New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-28
Husband and Wife Much
Affected at Final
Parting.
ACTOR ADDRESSE S
SHUBERT AUDIENCE
Miss MarloWe Recites Poem
"If ! Were King" Profits
Go to Charity.

+. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe-
Mrs. Sothern IN private life-bid their
hnal farewell to III. stage across the
footlshts AZ the Shubert Theatre last
night. To Mr. sothern it meant the
close Of life work that has con
sumed slightly more than thirty-ssven
years, 10 Miss Marlowe it meant re-
tlremsnt to private life after a few
years less Of stage experience. while it
meant the loss Of two Of Americas
favorlte stars 20 the men and women
who, with tear dimmed eyes. saw them
upon the stage for the last time.
After the final curtain last night Mr.
Sothern became a country gentleman Of
England.
During the last four weeks the prof
It's of III Were King" have been de-
voted TO numerous charities. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sothern will take no profits 20
England with them a. result Of this
seasons efforts. The Actors Fund Of
America, the English Actors at the
Front, the British Red Cross and the
American Red Cross have all benefited
Bost Affected BY Farewell.
There was trace Of moisture in
Mr. Sothern's eyes and a catch IN his
voice when he stepped before the cur
tain at the Shubert last night 10 bid
his last farewell Miss Marlowe was
likewise affected as she bowed in re-
sponse 10 her last curtain call.
MIR. Sothern said that he had found
his public intelligent, tolerant. discrlm-
mating, eager and appreciative, and,
having this, he could ask little more.
"For my part, have had a fine time, y
he said. 81 have loved the theatre, and
from the first sought no reward other
than the JOY of my work. ! am sure
that with Miss Marlowe it has been the
same. All other considerations have
been secondary. To be allowed TO act
the great parts, to experience the eXal o
taton Of the greatest poets greatest
crestions-this has been the goal OF
each of US. To have had that privilege,
and to have won some favor IN the
effort. this has been sufficient reward.
There is. alas, a difference between
aspiration and achievement. One only
approximates ones own standard, and
we all fall short of our best desire.
But. as Miss Marlowe and | stand here
| tonight and grasp your hands across
the footlights, we feel that We have
! fought with enthusiasm IN noble
cause. that We have held fast 70 our
/ dear wish 20 interpret humbly the
noblest drama the world has seen. We
/ have one regret-that circumstances
/ have not permitted US TO say goodby
! in some Of those Shakespearian plays
/ in which We have for twelve years
sought favor. But since that satisfac-
/ ton is denied us, ] am grateful that
my last word will be spoken in Mr..
McCarthy's charming romance, and my
wife is happy that in restrode strength
she stands here wit han overlooking
heart 70 bow her thanks. Thanks ~
those few who IN her earlier years
saw the promise OF future accomplish
ments. and 20 those many who in later
DAYS have strengthened her with sp-
plsuse, counsel, criticism and praise.
New York Full of Memories.
New York is full Of sFectioust.
memories for both OF US. Here ! made
my first appearance on any stage, with
nv father. at Abbey's Park Theatre.
Here. at the Bijou, my wife first sp-
reared as Parthenis, and made her first
success Here, under Charles Froh-
mans generous management, we joined
forces in our Shskespearian adventure,
and here, our work done, we stand al
last to say farewell.
But this retirement OF our - nos
leading to inglorious ease, The gods
will find some service stu for IDLE
hands 10 do, and in this greatest
tragedy the world has seen we all must
take some part. Wherever our nome IN
England may be, there will be work to
do. and shall even hope that whatever
skill 7 have acquired IN your service