Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-05

quests. The play over which New YORK
raved and which Is still playing to
crowded houses in the metropolis re-
ceived only a politely cordial welcome IN
this city. One of the reasons is that
Newark is not quite so "blase' as her
big sister across the river.
New York is so obviously fond of en-
tertainment of any sort, and is so over
crowded with folk who wish to forget
their days by spending their nights in
theatres n restaurants, that she does
not choose carefully, .oss not weigh
carefully the appreciation she bestows.
New York audiences are inclined TO
fattery, while those in Newark are sin
cere. They give praise where praise is
deserved, and withhold it on occasions
when it is not .nerited. So it is that
THE Pink Lady" received no more than
a politely cordial welcome; so it was
that Madame Sherry" was received
only because her fame preceded her and
Newarkers were interested to see what
it is that New York glories in.
Better musical plays than the one
here this week have occasionally been
seer in Newark; and also many not so
good. AS an entertainer. and it must
be admitted that that is what it is
meant for, THE Pink Lady" will prob
ably fulfil its mission. But as a talked
about play, one that would be welcomed
! again and again, ii does not come UP to
the fun measure of expectation.
Three very tuneful songs two very
funny comedians, a consistent plot,
pretty gowns and scenery. aid greatly
in making the play enjoyable.
An untrue lover. engaged to be mar
ried, n an epidemic of Satyrs, form
the basis of the story that is never lost
track of throughout the play.
1t seems that a Satyr has appeared
in the forest of ~Compiegne, whose
chief aim IL life is to kiss beautiful
nymphs. He is the talk of the tow
at the opening of the play, and is the
delight of kissable lasses. By a freal
of fate and the scheming Of a morally
loose young man a respectable antique
dealer in Paris is made to play the
part of the Satyr, to aid the young
man in extricating himself from the
awful tangle into which his receptions
have drawn him.
To Frank Daniels, a cold-blooded an
tique dealer, falls the lot of playing
the Satyr. and according to his own
admission he liked it," The strange
actions of the Satyr and his sudden
fondness for kissing perfectly strange
girls, leads his wife. Ada Lewis, to q
state Of exceptionally funny frenzy
For a while the credulous fiancee OF
the deceptive youth believes that hel
doubts of her sweetheart were I'M
founded, but she eventually discovers
that he had not been true to her and
gives him up Before the n of the
play, however, she learns that he really
loves only her and gladly consents tc
re new the engagement. Satyr is to
go home with his wife, but he leaves
the impression hat he still likes
playing the devilish role.
To Miss Lewis and Mr.. Daniels
belong the honors of the evening. Mis-:
Lewis, especially. was excellent, anc
Daniels was his old self. AS the gay
deceiver. Forrest Winant, was entirely
adequate. He acted naturally ant
pleasingly.
When she sang, Miss Margaret Ro'
maine, the pink lady, was satisfactory
Ruth Thorpe. the fiancee, was charm,
ing, and Scott Welsh, a model young
man. not only sang we'll but acted 30