Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-28
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bled ut the Theater last night to see
Katie Putnam In her new play, Tom
Tlnkers Kid. II differs In name only
from the general run of sensational
plays and can hardly be considered on
a par with some of them. 1t suggests
Lincoln j. Carters The Defaultcr
more than any play that comes to
mind at this time. being chock full of
impossiblities and teemins with lines
such as "Unhand me, villain!" DO not
drive me away, for nine long years |
have loved you "'Tis I, Tom Tinkers
Kid, arrest that man." and so osi.
The galleries found enjoyment in the
rush of excitement until the mechan-
ical engine dashed across the stage,
looking for all the world us IL il had
been taken from a Christmas tee for
the occasion, when, for perhaps the
first time, it became apparent that the
small step had been taken between the
sublime and the ridiculous, and a
chorus of gfoans showed the disap-
pointment, but the boys recovered suf-
ticiently to give the final windup a
fairly good send-off. The play was in
terspersed with some singing and sand
dancing of no particular merit. Harry
Emery got something of n send off
upon his appearance. He Is getting no
younger with the advance of time but
he Is the same genial Harry as of yore.
Miss Putnam This wife) seems to retain
the fire of youth as far as nimbleness
and sprightllness Is concerned. Had
they have selected the Grand Opera
house and played to popular prices
there would perhaps have been a bet
ter turnout, as both are popular here.
Last nights performance closed the
engagement.
The descriptive song recital given
last evening at the Congregational
church by Mr.. y. b. Young was an
intellectual as well as "a musical treat.
Mr.. Young introduced the custom here
at former recital given by him about
year ago. of describing musical COM
posers and their efforts and the condi-
tions under which the songs to be rem
dered We're written. This greatly adds
to the pleasure and qualification, which
the artistic rendition of them gives,
and enables one to appreciate the pur-
poses of the composers. II is some
what of an innovation to have an en-
tire program of many numbers pre-
scented by one person, but in the hands
of one possessing the ability enjoyed by
! Mr.. Young 1t is pleasing novelty. The
| diversified expression necessary, the
careful moduations of tone, the clear
| enumeration required, Ill stamp tnls
| gentleman as an artist. While Mr.,
Young's ability is pronounced as vo-
calist 1t IL not more so than is that
of his wife. who plays his accompani-
| ments on the piano Her touch is in
| spired and the keys of the instrument
willingly yield their sweetest harmo-
| niles. 1t would be hard to select any
number of last evenings program and
designate 1t as better than another as
| all We're equally well rendered, though
| some possessed the style more general
| ly pleasing than others, the ToreadoI
song from Carmen. for instance. re-
ceiving the greatest applause. because
of its familiarity and impressive spirit
| but 1t was not more enjoyable than the
| plaintive ballad Loeb Lomond. The
lively air of The Departure found ar
excellent foil in Bendemeers Stream
| or Autumn Sadness. In fact, the pro
| gram selected was a gem and rendered
| in true artistic spirit. 1t is to be
hoped that Mr.. and Mrs. Young VII
find time to visit us oftener in the
| future.
Mr.. John s. Lindsay and company II
Shakespeare Mt popular prices" were
well received by fair sized audience
at the Lyceum last night.
Othello was the bill. and with prices
charged for standard, was n success
| From this standpoint Mr.. Lindsay mad,
fine Othello. acting with vigor and
care, Mr.. Cosgrave, n clever Iago, ant
Miss Edith Lindsay, pleased the audi
| ence in her portrayal of Desdemona
the rest of the characters being in
differently done.
Despite draughts and GOODNESS of the
building. the audience was enthusiastic
Miss Lindsay and Mr.. Cosgrave re-
ceiving well deserved curtain call N
the close of the third act and the
familiar scenes were roundly applaud
| ed.
1t is safe to say that Shakespeare a
the price" has never before beer
euualied in Salt Lake. Othello will b.
repeated tonight and tomorrow night
with RicheileuSfor the balance of the
week and Merchant of Venice fol
Saturday matinee.
The New Grand opens again mex
week with Henry Martelrs company II
| South Before the War. II IN story o.
ante-bellum days. well worked out nnt
containing decidedly entertaining feo
lures. including cake-walk, buck an,
wing dancing and other novelties cal
culated to make 1t interesting, Twl
matinees will be given during the weel
of the company's engagement here. on
on Wednesday afternoon and the othe
ON Saturday as usual. The Pickannin,
band will parade the main streets ever!
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