The Portland daily press., 1898-05-06
MUSIC AND DRaMH
JOSEPH HAWORTH.

asst seen in this city in Shakesperlan
ole. Hamlet was the tragedy IN
which he appeared, and his scholarly and
finished Interpretation of the role OF the
Danish prince created an impression that
Is still vivid in the min Is of the audience
of that date.
Last evening Mr.. Haworth essayed
"Macbeth, - one of tbs strongest of all
the Shakesperian characters. His per-
sonation of the Scottish thane was real
tly brilliant performance. His figure is
well adapted for the part. His gestures
a-e easy and graceful. His delivery of
.4be lines is clear and distinct and de-
Saivered with the intelligence that marks
the careful Shakesperan student. II ],
emphasized the kiugly character by his
dignity and soldierly bearing. His
solilouuy in the first act was delivered
with quiet force that was most acceptably
feceived by the audience. The murder
scene with Miss Galland-Lady Macbeth
scene, with the ghost of Banquo, the
actor rose to high pitch of excellence.
He displayed virility and dramatic force
to high degree, and his oratory was
we'll in keeping with the strength of the
action. In the other noted scenes he was
not SO effective, but his all round per-
Torrance of the character was not only
exceedingly promising, but far ahead OF
Shakesperian performances of late years.
MIR. Haworth drew marked applause In
the leading scenes and, with Miss Gal
land, was recalled several times.
Miss Gallapd was seen in Portland in
December, 1896, when she appeared in
group of scenes from Romeo and Juliet,
Macbeth, The Rivals and other plays.
She is in the twenties, apparently. in
point of age, of considerable personal
beauty, and she received much of her in
struction from Mr.. Edgar, the noted
tragedian, who supported her on the oc-
casion. Miss Galland has a good concep-
ton of Lady Macbeth, but her perform
anoe is very uneven. Her voice at times
Is strong and effective, and at others
almost childish. Lady Macbeth is
character that requires Charlotte Cush-
man, or Ristori, to properly present.
But Miss Galland has made a good be-
ginning despite her crudities, and especi-
ally in the murder scene, and the famous
sieep,waikihg n Scehe, gatneu nuon I'LL ..
fairIv taIan and the traaedv was we'll
costumed according to the period, we'll
mounted and the original music given.
This was the cast:
Macbeth, MIR. Joseph Haworth
.fosenh I,onnev
Malcalm, Robert Elliott
DonaInaln, this SOM, William Wilson
Macdduf " 1astau fa naala :
Jenox, 81. Gittus Lonsdale
Rose, George Sylvester
MESSENGER. Harry Woo1
Porter, john Ellsler
Eieancs, MISS Ann hlngsey
Saaona VIII MIC Graca Eishar
Third Witch, Miss Alice Perkins
Gentlewoman, Miss Rose Butterworth
Aauy Macpeon' Hiss ne,uha ua.ianu
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CohoH + "A ioN'
Corse Payton has been deservedly TITLED
The King OF American Repertoire. .
Yet he wears his crown with the necom-
ing modesty OF true artist. 1t has been
his aim to have the best repertoire COM
pany on the road and he has succeeded to
an extent that it is truly beyond the com
prehension of those who have not watched
his flight from the rear to the 'front.' rank
In the profession. MT. Payton's success
Is due to his palnstaSlng appilcatlon
and his inherent hlstrlonlc talent. he
Studied the small things peIore ne es-
sayed the great Things. NOW ne is reap
ing the reward that comes to the few
who battle successfully with adversely.
Although Mr.. Payton has displayed
great ability in the parts requiring seri-
business and intense emotion, his greater
forte is in lively comedy pieces. He
ure anu ~ his wofN N en's iine no IS