Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-17
MAGUIRE,S OPERA HOUSE.
The Barrett & Gleason Company Create
Good Impression-A Misstatement Cor
rected.

The Barrett g. Gleason Company Create a
Good Impression-A Misstatement Cor
rected.
The Barrett & Gleason company ap-
peared at Maguire's Opera House last even
ing in The Queens Evidence" and gave
much better performance than the public
had been led to expect. All injurious mis-
statement had been circulated that the
company is scomposed Of amateurs. In refu-
tation OF this it may be stated that Mr..
Barrett, the leading man OF the company,
was the leading man for George G. Min
when he was here; Miss Gaffney was lead
ing lady for Katie Putnam and Miss Matt
len filled the same position with Miss Jeffreys
6egUsr Ht,tsh ~ ossss.-,..ay s. 49,
here to respectable business. The audience
last night was we'll pleased with the manner
in which THE Queens Evidence was pre-
sented. The performance went smoothly
and established the reputation OF the COM
pany among the audience, OH ef =" -"H', -
contradict from the eevidence oil their senses
the unfair rumors afoat about the COM
pany. - Eolor
The Portland "Oregonian" OF February
4. one OF the best on the coast, said oitheir
appearance in this play; "Messrs. barrest
a. Gleason's company appeared last nlgnn
at the New Park in Queens Evidence,
and gave a smooth and without exaggera'
tion o. splendid performance. This com
| pany came almost ..,heralded, anu unilke
most attractions appearing here, PROMISED
less than they were capable OF giving, anu
did give. Queens Evidence mas peem
nlaved here before, but never as well
monnted or played as last night. The
company is indeed strong one, no star IN
| particular, but every member well up IN
their parts. Miss Isabel Gaiiney, the lead
ING lady, is the possessor OF remarkable
talent. and completely captured the large
audience present. She has a most m&gnlh'
cent figure for the stsge-tall, handsome
land stately, and voice which never
Tails to reach the most calloused
heart. as was attested during the
scene with her long-lost SOD, there not being
dry eye in the house. The only regret was
that she was stricken blind too early In the
pIay, the audience thereby losing an appor'
, tunity to feast on this great actresss
greatest charm, her expressive large eyes.
M Barrett thoroughly mastered the very
difficult part OF Medland and showed very
clearly through the breadth and freedom OF
, Eis acting that be had considerable expert
ence in the legitimate school. Mr.. Sedley
/ the comedian of the company, gave
e very clever and original Solomon lsaacs
i and ia destined to take his place among the
Q f;rst comedians OF America. Mr.. Pollart
), is a good villain, and for his pains receivst
the Kisses and groans OF the audience-th
s sreatest compliment that could be bestowed
!. Sir Frederick, by Mr.. Dowl ly, Was all tina
,f could be desired. Miss Axtell was charm
10 ing as Ada Sydney, as well as Miss Matt
land ia the light part OF Laura. Inc re
70 mainder of the company were above tn
" average. -,
! This evening the company will present tn
~ Madison Square success stricken Blind.
=. From the stage, last evening, East Lynne
=. was announced, but hearing that this pid
h has been produced 80 frequently here as
4 have lost its drawing power, it was deeme
ce the best plan to change the programn
~. even at the eleventh hour.