Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-10-01
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BLACK's.-Read what the Cincinnati
Enquirer, of Monday, Sept -, 1885, says
of "A Parlor Match:
Evans and Hoey-"Old IlosS and Me"-aT-
peared in "A ParlOr Match" at Havlin's
theater last evening. The advance sale was
something phenomenal, the entire house
being sold bali an hour before the doors
were open, and the sign. standing room
only" displayed before the curtain went
up. People were turned away. The audi
ence was in splendid spirits and the play
went like a whlrlwind of fun. Ii was
tournament of pleasure in which the diff
ferent members of the company seem To
vie with each other in their efforts to say
and do the funniest things. of course
Evans and HOey were the favOrites. and il
was their bright darts of wit and humorous
Sallies which struck the deepest and pro
duced the first and lOudeSt screams of
laughter and applause. These two artists
rode high on the wave of popular favor.
They never acted better. The old Hoss"
of Mr.. llOey, as faithful portrayal of the
| American type of tramp. has never been
eGualed on the stage. His very makeup is
a silent comedy and provocative of laugh
ter, while his every word and gesture are
but the irrepreSsibe buildings of fun from
nature that is ineXhauStible in its supply.
Just As HOey as "Old Hoss'' is unequaled,
! so Evans As the audaciOuS Il McCOTker" is
peerless. Miss Minnie French, in the roll
of ''InnOcent Kidd" was the little kitten
| ish imp that was continually getting her
/ friends into hot water and keeping the audi
ence cOnvulsed with laughter, while the
other members on the cast. that want of
space forbids mentioning, were entirely
| satisfactory; in fact, there is not bad
actor in the company.
Seats now on sale at the usual place.
GRASD.-Edwin +. Mayo. in "Davy
Crockett" tonight The Cleveland press
speaks as follows:
''Davy Crockett" was always a strong
play with the public. but it seems to arouse
| fresh enthusiasm. Edwin +. Mayo, the son
of Frank Mayo, who made the character of
| Crockett famous in Europe as well as this
! country, acted the role in an altogether ac-
ceptable manner. He very properly gives
a close imitation of his father. copying every
| gesture and detail of business. He is about
| his fathers size and resembles him in ap-
| pearance. His voice is not so heavy in vol
ume, but he delivers his lines with the same
effect. In his reading he cOrrects the some
what disagreable drawl acquired in later
years by his father, and il so far improves
upon him. He exhibits fine sense of dra-
matte effect and makes most favorable I'M
preston in the part Miss Young plays the
part of Eleanor Vaughn well. and the bal
ance of the company are good.
Get your seats at Harris's cigar store.
The Cincinnati Star says:
Robert l.. Downing. who is starring in
THE Gladiator" under the management of
J. II. Mack, is looked upon as the hands0m-
est tragedian upon the stage. The photog-
raphers are after him, and offering large
sums for the rights. Although but thirty
| two years of age. he has supported Edwin
Booth, Mary Anderson, and Joseph Jeffer-
son, reaping the highest encOmiums of the
press with the latter two. Captain COnnOr,
McCullOugh's old friend and manager.
writes Manager Mack that he thoroughly
endorses Mr. Downing as a worthy success
sor to the lamented tragedan.
VIM. MuldOon. the famous wrestler, is
one of the leading features. Heappears as
the fighting Gaul. Secure your seats now
at Harris's cigar store.