The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
AN AMERICA CITIZEN

The first performance in the Hawai-
ian Theater since Hawaii became q
! full-fiedged American Territory was
the presentation last night by the
James Neill Company of Madeline Lu-
eette Ryley's splendid comedy, An
American Citizen 1t is we'll that "An
--merican Citizen" was chosen to open
the engagement of Mr.. Neill and his
excellent company. 1t is no disparage-
ment of any of the gifted actors who
have visited Honolulu in the past TO
say that never before in the history of
and well-balanced a performance given
as that at the Hawaiian Theater last
night.
AN American Citizen" was long ago
made le-fars,ilia-.--t ts,----rv.tvr svvrs irr tie
States by mat excellent actor, William
II. Crane. The American citizen of the
play may be trifie oyerdrawn in his
generosity and self-sacrifice. but for all
that it is a good, clean, wholesome
play; one that makes the auditor feel
better for having witnessed it. While
Beresford Cruger is the central charac-
ter and, of course, holds the stage
much more than any other person a
the cast, it is by no means a one-part
play. Even if it were, so well-bal-
anced company of players as Mr..
Neill has surrounded himself with
would have removed all grounds for
criticism on that score 1t was grand
performance; say this and you have ex-
pressed it as well as if columns were
written.
MIR. Neill is a polished actor, and the
same may be said of every member of
the cast last night Mr. Neill obtains
his effects quietly and is an apostle Of
1ne modern school of quiet acting.
There is no straining for effect in any
member of the Neill company. 1t is
simply holding the mirror up to ma
ture, which is the true purpose of dra-
matte art. A most charming actress is
aiiss Edythe Chapman, who was seen
as Beatrice Carew. Womanly to a high
degree, she moved about the stage
though she was made for the part. and
Immediately won the hearts of her au-
dience by her natural methods. Julia
Dean is gem. She upholds the best
traditions of her. famous aunt. Julia
Dean-Haynes. As she gave the true
artistic instinct to the sweet and faith
ful girl, whose love for Cruger was
hopeless. Peter Barbury, the senior
partner, was played by an especially
fine actor. Frank Macyicars, while an
equally splendid characterization was
that of Edgerton Brown by BENJAMIN
Howard. Lillian Andrews. as Garcia
John ". Burton, Grace Mae
Lamkin. George Bloomquist, Robert
Morris and Rose Swain were some of
the others who presented playgoers Of
Honolulu last evening with a rare pic
ture of dramatic art
The next performance will be given
On next Tuesday evening, when that |
most charming and dainty OF all mod |
srn comedies, Captain Lettarblair.n
will be presented. Ii is from the pen |
3f Miss Marguerite Merrington, and |
vas one OF the most brilliant comedy /
successes ever given at the Lyeeum |
rheater. New York
Before the next performance. how
'ver. the management should refuse 10
eat anyone coming in after the eur
ain goes up until ii is lowered OF the
irst act For the first fifteen min
ties after the rise Of the curtain last
lignt IT was perfect babel from those
ardy ones. who are always late II
eople cannot be on time they should
ay the penalty Of standing in tie in
er lobby till the drop OF the curtain
n the first act. as they are nov com
elled TO do in all the best houses In
be cities OK the mainland GES.