Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-25
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Margaret Matbcr's Second Appearance
as Jullet-An Arti-tic Performance.
The increased attendance at the Opera
house last evening testified the fact that
Miss Margaret Mather has already won fo1
herself at least local favor, and the recep-
ton accorded her was exceedingly latter-
ing. There was almost a GOODNESS over
| spreading the audience at first. but it soon
gave way to the magnetism of the actress
and her charming naivete. In the bal
cony scene she was peculiarly effective,
Her enunciation was distinct her manner,
coyly b~ewitching, and her comprehension
of the intent of the dramatist most intelli-
gent. The effect was much better than
on the first night, a calcium light being
thrown upon her figure, thus permitting
the audience to watch the play of her
mobile features and take in the full beauty
of the scene. Miss Mather was rewarded
| with a hearty call before the curtain at the
close of the act.
In the succeeding scene with the nurse
there was a very bewitching display of the
emotions-intense Impotence to learn
intelligence of her lover coupled
| With an adloit coddling of
| the nurse to open her lips and tell of her
interview with Romeo. Throughout this
| an art that was akin to nature. At the
| close the audience testified appreciation in
a most enthusiastic manner
The scenes in Friar Lawrence's cell and
in her own chamber on hearing of the
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were perhaps the best of the evening. TIE
transition from joy at a new-found love
and a new-found husband to hor-
ror at his tr me and des-
pair at his Punishment, to which
was added a deep loathing for the man
whom her parents were determined she
should wed. was depicted with rare skill
and effectiveness. Her resolve to seek
death rather than such a union was in
tensely tragic, while her utter bereavement
of hope when even her faithful nurse
turned against her was delineated more by
facial expression than by spoken word.
Her fear lest the friar, too, should prove
false to her; her horror at the prospect of
incarceration in the tomb among dead
mems bones, were all conveyed to the
senses with consummate art.
IQ6 DOGlOu SCcuo Wax uOt as ptTI0CC Il
piece of acting as on the first night. Miss
Mather's voice was somewhat strained in a
few of the passages, a fault that has not
yet, but if persisted. jim will, inevitably lead
to %harshness and vocal and physical rant,
rather than the true artistic finish that,
while admirable to a cultured audience, is
no less effective than more vociferous dec
lamation. The scene was, nevertheless,
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by the greatest of those who have essayed
the role.
Mr.. Salvini is a conscientious though
an imperfect Romeo. His knowledge of
his own imperfections is apparent, and
perhaps tends to increase them. His &C
cent is painfully distinct in his more bur-
ried utterances, and when he speaks with
greater elaboration the effect is not unlike
a school boy ~reciting a memorized speech.
These faults will be remedied as MI. Sal
vini acquires a better understanding and
pronunciation of the English language.
His appearance n acting are une1cep-
tionable, and it is his misfortune rather
than his fault that he is not more satisfac-
tory.
Mr.. Levick deserves the highest praise
for his mastery assumption of the role of
the merry dog Mercutio. Mrs. Jameson
also made an excellent nurse.
Tonight 'sThe Lady of Lyons" will be
produced, with Miss Mather az Pauline.