The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-19

The beautiful and romantic comedy.
drama of .Rosedale" was given its first
representation a. Cordray's last evening
to an audience that made up in enfhu-
sia.m what it lacked in numbers. this
latter being principally due to the strong
counter attraction at, the other theater.
The play Of "Rosedaie" is deeply interest
ing in that it is full of human interests
that appeal direct to the heart of all, with
every character a distinct representative
OF the vast human family of this uni
verse, hence to properly represent it
requires not only Intelligent but tall
ented people as we'll. To say that
the performance last evening was a
complete success would barely be con-
sistent with truth. There is certainly
talent enough in the company, and the
distribution of the cast showed an intelii-
gent appreciation Of individual fitness, but
for all that the play in many of its scenes
was allowed 10 drag. while a number of
the actors handled their parts as if they
were playing tragedy instead of light
comedy. For all that 1T was q fair per-
Torrance, and little more familiarity
of the lines. cues, business and situation,
with quicker action and speech. will add
the snap aud fire that seemed lacking
TO q certain extent last night The
climaxes that closed every act were. how
ever, made with telling effect, and the
rescue of the child Arthur by Elliott Gray
from among the gypsies at the close of
the fourth act made o striking tableau
that secured a hearty recall. The many
strong characters in "Rosedale" afforded
the present company good opportunity for
excellent acting, and also introduced some
new faces as we'll as returned old favorites,
or the latter Mr.. Wright Huntington, who
appeared as Elliott Gray. received
q warm reception on his first ap-
pearance, and during the second
act Was made the recipient of q
number of floral set pieces sent by admir-
ing friends. The new conner was Mr.
George Nichols. who as Col. .Cavendish
May made favorable impression, though
lacking somewhat in the dignity and
sold~rly bearing that retired colonel OF
the English army would be supposed to
possess. The Titteli sisters, Essie and
Minnie, were the life of the play. aud
showed themselves to be possessed OF true
comedy talent especially so Minnie, whose
part was altogether too short for the salts
faction of the audience, and her comic
songs IN the fourth act received number
of well-meri.sd encores. BARLEY McCul-
lum may be said 70 come next in point of
excellence, and his Mics Mekenna vas a
strong character part. Lillian Andrew made
an acceptable Tabitha and brought out ali
humor Of her part. Hattie Ross as Lady
Florence May was digniiled, but some
what stiff Albert Hosmer considered too
seriously the sentimental part of his lines
and lost sight Of the lighter portion which
have q vein of humor IN them. Edna
Kelley made an interesting Arthur and
received warm reception on her appear
ance. The minor characters were ali
well sustained. and the play, with
more life thrown into II, should
tonight 60 with dash that
will insure its success for the rest of the
week Mr. Charles Swain, the new CON-
edian. must not be overlooked. As Bur-
berry Cobb be was amusing and seemed 20
please the audience. The play has some
excellent scenic effects. among them the
gypsy camp in the mountains, which is
rendered effective By the picturesque
grouping of the characters
The auditorium has good programme
this week which always affords an hours
interesting entertainment
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