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MICE AND men.
Charming Play at Auditorium Last
Night Attracts Large Audience

Choral Guild of Christ Church, was
produced before 4 full house, that
heartily appreciated the splendid
work Of the members Of the east
and thoroughly enjoyed the love
story and comedy running through
the play. The time required for
changing the scenery, while lit
tie long. was unavoidable, and was
pleasantly spent in listening to the
admirable selections rendered BY
the Cambridge Orchestra.
The time Of the play dated back
to NE close of ths Eighteenth Cen
tary, and depicted life in the
suburbs Of London. Mark Embury,
whs, ~ . young man, had been jill
ted by his sweetheart, and As con-
sequence had turned hermit, had
become imbued with the idea that
many Of the folliss and frills at
tributsd to women resulted from
the manner in which they had been
reared, and after giving the sub
jsct much thought, decided that he
would adopt 4 youn: girl from
nearby founding institution and
try the experiment of rearing her
under what he believed to be ideal
conditions, it bein: his purpose to
marry her a. soon as he had COM
pleted tho trainin: course which
was to make her the ideal woman.
After the Beadle of the institu-
ton, which part was admirably TAX
en- by Mr.. Lloyd Shorter, with the
assistance of the Matron, in the
portrayal of which character Miss
Sophia Roberts was superb, and re-
ceived unanimous applause, had brou-
ght in a number of the girls from
tho Founding, Little Britain"
which character was played by Miss
Mabel Woolford, was chosen as the
subject OF the sxperiment,an adop-
ted into his household, he having al
ready, in order that the proprieties
Of the day might be observed. en-
gagged Mrs. Deborah, lady Of
quality, but in reduced circumstan-
ces, az house-keeper.
From tho time of the introduction
of Little Britain" whose name
he Immediately changed to Peggy"
into the household, things began to
move lively. His nephew, Captain
George Lowell, whose escapades with
women and cards had gotten him
into LII repute with his uncle, and
who had hurriedly returned to
search for a locket containing the
picture OF the woman with whom he
was then entangled, fell desperately
in love with Peggy" and their
misunderstanding furnish a vein OF
humor throughout the entire play.
The ease with which Mistress joan
Ma Goodlake. which character was
charmingly portrayed by Miss Elisa
beth Henry. fooled her aged hus-
band. Mr.. Roger Goodlaks (Ar. Will
liam P. Ausselman( who pridsd
himsslt upon his knowledge Of, and
ability 70. handle women, furnished
much amusement, while the con-
eeit Of the lady herself, taken in
connection with her overbearine
manners at all times, made her the
object OF contempt.
The gradual change which took
place In Embury. who gradually fell
in love with his charming ward,
the former al depicting how easily
tho best laid plans are ruthlessly
destroyed by circumstances ; tho
latter showing tho genuine affee-
lions OF 4 good man eentered upon
one who could not return them in
kind, because nature had attunsd
her heart to another chord.
The return of Captain Lowell
from An enforced retirement to Ire
land, and the attempt Of Joanna to
continue the relations which had
existed between them prior to his
departure, with the resulting mis-
understandings and complications
furnished the leading characters
with the opportunity Of doing strong
work in their respective parts.
The dancing of the minuet which
was under the personal supervision
Of Miss Katharine Wallace, was a
beautiful feature and elected I'M
stinted applause, and was in de-
lightful contrast to some Of the
present day dances.
Mr.. George II. Bourns, as the
hermit, gave a splendid portrayal Of
the character, and was greeted with
applause each time he appeared up
on the stage. Mr.. Benjamin S. ms
ley took the part of Capt. Lowell in
manner that was very pleasing to
all. As Sir Harry Trimblestone,M Mr..
Henry Lloyd. Jr., brought down the
house, and showed himself to be
postmaster in the art of winning
woman's affections. As Kit" Bar
niger, Nj. Eugene Ruark acquitted
himself, al usual, with glory, and
carried Off the pie. Mr.. Russell
Davis, as Peter Mr.. Embury's
servant. came Off with flying colors.
Miss Mabel Woolford, in her por-
trayal OF the character Of Peg
e." completely eaptivated the audi
ence. The ease with which she
adapted herself to the varied chan
ges OF life. being free from affecta-
ton. added greatly to the success
OF the production. The part which
che 1Iovod 80, djff;,,,1+ hut Of