The Daily Missoulian., 1910-03-18
IN THE THEATERS

L. >. Sire will present May Robson.
IN Anne Warner's delightful comedy.
The Regeneration of Aunt Mary" at
the Harnois theater tonight. For the
past two seasons Miss Robson has APP
peared In this merry comedy In every
large city from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coast and has met with instant
success. The critics have endorsed 1t
as one Of the cleverest and best come
dies seen on the stage In years.
The play Is unlike anything else
ever put on the stage II Is filled
with the breeziest and most delightful
dialogue ever. and II presents several
that are truly side splitting. The part
of Aunt Mary. as portrayed by Miss
Robson, is delightful piece of work.
and 1t keeps the audience I'm con-
tinual roar during the entire perform
ance.
AS u comedienne Miss Robson Is su.
perb. Her exquisite style and poise.
her smooth, soothing voice and the
rapidity with which she changes from
the ludicrous to the emotional capti-
Yates her audience.
home. where the different characters
present themselves. The nephew has
been suspended from college and hur-
ries home to tell his aunt. There he
meets girl, the sister of his chum,
whose automobile has broken down In
the rain. After the departure of the
party. Aunt Mary advises Jack she
will forgive him anything except the
wronging of woman, and tells her
own romance. Their lawyer arrives
with the news of breach of promise
suit brought by Kalamazoo girl. A
chance to explain Is denied and Jack
leaves for his chums home In New
York.
The second act opens In the chums
house. several weeks later. Not hear
Ing from the aunt, letter has beer
written informing her that Jack Is Ill
She arrives at the house and Is re-
ceived by the girl masquerading as a
servant, who makes herself indispens
able during the visit. The boys take
Aunt Mary around the city, show hei
the sights. take her automobilIng. The
Kalamazoo girl visits the house, and
has an interview with the girl, who
says she will have nothing more tt
do with Jack.
The third act Is again at Aun
Marys house. In the interval the cir
from Kalamazoo has had a change o.
heart through the kindness of the aunt
and arrives at the home just aftel
the girl. who has been sent for b,
Aunt Mary. They meet. and the trouble
Is cleared up and Jack comes bach
and there is reconciliation. Mis-,
Robson Is supported by clever com
pany of players
1.-THE virsinian."
"rhe Virginian," dramatic version
of Owen Wister's novel of that name
prepared by the novelist, and Kirke La
Shelle, will come to the Harnois the
ater next Saturday. March 10. TIL,
play is the best of It's kind which
has been presented on the stage for ;
quarter of century. II overflow
with genuine life; 1t thrills the senses
of the audience with the light and at
mosphere of Wyoming, its inventive
variety is wonderful, its wit and humo
are of the sort that tickles the min'
and cling with delicious sweetness t.
the memory. All the characters In tn
play. without exception are deflnit
and convincing. THE Virginian" Is
character with a rough exterior, bu
Is good at heart He Is coarse like hi
fellows but there are many excelen
traits which even his surrounding
could not eradicate. The development
Of the men under the soft Influence O
pure affection, his manliness Whe
actuated by a sense OF duty and hi
physical courage in scenes of danger
combined with a touch of romance
makes him strong, winning charac
ter and true son of the plains.
At the Family.
IN the Heart of the Hills dre
well filled house last night q
the Family and was thoroughly en-
joyed by everybody. Miss Pringel wa
charming In the part of Virgie Ran
C. X. Van Anker more than made goo
as Hosea Howe. Every member {