The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-26
TIE HAMLET CT Mr..
WALKER WHlTESIDE.

Hamlet" was played at the Century The
alter by Walker Whiteside last. night, the
first tine the tragedy has been seen here
since il was revived, some two years ago,
by d II. Sothern.
Whiteside's Hamlet is a very precocious
person. His face is Young, but he has the
manner of one old In experience. Too old
II seems, in two or three scenes in which
he speaks as would an elocutionist who
takes himself most seriously. One won't
say that whiteside is rot an interesting
Hamlet Whiteside IL always interesting
except when he plays ShylOck.
And his representation is so full Of In
genious stage devices that the fact is wor-
thy OF comment. When he does the ITO be
or not to be- 1t is as though he is letting
off set piece of fireworks.
All the famous speeches are approached
as though they were rockets. or Catherine
wheels That is Whitesides temperament.
He can't help it.
No actor can get away from his tempera-
mept. but he can get away from Hamlet"
The grave-digEing situation is one of his
best climaxes. You don't think so in the
beginning. His delivery of the speech about
Yorick is pedanticaily tame. Then comes
ophelia's funeral party. and the Prince
throws eff the cloak of monotony. He de-
fies I-aertes, and the way he does It calls
for and gets instant appreciation. Here we
have another example OF the Whiteside
temperament. There is a ready gesture for
every word. the calcium burns at both ends
and Hamlet. too. is himself again.
1t IS not necessary 10 speak of the cast.
With the exception of Miss Wostan's
Ophelia and the first grave digger. played
by Mr.. Chester, and the Queen of Miss
Josephine Morse. the company does not call
for comment. Miss Morse's Queen is a no
ta5iy good characterization.
E. 8. Willard will appear at the Olympic
after 1.-THE Toreador." He is reviv.ng all his
notable successes. which he has arranged III
a repertoire that provides change of bill
nightly.
THE Optimist'' Is to be the play Monday
evening and at the Wednesday matinee.
Tuesday night 1.-The Cardinal; Wednesday,
THE Middleman''; Thursday. 1.-The Pro-
fessors Love Story: Friday night and at
the Saturday matinee. David Garrick'' !;
Saturday, Tom Pinch"
Maude Fealy, formerly associated with
William Gillette is Mr.. Wizards principal
assistant.
Andrew Mack Is to present THE Bold
Soger Boy" at the Century. He comes direct
from his New York engagement. and the
original cast including Frances Ring. Mil
dred Beverly. Maggie Fielding. Vivian Mar
tin, Robert Payton Gibbs and Giles Shine.
will be seen here. The piece Is by Theodore
Burt Sayre. 1t is said to be entirely differ
ent from anything in which the Irish char
acter actor has ever appeared Old Fort
Wadsworth, Staten Island, Is the scene.
and the incidents take place at the close of
the Spanish-American War. While a story
of the militia will be outlined. II is not a
war play" but comedy of love. Mack
will find time to sing some new songs
Little Tommy Murphy" THE Lullaby
and Grandmother"
Richard Golden comes to the Grand Sun
day in Foxy CUTLER" There are three
acts in the opera. the arst being laid in
England the other two in Corsica. This
gives Mr.. de Koven the composer. a chance
to show the diversity of the musical styles
of the two countries. In the first act. typi-
cal English songs are features. In the last
two acts 1t is the waltz rhythm
In the Golden support are Edna Bronson,
Melville Collins. Henry Leone Rosemary
Golz. Adolph link, Marie Christie. Emily
Baker and Elesa Harris.
Flo Irwin and Fisher and Carroll offer the
featured specialties at the Columbia. Miss
Irwin gives little comedy called Caught
With the Goods" Fisher and Carroll do a
conversational act. The performers to be
seen next week are: Clayton White Marie
Stuart Company. Lew Hawkins, La Troupe
Carmen. Lizzie Evans and Company, Hal
Stephens. Phil and Nettie Peters, Whitney
Brothers. Jack Root, Brothers MARITIME
Harry Fitzgerald, Howley and Leslie and
the Bohmes. q. =
THE Stain Of Guilt seems likely to have
a good week at Haylin's. The engagement
begins with the matinee of Sunday. Will
liam Garen and John II. Havlin who pur-
chased the play outright from the author.
Walter Matthews, are elated over the re-
hearsals. Miss Ray Acton. who will create
the leading female part-that of Chicquita-
Is a st. Louis girl. Oscar Dane, also of this
city. will interpret prominent part. He
appeared at the Century last season in Are
You a Mason" THE Stain of Guilt is in
four acts. The first shows the construction
of bank building; the second the interior
of saloon frequented by criminals, where
a party OF men plan to rob the new bank.
The third act shows how this attempt Is
frustrated and the last act clears up the
mystery of the crime and establishes the
innocence of those wrongfully accused. "A
Montana Outlaw is now on view at Hay-
Inns.
As thriller 'Searchlights of a Great
City" is rowing one of the best melo-
dramas OF the year at the Imperial. 1t Is
from the pen of Leander Richardson. The
production of East Lynne" which will be
given next week is an entirely new version
of the drama. William Dean has rewritten
the piece. and. while he adheres to the
story, the scenes. languages and stage
business are said to have been improved.
More comedy mas been introduced and the
emotional scenes changed to suit Rebecca
Warren. who will be seen as Lady Isa-
belle.
The eleventh fortnightly recital given by
Professor Arthur Ingham will take place
next Saturday afternoon at $50 o'clock at
the Second Presbyterian Church. Mrs.
Fred Bittman will be the soIoist. She will
sing, bright Star of Love-" by Roland.
and Israel by Oliver King.
Professor Ingham's selections on the or
gan will include a concert overture. "Ober-
non," Weber, Simple Aveu." Thome:
toccata in A fiat major. Hesse: caprice in
E nat, Wely; cantilene in A fat. Wheel
don: finale in d minor, Guilmant; ''Fugue
a Ia Clique" Bach, and coronation march,
lie Prophetic by Meyerbeer.
The Choral-Symphony Society will give
the last of the series of popular concerts at
the Odeon April 9. The entire orchestra,
under Mr.. Ernst. will take part playing
several OF the lighter numbers, and Miss
Clara Meyer, piano, is the soloist. The spe-
ciaj feature Of the concert Is the appearance
of the Henneman Ladies' quartet who
sing group of songs without accompani-
ment.
The Rose Hill English Folly Burlesquers
come to the Standard next week They
will offer THE Baby Trust" and 1.-The Slip
perry Life Insurance Company"
Catarrh of .iese or throat Immediately re-
ueyed and ultimately cured by use Of