The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-04-24

Mr.. Golden, besides being an ex-
cellent actor himself, is a good mama
ger, and has very competent, assidu-
Gus, and enthusiastic lieutenant in
the person of Mr. Grierson, also a
superior performer, as well as an ex-
perienced and skillful stage manager.
They are both gentlemen of kindly
and honorable impulses, and have
conducted their establishment with
great perseverance, energy, and iber-
atty. Their aim really seems to be,
not so much to make money beyond
the necessities of the establishment
and their families, as to furnish the
public with the best possible theatre
cal talent, stage accessories, and ac-
commodations for their audiences,
that the size of the city will justify.
Not only have they had, on an aver
age, as good stock company as cities
of several times the size of this gener-
ally sustain, and better than any place.
of this size within my knowledge, but
they have introduced to the public a
number of s'stars 2 who are unex-
celled in their respective sphere. /
haves0ften wondered at Mr. Golden's
success in procuring such sterling tai
emit with the limited means at his
command in this out-of- the-way
city, where there is so small tram
sient population; and | have been
surprised that he could not only in
duce frst-rate performers to come,
but to repeat and protract their visits,
and In some instances to locate here.
I insist that, in view Of all the con
siderations which have been mention
ed herein, Messrs. Goldeneand Grier-
son not only deserve great credit for
their enterprise, but they merit the
thanks of all. who have been profted
incidentally in their business by their
efforts, and, which is most to the pur-
pose, they ought to have the liberal
patronage of all Theatre goers. / do
not believe that two Dramatic man
ayers can be found who will exert
themselves harder to please the pub
lie than they do, andfWLo will be more.
hberal in giving their patrons the
best possible entertainments for the
amount of money received In these
respects, these gentlemen have been
thoroughly tried, and not found want
ing.
[ have, for some time, been thinking
of giving these views to the people for
the common benefit, and feel that [
have only discharged duty. / know
not how much longer the present
season" will last, but be it long or
short, it ought to be made profitable
one to Mr.. Golden and his company,
and the stars" who may come to per-
form with him. The company are
now, and have been, giving some very
interesting entertainments, in man
ner not often excelled in much
larger places and lam confident will
continue to do likewise while they re-
ceive adequate support.
My wish is, that when the next Sea-
son opens, there will be building
suited in all respects to such purposes,
and that everything will be SO favora-1
BILE that Evansville may enjoy histri-
onic representations as much superior
to those now furnished, as the facilities
may be better, and at as low rates as
will defray the necessary outlay, and
pay managers and subordinates lib
eral compensation for their time and
talents. Q
Mr., Golden having pre-empted"
the theatrical ground by faithfully
holding it through discouragements
and trials, it is hoped that he and Mr..
Grierson may find it to their interest
to remain permanently, and conduct
the Drama here, in preference to other
managers. Better men for the BUSH
ness cannot be found. CITIZEN. 8
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