Telegram-herald., 1891-06-02
AuUsEgEsH

The attendance al Powers last eyea-
ins. though not as large as the oeea-
son should have called oat, WAS 81
ieasI hghly iattering TO Manager I. 7.
Hickey, as lt contained the representa-
tive people OF GRAD Rapids. II Was
friendly sssemblage, not 10 say that
generally considered the players We're
worthy Of approval. The pay, ''Damon
and PytAlas,' could have been mounted
with more detail and much IN this
respect wasiettt 10 the Imagination. Con-
pleIness IN thss respect can hardly be
expected from travelling company.
The parts were all given an earnest and
honest attention. The character or
PythlSs IS We'll suited 10 Mr.. Holts
capabilities lie mas the appearance. the
massive and we'll proporuoned physi-
que, nimoleness ylrlhty and the rudy
gov OF youth-all calculated 10 n, the
ideal of the character. lie IS robust
but not tempesluous, gentle and arm.
Ii Is part 50 full OF enibnsiasm
IN its very sentiment, that II Is bound to
carry the actor IL he has the lnteii-
| gence and the taste TO temper II with
proper dramatic coloring. For il varies
IN Its emotions and feelings, and the
actor must al all times he discreet. Mr..
Holt was really admirable IN the scene
with Caiantne-Ile avoided the tempta-
! ton 10 tear passion 10 tstters, bnt ac-
/ compllshed much greater results with
| his me evidence OF repression, which
made ms acting all the more powerful,
/ and the intense emotion that was
| stirred up IN the audience found ex-
preston and reilef in prolonged ap-
| planse. Damon was entrusted 10 Wal
| ter Edwards, who proved equal 10 the
most rigid demands OF the role. He
seemed swayed with impetuous energy
and his impersonation was heartily APP
preciated. Miss Durand was 4 senti-
mental Calanthe and Adele Holt sue
| ceeded IN making distinct the strong
points of Hermion. Several floral trib-
utes were passed during the evening.
| Magnificent tributes haqe been ex-
tended by the press 10 Frederic Archer
the organist who IS to give a recital at
the Park Congregational church on
| Thursday evening. Here is one from
the Chicago Evening Herald: Mr..
| Frederic Archer has been aptiy de-
scrbed as the List Of the organ" for
he has certainly developed its resources
10 an extent uninterrupted by any of
| his predecessors or contemporaries.
He is tacitly acknowledged by the mus
ical public Of both Europe and Amer
lea as the greatest OF living orgarists.
The audience was largely composed OF
prominent musicians, and Mr.. Archer
neld their due attention through long
and Interesting program. Mr.. Archer
has thorough command of the instru-
ment; he IS n thorough musician. his
playing Is artistic in thu highest degree
and is marked by fine expression. He
excels in registration, his orchestral
effects are simply amazing. y
The versatility OF the player is phe-
nomenal, he is perfectly at home in
every style from Bach fuguc to the
Wagner "Tannhauser" overture. His
technic is iaultless. 1t is not
tiresome to listen to Mr.. Archer, even
without vocalist or other diversion.
He makes so many effects that his pre-
gram never becomes monotonous.
Clarence +. Holt will continue his
present tour until July II. He will
visit the principal towns in Northern
Michigan, where the weather will be
much more favorable to business.
Next season Mr.. Holt will live in Bos-
ton, where he has secured the position
| as leading man in the Boston Theater.