The daily sentinel., 1907-02-06
GILnoRE's COLLEGE PLAY
Great Audience Witnesses and Enjoys
One of Prettiest Prodnc-
tions Offered.

ment who has paid Grand Junction a
visit this season, and number of theI
brightest have been here, has made
particular hit with his Grand juno
tion audience it was Paul Gilmore,
the handsome, versatile. and remark
able young romantic actor who was
seen here last evening in his pro-
duction of Owen Davis three act play
of college life. AT Yale" II is not the
local audience stirred up to a high
pitch of enthusiasm but this is what
Gilmore did and when at the end of
the second act he was forced after q
series of storms OF applause, to ap-l
pear before the footlights and made a
talk he showed his sincere apprecia-
tion of the manner in which the big
audience accepted the performance.
Every member of the large COM
pany, from Mr.. Gilmore down to
the most unimportant performer
seemed especially earnest in his or
her work last night and as result
Grand Junction got an ideal perform |
ance.
"At Yale" deals with the trials
and joys of the boys at Yale, the
strong vein of the story is made up
of the rivalry that existed between
Dick Seeley, the stroke ore. played
by Mr.. Gilmore, and Dave Burley, n j
fellow student of Seeley. The boat
race between Harvard and Yale is !
the climatical situation of the play.
AS Dick Seeley, the noble young
fellow who was always jolly, clean
and clear cut, true to his friends, |
popular with and a leader among his |
fellows. Paul Gilmore shines with
brilliancy that would be hard to dim.
In fact the character seems to fit him
better than any the young star has
assumed during his five seasons as a
star. His was an ideal interpreta-
ton of the higher type of the col
lege boy. Clever in every situation
charming in his manners, delightful
as the lover of Dorothy, perfect in
magnetic personality and great
big load of originality. He's not n
mimic. There's nothing prosy of ted
ious about him. Paul Gilmore is not
over estimated. He is easily one of
the most successful young actors on
the American stage today.
cat Yale" is not an exceptionally |
strong play but just the same it is
enchanting, the air of the college
life is dominant throughout the three
acts. There are college yells and
songs. and many other of those de-
lightful things that go to make up
the jolly side of college. Really 1t
is truly an ideal college play.
Mr.. Gilmore's supporting company
could be better but still 1t is far from
inferior. the ten or more young men
made typical college crowd.
Leona Ball was very clever as Dor
othy. Jane Stuart was exceptionally
sweet as Polly Burke. Frances Scarth
was splendid as "Mamsie." All the
other characters were fairly portray
ed.
The stage settings for the three |
acts and five scenes were magnificent.
no handsomer settings have been seen
here this season. The sitting room |
of Dick and Jack at Vanderbilt hall |
an ideal college boys den was perl
feet in its every detail. The exter- |
ior of the Hotel Griswold, New York |
was one of the prettiest and most
massive stage pictures imaginable.
Moonlight on the Thames" was
a charming scene. The boat race |
finish was admirably presented con-
sidering the disadvantages caused by
the size of the stage.
The musical numbers of "At Yale"
are strong features. Gilmore sang |
You" to the delight of his aud
Ience. The college glee clubs num-
bers and Miss Scarths solo were
most pleasing. Mattison Goodman.
formerly OF the Savage company, rem
dered fine selection.
The college yells and pranks were
refreshing and natural.
"At Yale" is all right. Paul Gil
more is all right too. he's one of tho
best. a more satisfactory perform
ance has not been given at the Park
this season.
The house was filled to overlooking
and some people were standing. many
We're disappointed in getting seats. 1t
was certainly fine audience. over
$50 people were down from Palisade
to witness the performance.
Last season Mr.. Gilmore was seen
here as Captain Debonniare," and
he was great in that character but
1t seems as If ''Dick Seeley' fits him
better, perhaps just because the lat
ter character is modern.
The ,Bannister "blue tag" sale is
creating much interest today.
MEASLES