The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-09-20
ADJUSTMENTS.
Brandon Evans took Co.

Manager Murray's announcement
that he would present a good com
pany in repertoire and in the face
of counter attractions, was fully
proven last night, by the large and
well pleased audience that assembled
at the New Phillips theater to wit
ness the presentation of "Cumber-
land '61," by the Brandon Evans
Stock company.
Although handicapped by the i'll
ness of two of the cast, and the neces-
sary ''doubling' to faithfully put
on the play, yet it was far better
than the audience expected and fully
proved the company's claim to be
with the top notchers in repertoire.
The specialties were the best ever
presented by repertoire organiza-
ton in this city, notably Aldo &
Armour in triple bar acts and Hay
ward and Hayward, singing, talking
and dancing musical comedians. The
house will be crowded tonight to see
tennessee IafQnef.
why Girls Leave Home
"Why Girls Leave Home" is the
novel title of a drama, which will
be seen at the New Phillips theater
on Monday, September 26. The
theme is taken from life, and so
handled that nature flows through ev-
cry part of it. The laugh, the tear,
the awesome suspense follow each
other alternately throughout, each
dominating the auditor in it's own i'm
pressive way. The plot hinges upon
a young girl who submits to the at
tentions Of travelling statesmen,
against the wishes of her family. Her
elder brother, in particular, the man
of the house, takes upon himself to
rule her with rod Of iron, to which
she as resolutely objects, and out Of
which grows the denouement of the
play. The scenic embellishments are
said to be unusually attractive, the
cafe scene in the second act being
particularly effective. This is from
the hand of the we'll known Frank
Dodge, and is claimed to be one of
his master efforts.
"Wedded But No Wife,
The new melodrama, by Maurice J.
Fielding, entitled "Wedded But No
Wife, will be offered for the delec-
tation Of the patrons Of the Gennett
theater Tuesday evening. September
Goodnight. Mr.. Fielding is best
known through his presentation of
"a Ragged Hero" which has been
seen here frequently during the past
three of four seasons. 1t is claim
ed that the authors second attempt
at play writing is a great improve
ment on the first, and many eastern
critics have stated that "Wedded
But No Wife, is one of the most
consistent melodramas seen in sew
eral moons. Be that as it may, it is
certain that Miss Herman's perform
ance is we'll worth seeing. The dain-
ty little star has surrounded herself
with a splendid supporting company.
The tensity Of the play is relieved by
many deft comedy touches as well as
several thrilling climaxes.
1.-THE Sign of the Cross
"The Sign of the Cross was put
on at the Gennett last night before a
fair-sized audience, but nothing like
it should have been, for the perform
ance deserved a crowded house. 1t
is the most elaborate and beautiful
scenic production of the piece ever
put on the American stage. Walter
Law. the eminent young English act
or. as Marcus Superbus. Project of
Rome, was splendid in his portrayal
of that character. He was ably as
sisted by superior cast.
The Gennett will be the scene this
fall and winter of some splendid
shows. The improvements have not
been completed as vet. The theater
is to have new seats and other
changes will be made.