Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-13

many fOl6S III duutcur phys shob ~
would not seem natural for an Elks'
play to be put over without Il. Cooke
appearing on the scene. Hence, while
he didn't have very leading part as
a Japanese servant, he was allowed to
come out first when the curtain rose
and to do a lot Of work without say
ing. Later on he was called upon TO
talk, although Mr.. Mott had to close
him up several times.
Murray L. Hart, who was a plain
clothes man and not allowed to borrow
any police unifrom from Chief Varney,
appeared quite natural. Ali he had to
do was to smoke good cigar and put
on the swank that is supposed to fit
with plain clothes officer who knew
he couldn t be fooled. As. Mr.. Hart
was q real officer in the late war, it
just came natural to see that things
were going right. He knew the part
and acted it,
| But while a lot of men we know
IN Salem were masquerading in police
uniforms on the stage last night, tnere
really were two genuine patrolmen mix
ed in with o governor, secretary Of
state, city mayor and couple Of
former military men. These men were
Walter Thopson and Harry Rowe. In
the active work Of running down Oscar
Gingrich it was hard to tell which was
which. They guarded well the outer
door in 6 crisis when Gingrich wat
ltrying to get away and there was a sus-
|picion that James Mott was about to
leave.
AS all cannot be stars and do the
heavy love making or cut up pictures
that were valuable, some must be con.
tent without a chance of getting glad
hand In this patriotic work were Dan
f. Langenberg and A. L. Fraser. Both
are good actors and both consented to
take part in the play for the good Of
the cause.
Plenty OF Action.
i While the play is strictly msn 3
Iplay, yet of course there must be wo
men in the cast to add the necessary
romance. Mrs. Walter l.. Spauldlng
put the necessary pep into her acting
as an aunt Of Miss Olga Gray. When
Mrs, Spaulding came on the stage there
was something doing all the time and
she played most excellently the part Of
the aunt who had to keep Miss Gray
from eloping with Oscar Gingrich.
Miss Cartwright, although new star
IN Elkdom plays, won the approval Of
the Audience almost before she began
to talk. Her love making with Kari
hinges was really natural, especially
taking into consideration that about
ooo pepole were looking at her. Mr..
: Hinges helped along wonderfully in the
, trying scenes of love at first sight and
} everything was lovely.
AS the young lady who fell IN ieye
with Oscar Gingrich and later with
james Mott, Miss Olga Gray made
most decided hit. Her acting was most
natural and she carried well all her try.
ing experiences with Mr.. Gingrieh who
susisted on clipping with her and Mr..
Mott who insisted on marrying her
AS Mr.. Mott put on the play, it Is mas,
ural that he should have the pleasure
! of telling Miss Gray lot of nice things
and finally winning out as the curtain
, went down.
Was Finished Success.
As Salem audiences know Mr.. Mott
they know that when he announces
: an Elk play, it's going to be a good
one. They know that Mr.. Mott is a
finished actor and that he knows his
business and that is enough to always
: draw two crowded houses. This time,
: 1T will draw three houses. There was mt
: d vacant seat in the house last night,
nor will there be any unsold ones for
tonight. Those who want to see the
!. play will be given chance at tho
third and last performance Friday even
ing at $3.50 o'clock.
And the credit of the fine show Last
eyening is not only to Mr.. Mott, the dir
eetor. but to the fine spirit and enthu-
: siasm of those who gave their time to
: the production Of the play. The audi.
} ence didn t quite respond with enough
7 ieneores, but it pretty well understood
: that Salem audiences aren't much on
lenthusing the first night. They gener
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