The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09

fulness with which its characters were drawn
ana portrsyed The author handled the
delicate question of the historic relation be-
tween the North and South, aud treated 1t 30
wisely and skillfully that none could take Of
fame All elements OF the modern drama re-
csiysd careful attention. While the story
wa serious and had most magni-
fcent moral and even national pur-
pose, It was full of sparkling comedy
that relieved the shadows and maintained
the perfect balance of an harmonious whole.
Foremost among the actors were Mr.. Stoddart,
NJ Barrymore, Mr.. Holland, Mr.. Bell, Mr.. Har-
Yis Miss Eustace and Miss Craddock. Mr.. Stod-
DART the oldest member OF the company, is 6S
years OF age and laughingly says he has been on
the stage sixty-three years. He tells . most
amusing story of stage experience OF his that
8 occurred when he was about years old. The
title OF the play was "McGuire's Rent Day"
His father played the villain, while young Stod-
dart played the son of the man who was being
ssicssd He was supposed TO come on, holding
the hand OF his stage father and had been re-
hearssd 10 appear greatly alarmed ct the appear
snce OF his real father the stage villain. Things
miscalculxted. When he saw his real father he
bfoks away from the dramatic parent. crossed
over 10 Stoddsrd, ST.. and the house, quickly re-
aliEnx the true situation, was soon in a roar.
Though but years of age, he Immediately lost
his position and the contract for his engagement
was cancelled The old gentleman Is hale and
hearty, and relates his trIumphs with the en-
thnsiasm Of youth. He has a son practicing Law
In New York who, the old gentleman says, is
very anxious to settle in Seattle, but the old
foks want him to stay East as long as they live.
M stoddard has always been a prudent man
and has acquired quite a competency. Barry
more IL also most interesting fellow. When in
Seattle, just year ago, he played the titular
role in captain Swift" While here Mr.. Barry
ES4rk
character. "Now Swift has been called an out
law and bad character" said the actor, "but
to my mind he was a noble fellow, the creature
OF circumstances, and IL to be pitied and adj
mired rather than condemned" Swift was the
illegitimats son of noble English woman, who
abandoned the child when an infant. Left
alone, be grew up with hatred against that
ciety which, through no fault of his, had shut
the door in his face. Mr.. Barrymore's iustifica-
ton of Swift was very ingenious and was based
upon those broad social ideas that are current
among advanced thinkers. There is no doubt
but that injustice is often done the child born
out Of lawful wsdlock, but too liberal view
OF the matter might undermine respect
for the marital laws and this would be q
most disastrous thing 10 humanity at large.
Mr. Barrymore ID writing a novel which 10 not
named yet 1t will probably be published by
the early part of 1892. Some years ago he mar
RED Goorgie Drew, very clever actress, the
daughter of Mrs. John Drew, who is today one
Of the very ablest opponents in the country of
the legitimate comedy. The Drew family is
highly distinguished as possessing fine theatric
Mood. All the other members of the company
Esmore or less distinguished, and in all three
Of he playa presented here did the neatest and
musWenly balanced work that Seattle has had
Tie pleasure of witnessing in many day.
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the
hestayer and Vaughn combination played
the "Grab Bag broad farce
full of lsughable specialties. Mestayer is
an actor who formerly belonged TO the old
school, and Theresa Vaughn, his wife. has
rather an excellent voice. staley's "Royal
Pass came in for its due share of recognition on
the last evenings of the week. and Manager
Hannas theatrical menu was served. With last
weeks bill at Cordray's, "The Corsican Broth
ers." Clay Clement bids farewell to Seattle for
acme time TO come. Tomorrow he leaves for
Denver TO accept the position of leading man
In the new Denver stock company, in which he
will be surrounded by fine company, and will
play such fine standard works as "The Mounte-
bank" the "Marbie Heart, ""School for Scandal"
"she Stops to Conquer" a line of plays
for which he IL both by nature and inclination
peculiarly adapted. This news will crafty
many who have faith In Mr.. Clements artistic
future and who are glad that he has an opportu-
nifty to show the stuff out OF which he is made
MISS Lane also leaves TO return to her nome in
New York. She made also most excellent i'm
preston here by her cultured demeanor and by
her work in the theater Friends offered Mr.
Clement and Miss Lane benefit, and the man
ager did the very fine thing OF extending to
taem Tor that purpose the courtesy OF his opera
house. Mr.. Clement in speaking of the matter
said that he did not feel that a benefit could be
tosten up here at present that would reflect
credit upon him and be at ali in keeping with
We desire OF his friends and those OF Miss Lane
hoiA depart from Seattle under excellent aus.
plea The play that marked the close OF their
snsssement was well done. Both Miss Lane and
kLClement did careful conscientious work, and
We balance of the company were quite clever.
"The Twelve Temptations"
On Friday at the Seattle opera-ho will be
presented a spectacle which for its worth as