Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-01
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hTB0 QuutSuce SdiHeTeu idNt eNth-
ing TO witness the Spy OF Gettys'
burg" AZ well as to enjoy III. excel
lent music furnished by the band. The
curtain went up at S:45. a few r.inutes
late. This time. however. ths delay
was not on the part OF the audience,
they were prompt to the minute. for
which they certainly deserve COM
mendation. Doubtless our friends
behind the scenes will he punctual
tonight Al any rate, their intentions
are good.
The play proved to be exceedingly
interesting and well staged. While on
the other hand. the tragic portions
were relieved by the touches Of come
cdy running throughout, As nay be
Inferred from the title. the play is a
story Of the civil war. These are al
ways popular from the fact that they
stir some OF the deepest currents Of
human lives--the love of home and
country. Then, too. there is n chance
for the gentlemen to look nne. Uni
forms are always becoming.
Miss Pearl Pendleton as Mablc Mer-
edith WAS seen at her best las, night,
which is saying great deal, as the
young lady has considerable histrionic
talent Much favorable comment on
her work was heard from all sides.
Admiration of Mr. Sam Graham's 3
Harry Lenox" also ran high. Some
little girl. still in her teens who was
sitting near US. said: ''Oh. I'm Just
In love with the spy. Isn't he splen-
did? But don't like the villain a
bit" A great many people agreed
with her In both particulars, judging
from comment.
Mr. f. P. Biggs. who played the vii
lain In question. may feel highly com.
plimented at the remark above quot
ed. It shows clearly that he enter.
cd into the spirit Of his part. not al
ways an easy undertaking when the
character 10 such that It does not ap-
peal to the public. Villains In plays
are not meant to be liked. at least not
the ordinary one. although there are
some famous exceptions.
Major Timothy Tapiey (Mr. T. H.
Jones) had most entertaining i'm
pediment In his speech which amazed
his friends, who did not at frst realize
It was put on for the occasion. In q
stage whisper. someone across the
als-e said; Doesn't he look cu.e?"
Florence O'Drlscoll an Solomon. a
gentleman of color" was exceedingly
funny. and received warm welcome
from the audience whenever he ap-
peared.
Uncle Moses Mulvcy tMr. q. q. Gar.
TIM played n splendid part. while the
same is true OF Mrs. Moses (Mrs. NJ.
NJ Prcston)
II. J. Hechtman looked very impos-
Ing as General Meade. Mrs. Ella
McHolland developed the part of Lot
tie Evans very creditably. Warren
an. Jemson. played respectively by
G. E. Dock and r. D. Fleisher. were
very well done.
Inc different numbers given by the
band between acts must not be omit
ted. It was great pleasure 20 once
more have the privilege OF listening
to their music. Durango is to be con-
graduated that this organization,
which In time past has contributed so
largely to the public enjoyment, has
once more recombined. Some OF the
selections played last evening were
lovely, but of course. the size of .he
opera house prevented the musicians
from doing themselves full justice.
As II happened. when they firsr began
TO play they did so rather suddenly.
Le result was simulfa naotis hnh-
bling up all over the house aec6mpa-
MED by exclamations OF oh" vary
Ing In intensity, degree and Ioudness.
II was very funny. Y
This evening there will be an ad-
ded attraction In the specialties to
be given between acts. II you have
not SO far decided. better make up
your mind to go. tonight. You will
lind 1t quite worth while.