The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-05-23
AMCsEMENrs.
"Arr.h y. Poees" .. Cordray's

s.APPah NJ PoGos" at CoP0ray's.
When Dion Boucicauls first produced in
London The Colleen Bawn." the first of
q series Of plays called at the time ''sensa-
ton" dramas. the theaier populace OF the
srea; metropolis went into commissions OF
merriment and crowded his theaier to suf-
location for long period. "Ar.ah Ma
Poyue" Is Of the same class. and It's bright
Dialogue. quick action. happy treatment OF
incidents. clear character drawings and
startling and astounding stage effects ere
ated decided sensation among those who
witnessed its first performance at Cor
draws last night. The scene within the
cosy structure was one of the most enthu-
sias,ic and delightful experienced IL its
history. Individual peals OF Laughter
that could not be suppressed until
fitting period arrived, increased in volume
until they fairly drowned the voices of the
performers Curtain calls were in order at
the close Oh every act, and IN some cases
followed successive scenes of the same act.
The secret o. success lay in the magnifi-
cent cast of characters which presented
one OF the most uniform ensembles ever
seen in the city Manager COrdray is to
be COMMUNICATED on his spirited enter
prise in securing so many clever people
aud he is TO be congratulated on the sue
cess of last night and, in prospective, Of
that for the week.
Aubrey Boucicault appeared as Shaun
the Post, and Tor young actor. scored
triumph in the part. Indeed. those who
have seen his famous father in this and
other roles could not but feel that
more tn ali the shadow OF that
comedians mantle had fallen on
his son. His dialect was true
and natural, his manner. with the excep-
ton OF certain stiffness in physical
action. was becoming and his grasp of the
character vas very intelligent and certain.
He is a taking Irish balladist and was
warmly recalled for an expressive rendi-
ton of THE Wearing of the Green" Mr..
Boucicault is certainly seen at his best in
specially 10 that field. Darrell Vinton. as
Bemsh McCool, introduced himself to his
first Seattle audience and in tina, ordinary
character gave an exhibition of correct
methods and fine reading. And what an
impressive picture OF Celtic meanness.
duplici,y and venom was w. I. Meiv,lie's
Michael Feeny. His makeup vas in most
precise keeping with the character and his
portrayal u1u ui4 tAS QiStluCIlSS UlolkS, dS
we'll as all the detailed features, of
that revolving creature. The inartincial
character Of Mr.. Meiville's acting was one
of the most impressive features Of his per-
sona:ion. and the court-martial scene illus
trated IT most strongly. Charles g. Craig,
a. The O'Grady. was seen to great advan-
tage. The clever actor is always best
tested in part that requires artistic elab-
Grafton and skilled manipulation to bring
it out clearly in perspective, and Mr..
Craig's art made out of q very common
place character, . bold and virile creation.
Carl Smith made hit as Major Coffin
and Thomas kietns amused everyone by
his depletion Of the sergeant. Arrah Nee
lsh was sustained by Miss Victory Bate
man with much feeling in the pathetic
scenes. but her poor Irish dialect
impaired the effect of her fine
acting. Miss Lillian Andrews, like
Mr. Craig. showed what possibilities
there are in an apparently insignificant
role by her spirited and humorous pre-
sentation of Kitty WEIGH. Honor Regain,
by Miss frankie Craig. and Fanny, Power.
by Miss Florence Lytell, contributed to
the enjoyment of the evening. The audi
torium performance was received with
much pleasure by a packed hall. The
new orchestra excited attention by a we'll
rendered programme. Ladies' matinee
next Wednesday.