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Take a belief in your destiny, borrow a dress suit, astonish a social gathering to which you had no invitation with your brilliancy, and your fortune is made. This is the philosophy of John Paul Bart, tailor's presser, self-made man, who in four short acts raises himself from nothing to the pinnacle of power...
Grant Mitchell as John Paul Bart, the man of destiny, could not fail to succeed the moment he stepped upon the stage. Unlike "Bunker Bean" he has none of that ethereal something which makes him believe in his success. He is practical, alive, masculine from beginning...
Beginning a little pertly, Bart carries off his difficult part with great sureness, with no unnecessary words, with, in short, that something which has made the self-made man. He delighted the audience just as much as his associates who, both men and women, fell in love with him after a few minutes' acquaintance...
Barlowe Borland as Peter, Huber's first helper, with his Scotch appearance and an undisguiseable Highland accent contrasted excellently with the suave Bart who never finds himself at a loss no matter how trying the situation. Peter furnishes one of the best moments in the play with his comments at the society reception where he is an extra waiter, with his remarks of "have a drink, lady?" and "wot am I doing, oh, picking up the empties...
...second concert of Mr. Arthur Whiting's series of Expositions of Chamber Music will be given in the New Lecture Hall this evening at 8 o'clock. Mr. Whiting, at the pianoforte, will be assisted by Miss Nina Fletcher (violin), and Mr. Bart Wirtz (violoncello). The concert will be open only to officers and students of the University...