At the Cercle Sportif Francais on Monday a performance was given of Henri Bernstein's play "Lo Secret," and was enjoyed by a large and appreciative audience. The characters in the piece were as follows:—Constant Jannelot, M. J. Fredet; Denis lo Guenn, M. Victo Meynard; Charlie Ponts Tulli, M. J. Schlisler; valet de chambre, M. J. Beudin; Gabrielle Jannelot, Mme. A. Meynard; Henriette Hozlew, Mme. J. Beudin; and Clothilde de Savageat, Mme. Labansat. Mr, Peyton-Griffin had painted the scenery, M. J. Em. Lemiére was responsible for the setting of the play, and the orchestra was under the direction of M H. Gobel. Messrs. Weeks & Ca. and Messrs, Boyes, Basset & Ca. kindly supplied the furniture and accessories, The story of the play dealt with the machinations of a woman who, wu known to her friends, had a strongly developed jealous trait, so much so that she could not see her friends happy, and her efforts te spoil the happiness of a newly engaged friend by the introduction of an old lover and her ultimate discomfiture formed. the plot of the play.
Mme. Meynard as Gabrielle, the jealous intriguer, was as excellent as she always is, playing with a splendid restraint and finish.
Beudin as Henriette, the victim of Gabrielle, sustained her role in the manner one has learned to expect of her. Her acting in the quarrel scene in the second act was above criticism as an excellent piece of work. Mme. Labansat, in a smaller part, made an exceedingly dignified old lady, and did her work splendidly.
M. Meynard essayed the difficult role of Denis lo Guenn with éc/at, and added to the numerous successes he has already achieved. His quarrel scene with Mme. Beudin was the best performance of the evening. He was, however closely seconded by by M. Jean Schlisler as the former lover of Henriette. He made much of his art, and acted with the ease that marked his previous performances. M. Fredet og Gabrielle's husband, assisted in the provision of the necessary humorous ttliof, and did splendidly, while M. Beudin as the valet earned rounds of applause, justified by his personal popularity rather than the amount of work he had to do.
M. Lemiére, the producer, is tv be congratulated upon the stage pictures he effected, the general furnishing of the stage and the splendid indications of careful rehearsals which he must undoubtedly have given a very talented company. thy Perkins roses and Salvia Farinasia.
2nd prize (silver medal), Mrs. Shepherd—Table No.. 5: Sweet peas, lavender and white, and grasses.
3rd_ prize (bronze medal), Mrs. Cornfoot—Table No. 13: Correopsis gaillardia and asparagus fern.
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