Graham guardian., 1896-04-17
A CRITICISM
On the "Golden Giant as Presented by
the Arizona Comedy Co.

the Arizona Comedy Co.
Robinson's hall was filled to
overfowing on Saturday night,
April 4th 1896, by a most appre
ciative audience to witness the
opening play, "The Golden Giant
Nine" by the Arizona Comedy
Company.
The company put forth an un-
usual effort to make this play
success and to say they did so is
putting it mildly.
The hall has lately been fitted
for an opera house and is well
furnished with new chairs and
other conveniences. The scenery
has but lately been painted by
that master artist "Mac" who
understands what he is about when
it comes to painting scenery for
opera houses. If any one doubts
that "Mac" is an artist, let him
visit Robinson's hall and that
doubt will be expelled.
The curtain is marval of
beauty. In the center is an ocean
scene, representing ship that has
been dashed TO pieces upon the
rocks. A maiden has escaped from
a watery grave by clinging to the
rocks against which the waves are
dashing in a vain endeavor to
wash the maiden from her place
of safety, and carry her down in
their terrible embrace.
Around the edge of the curtain
are a number of advertisements Of
the business men and professional
men in the valley. Those who were
luckey enough to get their busi-
ness represented there may be sure
that every one who visits the hall
will see it, for these advertisements
are most artistically gotten up.
However, one or two names were
misspelled which is somewhat ag-
gravating to those directly interest
ed.
Everyone present voted the play
a success. The part of the gambler
"Jack Mason" was ably taken by
Geo. Cluff, who gave additional
evidence to those presant Of his
capabllity on the stage. Mr.. Cluff
is perfectly at home on the stage
and understands thoroughly what
should be done to make a play a
success.
Miss Josie Cluff took the part of
Heroine, "Little Bess." Miss Cluff
undoubtedly took the prize as the
best one in the play, for her acting
was so natural and real that one
could scarcely believe that it was
not in real life.
AS "Alex Fairfax" Mr.. John J.
Birdno, almost proved himself the
hero of the evening. Mr.. Birdno
has appeared before the people of
this valley so often that it is need
less for us to say that he is good
amateur actor.
Miss Eta Williams had a most
difficult part to perform and con-
sidering this to be her first ap-
pearance she did well; her support
of the other players was very
good.
Mr.. Il. e. Williams as the william,
duncan LeMoyne," was first class
and carried his part we'll as did also
Mr.. F. Cutter, as "Tom Flynn" Mr..
Cutter is typical Irishman and
carried out his part so well that
one could not but believe that he
is an Irishman.
Miss Ella Sheppard, as MRS.
Boggs" gave additional proof that
she is one Of the rising players of
the ella valley. She carried her
part well.
Mr.. Ed Ollerton, as "Jim Bixby"
made first class drunkard. He
was undoubtedly on the longest
drunk on record, as it was suppos-
ed to have lasted for about years.
Mr.. Warren Smith would make
a better dude on the stage than a |
william.
Little Paul Cluff must not be
forgotten for he will undoubtedly
some day be one of the best actors
in the valley.
One comment was heard which |
was most gratifying. That is
that there were few babies present |
to annoy the audience by their
untimely squalling. The opera is
no place for babies. There were a
few present, however, who made
the welkin ring for while. 1t is
to be hoped that in the future par
ents who have children whose
lungs they cannot control will
leave them at home.