. Review of reviews and world's work. some of the minor char-acters in Longfellows poem. Including thepapoose and two small boys, about forty usuallytake part in the presentation. A conscientiousfidelity to the Indians own conception of thevarious parts distinguishes the acting, which isobviously untutored and genuine. The acts include the assembling of the tribesupon the island, the infancy and youtli of Hia-watha, his wooing, the wedding feast, the treach-ery, disgrace, and pursuit of Pau-Puk-Keewis,the arrival of Black Robe, and the final depar-ture of the hero of the play. Showano, a full-
. Review of reviews and world's work. some of the minor char-acters in Longfellows poem. Including thepapoose and two small boys, about forty usuallytake part in the presentation. A conscientiousfidelity to the Indians own conception of thevarious parts distinguishes the acting, which isobviously untutored and genuine. The acts include the assembling of the tribesupon the island, the infancy and youtli of Hia-watha, his wooing, the wedding feast, the treach-ery, disgrace, and pursuit of Pau-Puk-Keewis,the arrival of Black Robe, and the final depar-ture of the hero of the play. Showano, a full-blooded Ojibway, with a reallyfine idea of the character, presents HiawathaHe is graceful, dignified, and courtly, and pos-sesses a certain charm which is singularly win-ning,—an Indian of the rare Fenimore Coopertype. Until this year, the part of Minnehahawas taken by his wife, who was a most attractive young woman. These two came to knowand love each other through the production of thedrama, in which they represented the two most. OLD NOKOM1S WITH BABE, HIAWATHA, IN HER ARMS. important characters. Two years ago, they weremarried, but last winter Minnehaha died, andShowano experienced too profoundly some of thegrief of the hero he portrays. The mimic represen-tation of Hiawathas life has realized in this sor-rowful incident a very near approach to the storyas Longfellow has told it. The modern Hiaioathamourns sincerely for the lost Minnehaha, andhis grief has given to his acting, this year, a mel-ancholy and pathetic quality which is very touch-ing. The present Minnehaha is a young sisterof Showanos late wife. Although she is over eighty years old, Nokomis is still alert and agile. She does her partwith great spirit and evident enjoyment. Goodnature beams from her keen old eyes, and herfeet can and do still trip a lively measure in thevillage dances. As she stands at the door of herwigwam, rocking the infant Hiawatha in his oddcradle, she sings a very ancient lullaby, usedfr
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