At The Theatre

It isa curious fact, but, aftor all, it is true that the real support of Shakespeare comes not from the great metropüütan centers, but from the smaller cities and towns, Away from the feverish struggle for life aa waged in the chief cities, one finds more of thut repose ; and more of that deep and quiet interest in thesubjects that make for a solid culture. In the drama tbe smaller community ia notso likely to be devoted to gossip about actors. It is interestel more in plays tban in playera. The classic drama, theroforc, fincis the sturdiest retainers and its most intelligent audiences in just such home cities as this. An actor who cannot only charm such a circle by his repertoire, but can also capture a metropolis by his pereonality, is indeed an unusual and a notable actor. Such a person is Walk. er Whiteside, who has not only carried season after season to success in the West South, but has this iast year quite conquered New York. The best critics unite to pay him recognition as the leading American exponent of the classic drama. Mr. Whiteside will appear at the New Athens Theatre, Monday, September 27, in the dual role of Kaoul de Renaux and Solomon Noti-edame ia his new play, llThe Man in Black."