The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-09
A ASSESSMENTS.
"Pudd'nhead WILSON"

While the number OF sons and daughters
in professional life who have striyen TO en-
ulate their fathers ard mothers is uGim-
ited the number OF those who have become
greater has always been the exception .
TACT which applies with all the more force
TO the art dramauque. John Drew, Fan
ny Davenport, SalyIni and a very few 9th
ers inherited ali the fire. genius and per
severing ambition Of their gifted parents
and now comes Mr.. Edwin Mayo. who gave
such an artistic performance OF his father 5
''Pudd' mead WILSON, at the Seattle thea
ter last evening as TO justify placing him
among that galaxy of brilliant stars past
and present.
Comparisons are said TO be always invidi-
GUS but Mr.. Mayo's assumption OF the safne
part that made his father famous. a part
full of individual characteristics, is an in
noyation the very boldness of which places
the son In a position where comparison be-
comes inevitable; and, furthermore, it will
SO continue long as the rscoiiections OF
the fathers clever work snail live in the
memory nj the present generation. In the
light of the great success that has already
attended the sons efforts all this stands
10 his credit and MIR. Edwin MAYO could
not honor his fathers memory more nor
show greater niial affection than by keep
ing alive the mastery production of mis-
sirs'S best days. lie also displays sound
judgment by conscientiousy following as
closely as il is possible for two different ma
lures TO do. the lines and original business
Of the father, SO that with the exception CT
the voice and the natural humorous ease.
-ipened by years of experience. thai char
aeterlzed the father. the amiable warm
hearted and perenniaiiy good-natuTed brief
less barrister, finds a congepial representa-
ton IN the efforts of Mr.. Edwin Mayo.
Many in the audience last evening had seen
the father, and 10 that extent were preju-
diced but Ii Is fair TO say that al the end
of the play they were ready TO acknowl-
edge the wisdom of the sons pretensions.
In fact the general satisfaction given by
the performance throughout was strongly
srous applause called forth by the many
humorous scenes and most striking dra-
matte features of each act. and numerous
curtain calls rewarded not only Mr.. Mayo.
but the very artistic work Of the leading
members OF his talented company.
Everything favorable can he said In
favor of Mr.. Mayo's supporting company.
A number in the cast were with Mr.. Frank
Mayo when seen in this city before, so
that the performance was smooth and
finished in action and details. and seldom
has a play made more favorable first
impression or sent home q better pleased
audience.
The cynical octoroon, Roxy. was given
such a forcIble representation by Miss Ada
Dwyer that she may be said 10 have fully
shared the honors with the star. Her dia-
iect was good and she was especially
strong in the more passionate scenes de-
manding great dramatic fire. The PATSY
OF Miss u. De!oro was pleasing picture
OF womauly graces as was the Rowey of
Miss Maribel Seymour. Mark Twain's
southern types OF character were faith
fully portrayed by ". r. Mickey who as
Sheriff Blake furnished much of the dry
humor OF the evening. William s. GIL as
Swan. William Arthur as Campbell, and
Others who represented the denSely wise
men OF Dawson.
MIR Frank Campeau as Tom priscoli is
remembered for his excellent character
work and made the part as despicable as
il could possibly be. The Chambers OF Ir
Ralph Dean also made a good impression
The Twins came in for their fu share
~ pleasing attention "a did the Judge az
Mr. Charles j. Edmonds. the Pembroke OF