The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-17


quality OF entertainment afforded
has been one OF tho best, probably tho
-. season ever here enjoyed. There
- been much OF the good. little Of tho
hdlRerent. and stil less OF the bad.
A. each season comes along a better
$40 Of theatrical attractions IL being
Secuebt 10 the West and Northwest, and
Nhnseers Howe and Russells books for
nj season indicate that this progress
= not 10 be arrested. Formerly the first
aaruffude stars ended their Western
course and reversed their direction at
~ Francisco. but one by one they have
zen attracted by the discriminating
audiences and large profits on tho North
western circuit. and nowadays Seattle
misses nothing worth seeing that comes
vpst OF Chicago.
While the engagement Of the Goodwin
company last week was doubtless the
most profitable Of tho season. IL was by
no means tho only company that met
With . splendid reception at the Seattle
Heater. Walsh and Mcdowell. tho
lanes Kidder- Hanford company. and The
little Minister are but n few OF numer-
eus other instan noes wherein worthy en-
latainment has met liberal patronage.
~ accidents will happen in the best reg
dated families. so queer things will occur
n the most carefully managed theaters
Il ID worthy OF note that there have been
fsw fmpcsitions on manager OF public
during the closing season.
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THE Seattle thcster's feature last week
was tho Goodwin engagement. The
house was crowded for both produce
Tons Of when We Were Twenty One"
end the financial profits doubtless repre-
eat considerably more than would accrue
from fun week OF less prominent at
issctions.
Mention has already been made OF the
rfoEress OF Mr.. Goodwin In the develop
nent OF his talent along higher lines.
and much the same comment will apply
10 his wife and leading lady. Maxine
Elliott Both wers prominent and popu-
hf in the dramatic world before tho AS
seciation In a stellar partnership which
rfecsded their marriage; yet since that
association was formed the prominence
aa popularity Of both has wonderfully
increased. Recently rumor went the
rounds Of tho press 10 tho effect that
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodwin were about to seek
legal sanc'Son 10 separation. When
asked ~ tho report was true. Mr.. Good.
WIN. who has been married before. was
quoted as saying: Not much. ! know
when I'VE got a good thing II Mrs.
Goodwin knoss as much IL IL probable
that both their domestic ana public rela-
tons will continus as at present. to their
cwn mutual advantage and greatly to tho
pleasure OF tho American play-goer.
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eEATTLE theater-eoers who saw the
J Goodwin company In this city did not
give particular attention to one OF tho
members of tho east who played "a think
Ing art" The mans nams II Frederick
eIict,. and he II Just beginning his ca
fter as an actor at ths age OF 70. He
elayed his FIRST par. with Nat Goodwin In
.when We wers Twenty-One." at the
Coates opera house. Kansas City. Mo.
recently.
Those who saw when We Were Twen-
T-one' may have noticed In tho club
scene n f,ne old man with flowing white
kslr. who walked In chatting with a
young woman. crossed ths stage and dis-
appeared. HIS bearing was graceful and
tgnined. his features wreathed In
rs.sed smile and. although he stopped
Z biz he was tho image OF Lisgt tho
famous composer. This was Frederick
eicox
His smile was almos. childish in his
happiness at being a real actor and being
iaterviewed for publication. 1fs has
sngularly gentle. lovahle manner
Y am Just learning to act. YOU know"
h. said 20 a reporter, but | will improve.
J will improve, It's IN me, know II IA.
iwiil play parts l viii some day. l will
sme day"
Tbs old mans voice apivered with the
Applness Of this thought and he almost
asneed with delight as he told OF tho
sscdness Of Nat Goodwin and his wife.
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RoTH the Seattle thcater ana the Third
v Avenue theater offer attractive bills
for the coming week, the engagement
q each house opening tonight,
AZ the Seattle two favorites Of Ions