The Barrow Herald and Furness Advertiser. — 1888-09-29 (Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England)

ROYAL ALHAMBRA THEATRE.  "Mr Barnes, of New York," the latest sensational novel, has of course been dramatised, and the public of Barrow have this week an opportunity of witnessing the original adaptation of Mr Gunter's book. "Mr Barnes, of New York," is a very interesting and sensational story, and the chief incidents have been retained in the play. As this is the first representation of the play in Barrow a short outline of the plot may be given. The story opens with tOe inel at Ajaccio, in which Antonio Paoli is killed by an English officer. Antonio's sister arrives in time only to witness his death, and in aecorelance with Corsican custom, swears a vow that she will avenge him. "Mr Barnes, of New Yolk." is a chance spectator of the duel, and Antonio ties in his arms. Then follows a long search for the English officer, supposed to be Edwin Anstruther. In her search, Marina travels to Egypt, and nets as nurse. Here she meets with Anstruther lying wounded. She nurses him back to life and strength. and thy tall in love. In the meantime, Mr Barnes meets Enid Anstruther in Paris, and after a short acquein!anc3 they become engaged. In the comae ot her travels Marina recognises Barnes at Nice, and she is introduced to Enid, the two. girls becoming fast friends Marina prolongs her visit to Nice, in the meantime her servant Thomasso and her guard.aii (.I,.unt Danella prosecuting the search for the murderr tf Nl:ulna's brother, the Count's reward being the h-iiid of Marina. Edwin Anstruther is induced t vis.t Nice to see his sister, and again meets with Marina, and they become engaged. Count Dauella has discovered that this is the person whom they tiaciii see,reb )f, but hides the fact from Marina, who renoutie.is her vow for love Icw Edwin. The Count is mrl'iY ad Is t, the actioa cf Marina, but Tiding h-ir iTninevable in her puipos-. :.T ; !Lit, wi•h ber decislren, nil . ' • lamci Lt her ell hem, in -I.i T-• , -I the whoh‘ part:), ' ; : • of Harr es, who has , , , T Te•ii,k warning. 1-T Enid to prev . • i.• , t,. rkinica, the Count Arr;v.id at Corder... wI TT, g :he Z. 11,:; .L.:!!' cif EthViti ! r htt,!ol she it. ::1,  nivge  to,  • V ;:ill  ,t  I...itt'!, It .tvt.  • o.lt  r. r  an-a, p 1 V At : • 1: . • ;( '.:•.• lynna'l,!). i • , Wa3 nit , but that his pistobi ha : • : :',•: ...• a 'balmy, this '',•: ia •, r..ey 1)..r IliS 111:Liv, nut! all ends is a s•ron7. one. tin. leading characters Lein:4 in 1..1.'t r :.rtistel. Miss ." ••• v y al in the trying ut it: ,•• tlio e!..c.actet enabling her :,) iii Y abilitnia to atir it ge. In the I.,,rform. s.• triouN S'.”ll, N 'rm"'t irett an •d-al repreo-n-tation, one full of alit! and yig.aiar. and ance is excellent. Miss Lillie Winter is all thA Ciiii ha desired as and Mrs Sidney Lacey is a delightful "Lady Chadds." Miss Emily Eldred, as the vivacious "Maude," could flat be equalled, and her spirited acting of alti pa, rt is received with manifest approval. "Mr Barnes is capitally represented by Mr Will Cleinekt, whose matter-of-fact actimr. cir, and nonctialanc., distinguish him as a typical American. Mr Clement's performanae is very good. Mr Sidney LlCey rives an intelligent and poweiful renikting of "Count Danella," a part he has carefully attulie.l, att-t witu good result... Mr V. S. Ferrsr takes the pert of "Edwin Gerard Anstruther," and he deserves much prai-e for a faithful representation. The play is I ac.,,li:vg!y well mounted nod capitally performed, th. wltol. of the artistes working well together. Thete was a. large house on M.mday, and the applause was loud and suit 'heel when the cuitaiti fell. "Mr Ilarie-s, of New Yr.rk," will be given f"r the last 111110 this era Bing, wl dcubt ! there w.ll be a erowded,  li to cornr  - •