Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-04-22
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PIpER's OPERA HousE-BENEFrr OF
FLORA BRAY TONIGHT "LITr1.E
BAREroor."-Mrs Flora NJ. Pinney
appeared last evening as katy" In
the beautiful little comedy Of Katy
O'Sheal, to very good advantage, and
her impersonations of maggie Nc
Farlane'' and " Mrs. ThistledoWn, IN
the Bonny Fish Wife, were received
with great applause. Her songs IN
this piece were especially we'll given.
Sue Robinson's personation of kate
O'Brien," in the popular little comedy
of Perfection, was perfection itself.
She certainly played the character Tor
all it Is worth. Sue Is always a sue
cess-never a failure. Tonight Is the
occasion of the complimentary benefit
given to Mrs. Pinney by her numerous
friends hereabout, and they will crowd
the house. The play selected Is Lfnie
| Barefoot, in which as Amy" the
friemdless little barefoot, Flora is espe-
cially effective, and by many 1t Is
thought to be her best Improvisation.
In the course ofthe piece she sings her
song Of IDEAL With Me Kindly"
which was such u great fayorite with
all who heard her sing here III years
vast. She also sings Fathers Love-
The piece is we'll cast throughout, and
will be a gseat success without doubt.
The Lady Of Lyons will be given as the
afterpiece, with Mrs. Flora NJ. Pinney
as Pauline" and Miss Sue Robinson
us Claude Melnotte." This last mem
toned feature is sufficient Of itself to
fill the house. There Is no extra
charge for reserved seats, and all who
do not take the trouble to secure a
good seat in time had better 60 early,
lest they get crowded out entirely.
Tux ALuAMBRA.-The legions of
free lovers crowded the Alhambra last
evesing As usual, and rs usual q first
rate performance was given. A series
| of capital songs and ballads were sung
by various members of the company,
any amount OF Instrumental music,
character acts, etc. were given.
"Si"ckS Up" by Ned Buckly and Joe
ChildS was u particularly funny act.
The :" RirM Ar}istS" by Jackson and
Leavittc was excellent; other choice
pieces were given in highly commenda-
BILE style. "AmaZOns of the Carson
was given rs the afterpiece, and was
received with the usual hearty ap-
plau>c. Great bill for tonight.
OPERA HOUSE MArINEE.-ro-morrow
afternoon, at 2o'clock, a grand matinee
will be given at Piper's Opera House,
for the special pleasure and accommo-
dation of ladies', children, families and
others who can get no more convenient
opportunity Of attending. Mrs. Flora
VI. Pinncy, the great favorite, together
with Size Robinson. Katy Wilson, and
the entire dramatic company, will APP
pear in some Of their very best pieces.
The occasion will lie II Of great in-
terest and pleasure, and the theater
will doubtless be well crowded with u
well pleased audience. Admission
only half the usual rates.
ALmAMBRA MATINEE. = Another of
those pleasing matineeS will be given
ut the ALEXANDRA tomorrow afternoon,
at . o'clock. for ladies' and children.
A very select aud pleasing programme
Of songs, ballads, dances, character
acts and general dramatic delineations
Is prepared for the occasion. Ladies'
entrance OH Union street. Admission
only half the usual price.
CLAUDE MELNorTE. Go and see
Miss Sue Robinson'S inimitable person.
alton of this favorite character at Flora
Bray's benefit, this evening. Sues
Claude" is the best of all, and de-
cidcdly a novelty in its line.
a Social. BALL will be given ut
Wogau's Hall, lower silver city, next
Tuesday. evening, to which the public
is invited by the landload.