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THE ANACONDA STAShivery climax reachedThe first offering at the Margaret for several weeks pleased the patrons last, night, when a well-balanced company presented “Tin* House of a Thousand Candles, dramatized from the Nicholson novel of that name.In the play the entire action centersaround the mysterious butler, Bates, who was splendidly portrayed by Hugo Koch. It is not a light task to interpret a character that conceals under the obsequious mien of a servant such masterly grasp of affairs as does this lovable man, but Mr. Koch acquitted himself with honor in the undertaking which brought new laurels to Sackett.Around the secret which this man keeps in trust, as well as the burden of his own life, has been built a melodrama of fascinating kind, with weird setting and startling stage effects, to keep it out of the stereotyped class of play. The climax of effect is reached in the third act with the battle In adarkened house, while the storm beats without. The key to the whole situation is held by Bates, and in his calmpower it is well placed.The Minor Itnlca.There are light touches of comedy to relieve the suspense of the plot. Thegreater part of this centers in theroles of Larry Donovan and Gladys Armstrong, played acceptably by Gus Arthurs and Miss Louise Glaum. Even in the gruffness of Philip Lord as Morgan, the assistant villain, there is a touch of rough humor, while in the same line the minor character of the sheriff, always ready to side with the faction that Is winning, serves to bring out a funny, even if plaintive, side of human nature.Miss Lillian Dyer plays the role of the heroine well and makes a picture that fulfills faithfully the ideals of thecharacter. Samuel Lioyd makes good as the rector in the parts that give him a chance for athletic prowess, and Edwin Scribner is sufficiently despicable as the'villainous lawyer.The stage production takes full advantage of the dramatic* possibilitiessuggested in the bonk and affords a strong series of climaxes.iim —- —» -mmm iiom.i■ ■—••■■n— wn '■» i»—•Commencing Saturday morning at 9 o’clock we will place on sale 2,197 men's high class shirts, all the new spring patterns and colorings. Shirts that would ordinarily sell from $1.50 to $.'{.50.Your choice $1 each. Now's the time to lay in your summer supply of new high-class shirts.ABOUT THE CITY.
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Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Montana, US
Fri, Apr 01, 1910
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