The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE sHAUGHRAUN.

The reproduction of The Shaugraun-
Boucicault's effective Irish drama-by
the Home Dramatic Club, drew out a
very fair attendance last evening. Con-
sidering that this was the first time the
Club have attempted this piece it was
very cleverlv done. In fact it was most
cleverly done, emitting or noticing all
considerations. Mr.. Fred Clawson was
not equal to the part of Robert Folliet.
1t is out OF his line altogether, ard we
can readily believe he has labored
diligently to master a part so mani
testify, and doubtless so self consciously
untitled to his ia. t IS and ability. We do
not speak OF it TO cavil, and we wish 10 do
Mr.. Clawson the justice To state that he
acquitted himself with intini ely more
credit than his friends anticipated. But
it is clearly not his line. MIR. Harry
Taylor was not sufficiently familiar
with his lines i'll the first act and while
he dressed and looked and conducted
himself agreeab'y TO tie orthodox tradi-
tons Of the stago ri: h villain, 1t is i'm
possible 10 believe there are such
creatures even IN Ireland. 1t is popular,
but the height of nonsense, to imagine
that such creatures can deceive any
body. Their demeanor, their Looks,
their every gesture says to all the
world: 81 am cd sooundrel; can't
you see it'll" All the ladies did excel
lent work, and 1t is to their lasting
credit that they seem ever fully pre-
pared In their parts. Mr.. h. s. Young
is always excellent and Mr.. Spencer is
equal to all the parts he assumes. bis
restlessness in the part OF Duff was
a pronounced and most Commendable
feature. He looked and acted equal to
anything of the kind he has yet as
sumed within our knowledge. The
care and pains he takes aud his careful
preparation and conscientious work
would make him most valuable man in
any company-h0wever high its char
acter. Mr.. Wells is Proteanin every sense
of the word. His Conn was as full Of
life and vigor as anything we have ever
seen him 10. Moreover, his brogue was
as rich and as well favored as his act
ing. He is good actor and it will be
matter of public regret If the rumor
that he is to leave the stage prove true.
The settings wore admirable. There
was evidence of haste and it may be re
marked that the Irish peasant Woman's
home. of the grade of COINS mother.
is not adorned with curtains, Tor it is
| seldom enough that there is so much as
blind. Had there been q very dirty
| rag sticking out of a vacant pane
| there would have been naturafness
| about the scene that would make one
weep for Ireland as it is" but elegant
curtains adjoining the stable part Of an
Irish cabin-Save US.
Itwas humorous, touching ard excit
ing. So is everything that Bouc oault
writes, and the Shaugraun lost nothing
of its flavor in the hands Of the Home
Club.
TO night, After Dark. will hold the
boards, with the Home Dramatic Club
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
The Willow Copse will be presented
this evening by Phil Margetts, ]. E.
Evans. and strong company at the
Walker Opera House. Mr. Margetis
will appear in the character of Luke
Fielding. KeIt's orchestra vii furnJ h
the music, which IN itself is 10 ordiDa J
attraction, sual prices of admission.