The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-14
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"Old Jed Prouty" at the Seattle
Theater.

"Old Jed Pronty" at the Seattle
Last night at the Seattle theater there
was produced a play of New England
home life. one that appealed to the better
that is fairly teeming with native wit.
humor and pathos. It's equal has never
been seen In Seattle before. 1t is acted
by people whose birthplace Is the quaint
town Of Bucksport, Me-, and who, In con,
sequence, fully understand the life and
little idiosyncrasies OF the old village on
the Kennebec river. The play is "Old Jed
Prouty." II is written by Richard Golden,
who was born and raised in .Bucksport
and who plays the title role. The old tav-
ern was owned and operated by Jed
prSu,y who was bona S's ne ,v ch sar for
generations. 1t is still standing and pre-
sided over by his descendants. The play
ir a most faithful representation Of
romance In It In which Is little girl whom
honest old Jed Prouty has adopted after
the death of her mother and her abandon
n-lrly approaches that OF David Harum
than any other that one can think Of
He was shrewd. fearless, drove sharp
bargain. but witha the personihcation Of
honesty. Then there is a decided touch
of The Old Homestead" In Its pastoral
beauties and surroundings, and to com
pletc the work laid down, the acting near
~ approaches perfection. This is not only
true of Mr. Golden himself, but OF each
individual member OF his company. He
carries the original cast that first pro-
duced the play, and he has presented L
is carefully carried out In the most minute
detail. which speaks well for the stage
management.
Mr.. Golden. the author OF the play. has
born In him the old Maine scenes and ac-
lions. or he could never so clearly and
cleverly carry the part of old Jed Prouty.
His mannerisms are most original and ex-
INDIGNATION q
natural, and his pathos most touching.
The great attraction about his acting Is
MS perfect ns'u,snsssn Al his .y work
elongated teamster. Is an able actor and.
In the first act particularly, highly anus
ed the audience. He not only does ex-
ceedingly good work. but has rich. deep
bass voice that he uses with good effect.
MIR. Robert Craig plays Jack Wilcox.
the town crter, constable and tax coll
lector, and Mr.. Golden Is 10 be congrat-
pany, for his gestures and mannerisms
are inimitable. He Is one OF the greatest
laugh makers on the stage
Mr. Melville Collins carries the part OF
the Boston drummer exceedingly well, lie
has a tine appearance, good voice. and
plays the piano better than many profess
stonais.
John Todd the hard-heartei, close-fst-
ed village justice, Is given over TO Mr..
Henry Rich. and II could not have been
Is a typical Grabbed New England eoun.
try attorney. who does his work SO well
that even the audience dislikes him
Miss Mile Corhin. as the justices
daughter Fanny, IL natural actress, and
has an exceptionally good contralto voice
She sang several solos that were warmly
encored
The little girl. Tretty. Is played by Ill.
lan Claire. q child 10 years % age She
not only acts we'll, but sings her songs
al her birthday party, given In the parlnr
OF Jcd's tavern, I'm most captivating way
The repeated encores testified to the APP
probation OF the house Tor her talents
which are numerous.
In fact every member OF the company
l. an artist 81 great ability. and those
| people of Seattle who do not see this play
will miss cine az the cleverest perform.
ances that has been tn Seattle for years
There u no doubt the Seattle theater vii
| be crowded tonight, tomorrow afternoon
and tomorrow night.