Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-14
RECORD BROKEN
AT THE BIJ0U
Over 5000 Patrons Yester-
daY--"Master and Slave"

All records for attendance at the
Bijou theatre were broken yesterday
when 1900 people from this city
and vicinity attended the three per-
formances of the domestic comedy,
Master and Slave" presented by
the Bijou Stock Company. This is
the second week the company has
appeared in this city. More applause
was given the company last night
than at any previous performances.
On account of illness Thomas F'raz-
er, who was to have played the part
of Nelson Oak, the Master" Frank
Ennis. Of New York, was substituted.
Although Mr.. Ennis arrived at II
o'clock yesterday morning he play
ed the part Of the villain to perfec-
tion as was demonstrated by the
Kissing of the spectators.
The scene OF the play Is on the
outskirts of Boston about the time
of 1900. The plot of the play IL
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stellar role, to perfection.
The story is a pathetic one inter-
mingled with laughter. Nelson
Oak, the Master" as played by Mr..
Ennis, entices a young man.
"O'Grady, the Slave played by II.
HI. Roberts, to drink. While under
this influence he compels him to
sign q paper duplicating him in a
dreadful crime. This Is where the
name of the play Is made, as from
the time O'Grady signs the docu-
ment he Is In the clutches of the
Master" The part of Henry Myr-
tie, zone of the Old Stock" was
played by Joseph D. Clifton in a
manner that deserved much praise.
The part of his son was taken by
Thomas Patten In a name that
brought forth credit from the audi
ence.
1t seems that Nelson Oak has q
grudge against Robert, who is in
love with Edith Worth, and plans
the murder of her father. This he
carries out and places the blame on
Robert Myrtle. Circumstantfal evil
dence seems to point to Roberts
guilt, but his father and sister are
inclined to believe In his innocence.
The part of Emma Myrtle, "a true
woman" was played by Miss Anna
Turner in a creditable manner, as
was the part of Roberts lover as
enacted by Miss Phyllis Robinson.
Jack Worth, the man murdered,
vas played by H. Wilson Jones.
Larry, the faithful servant, as taken
by Charles Ross, cannot be given
too much praise for his work In this
line.
The play continues and Robert is
taken to Jail. Chick, together with
Larry, secure his release by cutting
a hole In the prison wall. In the
last act the net is wound tighter
around the master and excitement
is at its highest pitch when Robert
accuses him of the murder.
Then the old slave who witnessed
him kill "Old Man Worth" springs
forward and exonerates Robert by
telling all that the master commit
ted the deed and that he witnessed
happiness and all attain their end
except the william, who is sent to
Jail. Chick was instrumental in
bringing about the conviction of the
master by securing a handkerchief
that was found in the murdered
mans hands.
Miss Hildred Burchard scored
heavily by her illustrated songs.
Moving pictures also added to the
show. In order to show the public
what Miss Agnott can do in emotion
al parts "The Fighting Chance" will
be presented next week.