The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1909-11-16

CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE,
PHILADELPHIA.

s'Raffles,' a play of absorbing interest,
which thrillingly narrates the life of
gentleman thief and reveals some remark
able adventures of the clever amateur
craftsman, will be preseted by the Or
pheum Players at the Chestnut Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, this week. The
play was adapted from series of E. w.
Hornungs stories by Eugene w. Presbrey,
author Of ''The Prince Chap" who added
much new and original material in order
create the proper dramatic effect In the
original production. made several seasons
ago, Kyrle Be1lew scored a sensational
success in "Raffies, [" and the play enjoyed
great popularity in Philadelphia and in
England. The peculiar construction of
the drama, its unique story and strange
hero, attracted widespread attention and
won for Mr.. Bellew lasting personal
triumph. There is another important
male role in the play which also stands
out conspicuously. 1t is that of Captain
Bedford, the Scotland Yard detective,
who crosses swords with Raffles, and in
a battle of wits is finally ignominiously
defeated and Inundated. Raffles himself
is a wonderful physiological study.
Educated and polished. with the bearing
of gentleman, he is possessed with an
almost Unsuitable desire to steal. But he
does not pi1fer for the sake of gain, like
the common robber, neither does he pro-
coed in the clumsy and vicious style of
the second-story man. His method of
taking things is an art, and he does it
merely for the fun and excitement of it.
One of his great hobbies Is to steal gems
of immense value, usually difficult to get,
hold them in his possession while the police
are worrying themselves into a frenzy
over the mystery, and then quietly restore
the missing jewels to their owners.
While ''Raffles" is essentially matter of
fact drama, it is not without a beautiful
love story. Rafles becomes infatuated
with Gwendo1in Conron. Lord Amer
steth's niece, and her admiration for him
soon ripens into love which prompts her
to aid him in every possible manner to
outwit the police. In the Orpheum pro-
duction of "Raffles," William Ingersoll
be seen as Gwendolyn, and George Parker
will play the part of Captain Bedford.
All other Orpheum Players will be in the
cast.
AUDITORIUM THEATRE, BURLINGTON
All lovers of good wholesome entertain
ment should visit the Auditorium Theatre,
Burlington, on Monday evening, Novem-
Der ~, and witness the Brothers Byrne in
luCn oShCdAAASAJ PAoJ eA~ -"
eight Bells" an entirely original produc-
ton of spectacular pantomimic comedy,
written by John F. Byrne. He is also the in
yentor of the mechanical devices, panto-
mimic tricks, ETC., and never claimed any
loftier motive than to make an addition to
the gayety of the nation, and he has sue
ceeded beyond all shadow of doubt. The
new Eight Bells" is compound of farce
comedy, pantomime and spectacle, and
with the extraordinary physical agility of
the Brothers Byrne, it has sunk itself
in the first rank of popular attractions.
The effects produced are the most
mystical and Imaginable ever conceived
and keeps the Byrnes and their associates
continually on the go, showing no signs
of tagging, and allowing the action OF the
play to proceed with briskness that is
refreshing in a stage production. The
entire Byrne family, four in number,
appear in the new Eight Bells" and they
are supported by company of clever
pantomimists and comedians. In fact
nothing has been left undone to make
this ByTne production leader in its class