Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-17

of the author are not so noticeable
The bumor of the lines is the
chief characteristic, and this IS
rather of that quiet, good -natured, after
dinner style of mirth that is all the more
enjoyable because spontaneous. The situa-
lions are easy. natural, and not strained,
and in this is perhaps one OF the chlet
charms of the comedy.
OF course it is a treat to see Miss
Coghlan at any time and in any role. In
this role of Dortohy she has characterize
ton entirely distinct from her former ones,
and one in which her abilities as a
comedienne are called into play, though
perhaps not as clearly as in the other roles
where there is more pathoS blended with
the comedy. She has a good conception of
the part and handles it in style peculiarly
and essentially her own. 1t can
always be said of Miss Coghlan that what
ever role she assumes she makes 1t clear
and distinct creation of her own. She is
always original. and with the
possible exception of Rhea, al
most the only coincidence whose
work is always stamped with her own per-
sonality. There is breeziness. an abso-
lutte breaking away from conventional lines
that is refreshing, and fol, this reason a
play will be success in her hands that
ordinarily would fall fiat. 1t is
to be regretted that upon the
occasion of her first visit to Fort Worth a
larger audience was not present, though
the audience last night was representative
of the city's wealth and fashion.
Another peeuliarity about Miss
iority of stars, shel invariably sur
rounds herself with clever company, and
it can be said, with truth, that her support
is always evenly balanced. Each member
of the cast is capable of good comedy work.
In Capt. Jack Styles, her leading man,
John 7. Sullivan, has part that gives him
an opportunity for clever work. He is
natural, easy and carries the role gracefully
and without exaggeration.
William Redmund, who has already
achieved an enviable reputation in other
roles, presents very pleasing Earl Of Dun
barton, an irascible old English gentleman.
His makeup could be improved if his eye
brows were penciled less blackly, as they
contrast 100 strongly with the gray hair
and beard.
Thomas Whifen gives a very pleasing in
depreciation of the role of Charles Pat
tersby, NJ. P. His methods arc entirely
different from the average, and his humor
is of that dry, unctuOus sort that Is refresh
ing from its originality.
Ed PEPPER does some clever work in the
role of Bolingbroke Brief. and John S.
Marble is equally at home In the role OF
JJfkins, an orderly.
Miss Helen Russell makes all out of her
part that the role permits as Mrs. Pat
tersby though she is inclined to somewhat
mar the effect of her work by too much
smiling.
Miss Beatrice Moreland, as Lady Alma,
is very pleasing, and though her role is
rather an ungrateful one she manipulates
it so deftly that she wins the appreciation
of the audience from the outset, and Miss
Adele Palma, as Antoinette, does some
clever work, especially in the dancing les
son song.
JIM THE wRSTERNER.
jim the Westerner, the great society
comedy, will be produced at the opera
house on next Wednesday evening. This
play is on the order of the Henrietta, and
should draw packed house. The Memphis
Daily Commercial says the following:
The first production Of Jim the
Westerner'' in Memphis seems to have
been satisfactory to those who saw
it. for the Lyceum was well filed
last night. While the play possesses but
few elements of nature in its serious
parts, the comedy features are well brought
out by capable artists, and the effect of the
whole is pleasing. The character of Jim,
the Westerner, is not the most finished in
the cast. Mr.. Gibbs rants in parts ap-
preaching to the heroic, and in the more
tender scenes he is not smooth. Altogether
he is acceptable, and the play sustains the
interest OF the audience throughout.
THE LAST DAYS OF PoMPEII.
Theater-goers will have an opportunity
Saturday matinee and evening, Novem Der
21-of witnessing one of the neatest and
best things in the way Of legitimate
spectacular drama that has been presented
in Fort Worth in several seasons. Mr..
Palmer's ''Last Days Of Pompeii," which
is to be presented here at the opera house
on above date, must not be COMPOUNDED with
Mr.. Pains spectacle Of the same name, as
they are entirely different
Mr. Palmer's play is stage dramatiza-
ton of Bulwer's delightful romance. and is
to be presented by strong company of
dramatic artists, with ali the mech anism,
stage effects, scenery, ETC., that are needed
to picture the stirring scenes Of the famous
story.
To-night's Council Meeting.