Telegram-herald., 1888-12-23

= puzzle TO consider frankly the entertain
ment given 81 Powers this week. under the
auspices Of The Young Peoples League Of
the Fountain Street Baptist Church. They
were amateurs They we're drilled by a.
iiinerant fellow named Cobb who makes IL
business 10 20 from town 20 town organ
ling such shows" under the protectios Of
some church society. The last place that
Cobb worked this scheme" was ia ksls-
mazoo There is no doubt that many who
saw Thursday nights performance. wished
that be had located himself in the red
building on the hill al that station. There
is a question OF rank Inconsistency that
presents itself in bright light in con-
sidering tins show" Thursday after.
noon we picked up paper published
in New York aud there happened TO read
sermon, delivered in a leading pull
pit in the metropolis, which contained
scurrilous attack on the stage and the
Sunday newspaper. Yet here in this city.
less than Il thousand miles distant from the
point of attack, is Baptist church aiding
and abettIng in the presentation upon the
stage of d theatre wherein has appeared
dozens of ballets, pantomines. and other
"immoralities" for which the stage is
blamed, of Esther" the general complex
ion of which must be classified ia the
school of the spectacular with the scepeTy
left out. Esther" is a spectacle; Il appeals
to the eve in the makeup of its
irf.o nd nd .4 ~
taste in the view Of its bright colors and
pictures. whether presented awk wardiy or
| otherwise. The Interpretation of Esther
given the past three nights whs by anna.
| teurs. The latter word cOmpeis a pause
| Amateurs should he encouraged, they
should be numerous aud appear often.
There is more talent and hisirOnic genius
| going TO slumbeT and waste oil the stage
than on il.
In reviewing Esther charity should
! prevail. J. T. EDDY should have assoc.
ated h.mss.f some opera company iike
| the Ideals 8ostOnians. lie has
! grand voice tow 10 master II, aBC
understands n... about grace and ezss
movement. His remunesatioh and re
| nown would have been much greater
| than sitting in a barrsteT's Office
| Mrs. Eta Yale was not so supp ekas We
saw her years ago, still she dieniGei4 4ersef
4
manded some favorable comment by her
singing. She was effective ia toe soft en-
| gentle Toner, aud gave Der persOnxtlon the
| impress OF eyenne and regL II ides.
| Ar. Buchanan and Mr. Harris were well
| al ease aud confi0eft. They were apt in
conceiving what little acting was required
| Miss Maud Clay. bright flower. with RI
| abundance OF vivacitv and talent waiting
| for the Frightening and color OF the sun of
1 far an a "a IN
| the character OF Mordecais sister; yet she
| was at ease aud manifested inte lEeut pui-
| pose III her singing and Stage conduct
| Miss MCIunes was earnest and fuli Of
| an xiety 10 bring Ieresh into nOtsbiiity. ln
| a word all of the cast had good intentions
| and worked consceniiously 10 carry them
| out Tx is to be hoped that the worthy
| society made profit ont OF the venture.
| The TELEGRAM HERALD will encourage
amateurs. but il is hoped that the direction
| Of their efforts will be confined 81 home
| where thew will receive the full results Of
| their speculstiou. Esther was brill ant
/ as TAR as costumes and orchestra are con
cerned
| Manager Sslter, Of RedmOnds Grand is
| a little sawed-ofi fellow. he bss 10 use for
the glsncss OF the brigbt-eved pirls who
/ may see him through the windows 0f the
| box Office. Eis nesrt and mind are atten-
| tive TO a cheerful hrcsi0e. where preeides a
| faithful vile aud Two brighf-eyed bouDc nE
| twin daughters. The children. LitIs tots
| attended The matinee Yesterday and when
! Premier Danssuse Fosteie made ms ap-
psarsnce snd asked for bouquets. in bur
| lesQns fashion and intent the little orel.
| who occupied box with 'manma.' get
! " am modeslT prpfered a s1esi scented
| hutlonieYrs. muc1 to the fisCor tfu-e of
the eccsntric coined -. The pleasant in
terrupt.cu was recognized by the audience
| with due oclst.
without any reference 80 The limit n
| their talent Jsmes Har5ia and sarah Won
Lser ere two ~ the hardest workers on the
| American stage This is n0ticesb|l ia a.
| of their productions. This week iiev 81 !
occupv Redmond stage ln fhelr nv rlsr
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