The record-union., 1892-12-06

1t was gOodnatured audience. but at
times was cruel one, since it laughed
loudly at tragic situations. because this or
thai actor made slight trip, or because
the appearance or method Of some of the
parties in minor roles was not up to the
standard. Viewed from the standpoint
OF the amateur it was a very creditable
performance. From the standpoint of
| the spectator, disposed on slight provOca-
ton to be mirthful, there was freduent
opportunities for indulgence on Slight
cause. Mr.. Brusie was decidedly the
| most successful, read with spirit and
was falriy self-poSSeSSed. Mr.. Hopkins
has a good voice and presence, and but lor
reading his lines with too little variation
OF tone. would have stood level with the
effort Of MIR. Brusie. He was encountered
by his arms, but not so much so as was
MIR. Oldtields by an irresistible and not
graceful gesture. The latter gentleman
has remarkably strong voice, and reads
with an energy and earnestnesS only
equaled by the severity Of cOuntenance
he assumed last night, which facial art
he carried to excess. Mrs. Laurie was
the only professional on the stage, and
was satisfactory as Calanthe. Miss Brusie
perhaps more than any other expressed
by her cOuntenance the emotion that is
supposed to move the character assumed.
Mr.. Hirsch, by his peculiarities OF grace
of movement and pose. unintentionallv
put vein of comedy into drama that
has no thought Of the ludi 'rous in it.
Mr.. Giifen read and acted the part of
PrOcleS with spirit and feeling very
creditable. But while it would be easv
10 find fault and justly, it remains to be
sad that as amateur performances go, it
was creditable to the courage of the ladies
and gentlemen in it. and it suffered
chiefly because the play has been pre-
sented here so often by artists foremost in
I.aa Fl ~ Il
give those who made the contrast so
marked by last nights performance
would be to attempt much lower flights.
or none at all. While they did better
than most one-nlght-stand local amateur
performers have done, yet it we're better
to put the same energy and hard labor
into lighter effort when next they wish to
aid SO worthy cause as that which in
spired them last night. The piece was well
cOstumed; and the company plaviup
under direction of f. S. Laurie was GER
tainly surprisingly well drilled and was
pretty nearly letter-pertect in its lines
Patti Rosa the popular and talented
comedienne and songstress, will appear
at the Clunie Opera-house Thursday
night in her latest comedy success. She
Will be supported by competent COM
pany. Patti Rosa is so well known here.
q y
tainments, that it is needless to enlarge
upon the fact Of her appearance, save 10
regret that it is for but one evening. She
would draw here longer, and well.
The need for scenic reiuvenation and
enlargement at the Metropolitan Theater
was made ludicrously prominent last
night when very modern street scenes
and interiors had to be used in a play
representative of a classical period Such
incongruities go a long way to cripple a
performance and to negative intended
effects. The Metropolitan is too hand
some house not TO deserve a new dress
upon the stage; it would contribute un-
quesuonably to augment attendance at
that house. But if road companies con-
tinue to insist upon extravagantlv high
percentages it Will deter ownership and
management from freshening and inn
proving matters behind the footlights.
This afternoon and evening and to-
morrow evening, the ladies of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church will hold Christ
mas Market" at which useful and fancy
articles for holiday gifts Will be dis
posed of. There will be an entertainment
each evening. On Wednesday, lunch
will be served from 1880 A. NJ. to p. N.
Afternoon admission will be free.