The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1909-10-29
SUCCESSFUL DRAMA.

at Meharry Auditorium, and the house
was full in numbers and high in ex-
pectation. Under the direction of Miss
Mamie Braden the University orches
ira furnished splendid music at the
opening and between the acts, receiv-
ing splendid applause after the rendi-
tion of each selection.
The curtain arose promptly at 8:15,
showing Prof. Randles as 'Mr. Ross"
the wealthy factory owner and phi
lanthropist, debating to himself how
he should contribute to the society re-
Gently organized to care for unfor-
tunate ex-convicts. He is interrupted
by Mr.. Dobson as Dennis" his Irish {
servant, well tanked up, who wants
to save mis- master from eternal pun
ishment Mrs. Miller appears as Ida
Rhienhald," famous singer tired of
stage triumphs before kings and primo
es, seeks Mr. Ross aid in getting
an audience with his bookkeeper, who
is none other than Mrs. Rhinehald's
daughter. She deserted her husband
and daughter for the stage during the
latter's infancy, leaving her to an
aunt, who reared and educated her.
Miss Fannie M. Banks appeared as
Mrs. Stearn," the daughter, the
booker and mother of little Hugo.
Having been introduced to his moth |
Ell by Mr.. Ross, the scene closed with
terrific announcement by the daugh-
ter, which is heartily applauded by the
audience.
The second scene takes place in
Mrs. Stearn's apartment, which is a
neat attic in which Mrs. Wilmuth, an
old German lady, resided also, and who
is the intimate friend of Mrs. Stearn
and who constantly cares for little HUI
go. Miss Hattie Caruthers playing the
part of Mrs. Wilmuth" and little
Thurston Lewis as Hugo" MI.
Ross wants Mrs. Stearn here, tenders
the offer of a part of his mansion
and shows an unusual interest in Mrs.
Stearn, which pleases Mrs. Wilmuth.
Carl Faber, an eX-convict, calls on
Mr.. Ross at Mrs. Stearn's home, hav-
| ing missed him several times, being
told that he is constantly at Mrs.
D Stearn's He tells how he got into
: trouble and after serving in prison
/ "a years, that he has liberty but no
money. MI Ross listens attentively
and during the conversation Mrs.
: Stearn enters and learns the sad story
of the unfortunate man. Mr.. Ross
loans him money to start up again.
i in going from Mrs. Stearns attic he
discovers a picture of himself He
departs, but soon returns, finding
Mrs Stearn alone. He assures her OF
> no harmful intentions, but asks where
did she get the picture. On being i'll
, formed that it is her fathers picture,
. he loses control of himself, reveals
his identity and they embrace. Up,
n on hearing the childs calling, not
S, wishing to disgrace his child he de-
parts. Mr.. A. N. Johnson plays the
e part of the convict.
Or Act three shows the garden of Mr.
1t Ross. Little Hugo "at home" display
1t ing his toys while Mrs. Wilmuth sews
1t is almost night and the mother de
i'd sires to put Hugo to bed, but is in
rs terrupted by Mr. Ross and his gar
le dener, Abel, which character is played
xt ! Ivy Mr.. VIM Foster. Mr.. Ross ant
i'd his gardener leave; then Mrs. Stearr
d, and little Hugo, the latter to go t.
n bed.
IN Mrs. Rhinehald enters the garden
or and seeks the aid of Mrs. Wilmutf
of in again meeting the child. Her lock
ur ct is lost in the garden, as he flee
10 upon the approach of Mrs Stearn
Mr.. Ross again appears and attempts
to read. Mrs. Wilmuth is so nervous
on the situation that the reading il
broken up. The party is again inter
rupted by a committee of factor.
girls, Misses Lillian Banks, HAITI
and Clara Hodgkins), jealous of M
Ross attention to the bookkeeper, tina
the party disperses after Mr.. Ros
er. proposes marriage to Mrs. Stearn.
IL Carl Faber enters the garden Il
the darkness of night, finds the locke
~ lost by Mrs. Rhinehald, discovers he
picture and attempts to find his daugf
ter's room in the dark. Mrs Wilmut
In, with lantern in hand enters the ga
oil 6en, leading Mrs. Rhinehald to tn
child's room, where she may see i
8. Mrs. Stearn Is frightened, scr
and Faber fees from the house int
the garden, where he is caught
.P- Dennis and Abel and turned over I
the police The excitement cause
ed Mrs. Rhinehald to faint, Mrs. Wi
ly. muth to scream murder and Mr., RIOS
his to rush out. Mrs. Stearn reveals tn
We situation to Mr. Ross, informs him {