The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Esmeralda'' at Cordrav,..

a.
me nrst representation OF "Esmeralda. !" with
MISS Stella Reese in the title role was civen -
1ordrays last night TO a delighted audience
lnls sterling domestic drama has lost mona 81
It's subtle qualities TO hold the attention Of an
auaience, and its Interpretation by the Cordrav
company In general was markedly talented.
ue most striking feature In the piece, both
rom dramatic and critical standpoint, was the
olo North Carolina farmer, Ebert Rogers. the
part being assumed by Andrew waldroo Dur.
ing MS successful stay in the city Mr. Waldron
mss never nad arole that more conviuci agly es-
.aolisnes him as comedian of rare ability and
brilliant versatility. The simple honest heart
ma. beats oeneat the ever-apparent rustcity
OF the genial old farmer in all his actions, was
Always present to the auditors who had the
pleasure OF witnessing Mr.. Waldron's rendition
OF the part Extreme delicacy was exhibited in
tue impersonation throughout, and one over
looked the uncouthness that was never yu gar.
because 1t was nature and not an excrescenee
en its surface He was loudly applauded again
ana again. Miss Reese was received with that
generous warmth that is a characteristic of the
welcome extended 10 strangers by Seattle thea
.er-goers. This lady, who will succeed Miss Is
aoei motifs as Leading lady of the COMPANY in
Tour weeks time, has pleasing stage appear.
ence and fine figure. Her conception of Es-
meraica shows that she is close student
OF human nature, but ii scarcely realizes
apparently to- strong a shade of meekness and
supservience observable in the delineetion of
Esmeralda's character While the mother ia an
angular, rough -cornered creature, and the con-
trast OF her masculine traits with the softer and
more delieately-moulded mind of the daughter
al ali times makes the latter tame and meek
yet the firmuess and tenacity of purpose shown
by the maiden lover are and should be, forcibly
felt in the faithful production OF the character.
MISS Reese Is strong in emotional parts, but the
quality OF her voice impairs the full effect of
her acting. She scored a recall in the third act
In the final scene while defying her mother
Too much could scarcely be said
In praise of Miss Margaret Marshall
as the great and terrible Mrs. Lydia mn Rogers
Her makeup was in perfect harmony with the
part and her Characterization was one of the
best exhibitions of character work ever given
on the Cordray stage Mark Price took the hero
Dave Hardy, as he always takes part-with ex-
ceiient conception, acting and effect Francis
Powers contributed strong feature to the per-
Torrance by his appearance Mr.. Estabrook,
and David Elmer sustained the thankless part
OF the Marquis Montessin with fine ability
Jean Weiner gratified all his friends by a neat
bit OF legitimate acting in the role Of Jack Des-
mond, and George Berry bore the part of George
Drew successfully. The light comedy work OF
Miss Jennie Calef and Miss Belle Inman was
really charmingly reflected In the respective
parts of Kate and Nora Desmond Tonight
Miss Isabel Morris will appear in the title role,
and full house il expected.