The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-10

The Man of the Hour opened at
the Colonial last night This makes the
third time that this decidedly American
play has been presented to Salt Lakers,
and the memory OF its pleasing and in
terestng qualities apparently took firm
root on its first appearances here. for a
large audience gathered at the Colonial
TO see and hear the gripping story OF
love and politics, graft and municipal in
huence and the sterling qualities of true
Anericanism again unfol6ed
The author OF '''rhe Man OF the Hour
has animated his story with such char
acters as nre met with in every day life.
They are Tot fanciful creations nor pup
pets He takes a Young man Of pleasing
address and fortunate birth. who has no
more serious purpose in view than the
welding of a tennis racket, and about
him weaves complex fabric OF love. duty
and politics: In which his manhood and
his true American convictions are given
a vigorous test. In the end he emereeS
from the maelstrom Of bosslsm. graft.
political machinatlon on one hand. and
love and duty on the other. man of
resource and purpose He wins the girl
that he had all but lost through msun-
derstood and unexplainable motives.
The company presenting the play at the
Colonial is generally competent. though II
is not without certain weak points which.
though they are not Slaring, are notice.
able. Harry English. as Alwyn Bennett.
wolves. is equal TO the requirements of
the role. His portrayal would have been
moro effective, however, had he not lost
his lines several times during the per-
Torrance. His left eye was decorated
in mourning last night, and the effect
was rasplng. Charles Wainwright. the
plotting capitalist. was given an excel
lent portrayal by Warren Colan Ed
ward Iieanc appeared 10 good advantage
as Scott Gibbs. young broker. Horri
gan and Phelan, rival ward bosses. were
handled to Il nicely by John More and
John Morris Virginia Irwin gave a COM
prehensive Interpretation Of Dallas Vain
wright, though there were times when
she overlooked opportunities for effective
work. Emma Naylor and Florence Mack
made the most OF their roles
''The Man OF the Hour will continue
at the Colonial through Saturday night.
with matinee Saturday afternoon.
"rhe Girl in the Taxi seat sale began
yesterday. and judging from the manner
In which Salt Lakcrs lined ZIP at the box
office yesterday morning the play VIII
be given a welcome reception locally. IL
is said that The Girl in the Taxi is
Il pleasing departure from the general run
OF comedies. and If the press agent says
Alright, The plays engagement in Salt
Lake Will be one OF the treats Of the
season.
In addition to Clayton White, Marie
stuart and company in "Cherie.' the
'duttNllc EIaSSlC DN george V, tlpDall,
al the Orpheum this week the Hanlou
Brothers give fifteen minutes OF old =
Time whirlwind clown comedy with
pantumimc and transformation which is
stu popular In French motion pictures.
Charles Is. Lawler and daughters, Fred =
crick Allen and company. and "A number
of other good turns make up the bill.
Tonight is society night
The William Peyton of THE Prince
Chap Is one OF the clcancst, most likable
roles James Durkiu Of the Garrick com
pany has appeared in in weeks. There
is an carncstness to his character and
II convincing shade to his portrayal that
makes the role one of the most enjoyable
OF Mr.. Durkin's efforts; The denoucmeni
OF the story is particularly strong. The
Prince Chap" Will continue through Satur-
day night, with matinee Saturday aft
crnoon.
What is said to be one Of the funniest
pieces of business ever seen on any stage
is the burlcsquc by Miss Dresslcr of Maud
Allen and her story dance, in "Tillie' 5
Nightmare" which comes To the Colonial
for three nights anG Wednesday matt
nee. starting next Monday Although
Miss DrcsSlcr does not appear in her bare
feet the hurlesque is quite realistic. a,
Baldwin Sloane. composer OF the music.
wrote q special score for the STORY
dance.
AIessandro Bonci. tenor formerly Of the
star OF the concert given by the Nolpe
Srmpkony society In Carnegie hall. New
York yesterday afternoon, The two
arias for which Mr.. Bonci was down ON
the programme, Una Furtiva Lasr.ma,"