St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-11

correspondfngly blase gentleman, who.
wearied of his own follies. wants to re-
form in the connubial society Of bud
of virtue.
But the vital interest is concentrated
upon one individual in this drama, and
that is Mrs. Eastlake Chapel, the widow
who never had a husband, but who
wants one in the person of a gallant.
hon2st, ,heart-whole army officer with
whom she has fallen in love.
He is fascinated by her surpaSs-
ing charms. and loves her. not
knowing "her past life" Carrie Turner
created this role. 1t is hers beyond
question. She is positively luminous in
it. She plays it as naturally as she
breathes. No effort is perceptible in
even the strongest and most exciting
situations. TO hear Miss Turner de-
liver the lines one would scarcely think
that they were written by some one
else and merely committed to men,
Dry by the actress. They flow
with such spontanelty, in such trip
ping, coEOquial manner. and there
is such an admirable freedom from
all Evolutionary affectation, such a
ring of earnestness iwhen demand
ed, that the words seem her
own. They seem prompted by the oc-
casion. and come forth as though they
could hot be restrained. Miss Turner's
smiles and laughter. too, lend
much realism TO-, her impersona-
ton. Her laugh seems irrepressible.
This is no small accomplishment for an
actress, for experience has taught many
a man that while any woman can sum-
mon tears at will, she is not so skillful
in cOunterfeiting good hearty laugh.
Nature has been liberal with Miss Tur-
ner. 1t has given her fine presence,
strong and handsome features.
expressive to rare degree, and
that most essential gift, rich
and musical voice, flexible. and capable
of expressing volume of meaning i'll a
single tone. Experience and intelligent
study have developed these natural
attributes. which. united with strong
dramatic instinct, are bound to make
an impressive actress. Miss Turner's
portrayal of Mrs. Eastlake Chapel is
vivid, striking. intense. From her
first appearance in light scene
with all old lover 10 the moment
when she lights cigarette and throws
herself down upon lounge i'll neglige
fashion. and directs her maid to pack
up" as they will be Oft to Paris i'll the
morning. she is living picture of a
brilliant adventures, charming and
imprisoned, false and philosophical.
AS already intimated, the supporting
company is excellent. The leading
role, that Of Oliver ST. Aubyn, was I'M
personated by Edgar l.. Davenport. a
son of that illustrious actor, E. l.. DAY.
export, whose versatility seemed to
have no limit, from Brutus to William
in "Black-Eyed Susas." Young Mr..
Davenport is nothing if not clean cut
! actor. Possessed of graceful bearing,
handsome, refined features and reso-
nant voice, he at once compels attention
| Mr.. Davenport adds to these qualities
| pronounced histrionic talent and keen
sense of humor-an indispensable attri-
| butte of a genuine actor, for humor is
| one of the boons conferred by nature on
| humanity, and it is players business
to impersonate human nature. MI.
| Davenport is also to be commended for
so admirably following that injunction
| of the great master, "Speak the speech,
| pray you, trippingly Oh the tongue"
| His portrayal of the blase, cynical man
of forty. who is tired of the frivolities
| of the wicked world, was not overdone
| or theatrical 1t was an excellent piece
| OF character work.
Eugene Urmonde made a capital Capt
| Randall Northcote, the innocent yenng
| lover of Mrs. Chapel. Mr.. Ormonde is
one of the most sincere and manly stage
lovers we remember to have seen upon
the local boards in some time.
i Miss Nellie Yale Nelson contributed
bright character sketch of Mrs. Echo.
| the frivolous and Intriguing cast-off
wife. Miss Eleanor Carey was entirely
satisfactory In the role of Lady DoWne,
and Carrie Radcliffe conceived and exc
| cuted the ingenue role of Violet Es-
mond with good taste and effect. Jo-
| seph E. Whiting as Cavendish Comyns,
NJ. P, and Herbert Ayling. as the old
| earl, were competent.