And So to Bed." By J. B: Fagan. (New.) THIS
amorous day in the- life of Pepys returns to the stage freshly adorned with music and lyrics by Vivian Ellis and with Leslie Henson lending himself (and no -codding) to the character of the randy diarist. The pretty olde Englyshe comedy is sedately enlivened by Mr. Ellis's contribution, and the refurbished entertainment is one which will find favour especially with those who have not yet been converted to the American idea of a musical play. Mr. Henson's face under a periwig is something to think about, but he keeps it strictly under control ; even an audience full of fanatical admirers could accept him as Pepys. Miss Betty Paul, prettily fizzling and sizzling, triumphantly proves that she can enchant us just as well fully dressed as in 'underclothes ; and Miss Jessie Royce Landis, an actress who deserves better, plays Mistress Knight and manages with an off-hand but not-negligent ease her comic scene, with Charles H egadding it about the room and Pepys breathing heavily in a trunk.
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