The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-29
1T WAS GRAND
Newell's Production OF the CIemin-
ceau Case Perfectly Produced and
Elegantly staged.

Neweli's Production OF the CIem,n
ceau Case Perfectly Produced and
Elegantly staged.
The following clipping il taken from
an Alpena paper of September s, 1897
concerning the Livingstone 4 Moore
company which appears at the Red
jacket Opera House for one week com.
mencng Monday, October 4:
The Maltz Opera House was well
hlled last evening, very largely by the
regular patrons OF the house, those who
make IL practice of patronizing the
st'class attractions booked by Mana
ger Comfort. lt ID source of consider.
dDle satisfaction TO lovers of artistic act
ing TO look forward 10 at least one treat
10 an entire season OF repertoire people
VINO can act. The talent of the average
repertoire company, playing at cheap
prices, IL one OF the things most consDjc-
uous by its absence. la the company
now playing ut the Maltz, talent il the
one thlng recognized in every tone. ex-
preston and gesture of every member.
Last evening the Clemnceau Case was
presented, and IL was the verdict of those
VINO saw the performance that no com.
pdDS hdu ever put on performance anv
Detter In this city. Alpena has had some
goOd companies, but better Derform-
ance than was presented last evening mas
not been seen here.
willard Newell, az Pierre, gave most
excellent rendition of that character
HIS transition from the quiet. mode.r
Young man and the gentle. loving ms
Oand 10 the wrong ed and frepzied hus-
band, maddened by love. was n grand
piece OF work aud 50 natural IL was hard
10 realize that one was not closely con-
nected and familiar throughout with the
family secret and had witnessed the scene
IN tbe household of friend instead of ON
theatre stage.
'Mirs Madge Livingstone, as the conn
tess, was true TO life and the mart was
never in more capable hands. Miss Liv-
lngstone has most thorough concen-
ton OF human nature as it il found every
day. Her acting was most Thoroughly
admired. SLY
Miss Vail DeVernon, az La was cast
ior most difficult role, but she won tho
admiration of every person i'm the and
renee. She was strictly in accord witb
the authors idea, and from INNOCENT
childhood to the scheming courtesan rbe
transition was smooth and clever Uar
manner was perfect, her facial expression
was true 90 life and n close critic wonld
need vivid Imagination TO helm him
OUT should he attempt TO criticize her
performance. "e'
Wilbur Highly, az Con Ritz. was also
very strong in his part and in his scenes
with Pierre and liza, he proved his ahiI-
lty as al actor OF great merit. His lines
were beautifully delivered and his bns;.
ness was done az one would see II dono
in the home. - 'one
One beauty OF the entire performance
was the natural manner assumed bv |
those IN the cast. There was none of tho |
stacy dramatic effect throughout hut |
tine cllmaxes were so gradually reached !
that they we're indeed grand.
Joseph Murphy is a great favorite with |
the boys in the gallery and he il loaded |
with new stuff for them. He hasn't 70.
hashed any OF the late popular songs ~ |
the day, about 300 years old. vet. bnt
gives the boys something new at each 70
'all. The boys will get the worth of
their money in new songs.
Tonight the company will present
Jefferson Farm" a play which has en-.
Dyed great run in all the leading thea
res. Mr.. Newell will be seen as the
ramp"
Admission, 10, 90 and 80 cents; ladies
rec Monday.