The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1895-05-08
DON'T
VIEWS OF AN ACTRESS UPON THIS
IMPORTANT WORD.

VIEWS OF AN ACTRESS UPON THIS
IMPORTANT WORD.
Don't.
THAT word Is a cruel and thoroughly
ungenerous one," said Miss Henrietta
'Srossman. the sprightly coincidence OF the
iiffen-Neill Stock Company. in Manager
Theo. L. Hays office at the Bijou Opera
House this morning. Suppose that
frightful and unsympathetic piece OF adj
vice had been followed by the countless
number of talented men and women now
upon the stage. where would the Ameri-
can public have obtained their entertain
rnent that so many now enjoy each year
at the theaters. Suppose Mr.. Nat c.
Goodwin had become disheartened when he
used to be driven away from the stage
doors of the Philadelphia and New York
theaters. and deserted the lights and temp
.ations of the playhouse for good, what
yould thousands of American people have
lone for laughs at Hobbies" 1.-The Skat-
ing Rink or a chance to admire the self
sacrificing qualities of David Garrick as
played today by that most delightful OF
he younger OF our native comedians?
Suppose Lolita, Sol Smith Russell.
lanes O'Neill and even Edwin Booth,
when so advised by his father, had thought
we'll of such warning and Stunned the
American stage for all times to come.
what would there be left of the quite en-
liable history of the native stage and
lrama? 1t is harsh and unnatural word
when used in this regard and 1 should
care to tell those seeking distinction and
,ecuniary benefits through an ambition of
the stage, to weigh well the conditions un-
der which it is offered before accepting 1t
rs gospel truth.
1T has always been a matter OF much
yonderment to me why. when manager
who has been successful, even became rich
rom dclving in the theatrical business.
should, when asked for advice by some per-
ion DESTROYS of going upon the stage, nine
lines out Of ten, reply with that terribly
ing word, don't I want some one to
such manner when asked by deserving
applicant why they should not adopt the
theatrical business as a profession. 1t is
such profession are loose and the APP
2ncants VIII power not strong enough to
oasS peee o adx esve Y beard s SUCH
reply is simply disgusting and if life
upon the stage bears such communicating
sss WY do not these
lutte a long time, under all sorts Of con-
IN which the ruling spirit was not consid-
GRAFTON for the feelings of others and an
air OF sentences and liberalty towards all
:ty" shines out with stronger vigor among
other / know of. There is scarcely a
other serious calamity wherein people have
been suddenly robbed of their last dollar
md bo.s all Il, they hold dearest and best that
appealed to for aid and assistance. and
ave yet to know the time when that sue
asst year that that though idi and great t
lctor. Henry Irving. sent awayfrom Lon
don $500 to relieve the suffering Of those
his state. That was but on one ms instance in
money Coming from any &c one ss Ell else across
sers overlooked the opportunity for good
charity work. the grinding millionaires
hadn't time. to stop in the money making
we're busy with their social duties and the
vanderbilts and Hetty Green were too
much o studyng how to
morals existing among those upon the
stage comes from the fact that stage peo-
%hah the pue ooRs be
est imperfection is thereby magnified to
!. monstrous crime
coolly studied yourself, know you are cap
able Of becoming good and worthy actress
IS on the stage and good and gentle wom-
means.
Boys, before you adopt the profession
Of acting, study long and carefully and
oe conscientious and thorough in all that
you undertake Be not turned in consid-
Grafton of the advice and opinions of 9TH
srs by 1attery and public applause. Work
complshing all that is best and highest in
the realm of dramatic art Shun negli-
gent associates; you can find them in the
country house as readily as upon the stage:
ITO those ambitious to be dramatists, I
should say do not be turned aside from
your purpose by ridieule and coarse COM
ments. Chas. T. Darcy less than two
years ago ran about from one manager
to another, begging that they consider his
new play, 'In Old Kentucky.' but all were
deaf to his entreaties until Manager Jacob
Lift came along and made over 100000
out of it, giving to Mr.. Darcy as his share
something over $4,000; Do not pander to
the nonsense Of the hour, because it will
soon pass away and you and your efforts
will be lost in the deluge of the current
within. And. above all, weigh we'll when
it is told you. that awful word that has
crushed the life out Of ambition more than
once,
Don't -