The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-02-26
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Minna Gale in Shakespeare comedy,
was worthy of a crowded house. But the
audience was thoroughly appreciative
one. 1t called the lady out after every
act, and at the close OF one of them twice.
Many actresses have essayed the part of
Rosalind-only the few have won laurels
by the effort. These in modern days are
so few that their names are familiar to all
lovers of the drama. The requirements
OF the part are graces of person, comeli-
ness, and if there be beauty all the better;
good conception of Shakespeare's syl-
Wan ideal, since OVERRIDING or falling
short would make the part farcical; capac-
Ity TO express wit combined with passion;
love guarded by reason, and dignity soft
ened by gentleness. These qualities in
large degree conspire in Miss Gale to
the creation of an exquisite Rosalind.
Very feminine it certainly is, but mas
cul1ne Kosdlind would rob the poetry o.
the comedy of that license which is It's
greatest icharn. She is a beautiful
woman, tall, graceful, soft and musical
voiced; but ii is one capable of passion
ate and strongly emotional expression.
The wit OF the text rippleS from her lips
with perfect naturalAess. he ardor of
her love for Orlando is restrained by a
maidenly dignity without unseemly re-
serve. Her comprehension Of the subtle
qualities OF the text is clear and quick
She not only understands the great au-
thor, but easily impresses her auditor
with that understanding. Her taste is
line and prevails every act, and look and
uttered line, which, by the way. is one of
the surest evidences of the true artistic
temperament. 1t is the faulty artist who
ever iorgets, or who flashes ont only AZ
times; it is the true artist whose light
burns steadily and illumines the lesser
as well as the loftier part of her work.
Miss Gale has an additional power that is
not artistic, but none the less val
liable; it is known, Tor want of q
better term, as personal magnetism,
that Inexpllcable something about one
that draws the auditors closer and
makes them feel that they are III
congenial and loving presence. Miss
Gales BoSalind is, therefore, refined,
elegant and magnetic impersonation; a
type of the gentlest, strongest love, and
the most charming feminine wit and sub
tility. 1t is not merely an intellectual
Rosallnd, in no sense gushing
Rosalind, but one warm and glowing
with proud and honest love, and con-
trolled by the very ideal OF modesty and
expressed in the most delightful, gentle,
womanly grace and wit The physical
and softer emotional conditions combine
with intelligence and the cunning of art
to make Miss Gales Rosalind beautiful
picture, a very close realization of Shall es-
peare's ideal Her foil, Miss Wakenan,
was an admirable Celia. One could
scarcely wish for more stately yet gen
tie, tender and faithful friend for Rosa
lind. Miss Wakeman's reading was on the
upper plane of the meritoriouS, and the
excellence Of her work was all the more
apparent by reason OF the strong light of
Miss Gales fine performance. Orlando
was taken by CreSton Clarke. a nephew
of Edwin Booth and son OF J. S. Clarke,
SO well known in dramatic annals. 1t was
an even. natural and good Orlando, with
out great. strength, but not without
generally acceptable. A touchstone
of more maturity than Mr.. Sylvester's
would have been better, and Phoebe
more emotional than Miss Aubery's
would have been an Improvement. Mr..
WeaVer's JaqueZ, the melancholy re-
cluse, was of good conception. Very few
play the character the same; few read the
seven ages alike. Mr.. Viewers was
without action, read sitting and as if in
low sollloquy. Harry Edwards loved to
read it standing, and with some show of
action TO the word. But Mr.. Viewers
style was equally as strong defenses.
What is very pleasing about the company
Is the exceeding care taken by all the
members, their distinctnesS of enuncia-
ton, their evident solicitute to be under
stood. Tonight, ''Ingomar, the Barba-
rian."
At the Clunie Opera-house last night
"Fanchon" was played for the last time.
The attendance was very light-discour-
agingly so. A change of bill tonight
ought to reward the sincere effort of
Manager Norton TO maintain a good stock
company here. "Oliver Twist" will be
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ing little bit of precocity, Georgia Cooper,
who viii be the Oliver in the drama
most difficult role but one that the re-
hearsal gives the promise Of being a far
better work than her 'Fauntleroy." In.
deed, there is reason to expect very much
tonight from this exceedingly talented
child. The play has been adapted so as
to lit her years-that is, to present the
life Of oliver Twist" up to the period
when her stature does not forbid Miss
Georgia Voodthorpe will be the Nancy
Sykes of the drama. Mr.. Craig, who has
been resting for nearly a week, will re-
appear and be the Bill Sykes of the story,
while Mr. Ferguson will take the part of
Pagan, the trainer of pickpockets. Ali
the others OF the company are cast in
strong parts, for IN this drama, all action,
there is no weak role. The play will be
well staged and mounted thoroughly
well. Seats can be reserved from $50
O'Clock this morning throughout the day.
A large and appreciative audience as
sembled at Pythian Hall last evening to
witness the third dramatic recital by
Josephine Friel Durrell, under the au-
spices of the Young Women's Christian
Temperance Union. The programme
was eXcellently rendered, many of the
numbers being very humorous and
mirth- provoking. a feature OF the enter
tainment was the excellent tableauX by a
number OF young ladies.
There will be an apron and necktie So
cial in the parlors of the NJ. T. Church.
Sixth street, this evening. Ladies are re-
Quested TO wear aprons and bring gen
tleman's tie of the same material There
will he literary exercises and refresh
ments.
The Capital City Wheelmen will hold
their ball at Turner Hall this evening.
At Armory Hall tonight Suffer Circle.
Companions Of the Forest, will give a
grand ball.
The next regular party Of the Club Re-
soda will take place this evening.
The Joe Jefferson and Louis James
Company was in the city all last evening.
coming up from the south, and leaving
late last night for Seattle and the north
circuit.
Interest in the Tug-of- War.
The coming contest between the Italian
tug-cf-war team of San Francisco and the
Sacramento team is creating quite a stir
in betting circles, and several small