The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-25
AT THE THEATERS.

Julia Marlowe Taber appeared at the Metro
politan last night as Rosalind in Shake
speares Incompatible comedy CAS- You Like
IL. Mrs. Taber's Interpretation of this role
Is familiar to local theater goers but it is
none the less interesting on that account
for as the luster of Shakespeare's genius
shines with greater brilliancy the oftener he
is studied, so the art Of the player who
successfully portrays any of the masters
creations is source of never-ending delight
and admiration to the appreciatve mind.
That Mrs. Taber's impersonation of Rosa
IND is successful and wholly delightful
every one who witnessed the performance
last night must admit. 1t Is a histrionic
achievement that not only appeals to the
more refined sentiments and sympathies. but
also stimulates the intellectual faculties
Rosalinds there are who, for that they are
iore than common TALL" perhaps better
realize in appearance the popular conception
OF the character, but the popular concep-
tion or any character is too often founded
on the mere satisfaction of the eye rather
than the mind. The physical stature of Rosa
hnd, provided of course that the Young ladv
iS OF normal proportions seems of little mo-
ment in comparison with her mental stature
her traits OF character and her Temperament
IL Is In the portrayal of these qualities that
artist
she depicts with unconscious grace the arch
ness and piquancy of Rosalind Her COL
loquies with Orlando are gems of spontan-
city; her smiles the essence of witcherv. her
stolen glances at Orlando the epitome of love
1t is pleasure unaloyed to hear Mrs. Taber
READ the great poets lines so faultless is
her emphasis, so delicate and significant her
incubation, and so musical and sympathetic
are the tones Of her voice. In fine her en-
bodiment Of Rosalind bewitches the eye, de-
lights the intellect, and sheds a warm and
radiant light upon the heart.
Robert Tabers Orlando Is recognized as
one Of his most pleasing achievements II
is refined. clean cut, manly impersonation.
characterized by thoughtful and scholarly
air. Mr.. Taber is likewise an admirable read
er of Shakespearean text, always imparting
the correct emphasis, not after the labored
style that sometimes makes the right empha-
sis seem forced, but easily and naturally. as
If the thought were behind the speech, which
indeed, must be the case.
or the supporting company, the conspicuous
success was scored by G. w. Arson, who de-
livered the swift and sententious" speeches
Of Touchstone with exceptional significance
and JUNCTION. Such a satisfying Touehstone
is not often seen, more the pity-for good
Touchstone is the sauce Of the comedy
BaSSett Roe, whose work In "ROmOla" was
so commendable does not succeed in imDart-
ing sufficient color and individuality to
Jacques the melancholy In the first place
his makeup might well be more distinctive
In his delivery of the Seven Ages Mr. Roe
very properly refrained from acting" the
speech, but on the other hand he handled
1t much too coloquially. He was too mat
ter-of-fact in manner and speech and more
over inaudible at times as he kept his face
turned towards the wings, in order to ad-
dress the Duke.
Katherine Wilson, in the character of Au-
drey the country wench, was sufficiently
amusing. The others were acceptable.
Julia Marlowe Taber and Robert Taber will
appear at the Metropolitan opera house TO-
night in Romeo and Juliet" and will close
their engagement in this city with two per-
formances tomorrow. For the matinee to-
morrow afternoon the bill will be "Romola. -
and at the farewell performance tomorrow
night they will present Much Ado About
Nothing
Three moro performances of "a Midnight
Belf' will close the successful engagement Ct
this play at the Grand opera house They
will take place tonight and tomorrow after
noon and night. Digby Bells performance
in the role Of Deacon Tidd is distinct hit.
The company producing s'The Ensign" at
the Grand next week is headed by Miss Bes
sic Taylor, who will be seen in the role of
Alice Greer part she is said to enact with
decided success. The scenic equipment will
represent some decidedly realistic represen-
tations OF actual scenes on board a man-o'-