington she is said to rise to a height of dramatic power that draws most enthusiastic response from her audiences. In the third act, where she sends the dispatch of Colonel Rahl, the Hessian commander at Trenton, intend ed for Sir William Howe. the British commandant, to General Washington, she matic situation which she fills. 1t is stat ed, with strikingly realistic enect. Tnt battle tahleaux at the end of the thiro act, representing the attack or the Con. Trenton and the defeat of the Hessions is 6 succession of most stirring stage pictures.
 The ending of the play. 1t Is claimed is not only strongly dramatic' put hs real. smr. rendered by Cornwallis. Squire Meredith rabid Tory. has taken refuge with Janice and her mother within the British presses his love on her and seeks to kdnap her before the surrender of the city. He drugs Philemon Hennion, whn Is about to run the American lines with Cloves plan is frustrated by Colonel Brereton, who comes under nag oi truce with a message from Washington tween Janice and Brereton in which the strong love interest of the play cul- inmates in their betrothal just as the drums of the opposing armies sound the of Cornwallis. Although Janice Mere dIth is the center of interest in the play. the drama is by no means ore-part production Both the novelist and the playwright gave to every personality strong measure of interest. especially to Charles Fownes. the bondman. who aft tons S staff; Philemon Hennion, Squire Meredith, Squire Hennton, Lord Gloves. tho English. Spy; Lieutenant Mobray and Colonel Rahl. the Hessian command CT, These parts are all played by artists of high dramatic attachments and their work. in continuation with that of Miss Walsh. should make the performance of Janice Meredith" a diversion of sur passing interest