Has Written A Masterly Work

HAS WRITTEN A MASTERLY WORK

"Under the Southern Cross" makes decided hit

Read by the Author, Miss Kate Brigham Molony, Before 50 Guests
Tuesday Evening

Mrs. Mina Sheley entertained very delightfully about 50 guests at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Motley on Jefferson street Tuesday night, the house being placed at her disposal for the occasion. The guests were assembled to hear Miss Kate Brigham formerly with both the Booth and Barrett companies, read the play, which she has just written with the title, "Under the Southern Cross."

The play is a masterly composition with opportunities for fine acting and striking stage tableaus. There is much humorous dialogue and situations and the story of the play is brought out in strong relief. The first two acts are laid in Scotland, the third in India and the fourth in New York. But there is a delightful homogeneity to the whole production. When staged it will undoubtedly make a most decided hit.

Miss Molony's impersonation of the 16 characters in the play, without the advantage of a stage and seated in a chair, was a most difficult task, carried out in such a manner as to delight those fortunate enough to be present. You could see the various characters, as she read.

During the reading music accompanying the play was furnished by Miss Stoddard, of Detroit, vocalist, Miss Marcia Clark at the piano, and Miss Polly Sheley on the violin.

Refreshments were served and the entertainment was voted a delightful innovation in parlor entertainments.