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MS regret for his treason TO the s.ol,
flag and charges Mart to take tina
message to Farmer Howard. Mart an,
Johnny are taken prisoners by Franz
Rutledge and conducted to Anderson
Vile Prison where all the horrors o
that terrible place are overshadowet
by the revenge Krank Rutledgt
is taking in his purpose of starving
Mart and Johnny TO death In thi:
scene Johnny is killed by Frank who
shortly after pays for the deco witt
his life when the prison is captured by
the Union troops.
The final scene reverts to the New
| Hampshire home once more, where this
boys are home on a furlough. While
at home the news comes of the termin-
alton of the war and the play ends in
delightful home scene consisting
chiefly of character sketches and hui
| NOR
The principal role of the drama. that
of Mart Howard, the spy. was taken
by Mr. w. d. Adams and. as Mr..
Adams formerly was a professional in
Shakespearean and other htgh-class
companies his work was of the finished
character naturally to be expected,
OF the players the triumph of the
evening indisputably belonged to Mr..
Gus Murphy who had the predominant
IL
lsquired dramatic effort that might be
very easily oyerdrawn or UNDERGONE by
less slxillful player. In the hands
of Mr.. Murphy it was played in 50
mastery manner that it would be
difficult to overpraise him. His oath
and dying scene were simply great.
Mr.. Harry Cousins essayed the role
OF Col. Rutledge in q. ver.- sl1illful man
ner, giving the character a dignified
military bearing. Mr.. ]. H. Harrison
as Farmer Howard gave true picture
of the New England farmer of the "Old
Homestead" type and carried the diff
cult character sketch in an able style
showing considerable study in the
method of handling. Hugo Herzer, also
a past professional, played the part of
Harry Howard to perfection His ex-
celIent baritone won enthusiastic APP
plause in MY Own United States" as
sisted in the chorus by the Ellis
Brothers quartette, a song that has
made a great hit in the new opera
when Johnnie Comes Marching
Home"
Johnny Howard was faithfully car
ried by Mr.. C. Swartz. a new conner
who demonstrated last night to the au-
dience's entire satisfaction that he is a
valuable addition to the ranks of anna
teur players. He played the part of
Johnnie on only four rehearsa1s as the
role was to have gone to Paymaster
Brown who unfortunately broke his
leg.
The humor centered chiefly around
"Sonny" Cunha as Fatty Smith. The
audience Uttered at his every sally
of wit and was enthusiastic in his
song 1.-THE Countess of Alcazam'' |
which was augmented by several local |
topical verses.
Considerable laughter was oceasioned |
by the wandering nature of Sonny
canary eolored wig which was several |
sizes smaller than necessary.
Although this was the first appear
ance of Mr.. Webb in darby part
his dry wit was well received and he
did excellently Mr.. Mytton, in the
role of Farmer Elliot. another farmer
IF the same type as Farmer Howard,
had a splendid makeup and did good
work inJthe last act. He also doubled
as one of the Confederate officers.
Mr.. Fred Angus and Mr.. Frank
Hatch, although in secondary roles and
with little to do. played their parts
skillfully and gave promise of better
work in more important roles.
OF the military characters the palm
belongs to Lieut. A. ]. Blochman who
mas a fines enunciation and military
bearing BETTING the part as Major
General of the Northern soldiers.
Capt. Paul Smith who had the honor
10 be appointed a Captain of Federal
troops from this Territory by order OF
he war Department during the Span
sh War took the part of Col. Robin
:on. Capt Jorgstroff has the physique
md military bearing to give a very
gallant Interpretation as Captain or
co. 3D. and although not militia
officer proved himself perfectly familiar
With the sword. Will Prestidge made
/ frst-class Sergeant of'Co. "A"
OF the Confederate officers, Capt.
Merle johnson took the part of Gem
raj Cheatham in a very creditable
manner and was well sustained by
ieuts. A. D. Wise. John Cook and
costa as staff officers and captain of
%. tH'' respectively.
Among the ladies who distinguished
themselves by good work Miss Nellie
dcLain played the part of Mother
Howard feelingly and gracefully and
cored a distinct success. Miss Green
3 Mrs Mart Howard proved up to all
expectations Miss Daisy Lishman as
ennfe Howard did excellent work,
laying her part so true to life as not
0 seem like acting. Her rendition OF
The Vacant Chair" in the last act
ron great applause.
Miss Maggie Lishman played the part
f Mrs. Elliot in a most acceptable
ashton and Miss Gertrude Hall upheld
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