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appointed home, but. after becoming
acquainted with the true state of af-

appointed home. but. after becoming
acquainted with the true state of af-
fairs rises nobly to the occasion. Mrs
Harry Able is splendid in this part
and shows much personal magnetism
which carries her successfully thru
the trying ordeals of Shirley.
Floyd Flynn, as expressman, Jug
| giles Shirley's trunks. and is ordered
around by Eudoxia in an amusing
manner.
Jefferson Ryder, son of John
| Burkett Ryder, has met Shirley
abroad and they become more than
friends. Jefferson follows Shirley
to her home, and then comes compli-
| cations which are combined to make
the real story of the play. This part
is most ably taken by Floyd Hensler
Hon. Fitzroy Bagley is the private
secretary of John Burkett Ryder, a
man of education and one who knows
| something of the world. He is busy
guarding the best interests of his
employer, and it is great undertake
ing. Floyd Flynn impersonated the
Hon. Bagley splendidly.
Senator Roberts, friend and ally
of the Lion, is KEEP; very busy aEyang-
ing affairs for the official removal of
poor judge Rossmore from the bench,
and is sOrely tried by his daughter,
Kate. The Lion and Kate's father
have determined she shall marry
jefferson Ryder, much against the
will of both young people. Robert
Irwin handles this part with much
credit to himself.
Kate Roberts, a beautiful girl
raised in luxury and with social at
tainments, and rather spoiled, is in
nj
eventually the young couple make
their plans to elope. to escape Kate's
being obliged to keep her fathers
and the Lions plan for her to marry
Jefferson Ryder. Mildred Davis took
this part we'll.
Mrs. John Burkett Ryder, the Lii
on's wife, is woman of refinement
but wholly under the spell of her ia
nous husbands strong will She is
fond mother, but in order to follow
the line of least resistance in her
dealing with her husband, follows
his dictates, rather than the prompt
ings of her own heart. Mrs. Joe
Bowers, lady of quiet manner and
refinement was well adapted to this
character.
John Burkett Ryder sweeps all be-
fore him with his dominating nature
and determination to rule. His own
interests and those of the party which
he represents come before family and
friends, and conscience. However,
within the breast of every human be-
ing is that spark of love, truth and
charity which is uncovered and
brought to light and life under the
right conditions. This is accomplish
ed by Shirley Rossmore, in her as
suming the character of Sarah Green,
the author of novel in which she
has made the life of John Burkett
Ryder. the Lion, her leading charac-
ter exposing to the world the motives,
instincts and objects of a man of his
selfish, domineering character. She
is summoned to the Ryder home to
answer for her act. Then follows a
series of circumstances which turns
the entire course of the life of John
Ryder, exOnerates Judge Rossmore
and unites Shirley and jefferson. A,
c. Henrie impersonated John Ryder,
the Lion, to perfection, but in private
life does not roar, as was necessary
to fill his part in the play.
Jorkins, tho butler, with his stiff
English manner, was we'll taken by
Jay johnson, and the ladies maid was
impersonated by Mrs. Blaylock, as
the illness of Mrs. F.. B. Enyart pre-
vented her taking the roll
The Ordway orchestra rendered
spledid music for the evening.