The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-14
Margaret Mathcr I'm New Orleans.


Margaret Mather and her estimable
company, in ]. M. Hills famous produc-
ton OF Shakespeares' sublime love trag-
edy OF Romeo and Juliet" are playing to
overlooking houses this week at the Grand
opera-house, New Orleans. The press Of
that city are very enthusiastic over both
the acting and elaborate manner in which
the play Is staged. The PicdynH pro-
nounces II the most complete and infinitely
perfect stage representation that was ever
seen on any stage, while the Times Demo
crat OF Tuesday, January 10, speaks as fol-
lows Of Miss Mather's Juliet:
"The old, old tale loses none OF its charm
and love now, as in the DAYS when in mus
ical accents the story Of "Romeo and Jul
let was first told in Tuscan villages, old
and young enjoy the perfume OF romance.
Last night there was a fashionable audi
ence present ut the Grand opera-house TO
welcome Miss Margaret Mather, who was
to appear here for the first time. The
house present might DO called critical
one, Tor noticeable in the auditorium were
many who were old theater-goers. There
was much curiosity TO see the new aspirant
for Thespic honors, and when she en-
tered TO greet her mother in the ballroom
scene every eye was rivetcd upon her. As
she came down the stage with rapid step
rs the evenings pleasures were about TO
begin, the spectator was struck with the
very girlish appearance of Miss Mather.
Dressed in white, with her wealth OF flow
ing blonde hair crowned with dainty lit
tie cap, her face full OF viyacity and ANNA
ton, she made pretty picture, not unlike
one OF those studies seen in some OF the
Florcntine galleries. Somewhat below
medium hight, 18th graceful, well
rounded figure and n surprising lightness
OF movement, she creates the impression
ut first that her Juliet will be too young TO
give full expression TO passion that was
deep rs life itself As the play moves
along this is dispelled, and the strength OF
womnnhood grows upon her and deeper
emotions come to the surface, and stronger
motives are brought into play. Miss
Mather possesses a charming freshness
that captivates, and in the scene with the
nurse she displayed Il so archly the house
was carried away Willy nilly."
The amusement season i'm Memphis
could not present more acceptable attrac-
ing company, and, what we NAV well say,
Is The most complete, most elaborate repre-
sentation OF Shakespeare's tragedy at
tempted in modern time, not alone for its
wonderful and historically correct scenic
display. but for its uniform excellence, the
conspicuous ability OF the leading players
and the extraordinary attention that has
been given TO the minutcst and seemingly
0ats i'm. fuN.N u. n. ~
ing, who IL intrusted with the character OF
Romeo. Is an actor Of undisputed merit
lie II still young. but ambitious, and has
played the leading support lo Miss Mather
Tor three seasons. Mr.. Mines Levick.
who takes the brief but important part OF
Mercutio. has been with the Mathcr CON-
pany tondve seasons, and N the only one
who has ever played that part TO Miss
Mathcr's Juliet. The professional career
OF Nina Sol Smith, whom Manager Hill
engaged M Nurse TO Juliet, commenced
forty ycars ago, and during the last four
years she never missed a performance
when Romeo and Juliet" was the bill.
The other members OF the cast are all
worthy OF special mention, were such
necessary.
Of Miss Maiher herself, but little may
DO said. SLc Is too familiar parsonage TO
require any extended mention. In the
character Of Juliet she Ia without peer
and on Monday night she will mako her
Sod appearance In this character.
Tho synopsis Of the sixteen scenes Ia as
follows Verona. bridge and market place;
approach 10 Capulets mansion, ballroom
In Capulcts mansion, outside Of Juliet's
garden, balcony sccne,. tavern and
street In Verona, alcove In Juliet's
garden, friar Lawrenco's chapel. public
square In Verona, room In Capulet's
house, sacrisiy in fnars house, Juliet's
chamber. friar Iawcnce's cell, room In
Capulefs house, street In Mantua, church.
yard and tomb Of the Capulets.
The sale OF seats opens this morning.