Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-12-31

uificeut outbursts, reminds one
of the g!ittering eye OF the serpent as it
prepares to strike. The climaxes were
we'll sustained, and the transitions in her
voice do more than simple gesticulation.
Though the reserve power and natural
ness is SO Observable. and ex-
cites expectancy, yer when the
height of passion is reached the whole
woman Is a1ame. In the dreadful mo-
ments the actress awes as we'll as creates
| admiration for the sublimity OF the por-
| trayal. And with all the absorption of
| self in her character, she is mistress OF
| the business details, and IN her dressing
| and original actions che Is still the con-
! eummate artist.
This play, as differing from that of the
preceding night, also offers more oppor-
tunIty to other portions of the excellent
cast. Especially did Mr.. Mainhall eX-
hibit his ability as George Duhamel. In
this role that gentleman is not only
strong IN the general outline, but pre-
| scented nice shading and delicate work,
and is a 1T companion piece to the emil
nent star.
Victor Mazelier was a clever part as
given by Mfr. Frank KIltay, and there is
| a magnetism about him. Yet the effort
lacks :orce.
Mr.. Mestoyer, in the brief appearances
of NJ. de Rives, was the ideal French
man. The comedy of Mr.. French as
Rene was good.
Miss Williams as Marcelle was earnest
and sympathetic.
Miss Granger and her people have
made an impression on this initial tour
which will assure even better success on
| a second coming this way.
This evening Mr.. keene will appear in
his great performance Of Louis X1., and
at Tomorrow matinee will be given
i Shylock. Richard Ill. following at night.
OF Louis XI. the Dallas News in part
says:
1t has been said that Keene 'tcopies
after'' Irving. He may. II SO, he
| copies we'll; master and imitator are
evidently en- rapport. Where Irving
PUSHES to decided climax, particularly
in solloquy and repartee, keene's Louis
NJ creeps up, as it we're, subsequently
and with evident malice of forsthought
to an accumulated infamy. Ksene is a
| student, unquestionably; an artist great
| enough to value small things. This fact
was evinced bv the "peanut gallery cat
tle'' approaching the dumb eloquence
of his legs! the pathetic totrerings of the
old kings steps toward death. This
| phase of his genius was specially Illus
trated in the scene with the priest Fran
co.'s.
How pregnant the whole play-lines,
&c tors and historic atmo sphere-of the
unvariableness of human nature. Those
wicked old Frenchmen and Burgundians
schemed, lied and wove their spider
webs as modern politicians do. They
killed their potentates, then washed
hnir hnn and hhI fInfp mir
justification!
Mr.. keene's support is all that could
| be demanded for 30 fine foil, and more
than is the usual lot of Western stage
consistency-loverst to see. George Lea
rock has a superb voice and physique,
| and Miss Shannon an exquisite grace of
body and MUD. Altogether, Dallas has
much to be thankful for and apprecia-
tive of in Mr.. keene and his company.
Friday and Saturday and Saturday
matinee Fentasma will be produced. OF
that the New Orleans Picayune writes:
The Hanlops had been seen here before,
and their capacity for merry making was
we'll known. They could not fail to
draw q big house on their reap
pearapce. "Fantasma is a piece with
out plot, but replete with magnificent
scenery. The several scenes are located
in Eltland and afford excellent opportu-
nifty for gorgeous display. 1t is aston
ishng and Iaughable. The specialties
and novelties are of first order, and help
to make the beautiful staging interesting
as we'll Us attractive. The company suits
the play we'll and gave satisfaction.
When the curtain fell en- the last act Of
"Fantasma" the applause was deafen-
ing, showing the approval and apprecia-
ton of the audience.