Telegram-herald., 1889-09-18

Nat c. Goodwin presented h.s nfw
drama. A 1Soid Nine written ~
brsnaer Matthews and Geo ii 3essep.
& q numerous and enthusiastically ~
si.onAse patronage 81 Powers iast
evening IT, those vine have admired
Ar. osoodwns great capabilities ~ :
satirscai aud bUFlesQue entertainer. q
may seem difficult a. think ~ hln
dong anything serious upon the stage.
NJ. usoodwin has long contemplated
enAeting pu-e comedy r0ie, one IA
which he could simulate pathos and
earneslness, permeated ~ course, Wlth
light and asry yein oi hamor A
Noieost, ln a ''tsold Nine, he has cef-
tamly realized his fond hopes IL a
degree that must bs emneuty salslac-
tory % ham as Il is charming and de-
Aghuul 10 his auditors. Ii IL a char
aeter that demands dignity and grace
Ia bearing Th.s requirement. il per.
tectly met by Mr.. Goodwin. while the
humOr With Which iAe pam aboands :
brought out with such rare ease and
delicate spontaneify that tht perform.
ancc stamps the deiincator a. nasl-
i've artist and Il most accomplished
actor. There are two remarkable
scenes, one ia winch MolCou tellf Iae
sad story Of hls brothers unJme.N and
unfortunate fate, ana the other
IN winch with delicate tender
ness be speaks las love for
Mrs. Meredith. Remarkable. for
Mr.. Goodwin displayed umnlsfakahio
POSSESSION of genius az a hgh order,
and the impressive strength Of h.s
pathos must compel those skeptcsl
ones who call HIM "a guysf' ~ hush
and forever hold their tongues. Ne
say genius, ana most actors aefiut q
a. the power 10 compel the auditor 10
sympaihlze and feel what the player
does. Goodwin made many weep ne
the manly goOd-natlrrd and over
generous Nolcott. There ls an ahuud-
ance 81 humor d Wolcott and iue lines
brstle with original sparkling repartce
and lncislye and keeu rct9ris. il -
spirited and highIoned and tne enjoy
ment of the audience was expressed "a
two vigorous recalls AT the end II tle
FIRST and second acts.
a cold Nine ls most respectable
c0medy-drama with a plot just sufb-
GENTLY Obscurcd 10 hold the interest aud
attention until the final fall of tho cuf-
tam. The supporting company is most
admirable and Efficient. NJ. Arthurs
Rlordan was genteel and refined IRISH
gentleman, and Nj. Wilson. a. Sir
kyerard Foxwood, looked the part
20 perfection, and played 70 with
becoming dignity. Miss Isabelle
Cole enacted Mrs. Meredith with such
nice finish that at tunes we looked
upon the porsOnauon as reality. and
this illustrates the highest realization
of art. To mention the remainder ~
the cast individually would be Onlv -
speak IN equal terms Of praise. To-
night we shall see Mr.. Goodwin in "Tne
BOOkmakcr." II is said % be a bright
satire on sports, horse-racinC, etc. The
great approval extended the actor and
his excellent company last evening
should insure a packed house tonight.
The scene Of "Myle Aroon" j. laid IN
County Westmeatn. Ireland. at the
present day. The hero is merry and
worthy young Irish gardener, and the
plot portrays bis efforts - clear hIs
character OF a STAN which has been
C 1t upon Il by an unscrupulous IRISH
advcnturcr. Ia the Jolly and genial
Myles, with his light hearted galety
and steady flow of Wit, Mr. Scanlan
finds a congenial part. Mr.. Scanlsn
Will produce the following new songs
| IN this play. Live My Love, OH Lave. I"
"My Maggie" "You and !, Love" and
his latest composition, "Sosnlon' :
Swing Song" AT the matinee be Will
IN addition favor the children Nth his
famous "Peek-a-Boo." The seats are
now on sale.
The Hanlons promise a magnificent
production of "Fantasma" at Powers
next week. During the summer new
scenery and mechanical effects have
been constructed for TINS spectacle, all
of which VIII be used here. IL is indeed
a superb attraction for the week of far,
as II Is calculated 10 please and amuse
all tastes and fancies.
"Zo-Zo," tho Mage Queen. isag great
attraction at popular prices The we'll
known manager. Chas X. Gardner,
will bring his fun company. with scenic
/ effects, accessories, etc. u Redmond =
next week. Seats can boz secured At
any time by personal application, tele-
| graph, telephone, OF mail.
|
Frank Daniels. BESSIE samson and
| bevy Of handsome and talented young
ladies VII repeat that delightful mus
| cal and comic extravaganzs Little
Puck, at Powers Thursday and Fr-
day. Seats arc now on sale.
At Smiths this afternoon the entire
program viii be- gwen al the Ufus.
| matinee.
The sale of seats for 'fFsntasns" VII
begin IT Power = tomorrow morning.