The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS.

] Miss KATY MATHEW who, during the past week.
/ has been playing star engagement at the ST.
Charles Iheater, under, we regret TO say, the
most dlsadvantageous Observation-Disclosures
weather, and consequently small audiences a
little lady comparatively unknown as candidate
Tor popular favor, but if may be allowed to
look into tutarity, viii, take it, make for her
SET a prominent place in the galaxy of star
actresses.
We can well appreciate the many difficulties
attending her objcct-that of a professional
name rejecting paught bat credit. Miss May
hew, however, we know to be possessed of firm
determination, and we feel safe in promising that
her lnd1ma5lo spirit will carry her safely
through to he goal Of hey ambition.
In years hence. when she visits us with the laurel
wreath OF fame entwining her name, then ehc
will have simply carried out our prediction of her
career. We have carefully watched during the
past week both her style Of acting and several Of
the plays presented for our criticism.
| The latter, we take it, fail in conveying to an
audience that sympathy SO essential to success.
While they do not lack plot, they are somewhat
weak, both in dialogue and situation, and we
must confess that to her character and mperson-
alton we turned for the redeeming feature. At
I the same time, while dislike Valerie and
Which is the Wife, we feel assured that the
fair aspiran, can select repertoue that viii not
only give her full opportunity for display of her
talent but viii also be received for the real merit
which the plays possess.
AS for Miss Katy herself it has been suggested
and with much TRUTH that she is the natural
successor of Maggie Mitchell The way is open
To bpr nd a.E, l.
win both fame and fortune.
1t is very evident that she is a hard worker and
will never fail iii presenting her characters to the
best OF her abilities. Her voice is sweet and
clear, while her intonations are good, bespeakinS
for itself that the soul and not simply the lips
alone, give license to all she utters whether it be
mjoy or sorrow. Add to this no mean vocal pow
ers and an attractive perSofest1 and if success be
not assured, then we confess m+judgment
We have but one warning to offer, and this we
know She will take kindly. 1t is the fear Of fault
which she may fall into-that of over-confidence
in her abilities. A failure to her as debut5tte
star could scarcely be retrieved
VARIETIES THEATER.-,The farewell perform |
ancc OF MS }. IL. Emmett was given last night |
at the Varieties, closing an engagement which |
has been highly entertaining. The play was Mr.. |
Emmet's new plav 8 Phil the Foundjino and |
was rendered III a very appreciative and telling
manner
The persouation of an Irish character is not
strictly in keeping with Mr.. Emmets STYLE but
last nights versimilitude to the rolicking Hlber-
Man was true to nature ana lifeliko The
sketch Of an Irish .Jauntinr Car provoked hearty
applause and MI Emmet's songs left a lasting
impression.
This support was exceptionally fair. Petite
and charming Miss Ada Gilman played as usual
with naivete and correctness. Mr. ]. !. Wal
Iaces characterization Of an Irishman was "a very
clever bit Of acting.
On Monday night we are to have Miss Jane
Coombs III g series of popular PLAYS.
AcApEMl or Muse Last night Mr. Frederick
Robinson appeared as Hamlet 20 an audience
hardly commensurate. with the cxcelle mt rendition
of the part. 1t was the farewell D rformance Of
Mr. Robinson, and was his mastcrpiece. HIS
ful study, and II erited the warlnest praise
In conception delivery and presentment, it
placed Mr.. Robinson with our greatest TRACE
dlans. The support was not up to the usual
standard but this was excuslble from the fact of
hasty preparation. Mr. White. Mr.. +. f. Knowles
Mr. IL. ". Flshe and Hiss Ella Wren were ey-
ceptionally good, and added not a little to the
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