The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-08
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meant more to her than the making of a
 home. His unsatisfied desire for children
 adds to his despondency. Cynically he
 reviews the past, and of his meditations Is born a brave ambition to begin once more at the bottom of the ladder and
 building anew, build differently. His wife is finally convinced of their desper- ate strait, but her consideration of it is
 marked by small sympathy for him, but
 much pity for herself.
 Mrs. Ward. learns that s20,O00 will be
 sufficient to postpone immediate disaster, and still refusing to believe that their
 condition is such that temporary assist | ance will be of little use, sets about to obtain it.
 While Ward is exertfng himself to make the impending blow as light as possible, his wife borrows money, accepting 1t from
 a man of her acquaintance whose record as philanthropist is inconsiderable, but whose fame as a rogue is great. The
 money she offers to her husband, accom- panied by a lie as to the source from whence she received it. Ward learns the identity of his indirect benefactor. Torn
 with suspicion and dread, he faces the
 man in the presence of his wife. Event
 ually he is convinced of his wife's inno- | cence. The money is returned. The cir cumstances in which the transaction is involved are such that Mrs. Ward is taught an -unforgetfuls lesson She comes to know herself as she has been. The lesson has it's effect. It is followed by her transformation into real woman
 Healthy instincts of seriousness. sympa- thy and usefulness-the sleeping desire
 for motherhood-have been awakened. In
 new home, under totally different con- ditions the Wards start on the road of
 mutual understanding and happiness MT. Browne has woven into the play many humorous speeches and situations
 despite the seriousness of the subject dis
 cussed,. and throughout the play there
 runs a clean, wholesome love story in contrast to the main theme The excel lent cast which MT. Thompson has pro- vided to interpret this vital drama Is
 headed by Doris Mitchell and includes Lionel Adams, Gwendolyn Piers, Albert
 Sackett, Lizzie Mccall, Forrest Orr Alice
 Kelly and William Sullivan.
 sgThe virginian"
 Few successes in the entire history of the drama in America have been of equal proportions with that of "The Virginian,' by owen Mister and Kirke LaSheli, which opens at the Jefferson theatre next Friday for an engagement of three performances.
 The play has been before the public for nearly seven years and has lost none of its attractiveness. Like a few other plays, it does not seem to grow old and the present tour will be welcomed in all parts of the country, crowded houses being the overwhelming rule even in cities where the drama has been seen sew eral times before. sThe Virginian'' has played II different engagements in New York city, while Chicago has seen 1t seven times, Philadelphia and Boston
 have greeted it with large audiences four different times, and its popularity is no where on the wane.
 Owen Mister is thoroughly familiar with western life. He has drawn type from nature. The leading character is lovable, gentle, yet bold, tesolute and fearless.
 Earle Ryder, a young romantic actor. will be seen as the Virginian. Critics ev- anywhere have praised his characterize ton. The other members of the company are players of recognized ability H. c. Russell will be seen as Trampas and Augusta True, who is said to possess both beauty and talent, will be seen as Molly Wood, the Vermont school teacher