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Show THEATRICAL. The Presentation of the moral drama, "Ten Nights in a Bar Room", on Thursday of last week, was a great improvement on its former production. The members of he company knew their parts better, and all, with scarcely an exception, played better than they did on the first performance of the play. The dancing of little May Moley was simply charming. It was indeed the "poetry of motion," and was exceedingly beautiful and graceful. Mr. Kirkham's song, "The Bashful Young Man," was well received, and in answer to the encore he gave an imitation of a school boy's recitation in a manner which provoked hilarious laughter. It was truly well done. With the kindest of feelings towards the members of the company, we will take the liberty of making a few suggestions. During either a dialogue or monologue, the actor should avoid turning his back to the audience. He should assume such attitudes, ordinarily, as would enable the audience to see his face. Too great importance cannot be attached to a clear, distinct enunciation. An actor should by all means, speak in a tone that can be heard by the audience. If he does not, he is worse than useless on the stage. We would suggest that the scenes be "fixed" so that they will slide easily and quickly. It is excruciating to the audience to see the scene "stick" when only half way to its place. |