Newark post., 1922-12-13
"THE MAGISTRATE"
AT OPERA HOUSE
NEXT TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY
University Students to Present
Pinero's Notable Drama

Theatregoers in the vicinity Of
Newark have in store for them
dramatic production that affords more
value to the true lover of the legiti-
mate stage than any play that has
been staged in this town for great
many months. The play in question,
which is doubtless familiar to every
follower of drama, is "The Magis-
trate," one of Arthur w. Pinero's
greatest successes in the line of
farcial comedy. Those who are more
familiar with the musical comedy
realm of theatrical productions will
doubtless remember this particular
play as Good Morning Judge" a
musical play, which was one of Broad
ways greatest sensations.
Although little or nothing has been
announced to the public, in fact little
attempt has been made at publicity,
the Footlights Club of the University
of Delaware has had this play under
way for several weeks, and enough
time, work, and talent has been ex-
pended upon the production to be
given in Newark to make it compare
very favorably with the professional
production. Mr.. Alexander Blair, Jr.,
who has devoted a great deal of his
time to the study of dramatic direc-
ton has had the coaching Of this play
entirely in his hands, and he has
finally announced that the play will
be given on the 10th and goth of De-
cember in the Newark Opera House,
which has been reserved for the oc-
casion.
"The Magistrate" is no less hu-
morous than its camofaged self,
"Good Morning Judge" There is
hearty laugh in every line from the
time fthe initial curtain to the time
of the grand ensemble. There is a
plot, complex enought to crafty the
most critical person, and which keeps
one guessing until the end.
In the production of this show, Mr..
Blair is especially fortunate in having
such a talented group of persons as
he has to choose from. In the leading
roles. we find Clifford A. Smith and
James E. Tilghman, who play the
parts of Mr.. Posket, the magistrate,
and Agatha Posket, respectively. Mr..
Smith has taken an active part in
every theatrical production given
here during the last three years. He
will be remembered by his friends as
"The Duke of Newark" Jimmy"
Tilghman is a feminine imitator who
has caused more than one young lady
to gaze enviously at him. The roles
in which these young men are placed
give them every opportunity to dis
play their ability, and few chances to
do so are overlooked by the two in
dividuals thus favored. Paul Leahy,
playing the part Of Mr.. Bullamy, an
other magistrate, displays rare talent.
Mr.. Leahy, who is a Freshman, has
| taken a prominent part in number
/
of productions at Wilmington High
School, where he scored a great sue
cess in the production of "a Tailor
Made Man" Leahy does the ticklish
stunt of taking two parts, which
necessitates some lightning changes be-
hind the scenes. Hyman Yanowitz, a
class mate of Leahy's, and who also
starred in "a Tailor Man," is
making a great impression in the role
of Isidore, a waiter. Other notables in
the cast are: Aubrey Travers, john
son Rowan, Ralph Heinold, Charles
Levy, Frank Else, Cedric Snyder, B..
Raught, Charles E. Green, c. Norman
Wade, George McMannus, and Gran
! vile S. Robinson.