The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-24
AT THE THEATER


Are You Mason?" was much en-
joyed at the theater last night by an
audience that comfortably filled the
house. The comedy is an adaptation
from the German, spiced with French
wit and fitted TO American scenes.
''The lodge" is pleaded as an excuse
for wild oats sown by a young hus-
band, who ought to have been
ashamed Of himself, as it had also
been for more than twenty years by an
old husband, his father-in-law. who
had not quite so much need for self
reproach, in consideration of his mat
rimonial alliance. The young repro
bate and the old reprobate each be-
lieved the other to be Mason, and
upon the ignorance of both with re-
spect to the order much of the fun was
hung. The efforts of one to duplicate
the signs of the other was amusing.
Unlike most women similarly situated
in real life, the wives of both the gay
husbands dotted on the alleged fact
that they were Masons and kept late
hours at the lodge" So enamored
were the wives-daughter and mother
respectively-of the Masonic mystery,
that they permitted themselves to be-
lieve NEST ridiculous things and thus
lend their aid to misunderstanding
impossible off the stage. Yet withal
it was very funny, and some of it was
really bright.
Mr.. John c. Rice, in the character of
Frank Perry" the young husband,
and Mr.. Thomas A. Wise, as amos
Bloodgood,' the husband old enough
to know better, demonstrated them
selves to be very clever actors. Mr.
Rice's representation was easy and
graceful and not over-acted-upon
which latter fact he and the audience
are to be congratulated, there is so
much chance for overriding the thing
in his part. AS Eva, Perry's wife,
Miss Amy Muller won favor by
smooth, easy and clever work. With
such an Eva, Perry really deserved
to be kicked for his folly while she
was on trip to the mountains. Mr..
Wise, the Amos Bloodgood of the cast,
might possibly have added to the in
terest in, or rather enjoyment of. his
part by a little less of obtrusive stagi-
ness. Mr.. Edward Ables did good
work in the scenes in which he inn
personates the dressmaker, and there
by gets himself into some laughable
| snarls as filter of ladies', costumes.
The remaining members of the com
pany had gather small parts, Each,
however. discharged the. duties of his
or her part acceptably.
This Afternoon and tonight Gertrude
Coghlan will be seen in "Alice of Old
Vincennes." AS a girlsh heroine OF
Revolutionary days she has every OPP
portunity to display those gifts that
have already made her a great favor
lite with theater-goers. She has been
greeted everywhere by enthusias tic
audiences, and the play is one that
finds favor in all sections. The charm
of Alice in the play form is the charm
that made the story so attractive be-
tween the covers of the book. Ed
ward E. Rose, the adaptor, has ad.
hered as closely as was consistent to
Maurice Thompsons thrilling tale and
the result is some strong situations.
and at least one tremendous climax.
Scenically, Alice of Old Vincennes"
is unusually attractive, the costumes
are historically correct, and the Incl
dental music is one of the features of
the production. The play is said to
be mounted with great lavishness, and
the original settings and accessories
of the New York production will be
seen in their entirety. The prices are
do LOllONos hdlH1CCs 81 anu 10 CeIlLS
for orchestra and for balcony 50 cents
admission for adults and 20 cents for
children. The night prices are: Or
chestra, $l.50 and 81, and balcony, 75
and so cents, and gallery % cents.
Primrose & Dockstaders minstrels
from the day of their Incorporation
have been the entertainment of the
elect, the recognized fad and popular
pastime of the people, and IL Is not
strange that it is so, as pure min
est of theatrical offerings. Pure people
patronize purity and perfection on the
stage. Fun without blush, humor
without "A faint, and hearty laughter
are evoked by comedians. Whenever
the company opens in New York, the
most critical center in the United
States to be pleased, it plays to crowd
ed houses, and at such prices as only
the best talent can command. This
matinee and night. The sale of seats
will open on Wednesday morning.
Ever since "Florodora" was first
given in this country, the desire of ev-
cry one unsteady inclined has been to
sing or play its catchy melodies
which have long since become famous
To those who are familiar with the
score of the musical comedy, the
mere mention of Tell Me, Pretty
Maiden" Il Want to Be a Military
Man." Under the Shade of the
Palms. etc, will never fail to elicit
some token of recognition, and when
this music is played on public occa-
sions, as it is so often done, it will al
ways be greeted by more than generous
expressions of approval. The an
nouncement that "Florodora" and its
pretty maidens, large chorus and
entertaining features is to be seen
here next Tuesday night, will doubt
less be welcome news to theater-goers,
as the promises are that the entire
metropolitan presentation will be
brought and given in its entirety. with
a large cast of clever artists, includ-
ing Isadore Rush, Corinne, James
Herman, Willard Curtis, Charles box,
Charles III. Bowers, Alfred Cahin,
Grace Hazard, Frances Tyson and
many others of note. The sale of
seats Will open Saturday morning.
GOVERNORS DAUGHTER HURT.