Telegram-herald., 1889-12-05
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in the play offered al Powers last
evening Ne fnd departure oaGn "
from the conventional Treatment Il
lr.sh dramas. The FaTes' MfllH las
a motive that IS pare and ronaalc.
There is not Gne that .avolves politics
oE pr.estcr2ft. A0l that these elements
were Objectionable ln any matei..l
sense, but they have become Wo-n-out
aad lEreaahaTe. There ls much taal s
sWeety sentimental ln 'Faules Wei"
aud u e del gAtIu i0r sac reason tnat
as colorng is simple and natural and
rs scenes domestic aud h0ne. kt. 10
besTs the impulse oi IRISH hearls. good
aad true, al.d has just enouga 81 lae
bad lrlshnsn 10 make the plot sifoHg
and interesting. Mr.. Powers has
been LAVISH ia mounting the
play, and the scenery Was
T.ch, appropriate and attractive Tie
scene Ia which ls shown the falros' wel
is certainly one I'll tie most N,Elalt
and beautiful landscapes ever pres AUd
Ia tnis thcatcI. Those Who have >eln
Carroll Johnson behind tAe CoIk Ila-A,
must hnd d rhcalt - rta .le tast ae
Was tae whole s31ltd, rolllhlug Larry
lee which 50 infatuated thl Iuletaa
OF auditors n Powers .ast evening.
strange tOunder>taud WHg Mr juaa
ever Followed mllslrelsN. ite la-
magnetc presence, IS gooalooG as,
pleaaugiy graceful ln movement a.ld q
superb SINGER. Mr Johnson has good
deal OF genuine dramatic instinct a
be- earned tuc elective climax at tae
END ei tne thrd aci with POSITIVE
power and une artistic force. iIe Nts
re-Qtu4au4tU pa many excellent eonLs.
Tie company does very even NoIk.
John b. M4ni, Muo has been seen here
frequently ln lusn dramas, DOS
Andy Couga-, and 1nas. frcW. ST. li.u
tarnOdY. was as mean and uttr>taii-
as the Irish villain could bc without
committing murder. Miss DAISY
Temple infused much eanestness into
Eunlce BercsfOrd, though her persona
ton ls somewhat married by a monoton-
ous drawing infection. The remainder
OF the cast were exceptionally good,
particularly little Zela, NaO Is
neat and graceful dancer. Mr.
Powers has brought 10 Us a
pretty and decidedly interesting play.
lis company IS superior 20 the average
combinations, and he has been more
than generous ~ giving the production
appropriate surroundings and proper
! Furnishings II is deserving OF atteu-
ton from the thoatCr patrons, and q is
to be hoped that the attendance tbs
! evening Will be commensurate with the
deserts OF the play and company
ItIs easy enough 10 understand why
the Faustus legend should have en-
| joyed such long and steady popularity
/ alike IN English and German literature.
| Like other legends, il IS thlniv dis
| guised allegOIy upon human life IN IS
wide and permanent aspects; and un-
| ike most Of them, Il j. essentially
/ dramatic, so easily open 70 visual inter
pretatiOn, that the unfortunate doctor
makes hls appearance upon ouT stage
with the tlst great English dramat4st.
/ For Mr.. MOrrsOn's work one necessar-
| lily feels respect. He ls a careful artist,
/ well trained ~ the poetic drama, always
| intelligent and impressive. We recall
| with the greatest pleasure his work as
| IagO 10 Salvina's OthellO. lie often
l-N'r ~ a punt DA Eitab A4ai4atl'
| power. Ia brief, Mr.. Morrsou's wits
/ fippaDt rather than grim, uncuous
rather than satircal Seats are now
on sale for this production at Powers
tomorrow and Saturday evening.
"Ruling Passion" one Of the most
pretentiOus productions that has been
seen IN Redmond's S IN some time, VIII
be presented at the matinee today.
J. =. Sullivan, who assumes the lead
ing roll ia True Irish Hearts" at Red
mOnd's next week. Is winning recOgnl-
ton as one of the best Irish comedians
IN the country. He was At one time IN
Powers Ivy Leaf Company, and has ad-
vancement 10 stellar hOnOrs has been
rapid, but well merited.
The sale of seats for Fanny Daven-
ports engagement IN MA Tosca. At
Powers Monday evening, opens st the
box Office this morning. Miss Daven-
ports engagement IS for one night only.
Balloon ascension at Redmond's
every night this week.
Smiths Opera House was well at
tended at both performances Yesterday.
The show this week Is al unusually fine