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

a good sized audience witnessed the
opening performance Of THE Barrier
al the Colonial last night II was not
until the curtain rose on the second act
that the audience got into the spirit of
the play but after that II seemed TO Ike
IT, and the members OF the company
played as If they appreciated the favor
with which their efforts were rewarded.
The gun fire in The Barrier began
twenty years before the opening OF the
play. II terminates in the dark when the
fash OF a pistol reveals two men in
terrific hand 10 hand struggle When the
lights are brought into play. one OF them
lies with knife thrust through his ribs.
This is as IL should be; for twenty years
he had been pursuing the other man in
order to have him hanged for a crime
that he himself had committed.
He shot and killed his own wife as
she was clipping with the victor OF this
last struggle. The latter sought refuge
from misdrected Justice by hiding him
self in Alaska, where he married sauaw
had taken the infant from the slain
mothers breast. and that girl is sup
posed now 10 be his daughter and half
breed. AT mining camp, where he
keeps general store and barroom.
United States captain falls in love with
ner. The enemy enters. coming from
some distant place. and the trouble be-
gins and ends as stated. In the interim.
the truth comes out regarding the girls
birth. The captain wins her also her
gold mine. providing the motif Of the
play.
Hairs might be split as to which of
two Is the leading role. II the character
were one that courted respect. Verne
Layton's portrayal of Dan Stark would
rank first class. AS IL is. his work is
commendable. though his efforts are not
thoroughly appreciated. The part of
Captain Meade Burrell. lover. and all
around good fellow, with a keen eye to
his duty. Is in competent hands with
Norval MacGregor. The circumstances
concerning the girl. Necia, portrayed by
mantle, though II Is hard to conceive any
one handling her role in more pleasing
manner. She is a beautiful woman and
capable actress. and one feels that It
would be delight TO see her in a part
that would permit the unaltering OF her
personality. The other parts are In good
hands Not much opportunity is afford
such chances as there are are not over
looked.
The engagement of THE Barrier" will
close tomorrow night. with matinee to-
morrow afternoon.
When it was learned that DR.. Frederick
ss,t S fGoR gsto ths e, Arctic explorer would visit
assembly of Colorado adopted a resolu-
tion to the effect that an invitation should
De 2ebsS extended Ss to him to address that body,
pathy and belief In his achievements OF
eEery member OF this assembly" DR..
Sook appearance in Salt Lake this even
ing 10 see this man who is one OF the
most talked of men in the world.
Bonita's Offering. THE Real Girl" at
the Orpheum this week. in which she has
the assistance OF her microscopic Alex
ander- bearded husband Lew Hearn. con-
eral other winners on the bill that are
responsible for big houses. Tonight is
n the regular society night Next week, the
let, put on in whirlwind style by CLAYTON
White and Marie Stuart.
The Great, Divide" the Garrick Offer
its action laid for two furious acts in
Arizona and the desert of the southwest
The players at the Garrick are giving It
has scored an enthusiastic hit. The reg
ular Saturday matinee Will be given to-
morrow. Next weeks show will be THE
Prince Chap"
Cora Mel Patten. head OF the Marden
school OF Music and Elocution of Chicago,
VINO mas national reputation as lecturer.
teacher and literary interpreter, will give
the trst or n series Of dramatic readings
az a. barra't nan bsEinning this evening.
nerd for tonight's recital. which will be
gwen complete. Tomorrow afternoon Miss
Patten VIII read The Piper" by Pea
body Rostand's "Chantecler" will be the
on sale at the Deseret News book store.
The attraction at the Colonial for three
&daHs & starting With Sunday matinee
of her famous novel Three Weeks"
The play has lost nothing in the dram
atization. and should prove one OF the IN
teresting plays of the year.
The Man OF the Hour" which many
people believe TO be the very best drama
oIes ever Written y, S. ona3 BY an american author
OF three days, starting next Thursday.
Damon and Pythias" will be presented
to Salt Lakers at the Shuberl theater be
scnttnS the piece has been carefully Sc
lected and panstaSing attention has been
exercised In the staging Of the play.
There will he matinee Sunday afternoon
n: Z:i9. and the engagement will close
with performance Sunday night,
in the musical play, Titles Nightmare"
at the Colonial. beginning Monday. March |
10, for three nights and a matinee We'd |
nesday. reSday II is said said. that Miss Dresslcr
sical comedy organization that has ever
visited Salt Lake. Titles Nightmare" !
theatcr for $50 performances. ana comes !
here with the entire original cast of /
eighty seven players.
There is one song at the Majestic this
week ,ha, Is worth the price OF admis-
sion. Put Your Arms Around Ne. |
Honey by Rober, Mallory and the cho-
the chorus is there with the little Incl
dcntals that make one want To join in
the ending IN practical way.