New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
THE DRAMA.
MRS. FISKE.

Mrs. Fiske will close her first season at the
Manhattan Theatre tomorrow night, January %,
and thereafter will make a brief tour in the full
hlment of engagements that made last sum-
mer. The Manhattan Theatre, under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Harrison Grey F1ske, was opened on
September "A. 1901. with a play by Mrs. A. c.
Flexner. OF Louisville, based Mr.. A. Z. ".
Mason's story Of Miranda of the Balcony" and
that piece succeeded. November Is, by a
play called The Unwecome Mrs. Hatch" an
echo of the old novel Of East Lynne" which is
still current and with which. followed by Mrs
Beringers pretty sketch "A Bit OF Old Chelsea"
Mrs. Fiske's will terminate Neither
Miranda Mrs. Hatch is likely to be remem-
bered brilliant with dramatic action but the
part OF Miranda. embodied by Mrs. Fiske was
a subtle study Of feminine human nature, and II
had several superbly effective moments while that
of Mrs. Hatch enabled this original and forcible
actress TO manifest her remarkable powers Of
invectve and ample resources OF mental emotion
Both OF these impersonations gave evidence
of Mrs. Fiske's versatility and or that vital
purpose-that intense ardor-which seems ever
be the dominant attribute of her acting
Among her associates in these performances
Mr.. Dodson has gained especial distinction
by his acting of the sardonic. hippant
cynical Warmer (actfng that involved imagina-
ton bitter humor. and interesting eccentrcity) and
by his portrayal OF Mr. Lormer, wherein he half
redeemed a hateful and detestabie personality by
his demeanor and fine mimetic skill. Mr.
Robert T. Haines also has augmented HIS valuable
reputation actor, by playing such weak and
ungrateful parts as Charnock and Paul Trevor ex-
ceedingly well.-makng them seem important and
manifesting stUdious care earnest ZEAL and a
patience OF disposition such cannot be too highly
commended. The good acting OF bad part has
ever seemed a theme for admiration-snce good
parts often take OF themselves and very often
they do much for their representatives Mrs.
Fiskes impersonation of Alexandra Belchamber
the poor little hower-gir in "A Bit OF Old Chel-
sea-" has been known to her admirers since April,
1888 when she first gave it here. the Fifth Ave-
Theatre and It is rightly esteemed for its touch
Of nature. II revived January %. With
Miranda, Mrs. Hatch, Alexandra. and other char
acters in her ample repertory. Mrs. Fiske will,
doubtless, have prosperous tour;-vsiting, in sue
cession. Chicago. Milwaukee. ST. Louis, Indianap-
oils, Louisville. Cincinnati. Pittsburg. and Boston.
Some changes occur in her dramatic company. Mr..
Girardot and Mrs. Kate Pattison Seten left It.
time ago. Mr.. Dodson, Miss Annie Irish Chrs,
Dodson) and Mr.. Jefferson Winter have resigned
from it, and will leave at the end Of this week; but
Mr. Haines. Miss Eleanor Moretti. and Mrs. Annie
Ward Tiffany remain. and Mr. Brandon Hurst. Miss
Victoria Addison and many others have been
gagged to accompany Mrs. Fiske on her tour The
cordial good wishes Of this community will also
company her. and hearty welcome will signalize
her return. An American play called THE Hon.
John Grigsby' will be presented January q. Mrs.
Fiske comes back the Manhattan Theatre about
the end Of April.