Drawing-room Drama.

Western Star, Issue 2216, 24 June 1898, Page 4

Drawing-room Drama.

The following remarks may be prettily /.» made by any member or members of any delighted audience at the conclusion of any private theatricals You must be very tired after ail your exertions.” “ Well, to tell you the truth, I am,” replies Mr. Blobbs candidly, who has, by his own desire, played the chief character in eacli of the three pieces. “ You must have acted very often, Mr. Noodle, you seem so much at ease upon the stage.” Mr. Noodle, who has made his first entrance apparently through a wall instead of a door, and has Invariably found himself behind the person on the stage who was speaking to him, is, of course, delighted to hear it. “ What a beautiful frock that was ! Where did you get it from ?” Mrs. Skynandhone would have preferred a complimentary remark about her acting, hut answers graciously, giving the name of her dressmaker. “ O, you did make us laugh so. I was perfectly sure you would hear me.” The distinguished amateur, who has been playing the low comedian’s part in a farce, inwardly wishes that the audience had laughed a little louder. “ of course I've seen the piece played by professionals—seen both Irving and Beerhohm Tree take your part, and I must say ” “ Ah, of course, you shouldn’t compare us.” Howbelt he fancies that, but for conventional prejudice, he Is not far behind either of the great men.