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Show A GRAND SUCCESS The Initial Pert ormauce of Moths by the Thatcher Stock.Co. "Moths," as presented by the Thatcher Stock Co. last night may be . said to be a thorough success from every standpoint. The capacity and fitness of the Individual artists for their particular parts will not bo questioned, ques-tioned, the stage settings and costumes wcro truly splendid and evoked tin-' tin-' stinted praise, and the play within Itself It-self Is of such absorbing interest that nothing is left to be desired. Naturally Natur-ally enough thcicwcre a few "llrst-jjight" "llrst-jjight" bobbles such as arc the portion of every company but these were so few and of such littlo consequence that they attracted little or no attention atten-tion and will easily be remedied at the nest performance. It may bo safely said that the production as a whole equaled incvery respect the llrst-nlght performance of any Stock Co. In tho country, and there is little doubt that If true merit counts, the future success suc-cess of the Thatcher Stock Co. will be phenomenal. "Moths" Is distinctively a society drama, dealing with the foibles of the "upper crust" In such a way as to expose the thinness of that crust. Lady Dolly, a Parisian, loses her husband and is left with a girl baby on her hands, an unfortunate nuisance according to milady's way of thinking. The child is sent away for an education educa-tion and returns to her Parisian home and mother a charming young lady, pure in thought and character and not of her mother's stamp. There is littlo or no sympathy between tho girl and her surroundings, but tho mother determines on making a great match for her daughter, and encourages encour-ages a Russian Prince named Zouroff. Verc instinctively knows him for the false and inhuman brute ho proved himself to be, and scorns him. At (this time, Vere Is loved by Jack Jura m an honorable gentleman, and by one - Raphael dc Carrcze, a nobleman who had laid aside his title to become a wandering artist. At this Juncture, Lady Dolly determines to marry her daughter to tho Prince, and although despising and detesting him, Verc consents to a marriage with him, after a terrible secret had been whispered into her car by her mother. (By-thc-way, all of us would who haven't read Oulda's novel would like to know what that secret is.) Vero is loyal to her husband, but he continues contin-ues tho rouo lie was before marriage and spends liis time with notorious women, one of whom, Madame Sonncy, he brings to Ills home. Verc witnesses a love scene between tho two, refuses to live with herj-husband, Is struck by him and Is banished as well. Ills wife refuses to get a divorce and lives alone In banishment. Tho Duke of Mull marries Fuschia Leach an American girl, who had known Ycro.ln her former form-er life. They visit her at her place of banishment and beg her to live with them In Paris whero she would bo protected, but tho wlfo refuses. At this time Verc Is also visited by Cor-I Cor-I czc who hears of her trials. ITc at- A tempts to get her to leave with him but this she refuses also. Coreze remains re-mains in tho town, a fact which comes to tho knowledge of tho Prince 9k and ho arrives on the scene to kill ' Correze. Jack Jura put In an appearance ap-pearance and after being told by Vere that she loves Correze, he decides to save that man's life. Jack finds ex-i ex-i cuse for slapping the Prince's face and 1 Is challenged to a duel, which resulted I In tho death of both the Prince and k Jack, the latter dying in the arms of 9 Correze and Vere. K Miss ISoyer's Interpretation of the m character, Lady Dolly, is absolutely E' without Haw. She Is tho Parisian E "society lady" to such perfection that the character Is detestable. Hut for j tho fact that tho character requires the greatest talent, the many friends K of this charming little artiste would ft be better pleased to see her take a M part more In keeping with her lovable R disposition. I Mrs. G. W. Thatcher, Jr. (Jean Crls- B mon) as Madamo Sonncy was a most & pleasant surplsc. Sho carried the K part well and showed a degree of H histrionic ability that Is very gratlfy- Ingto fiiends. Wo understand that E Mrs. Thatcher has littlo desiro to con- pi tinuo in tho work and is taking a part I with the company only until another jfllajt artist can bo obtained. In tho character of "Verc," MIjs K Ida Duo proves all tho good things r that have been said about her. Charming Charm-ing In appearance perfect In technique and stage mannerisms, accurate In the portrayal of a highly sensitive and cultured young lady among people foreign in sentiment thought and action, this young lady excites an admiration ad-miration that is unbounded. She compares favorably with Miss Iloycr as an artist. Miss Jean Ingraham, who took the part of Fuschia Leach, was originally ono of tho dancers In Corlanton and took this part In tho Stock Co. because be-cause of a failure on tho part of Miss Lottlo Levy to bo with tlio organization. organiza-tion. She did her part creditably. A1Q. Swcndson and Walter Pcrcl-val Pcrcl-val as Correze and Jack Jura wcro very successful In their work and give evidence of ability equal to that of leading men in stock companies of the bigger cities. Tho Duke of Mull in which Mr. Merket does a little comedy work, hardly gives scope for that gentleman's ability ,but as interpreted by him gives excellent satisfaction. T. II. Cutler as Prince ZourolT showed show-ed up In hli usual good form and did the character very successfully. Cutler's Cut-ler's abltlty Is so well known that he scarcely needs word of praise. Tho proprietors must nccssarlly feel very pleased with the success of the entire alfair. Messrs. 15. & G. Thatcher have worked hard to give tho people tho best possible performance perform-ance for the least money and that they have succeeded In getting a company com-pany of merit and capacity second to none of the best companies that come to Logan should bo and no doubt Is a source of congratulation. The Stock Co. Is a homo enterprise in a way and should receive tho hearty support of every person interested in the success of local people. The Thatchers have become disgusted with the class of companies that can be Induced In-duced to come to Logan and have felt many times that It was possible to place on Its feet an organization such as the present one and give the people tho worth of their money, and now that they have at last launched forth on the theatrical sea with that pur-poso pur-poso in view they should be supported support-ed in every way posslblo until it is seen whether or not they can accomplish the desired end. If a Stock company here can give the pco- Elc a better class of plays, presented y superior artists and at popular prices, why should It not be patronized? patroniz-ed? All the money that is paid the actors, and that Is considerable, is spent in Logan, and whatever success Is tho portion of the production is that much of a success for the city. Mr. George Thatcher states that the Thatcher Stock Co., Is largely an experiment s0 far as Logan is concerned. concern-ed. So many kicks had been registered register-ed against the high prices frequently charged and there has seemed to be such a demand for good attractions at low prices that it was decided to give the patrons an opportunity to find out whether they know exactly what they do want. This week's production of "Moths" Is designed as a test. Mr. Thatcher Is confldent that the Thatcher Stock Co., has in it, talent equal to tho best companies that have been hero this season, and the prices aic as low as the people could expect or want. If the company meets with a hearty reception and there seems to bo an appreciation of the production and low prices, the Co. plays will be a permanent thing for Logan, otherwise the present week will probably end tho matter. Tho company Intends to tour tho west, anyway, and In tho event of a lack of appreciation here, Logan will be used merely as a place for rehearsal and the starting out of new production. produc-tion. Inasmuch as there is little or no entertainment en-tertainment offered hero during tne summer months, Sir. Thatcher has long contemplated tho Idea of giving tho people at least a six week's summer run at popular prices, and should the present efforts for tho patrons be appreciated, ap-preciated, tho proposed summer entertainment en-tertainment will probably become an assured fact. The opera houso would bo fitted with electric fans, thoroughly thorough-ly ventilated, decorated with flowers, and made as delightful and attractive us possible. |
