Wichita eagle., 1886-12-18
A DRAMATIC TRIUMPH.
Adelaide Moore as Galatea.

Last evening Miss Adelaide Moore wa:
greeted by large and cultured audience
The people expected fine performance and
they were in no way disappointed. Miss Moore
is one of the most thorough and accomplished
actresses that has ever appeared upon the
stage in this city. The play presented wa:
the beautiful NEUROLOGICAL comedy, "Pyg
malion and Galatea," Miss Moore assuming
the role of Galatea. Her rendition of thi-
charming and beautiful character was most
successful and highly appreciated by the au
dience. Her beauty Of person and face, as
well of the charming vivacity and artlessness
of manner was especially well suited to the
part. The manner in which she
interpreted the ardurous role shows her to
be painstaking and careful student Of the
higher and more finished branches OF the art.
The picture she presented when the curtain
was drawn aside and she was discovered as
the statue was one that viii long be remem-
bered by those who were fortunate enough TO
be present. Nature has given to Mis- Moore
more than the ordinary share OF beauty of
both face and figure, and added to this q rich
well moduated voice, clear and distinct
enunciation and true dramatic instinct, it
will be readily seen that it would be utterly
/ impossible for Miss Moore TO play any part
otherwise than Well, if not grandly.
| The beauty OF Miss Moore's rendition of
Galatea was the fact of her being so thor
oughly imbued with the spirit of the authors
lines that for the time being she ceased TO be
Miss Moore and became ''Galatea" IN reality.
This faculty of being able to completely lose
ones identity and make an audience
believe that the character portrayed is
in reality before them, is the truest test of
an actors or actress power, and TO say Miss
Moore possesses this faculty is the highest
degree is but just tribute TO pay her for
her magnificent rendition last night The
applause was incessant AID she was honored
by recall after every act The scene in the
last act in which she makes the blind Pygma-
lion believe that she is wife "Cynisi1an and
has forgiven him, and listens to him cursing
her 05alatea), was played so powerful that
there was scarcely a dry eye in the theater,
and when she finally went to the alcove to
state, she took with her the sympathy OF the
audience, who, had they had their way,
would have gladly recalled her back TO life.
Her support was without any exception
good. Pygmalion, the Athenian sculptor,
was rendered by Mr. Bennett, the leading
man. in such manner as to draw forth the
most generous and hearty applause. He is
polished actor and well worthy OF the
highest commendation.
Cynisca, Pygmalion's wife as enacted by
Miss Fairbrother was well received by the
audience The curse she poured forth upon
her unfortunate husband at the end of the
second act was magnificent performance.
She appeared to reach with the most perfect
ease the depth of true passionate acting. The
same may be said of her Interpretation of the
graceful reconciliation to her husband in the
last act.
Chrysas, the art patron, was assumed by
Mr. Dolman in a most clever manner. His
wife Daphias, sparkled and shone in the
hands Of Miss Brooks.
Mr.. Fyifc as Leucippe was all that gruff,
ueiilt, warrior COuIi bc, diili BLISS lilOS u ID
Myeine was remarkably good.
At the conclusion of Pygmalion and Gala
tea the amusing comedetta \ Happy Pair
was produced This sparkling little comedy
was an amusing picture Of married life ct
the waning of the honeymoon, and portray
the efforts of a too-devoted wife to gain q
response to her loving advances from her
husband. and gave Miss Moore a splendid
opportunity of displaying her versatility.
\ pleasant feature Of the performance
last evening was the extreme good behavior
OF the gallery This was accomplished uy
Miss Moore's managers refusing to sell
tickets to those who are ordinarily Ia the
habit of raising the greatest disturbance,
and by having policeman to keep the lobby
and sidewalk clear of the loafers who usual
" congregate there and insult la lies as they
pass into the theatre. The same vigorous
policy Will be pursued tonight, and if every
company which plays in Wichita would pur
sue these tactics they would be rewarded by
an increased attendance.
There will be special ladies' matinee at ,
O'Clock this afternoon. when Miss Moore and
her superb company viii present Shakes
peare's immortal masteSpiece Romeo and
Juliet and for the farewell performance to-
night Bulwer's charming romantic love story
the Lady of Lyons will be the - Jiece de
resistance"