The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-11-23
THE DRAMA


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The homcy philosophy, and the
wholesome kndliness and contentmcnt
of Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage patch
were pleasingly presented at the Ha-
waiian Opera House last night by the
Mask and Wig club, for charity, UNI
der the auspices Of Lei Aloha Chapter,
order of the Eastern star
Mrs Bice's story, as dramatized is
presented i'm three acts The first act
presents the interior Of the Wigs resi-
dence and the events of the story on
the evening Miss Hazy is married to
Mr. Stubbins, who came so highly re-
commended by the matrimonial agen-
cy." The second act presents scenes IN
the Wigs neghborhood, though it is
little incongruous and contradictory
i'm presenting the Sunday School class
and Mr.. Stubbins unconventional de-
parture both on the same day, though
there is no loss Of enjoyment Of the
play on that account. The third act
is the same locality little later. But
in this the dramatist has taken lib
critics with the story and introduced
some features evidently for the pur-
!
! But whatever the var2e tions between
the story and the play, It is the kindli-
ness and hopefulness and contentment
| Of Mrs. Wigs that gives interest to
| either. Mrs. w /. Howard, who pre-
! scented the character of Mrs. Wigs,
! had, therefore, heavy responsibilities
laid on her for the success of the play.
! That the play was successful, and the
! audience pleased, is therefore the high
est proof that can be paid her. It is
abundant testimony to her skilful han
| ding of the part.
Miss Emma f. Mowbray, who as
Miss Hazy the Pessimist," presented
| the character that was the dramatic
foil of Mrs. Wigs optimism, played
the part with a discretion, and con-
sstency that commended hcr enthusiast
| tically to the audience, and that was
one of the strong elements in making
the presentation of the play a success.
Miss Nellie McLain, as Miss Lucy"
the Christmas Lady played difficult
part well. Mrs. ]. A. Sharp as Mrs.
Eichorn, A Cross Patch" and Mrs. H.
T. Moore as Mrs. Schultz, the Neigh
borhood Censor" showed excellent
skill in makeup and good conception
of the characters they presented.
"W. D. Adams, as Mr.. Stubbins,"
showed in his handling of the charac-
ter the benefit of experience and pro-
fessional training, and made a really
important part out of his presentation.
One of the best conceived and con-
sistently presented characters was that
of BILLY Wiggs," presented by w. L.
Warren. 1t was thoroughly good and
deserves commentator. w. r. Pitten-
ger as Chris Hazy," played with
naturalness and good judgment. A. E.
} Murphy as Mr.. Wigs" presented an
unpleasing character with skill, and
added greatly to the effectiveness OF
the announcement OF the play.
Miss Ray Bell as "Lovey Mary" and
Baby Durfell as Tommy, the Baby
were excellent Through 5ut the char.
acters were well sustained. The re.
mainder of the cast was Dis follows:
ASIA '.........,...... Mrs NJ. H. Webb
Australia .....Miss Rosalmd Waldror
Europeana ....... Miss Thelma Murphy
Mr., Bodd, an Editor........M. II. Webb
) II. Hunkerdurinkens Jones, agent for
| The National Matrimonial Agency
and Deputy Sheriff A. ]. Blackmar
Z. 5. Postman ..........E. S. Barry
Brother Spicer ............ II. Reineck,
deacon Bagby ......... w. L. Howard
MI ochuItz .....,........A. b. Rietov
ME- Elchorn ............. f. f. Davis
Boys of the Patch
Joe Eichorn. .MasterKenneth Reidforc
Pete SChultZ...... Master. NTnY,,i. 49,,