The Northern Guardian. — 1897-10-05 (Hartlepool, Cleveland, England)

THE THEATRE ROYAL.  Yesterday evening, the audience at the Theatre Royal were treated to an excellent representation of Henry Pettitt's realistic drama from the Adelphi, "A Woman's Revenge." There are 1 several strong situations in this piece, and they are fully taken advantage of by Adria Hill and ' Robert Ayrton's London company of capable artelcs; the scenery and effects arc also well adapted to the end in view. Commencing with ' the courtship of the hero and heroine, Frank Drummond and Mary Lonsdale, the play carries on their life from marriage to separation by the machinations of her cousin, Robert Overstone ;a disappointed lover) and Mabel Wentworth, culminating with their reconciliation after seven years, and her trial on a false accusation of murdering Overstone. This leads up io the great trial scene in the Old Bailey, which is most powerfully rendered, and drew forth loud applause, Drummond defending his wife, and the verdict does not need much guessing to arrive at. Miss Adria Hill plays the role of the wife with feeling and natural expression, skilfully using the opportunities given for displaying her powers, whilst Mr Robert Ayrton was most effective as Drummond, and was deservedly applauded for his rendering of the character, both as counsel for his wife in the closing scene, and in the earlier part of the play. Miss Minnie Raynor and Mr Frederick Jacques, as Mr and. Mrs Chilton, lighten np the drama with vivacious and lively acting. Robert Overstone in the capable hands of Mr Charles B. Vaughan, was safe for a creditI able rendering, and his fellow rogue and murderer, Jephtha Grimwacle, was given excellently in every respect by Mr Eric Hudson. Miss Joan ' Hope, as the adventuress, Mabel Wentworth, 1, made a good impression. We must not omit to mention Little Rennie Douglas, who as Mary, ' Drummond's child, Moon made her way into the I gcod will of the audience, and took the part extremely well. The above were ably supported by :—John Overstone. Mr John F. Traynor; Sir John Blacklock, Q.C., Mr D. Blythe; Mr Justice Earl, Mr Henry Dartrey; Martin Doyle, Mr W. F Glover; Usher of the Court, Mr E. Strickland; Clerk of Arraigns, Mr Sydney Stafford; Foreman of the Jury, Mr C. E. Stead; Waiter at the Marine Hotel, Mr Alec Shepherd; Drummond's Servant, Mr Herbert Vane; Maggie I Weetwood, Miss V. L. Bernard; Wardrese, Miss I Flo Crosby ; barristers, solicitors, jury, policemen, ; etc.  The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Major General Sir Stanley Clarke, arrived at Salisbury ; yesterday afternoon, on a visit to Mr F. Hartmann, of Clarendon Park. where he will remain for the shooting until Thursday. His Royal Richness was heartily cheered by hundreds of people as he drove in an open carriage through The Public should he on their guard against 'doctored" cocoas. of which there are many in the the streets of Salisbury. market. CADBURY'S Cocoa, being abollutely pure The oldest Frenchman has just died. H. e was stands all tests, the Mediail profession and Press pro M. Louis Couerbe, a farmer living at Castoex, !aiming its superiority as a delicious beverage and near Condom. He was born on January 1, 1786, nutritious food. It should always be borne in mind ; and was therefore nearly 112 years of age. Rethat Cocoa must be pure and unadulterated—like ' eently an effort was made in France to ascertain