The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-10-10

There arc several reasons why the
Garrsck should have Il sold -out box office
long before curtain time at every per-
formance. The Commanding Officer is
remarkably good play. Then II Is be-
ing produced by the Garrick Stock COM
pany this week for the first time in Salt
Lake. And there lis a splendid role for
each member OF the company; In other
words. the company fits moro snugly into
the cast than In that of any preceding
play OF this season-in fact, IL would not
be inconsistent TO say of any play pro-
duced during the history OF the Garrlck
Stock company
Altruism is The theme. And il Is eX-
ceedngly refreshing to witness a situa
ton OF theatrical self sacrifice worked out
on logical lines in so convincing a man
ner. II is a creation of exceptional dra-
matte merit. intelliGcntly handled and
human 10 the core. with emotion CON
stantly touching wings with meaty satire
and good humor
The commanding officer. in a 6t of do
mestic rage. leaves his foolish wife for
brief month. During this time she be-
gins an innocent Irritation and succeeds
In compromising herself with rich mine
owner y blackmailer steps into the sit
u9tion, The governcss Of the colonel $
family loved by both tic backmailms
lieutenant and another officer. attempts
to shield her friend and employer. \
more than awkward situation results. In
volYing the mysterious murder OF the
mine owner The ensuing situations arc
so complex. yet always tangible that an
attempt 10 dclincate would ncccssitatc
the telling of the story in all its detail
The suspense is sustained from the be-
ginning. through the ingenious compiler
tions pending the final and satisfactory
solution. The story Is slsifully told In
forcible and natural dialogue.
Tne by ,ose [ne Isrr'GM nnrlnns CON-
lotted 10 principals and sub principals,
while the incidental characters arc ex-
ccllently portrayed. Miss Clifton. as the
altruistic govcrness. compcls sympa thy
and admiration. Hers is work OF dra
matte merit seldom euualcd In stock.
Mr. Parker appears IN a role OF limited
scope, that OF the goVcTncsS's soldier
lover. n goes 10 the altar OF SELF sac,
rilce with his sweetheart His portrayal
is highly effective where he is given the
opportunity TO make IL SO.
In John Summers keeping is entrusted
The tItle role. His part is acted with
man)y discretion; always master OF the
situations In which he dominates. Miss
Dills is favored with an ungrateful role.
which requires Miss Dtlss own artistry
10 prevent II from becoming sorely over
weighted. She creates a sympathetic;
appealing Interpretation of weak and
foolish woman, rising supcrbly 10 the taN-
ing requirements OF the part Louis
Craig Is making history for himself ar
the blackmailer lieutenant, lie has q
grip on his lines and force in his de-
livery that draws and holds the breath
OF his audience in his strong scenes.
Walter seymour is an artist with make
up paints. With possibly one exception.
he has never looked and acted his role
I'm d more agreeable manner. Last night
he was decidedly Major Bingham, every
ycstige Of Seymour being erased except
his artistry. William Bernard effects a
splendid portrayal OF the rich minc own
or. Helen Collier is amusing and pretty
as the pculant belle OF the army post,
Elizabeth Ross gives an Intelligent 9ketrE
Of q gossipin2 widow. stanley Johnson,
as tho posi- surgeon. Is effective. ospc
cally in his philosophical delivery on
woman. The western sheriff Is in com.
Held. as cub lieutenant. is ongaginGlS
volatile. Lillian Mcllercn appears as "A
domestic in tho .coloncfs home. She has
little TO do but make occasional an
nounccmcnt.
The piece is cNcclenrly staged; the
scenic effects arc worked out IN nice de-
tail and arc usually satisfying The
the week, with matinccs on Thursday
saturday and sunday. II the comhlna-
tlon of interesting story and dramatic cf
hcicucy counts for anything, This week
at the Garricl should break records.
The Plonophiond Minstres. tho 1911
version Of Jessc H. Laskyis Pianophicnds
PLAYING at The Orphcum this week. Is
conceded TO he one of the most enter
tanning singing and dancing acts In Vsu-
dcviIc Foremost among them In Zen
Linn n character comedian md singer
OF comedy songs, He has a number Of
new compositions that arc extremely
amusing. Mics Tla Grannon. the popular
ineenue, IL another notable member CT
the cast.
The nest booking a; tho Colonial Is the
pretty musical comedy of college hfc