The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-13
Fanny Marsh's Theatre.

The second season at Fanny Marsh's Theatre
opened last evening with ''Still Waters Run
Deep" it being thought best to postpone day
or two Magnolia" the scenic and sensational
effects in which that play abounds requiring ad-
ditional time for adequate preparation. The
selection of "Still Waters for the opening
night was happy one in that it gave the audi
ence chance to enjoy at least one good bit of
acting.
Miss Marsh has evidently exercised much
care in the selection of her company, and ia
general, if one may judge by the slight evil
dence one nights performance affords, her judy
ment has not been at fault. Many of the new
members made very favorable impression on
the audience last evening, and those members of
the old company who have been re-engaged were
cordially welcomed back. Miss Marsh herself
who assumed "Mrs. Mildmay,' was received
with marked demonstrations of esteem when
she first stepped upon the stage. Her rendition
of the part was characterized by the sprightli-
ness. the good taste and the thorough compre-
henson of the requirements of role which
a Portland public have learned to look for in
her representations. The part was so pleasing
ly played that at the eud of the first act she
was called before curtain in company with Mr..
GOssin, who was deservedy included in the
compliment.
Of the new members of the company, two at
least did much in Still Waters to establish
themselves as favorites. Mr.. Gossin, the lead
ing man, was an excellent John Mildmay,"
very easy and natural; thoroughly satisfactory
in the quiet passages and showing excellent
method On the few occasions which call for
marked display of passion. Mr.. Mccall, the
first old man, was very good Potter" exhib-
iting the natural characteristics of old age with
out exaggeration or affecta ton. OF the other
amiss to remind "Capt Hawksley" that s'ar re-
vaw" are words not to be fonud in any language
spoken by men, and to suggest to him that his
pronunciation of French is as faulty as his
taste in gloves.
The farce which concluded the entertainment
'The Bonnie Fish Wife," gave the audience
opportunity to make the acquaintance of very
agreeable actress. Miss Katy Williams, the
soubrette, made a markedly favorable impress
sion by her grace and viyacty, and pleasant
ways. She is the fortunate possessor of a sweet
voice, which she displayed to excellent advan-
tage in the songs through the play, and her i'm
PRESERVATION of the Highland lasse was remark
ably good. Mr.. Theodore received cordial
recognition. In his Highland costume he was
very funny to look upon; but the singing of
"Auld Lang Sgne' in the manner of comic
singer certainly did not heighten the humorous
impression.
Miss Marsh has reason to feel that the OPEN
ing night of her second season was success,
and her friends will rejoice at the prospect that
her talent, energy and enterprise are in fair way
to bring the reward they deserve. Not the
least pleasing feature of the evenings perform
ance was the temperance of Mr.. Grimmer at
the head of the orchestra which he has so long
acceptaby led. The musical selections given
were, as always, good, and rendered with care
and expression.
The bill will be repeated this evening.