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friends can give her.

friends can give her.
Miss johnson, who was called into
the play at late date to take the place
OF Miss Pearl Cox, who, on account OF
sad death in her family, could not
fill the role, is deserving OF praise.
| The character was an nunenviable one to
assume, but the role was creditably
sustained by Miss johnson.
Mrs. Frank Davidson as Becky Will
kins, the old maid, practiced her
maidenly wiles to no purpose. We were
sorry for Becky, for during the brief
time we had the pleasure Of knowing her
we learned to like her.
Miss Edith Moore as Maud, the wife
Of Malcolm Gray, and niece of the
wilkins, sustained the character true
to life, her acting being credit to her
self and satisfactory to her friends.
| Punch Isenberg, who played the role
of Mike Donnavan, the Inherent tinker,
and who turned out TO be a celebrated
detective in the final denouement in the
arrest of Malcolm Gray, was good all
through. Punch is a peach when it
comes to assuming the role Of cook and
handmade.
Josh Arrowroot, the town constable,
in the person Of Frank Davidson, was
immense. While Frank was unap-
proachable in all he did on the stage, we
we're especially impressed with his
dancing. To say that Frank can dance
all the new steps is but rendering just
praise not only to him but to the pro-
lessor who has, no doubt devoted much
time on his pupil. AS an officer of the
law, however, we would caution less
courage and more discretion. Such
reckless daring Of an officer, even in the
discharge of his duty, will lead to bad
results, some of these days, when some
one quicker with his gun gets the drop
on him.
Maltie Dukes, as Malcolnl Gray, the
ex-convict, is deserving of special mem
ton. Mr.. Dukes, throughout the play,
sustained his role creditably TO himself
and the play. His appearance on the
stage was good and his movement easy.
The nice little mustache that adorned
his lip was just to cute for anything.
We are quite sure that more than one
little heart in the audience beat with
increased vigor whenever this young
Romeo appeared on the stage.
What shall we say about James F.
DeBord as Willie Work? What can we
say that viii do full justice to SO credit
able an actor2 His characterization Of
the tramp and all-round comedian was
inimitable and showed his familiarity
with stage work. The success of the
play was largely due to the knowledge
and work of Mr.. DeBord. As Rover and
Piggie he made the hit OF the evening.
Who could initiate his whipping himself
TO accelerate his movements as he
followed his master onto the stage.
His dancing was only equalled By Mr..
Davidson, and together they were an un-
approachable team, and should star to-
gether. Mr.. DeBord's acting and make
up was that Of an old stageF, and we
suspect that Jimmie has "done bin
dar befo'"
The orchestra, under the leadership
Of Professor G. +. Gilbert, discoursed
sweet music during the evening, 10 the
delight Of the elite presence of our towns
people. The playing Of Mrs. Pate
Davidson was delightfully."- charming.
Those Of us who were fortunate in
witnessing the Old Dairy Homeste ad
feel that a vote Of thanks is due those e
who contributed 50 much towards max
ing the play success.