Telegram-herald., 1891-01-02
.LOOKINCAT THEPLAY
AThs Bottom Of the ees" Without
ueGinty In IL.
TALK WITH ClPRlCIOlS "PlTRICE'
A Riss spsesaeaisr PreAuetiea ~
Pswsrs'- a ~dm snd's Tarss People
Away Asa the Lyesum Heids lts
Own-Cssaisg Attraetiens

| Tie Tact that tIat universally famed
but unfortunate individual. MeGinty
has been doomed 10 the locality which
this title suggests, doubtless caused
many 10 look upon this play with sus
piclon. In truth, "The Bottom Of the
sea" IS very respectable production,
Ii has good plot. which is deftly and
skillfully worked out. IL is welt sur
charged with sentiment. q struggle
with adversity and disappolnments
for the joyful attainment of two hearts
that beat as one. The situations are
obtained in smooth and natural man
ner. The dialogue. while in no way at
iractiye for elegance of dictio:, is prob
ably properly adopted IN its simplicity
for the characters who give it utter
ance. The very appreciative audiences
who saw the two performances ct
Powers Yesterday, applauded the
splendid scenery and realistic effects in
a vehement manner. The scene at the
close OF the second act, which repre-
sents the rescue OF the heroine from a
burning ship in mid ocean by an Amer
ican steam Yacht, was most crecitabie
and perfect bit of realism, as correct AS
such thing could be represented on
the stage. The scene in the fourth act,
showing the deck of a French man-of-
war, and also illustrating the process Of
laying the cable. was the best marine
picture ever seen on the stage OF this
theater. The production, however,
does not depend upon its elaborate
scenery, for the company is very
capable one. The character of James
Norton. the wealthy American, is per-
sonified in dignitied and very con-
slstent fashion by Frank Harrington.
He is the typical man, courageous, hon.
est and brave. He is actuated princi-
paIly with u passion for the woman he
has set his heart upon, and he pursues
his cause naturally and sensibly. Rare
ly is such a good offering of character
painting seen beyond the foot
lights as that presented by
Geo. w. Barnum. IN the role of Alexis
BannaIli, Greek adventurer. He was
thoroughly infused with the feeling
and spirit of the treacherous, devising
schemcr. His facial expression repro
duced faithfully the changing and con-
trasts of an inner working soul, that
was full OF designs that were unprinci-
paled and unscrupulous. For delicate
shading and finesse, this pOrtraiture in
the hands OF Mr.. Barnum is full of
excellent dramatic worth and will CON-
mand the keenest attention from the
intelligent suditor. Eugene O'Rourke
4 II e
ing Irish character, Barney Doyle. He
does not overact 1t, but succeeds in be-
ing hilarious without being broad,
sings couple of songs capltally and
manages to divert from the serious run
OF the play, most satisfactorily. Bright
little Fanny Cohen is compelled to do
very clever and skilfull skirt dance
until she gets out of breath. Miss
Lillian Lee. as Emile LIE Brun, gives a
very earnest and painstaking effect in
part that Is modest and
natural. The pathos and sympathy
with which she imbues this very sweet
and innocent picture of honest love, Of
true womanhood, readily secures re-
sponsive attention throughout the five
acts. 1t is mid in temperament, and
the beauty of it all is that it is pre-
sented within the bounds of probability
and Nature. The remaining charac-
ters are cared for by capable players
and the enthusiastic appreciation ac-
corded this play gives reason for
large attendance tonight.
You should sec ,Patrice in the morn
ing, especially as she looked yesterday
in her cheerful rooms at the Morton
Her form was enclosed in a partisan
wrap, rendered attractive by an indes-
cribable fringe that was light and furry
1t was cut just decollete enough III
front to animate the imagination re-
garding her well developed bust. A
natural, jolly, happy-hearted girl is
Patrice Oft the stage. OF late the re-
porters in Chicago have exhausted the
run of objections in painting word
pictures of this vixenish little woman,
for she is now before the public as
complainant in $4,000 breach of
promise suit. This she asks Of a pros
porous young board of trade
man, as a panacea for blighted
affections, and broken heart. They
describe her as hssome, piauant and
vlvacious. Now she IA rather an unaf-
fected little woman, maybe little vain
about the flattering things that have
been poured into her ears by ardent
and passionate admirers. She talked
very nationally and carefully about her
heart trouble. SAID thai il was very
annoying 20 meet the man 20 whom she
promised her hand and heart, around
with marriage license, and then have
II postponed. The relax of her happy
antcipations was source of inexpress-
ible bereavement, and there - no con-
ISOLATION that can satisfy her except 90
ooe round COINS of the realm. And she
lsgolnz pursue this suit 70 the end and
she has some very savory evidence in a
numerous lot of Ioye-lstters written hy
her admirers, which her lawyer assures
her, Will surely win Judge AID Jury.
'Nes, my mind was ful OF hapnv
faucies and fond a8ticlpstio1s, she
remarked With a roxifish sAraz. 81 had
made ny my mind to leave the stage.
aud rgy alsianced husband was aTraug-
ing to take me 10 the Auditorlem
Hotel. where he claimed he had e.
gagged apartments on the paTlor floor.
OF course I had good deal ct devc-
ton fer the stage. but | vas wiling 20
gve that up for TIE attention of Fnsa
who really felt was very fond Of me.
For SIX months be vas parsulng ne,
and was constantly promising the earth
and The Worlds Pair ~. How could
/ bat Yield % such giided ten ptstons
ss these. When il came 70 TIE esre-
mony ne weakened, and here an wita
my reputation aad honor n0rssi Of
gossip agsd FxsZxeTstsrg Conjecture.
Wei, ] suppose d a one OF those fstes
which q the course q time ns1Ss cross