The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-05-27
j. w. Seaman.

The following will give some idea
OF the appreciation in which Cal
ifornians held J. w. Seaman, the
Irish comedian, and his com pany
who appear III Friend and Oe."
"a packed house ct this theatre greeted
the frat representation, in this city, OF
Mr. Barley Osmpbel's new comedy
drama, Friend and Foe" with j. w,
Seaman IS the stsr. Mr.. Campbell has
not written anything more thoroughly
natural sndsunlike" make believe' than
This charming production. The story Is
quite simple, Of reasonable probability
and considerable interest, containing
touches Of deep feeling, pure sentiment
and ever~recurrinR Rsshss OF Wit and
humor that blend most beautifully and
harmoniously together. The actors
personating the characters move about
the stage in accordance With the require
ments OF the authors idea in
the different scenes so naturally
that the fact Of looking al play is quite
dissIpated. While great deal of shis re-
suit is effected By the excel Hence OF the
acting, especially that of Mr.. Seaman,
who pisyed the part Of young Irish
artist, Carroll Moore, the deftLess Of the
work that permits OF such opportunities
must be p aced TO the cred fthe dram
atist-Mr. Campbell, The scene of the
play is near Strssburg during the time of
the Franco Prussian war, bat is domees C
In its character, partsking but little of
the ''Pomp and circumstance If glorious
Wsr" M. Seaman 50 CGTT0u Moore
wa bright anu sun-hin2 Ia the part, and
at once found his wy to the hearts Of the
audience. This young comedian is very
like Jos. Emmett (F7tz}. possessing the
same clear cat profile, winsOme smile.
sweet voice, graceful manner and won
derful msRnsLism-gifts rarely vouch-
sailed to morLals either or or of the stage.
Mr., Seaman possesses q fine physique,
pleasant face, roguish eye, and loucn OF
tn brogue that made .doubiy pleasant
his rch voice, the loies Of which
we're all melody. His CCsTr0E Moore
is evidently q study from life, ior
while it Vas quiet performance, there |
was just enough IN it of tie reck lessness, |
impulsive, wsrn-h hearted |
lrishmsn to give it spica and make il 8 |
true picture of character that has been |
TOO long mis-portrsyed upon the drama
ATTIC stage. His clear enunciation Of the
lines aud effectiveness with which he |
gave the brilliant wit and humorous say
aga Of the part added greatly to the
beauty Of the performance. Els singing
d plumber Of songs was in accord with
ais acing-chsFming and heart-warm-
IDg-his famous g. Peok-a. Boen song
created quite fnrore. He sang il in the
sst act, and again SIS the cutain de.
'cended, making delightful, pleasing
ending tc the play. Friend and oe"
nay be ranked among Barley Camp
oail'e greatest dramatic successes, and /
NJ Scsnlan's Carroll Moore entities him
20 the very front rank of Irish comedians,
sither ofto-day or Of the past thirty |
TesrR.. The piece was very we'll played,
Miss Florine Arnold, beautiful young /
ady, as Andrea Fontaine, deserving |
especial praise. Miss Arnold posses ees !
Tram attic qualities that with proper sp
oIicstion, cannot fail to give her early |
prominence in her profession even now
he is a charming natural and very effec-
i've actress.