The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1890-02-11 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

ROYAL ALHAMBRA THEATRE.  On Monday evening the new play "Day to Day," by Mr. C. A. Clarke, was produced at the above theatre for the first time, and notwithstanditg the numerous and powerful counter - attractions, a large and appreciative audience gathered, who by their presence and reception of the piece gave proof that Mr. Clarke had struck-ile,' and had produced a play which is full of telling and unlooked for situations. We have a well-conceived plot, with a text that in turn appeals to almost every emotion of the human heart. Add to these advantages apt and effective scenery, and the fact that the drama is presented by a company in every way fitted for the roles in which they are cast, under the leadership of Mr. T. Morton Powell, and we have a source of considerable attraction. Mr. Powell, in his pourtrayal of "Paul Inglewood," the returned convict, in the prologue, presents a vivid picture of the almost insurmountable difficulties which at every turn meet this class in their efforts to return to respectable life. The scenes with his motherless child " Little Nell," his traducer Andrew Calthorpe," and the scum with whom he is compelled to mix, are all marked by a breadth of conception and a force of exposition which at once stamp him as an actor of no mean ability. This favourable impression was further strengthened on his assumption of the role of " Paul Pentacost," seeking in deeds of uprightness, charity, and love, to forget and atone for the crime which he, in common with the law, thinks he is guilty •A. Hightoned, noble, remorseful, and above all paternal, he has full scope for the display of his gifts as an actor. Mr. Walter M. Cameron, as " Drinkworth Dyke," whilom loafer, thief, convict, and undetected murderer, was able to give a tone of realism to the various phases of the part; while Mr. Sidney Sari, his pal, as "Billy Blaze "—a proper land-rat, but , not all bad—was full of that versatility which gives , light and shade to a play. In this respect lie was Lably seconded by Mr. Charlie Stuart as " Foutenbas Fizzle." Mr. C. B. Reston as "Charles Neil," medical student and artist, gave a rendering of the ' walking • gentleman which was interesting and pathetic. Mr. Hughes Thaekery, in his parts of "Andrew Calthorpe " and "Sergeant Kilbridge," gave satisfaction. The part of "Little Nell," in the hands of the child Grace, was a fine piece of acting ; and the manner in which Miss Nellie Cameron played the part "1 Nell " called forth the warm plaudits of Ihe audience. Miss Marie Houseley, as the slighted, vengeful "Agnes Calthorpe," has a heavy part demanding power of expression and strength of declamation, but this lady was fully equal to the occasion. 'Miss Nell Gilmore as "Nancy Whey," the milkmaid, was the source of never-ending merriment by the artlessness and completeness of her rendering of the part. So closely critical were the audiene and so enthusiastic in their approval, that the whole company were frequently re-called.  ,*o.—A. CLERGYMAN will send, f t ee of ch :age, a prescription for the cure of all who suffer limn the trrors and indiscretious of youth, nervous debility. physical exhausliou, and early decay. This goat remedy was discovered by a Missioncry in Old Mexico: it 'avid him from a miserable 'x'.t .', and an early vrat, ...end a self -addrts, in; 4.1 rsliii to ortrEs. r.so ' , 1-!, U:11y-square, Loudon,* . . .ier.ltelYi 1  A. 0.