Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-26

xne Theatre-ssLovess sacrfaee.,,
Last evening the charming Young actress.
MISS Eleanor Calhoun, supported by the
eminent actor Mr.. Barton Hill and q fine
company, produced Lovell's flye-act play.
Loves Sacrifice" for the entertainment of
a cultured and refined audience. The nlav
Is one OF considerable interest and possesses
plot so deity woven that It Is not diseoy-
ere1 oY the most critical and observing
until near the denouement. Miss CaIhonIs
VINO assumed the role OF "Marcarsi
EImore." increased the favorable i'm
preston Of her ahiI,tSas -
aueed BY her performance of "JuIiet, The
preceding evening. In some uassages aha
va. Vas very pleasing, and did herself credit.
enousn az times, In voice and manner, there
t mas senaeney noticed to staginess and
good actress, and evInces careful stndv
OF her parts, but there are occasions when
she displays an absence o. thorough sta0e
training, and clearly demonstrates that ehe
mas many little points to learn. She needs
% De somewhat more natural. and
change the 'staginess" of voice, which was
NO. more IMAM once noticeable last even
ing. Sne mas the elements in her of a great
actress, and as she is a conscientious artist.
anu Is not Ignorant Of the fact that perfec.
ZION IS nard TO attain, and possessed as sbe
Is OF determination, will overcome such de-
Ieets as are made apparent to her
sell as well as Others We venture
notnlng In the prediction that there is
Drignt future for this beautiful and &C.
complished young lady. Her earnestness of
purpose, coupled with her genius and tall
ent, Will achieve the highest success in the
PROFESSION sne mas chosen. Her portraiture
OF Margaret Elmore'i was, even with the
defects noticed, very admirable. In several
scenes she was loudly applauded, being
Twice encored at the close Of the acts. She
Mas Mas supeToly supported. Mr.. HIPS
personation, well in keeping with bis repu
tatlon as an eminent actor. Mr.. E. A.
Eoerle deserves much praise for his very
faithful portraiture Of dI4afont,n and Mr..
John Germon's rendering OF the part of the
Frar" could not have been better. He Is
the worthy son Of a worthy mother, whose
R RIace on the stage cannot be easily
Savannah, well sustained the part Of
Jean kuse, and In the scene with "Madam
Manou" Mrs. Germon) convulsed the house
with laughter. The Eugene DeLorme''
OF Mr.. j. K. Keenan, and the "St. Lou of
Mr.. j. L. Malone were very good. We
might notice the entire cast, but our space
will not permit. We, however, take pleas
:. a. commenting III bu6 ulRuc5G b6rmS
that clever little actress, Miss Blanche
thompson, who, since her first appearance
In Savannah last season, has made marked
improvement, and is now a recognized IA
Vorite of the Forest City," Her appear
ance on the stage was greeted with ap-
plause, and as "Herminie" she was so
piquant and captivating as to thoroughly
enthuse the audience, and at the close of
one OF the acts was called before the cur
tain.
This afternoon at the matinee " The
Hunchback" will be given, with Miss Cal
houn as ''Julia," and Miss Thompson as
Helen" 1t is performance that should
not be missed.
Tonight the company take their farewell
IN the great play, by Sardon, entitled
''Daniel Rochat" This play has received
the highest commentator from the press,
and is said to possess extraordinary merit.
Both Miss Calhoun and Mr.. Hill have fine
characters, and those who would enjoy
splendid performance should secure their
seats at Bren's and attend.