New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE.

The present week VIII be the last Of the of
Little Memo" at the New Amsterdam Theaue
On January Is a play called kitty Grey VIII De
produced at that house. and Miss Julia sanderson
and Mr. George p Hartley will appear IN IL That
% ay has been successfully acted in England and
81 said TO tell clean story (Which Is more than
could truthfully be said OF some other plays that
have been here. and to contain some pretty
and pleasing music The representation OF It vil
enlist the services OF numerous company. Mr.
Hartley is remembered e comedian essentially
humorous,-therein being exceptional Of his class;
for many Of the performers now eKtant VINO ca4l
themselves comedians cause much moro gloom than
laughter. The spectacle OK Little Memo" win be
exhibited in Boston next week.
NEW YORK THEATRE.
Miss Anna Held. displaying herself in her Gus
toIuary manner. Is stll performing at the New
York Theatre in the musical piece entitled Miss
Innocence" The music IS gay and the chorus, In
particular. IS competent and agreeable. There is
nothing important IN either the acting or the sing
ing Of Miss Held.
SAVOY THEATRE.
The elective acting OF Mr.. wilton Lac1aye Mr..
E NJ Holland and Hr Henry B. warner has car
ried MI MOnetts play OF THE Battle 20 success
at the Savoy Theatre The value Of that play
which is q cornmeadabIe but not an extraordinary
one is its potentially in directing public attention
10 the cause OF every great evil in our country
namely the prevalence OF a low standard OF pun
lie morality. Ihat lnTElNtE OF I4OISi-s' o-1'"tLS
Itself In various ways. but especially IN selfish
base Materials n IS the source Of national weak
The play OF The Battle could be improved by
thoughtful careful work The incident OF Hagge-
tons crime. IN destroying the property OF rival
by committing arson IS for example suddenly In
terjected with much emphasis, and then is allowed
to drop without further consideration. II Is the
subject and the acting that have carried the play
20 success Mr.. Iackays has worked hard for the
. L.
plorable that his fine repate as an actor should be
cheapened by association OF his name and his per
forTnance with accounts OF ''socalistic' meetings
az the Savoy for the discussion OF the play and by
interiecton into Il OF lines eXtoing the attitude OF
! ''capital" said 10 have been supplied by promi-
nant dealer IN oil. The acting IS the legitimate
claim, to consideration and, IL good acting is IN
this case supported II deserves TO be. The Bat
! tie viii remain at the Savoy for many weeks
sTUYVEsANT THEATRE.
A new play, entitled The Easiest Way" by Mr..
Eugene Walter, author Of Paid IN Full will be
presented at the Stuyvesant Theatre on Tuesday
evening January le and Miss Frances Starr viii
then make her re-entrsnce in New York. perform
ing the chief part In it. Preliminary mantfestoes
respecting that play intimate that its author has
| undertaken 10 direct attention to vicious courses
and Influences. affecting the virtue OF youth, in
New York society. and that his aim ia reforna-
tory. Social conditions not and never have been
perfect The province OF the stage is not the pro-
mitigation Of preachments. and theatrical sermons
have never improved social conditions. Possibly.
however Mr. Walter has written good play. and
If so the public will appreciate and reward his
achievement. The Easiest Way Is comprised in
four acts and it employs only six characters. The
scene laid partly Colorado Springs and partly
| in New York City.
WALLACKs THEATRE.
That jolly little person, Miss Marie Cahill. acting
| in the light play Of The Boys and Betty" con-
tinues TO frisk and sing Wallacks Theatre. where
she has gained q valuable and merited popularity.
Miss Cahiu is a neat actress. and in the character
Of BETTY she manfests resolute spirit under mat
rimonial difficulties. and bithely illustrates the