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perate his failipg fortunes. He persists In
his annoyances TO Diana, and the working
out OF this dramatic situation Is shown
with strength and power by the author.
A couple OF amusing young lovers. an
eccentric Epglishman., and loyal
Frenchman. furnish some OF the comedy.
and the play Is really ono OF the most
enjoyable offered by the Albee company
this season. One of its chief charms is
that every member of the cast is given an
excellent opportunity for acting. The per-
formance hast evening was creditably
smooth and had none OF the bitches
which are to be expected on a first per-
formance Miss Laurence was delightful
as Diana Stockton. her grace and rare
personal charm admirably fitting the role,
and she rose 10 great dramatic strength
In her scene with the Prince.
Mr.. craigs depletion OF the western
millionaire, Jefferson Stockton, was ex-
ceilent His manner had all the open.
breezy frankness 10 be expected or such
a man, with a breadth and chivalry
which was surely intended by the author.
His performance was smooth and evenly
good from beginning to end, and he han
died the scene I'm the third act with the
Prince with admirable artistic finish. Mr..
Losee gave a portrayal or the rascally
Prince Emil Won Haldenwald which com
PEELED attention and admiration by It's
artistic reserve force, and his Well
groomed. pleasing stage presence added
no little TO the portrayal. In the scene
with Diana and the following one with
Jefferson stockton Mr.. Losee was espe-
cially good, and throughout the entire
characterization there was a commenda-
BILE lack OF exaggeration although the role
offered many temptations In that dlrec-
tion.
Miss Young had an exacting role as
Virginia Stockton. but II may be SAID
L.. - uhA
the demands Of the role. She was natural
and convincing, and played the emotional
scenes with deep feeling and sincerity
One OF the bright features and undoubted-
ly one OF the genuine hits or the evening,
was scored by Mr.. Robert c. Turner, VINO
as Sheridan Stockton was responsible for
many OF the laughs OF the performance.
He assumed the English airs and man
ners. as the young American who has
been educated in an English university,
capitally, and was delightfully."- funny
when he threw off the irksome manners
and became a natural, unaffected young
American. His little dance executed 10
throw off the stiffness OF his English walk,
and his bit OF pantomime in the last act,
were provocative Of screams OF laughter.
and II may be said that young Mr.. Turner
has never done a more enjoyable bit OF
work here.
Miss Ingram. entirely recovered from
her recent illness. was given warm
greeting. Her portrayal OF the vivacious.
lovable little American girl. was full or
fire and spirit and yet characterized by
the intelligence and delicacy which marks
all Miss Ingrams work and makes her
the cleverest ingenue on the stage
today. Mr. Nicander gave earnestness
and manliness I othe role of Stuyvesant
Laurence, with dash OF fire and i'm
petuosity in the first act that gave excel
chaH ~ ha
WILLIAM II. Turner gave a careful. con-
sistent characterization OF the disnifed
Marquis of Normandale. There was the
most delicious humor lurking under Mr..
Turner's calm exterior which was easily
recognized by the delighted audience, who
demonstrated their approval by hearty
applause.
Mr. Byrne gave a new evidence OF his
cleverness as the Due de Vigny-Volante,
the loyal young Frenchman. which diff
hcult character Mr. Byrne interpreted
with rarer intelligence and discretion,
showing thorough appreciation of every
mood OF the young nobleman. Mr.. Walter
| Hill gave a dignif1ed intelligent depletion
| of Mr.. Hamilton Stuart Laurence. and
| Mr.. Fisher pleased every one by his capt
| tai delineation OF the Earl OF Caryston
| Leigh. Mr. Winter made much OF the
| small role Of Grimthorpe, the Marquis OF
| Normandale's valet, and Miss Love made
a pretty maid. Martin. The play was ex-
| cellently staged, and altogether It will
| unquestionably prove one OF the best
| liked OF the season at Keiths.
| For the week OF July 1lth is announced
| a production of the merry comedy,
| Prince Karl" which was the first big
success OF Richard Mansfield and In which
| Mr.. Craig starred for a spring tour with
Miss Young as his leading woman. On
| Tuesday evening. July 18th. souvenir pho
tographs OF Miss Young will be given to
| patrons.