The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-15
New Haven :Fhenter.

Hardly a more beautiful aspect could be presented for dramatic use than that of young wife, wrongfully ac- cused, turned out of home by her hus- band and persecuted by his associates, and still remaining blindly and patient ly faithful to him. Many woman has been driven to shame and disgrace by mans insane jealousy and injustice, and the man has found out when too late that it was his own lack of faith that has caused her downfall. When woman, thus falsely accused and doubted does retain her purity and con scientious loyalty under such conditions t shows character of strength and beautiful moral courage. Such wom- an forms the central figure in the story of "A Wife's Secret" the emotional drama which will be seen in this city for the second time at the New Haven theater tonight, Tuesday and Wednes- day nights, and at the Wednesday matinee. This offering to the patrons of melo drama has been winning countless laurels in other cities where it has ap- peared so far this, it's second season, and from the success 1t attained here last year, should form a splendid draw
 ing card among the followers. of this class of stage presentations in this city. Aside from the sympathetic tears it calls forth "A Wife's Secret" is said to contain a wealth of rich humor and brilliant comedy, with amusing charac- ter sketches, ceverly portraying the many sides of human nature as seen in every day life. In conjunction with all this, the management claim for 1t some of the most thrilling and realistic scenes presented on the stage in recent years interpreted by cast of sterling strength and enhanced by splendid scenery and effects. The production is said to be one of the most expensive seen in several seasons in melodramat- ic houses, and the cost has been select ed from the highest ranks of the pro- fession, with the sole intention of sur passing anything yet presented in the theaters where popular prices prevail
 The foremost in the personnel is Miss l Virginia Thornton than whom, there is no more natural and convincing por- | trayer of human emotions on the American stage, as witnessed by her many successe. Miss Thornton is ac- knowledged one of the cleveret of the younger dramatic leading women on the stage and in the role of Mona Madi- son, the wronged wife, it is said that she has scored the greatest triumph of her career. She is ably supported by ] Frederick Burt in the leading male role 1 of John Madison, young clergyman, a part to which he Is admirably adapted, and which offers ample scope for his 1 dramatic power and magnetic person. alit.y
 Spencer and Aborn, who arethe man. agers presenting this piece, have made many other successful productions in this line, memorable among which are 1 such well known attractions as their splendid revival of Miss" with Nellie McHenry in the title role; last season s remarkable hit, Hearts Adrift,'' and their big scenic production of After l Midnight" In "A Wife's Secret" they i have duplicated and even surpassed their former successes in point of pat ronage, and the press and public of other cities where 1t has been seen this and last season, join in pronouncing it I one of the most satisfactory offerings Of 1 recent years. The scenic equipment is one of exceptional beauty and splendor and the mechanical effects involve some sensations new to the stage.