Life — May 9, 1901 — page 12: what you’re looking at

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394 WV HERE isthe man who canbravelysay, “have loved her, all my life— Since I took her hand on the wedding day I have only loved my wife?” Would we not praise hin long and well With the warmest praise that is, Id boldly, firm lie like this? The man who ev And stick to— The Finish in Sight. FPHE dramati beginning to. show signs of wear and tear. ‘A few houses have al- ready closed, other ings ure announced and there areno new produe- tions in view. Every season the end seems to come season is earlier, a fact due partly, at least, to the in- creasing interest of Americans in out-ofdoor life, As a national tendency this is not to be regretted, but it means a shorter ti f harvest fur these who depend on the stage for # living which, after a long nhattan, has just the Republic Theatre, is an run at the M ed up example of the kind of play that appeals to the simple ed theatre-goer. It is hard to believe that the same author whe Frietehie, Phe Cuptain: Jinks 4€7 OVERS LANE L 0 wrote arlnara Climbers” could have also Lane,” but Mr. Clyde Fitch claims it, and no one denies his claim. ‘This piece is as naturalas Jinks" is fantastic, “The ated, which is saying and written and as runl as Climbers” is sophisti deal for Mr. Piteh’s versatility. The 1 which hy pictures of original ne bring in the wl with this ki hangs his characters and village life is 4 very strong, but ¢ ither very ables him to Je bunch of tricks which ge of play and some new ones of his own invention. ‘The sentinent is of the mos vt, and the fu prona facie very elementary, but the author was evi dently aiming at the masses and has given them what they like best In his portrayal of character he was fortunate to find in Millie James tl & young woman named bination of and matured ability to uousual « childish appearane ‘CFE * make a good picture of a hoyden girl too fullof mischief to be received in an orphan asylum, and yet with childish frankness and sweetness to make her the pet of the persecuted minister who i the piece, Miss James does much to litt Mr. Fiteh’s play above the level of the common- place. ¢ church-members who do the persecuting of the minister are of the kind who realize that definition of Hell attributed to the Puri where everyone had to mind his and hee own business. ch could confer a public benefit by ng a series of matinces at which the house would be filled exclusively with ladi fthe W.C.T.U. If he could compel them to recognize the excellent likeness of them- selves he has created in the three meddling women of Dr, Singleton’s congregation, he would be doing a service to his country and enou ns—a pl self entitle s bound to ISS YSOBEL IASKINS has lately changed her second nanie by. the onial process, but the Ysobel remains Ysobel, as well as Grayce, Mae, Kathryne, and Maybelle, the same. Edythe, M MARCEAY HENRIRTTA CROSMAN IN “MISTRESS Nett.” the hero of NELL,” with costumes and scenery freshened up, is at, Wal- lack’s for a Spring run. This is the third theatre in New York to which Miss Crosman has brought her clever play, her excellent com pany, and her own artistic impersonation of the roguish favorite of Charles II. The Syn- dicate has done everything in its power to interfere with Miss Crostyan's career, but she has succeeded wherever she has been this season, and that simply o her performance ° ° . “T. ING WASHINGTON” is the not very felicitous title of a play which was recently given ata trial matinée at Wallack’s. It is not a great play, but it tells a fairly good story, and from the tech- nical point of view was well constructed. Its particular interest consisted in the actnal portrayal of the Father of His Country and of Martha Washington, both of whom, instead of being merely introduced, had considerable speaking parts. ‘The fact that they were very far from being ridiculous and that they held the close attention of the audience that American historical characters have become available as dramatic material. A few good plays written about the lives of real Americans would be a relief from the problem drama of London and the weak dramatization of ephemeral novels, Metcalfe. the merits of shows: LIFE'S CONFIDENTIAL GUIDE TO THE THEATRES. Broadiay.—"The Price of Peace." Drury Jane melodrama, well staged and at moderate prices. Remblie.—" Lovers fe by Clyde Fiten. intssion. Lane.” Comedy of rurat Reasonable prices of ad Garden. — "Under Two Flags.” dramatization of Ouida’s novel, Daty’a.—* San Toy.” well presented. Well-acted Clever musical comedy Ex pire.—Stock company tn * Diplomacy.” Ex: cellent play, not murdered Garrick.—Fithel Barrymore in “Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines.* Original and clever comedy, Wallack*s —Henrietta Crosman as Mistress Nell. Revival of a successful comedy. Rijot — "The Climbers. soctety life. Clever satire on Criterion.~ Julia Marlowe as Mary Tudor Ine crude dramatization of When Knighthood Was tn Flower.” Academy of Music.—Spectacular performance of * Uncle Tom's Cabin.” Fully worth the price of admission. Herald Square.— The Prima Donna.” Mediocre light opera, with pretty chorus. “On the Quiet." Amusing Augustus Thomas, with iter ay the star. Madison Syware farcical comedy Witile © comicbooks.com