Evening journal., 1910-05-21
GREENROOM CLUB
WINS In "RAFFLES''
WelI-KnOWn Amateur 0rGani-
zatiOn Scored Triumph in
Difficult Play Last Night

An admirable presentation of
"Rames' was given by the Greenroom
Club in dress-rehcarsal last evening,
al the Avenue Theatre. Every seat I'm
the houes is sold for to-nights per-
formance and so great has been the de-
mand for seats that TO meet IL, the
auditorium was well-hlled with specta-
tors last night.
Chrisptophcr l.. Ward, as "Rahies.
gave brilliant and finished interpreta-
ton of the famous amateur cracks
man. that was received with a
storm of applause. His dignity and
quiet manner were well-suited to the
self-conhdcnt and gentlemanly burglar.
and his climaXes We're powerful and
thrilling. without a trace of forced or
melodramatic acting. He made his
audience appreciate the fine qualities
in the character of Rahies. and feel a
genuine affection and respect for the
burglar. 1t seemed quite right and
proper. I'm fact. that Rahies should steal
all the diamond necklaces from all the
Lady Melroses that ne wanted TO- and
| that Captain Bedford was a low-dowr
/ william 20 try 20 arrest him for a..
i It was dific1it play IN some re-
! spects There was a great deal OF
conversation without any action goine
on in the first part, and the actors did
well to hold the attention Of their
audience so closely Mrs. Elwood c.
jackson. as Lady Melrose. did a fine
bit of acting when she discovered her
necklace gone. and was much applaud
ed Some Of the audience were quite
exercised 10 know whether the dia-
monds were real or not. they thought
they must he real To shine so much.
Lieutenant Edgar S. Slayer, u. s. A.
was depicted I'm realistic fashion, the
! funny and lovable old Lord Amersteth.
MT Slayer has noteworthy histrionic
| talent.
Mrs. Harold NJ Brett was beauti-
/ ful and sympathetic Gwendoline Con
ron Mrs. Brett is always favorite
with Wilmington audiences. Miss
/ Elizabeth Wales. as Marie. gave a
clever and spirited portrayal of the
/ French maid Mrs. Frank de Almond
gave "a remarkably good presentation of
Mrs Vidal. the villianess of the play
and deserved every bit of tho hearty
applause she received.
Howard =. Bushnell was an attrac
tive Bunny" doing especially wei
during the last two acts. Louis A
deBlois Is to he congratulated ON hii
"Crawshay." his Cockney dialect wal
excellent. his makeup was fine. and hii
acting was splendid.
Frank p. Schoonover was satisfac
tory Captain Bedford. and J. b. Emacl
was good as his assistant. Ralpl
Assheton pleased as Viscount Crowley
Mrs Louis A. de Blois was charm
ing and vivacious Lady Ethel. Armoi
| d. Chaytor. Jr. was butler Of grea
suavity and dignity.
The play is in four acts. The tw
scenes. in Winchester Abbey and i
Raffes' chambers. were efectivel
staged. Attractive programs, Wit
cover-design by Frank e. Schoonovei
were given the audience. Furnitur
and decorations were by the Singleto
Decorating and Furnishing Company
The stage manager was W. N. Ban
nard. Jr., and the players were train
ed by Christopher L. Ward. Mrs /
NJ. Bates was chairman Of the commit
tee on stage. Preceding the PLAY
| Chancellor G. NJ Curtis gave shor
speech Of welcome 10 the auqienc'
The Greenroom Club has won ne'
laurels by its excellent presentation @
this play.