The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-09

i'ome' has at Inst reached Salt Lake
several seasons have passed since ME-
Honse was swept TO the front rank OF
dramatic stare through his notable i'm
pefsonatlon OF Daniel VOORHEES, Pike. car
rYins with him to enduring popula rtty
the splendid work from the pens OF Booth
harrington and Harry Leon Wilson. hut
the SUCCESS attending the Hodge -Tarl<-
ton- WILSON combination kept the star In
the east until the present season.
Inc presentation OF THE Man From
Home here at the Shubert theater in
November, 1909, in which Henry Hall
played so we'll the role made famous by
Mr. Hodge WAS heavily patronized and
han the effect of whetting the desire Of
loyal playgoers to see Mr.. Hodge In his
own creation. One OF the largest first
night audiences attending the Colonial
this season welcomed Mr.. Hodge last
night, and the politely expressed enthu-
siasnl arising from the keen delight OF
the audience assured this sterling actor
that henccforth his visit to Sali Lake
In any play viii be looked upon as one
OF the seasons treats
Mr. Hodge acknowledged the splendid
ovation accorded him In curtain
speech that further endeared him To his
auditors
The Man From Home has been SO
eiaborately discussed and freely and ia
voraoly commented on. that Its character
as comedy Is well known to both read
American play; IL certainly vibrates with
Amerlcanism Of the sturdIest kind, es-
taeishing the wholesome character and
with indisputable puissance. and at the
same time takes a stinging slap at the
title selling foreign noblernen as repre-
piece.
The efforts of Daniel Voorhees, Pike 20
protect his wards from entanglements
with despicable coterie of foreigners are
snGicient In themselves as so cleverly
dramatiZed. to make play Of remarkable
appesl AS the play concerns Daniel
voorhees, ax.spI pikeIand esa he dominates eyery
appearance~it Is glorihcation of demo-
cratic simplicity. Viewed from another
sIehSo snSleS, IT takes s. stIansle hold on the
OF this characterful exponent OF sturdy
Amerlcanism in, the midst OF the as
sembIage OF foreigners. most OF whom, are
teristlcss makes a real hero OF the 10
korno barrister in the eyes OF tho audi
ence.
This discussion OF types and conven-
tons does not mar the admirable fea-
lures OF "rhe Man From Home" which is
undoubtedly one Of the most wholesome.
present-day comedies; nor does the con-
srasts brought out SO wildly shade the
plot or effect the plays hold on an au-
dience. II has an unwonted power OF
srousing enthusiasm due. next to Mr..
Hodges dro!leries and compelling per-
sonelity to It's unusual treatment The
other form OF patriotism pride in the
triumph OF a vlrfle American citizen und
his novel way of unraveling tho difficult
Ties presented to him.
Mr.. Hodge fits his Dnrt with RI TO
nicely, his portrayal is a notable creation
in the gallery OF capable charscterIza-
sagacity, and above all his naturalness.
make his delineution one OF The most
interesting ever enacted on the Colonial
Weieome ysese S ecienpeSy TIE coaS pnS s eisoo
rately mounted. the scenic effects being
worked out in strtctest detail. The pro-
night with matinee Wednesday after.
noon
Salvation Nell'' was given Its opening
performance OF 3 weeks engagement at
tho Salt Lake theater last night by the
Garrick players. who collectively acquit
ted themselves with great credit and In
dividually established stronger claim to
sentiaI virtue OF the true artist.
With the closing performance Of Alias
Jimmy Valentino" last week, the popular
players stepped quickly. into their respec,
the different characters In a manner that
will reflect lasting honor upon themselves.
Each CHARACTER essayed was depicted
left little 20 be desired.
The story OF Salvation Nclp' is well
known among theaterGoers here. since
the appearance OF Mime. f1ske ~ INC
piece several years ago. the Garrick
players themselves have produced It.
Judging from last nights performance.
this weeks engagement VIII proye one
aty.. JNxyt rrID
players, who have even improved upon
their former efforts.
In the tiue role. Miss Ida Adair con-
fronts many a. hard DIT OF sGtins;; ,is;,, ~hisn IN
Salvation Nell. she holds her audience
capably IN depicting the unfortunate,
pareniless girl who rises from the Sums
and then uplifts her lover through the
Thurston Hall, as Jim Piatt. tho gIri's
lover. takes his part adminoly II & is
hard onaraots5 soloT TO wPthon m M that
virtue In the man which brings him even
tuaIIy TO the light. Mr.. He'll. however,
is equal to the demands. .h his cS se.,ns III as rs
throughout, 1t Is one Of The striking
Margaret DIlis, as Myrtle ODeu'
proves her ability In a pleasing manner.
She portrays her role In characteristic
style and depicts the part true to It's
| color. c, rr,rr,
j. David EterbllH' Jonrl ouIiHoI, @ 80
| Rean. Nell Pratt Walter r Seymour,
William BERNARD, and. Ia fact, az the
,,iawnrs nsrform creditabIy, Elizabeth
Ross Ross, as Haileiuiah Maggie. and little
Melville Held ss Iimmy y,,6n saunders nd DO fsy fSy
SGo-Iord Nan Ramsey, May Bird and
nibsrs ,n their respective parts
The piece is well staged In every ds.spar pSrs
tIcular. and tho management. oet,;n~a oessrves
yhinb would be hard TO Improve. "Sal :
"at;on Non" wilt be produced through the
week, with matlnces WEDNESDAY ano
| Saturday.
rarobtor and applause are In evidence
| .t ,bs Orpheum this week. The headline
aot' Pouehots Flying Ballet is cone@aSo nnnstS1
to he OF the most arao,v,0uS ,,7, IoS span somc
tin,e. Two plnylets and other acts run }, >
ming In the lighter vsln make up OIL" Vi
| variety and quality