The daily gazette., 1880-01-26
FIRST EDITION.
Ansusesnents.
MARY ANDERSON IN"EvADRE" AT THE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

MARY ANDERSON IN"EvADNE" AT THE
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
The large audience that q eeted the ap-
pearance or Miss Mary Anderson, at
.tne t5rand Opera House, on Saturday
nignt, attested the great popularity of
TINS eminent young tragedienne in this
city, and proved how warm hold she
has upon the affections of our theatre
going people. The auditorium was
crowded In every part, with mary peo-
pie standing up, while every available
seat In the gallery was occupied.
The play was "Evadne, or the Statue, :"
and was presented In this city for the
hrst time. 1t would not be an unfair
expression Of the feelings Of the audi
ence TO say that If 1t never presented
here again no one will complain. While
IL possesses plot Of absorbing interest,
it is permeated with threads OF immoral
snggestions, which tastes not purienL
could not help uttering mental protest
against. But while the play failed 10
touch responsive chord In the hearts of
the audience, Its Objectionable character
only rendered the triumph of the star
more complete. She attracted the entire
attention of the audience to herself, and
by her vivid portrayal Of the virtuous
maiden beset with temptations and afilc-
tions, yet resolved to maintain her hon.
or at any cost, thrilled the audience
with feelings Of thorough sympathy that
was evinced by breathless attention
only broken 10 make way from time TO
time for deafening applause.
The supporting company, embracing
such sterling artists as Mines Levick,
s. X. Chester, Atkins Lawrence and Miss
Lizzie Creese, was, Of course, good, and
with the exception of Ii. Custer Kenne-
dy, as King, were In every way worthy
Of their positions. The latter, in speech
and actions, was more like school boy
going through his first defamation than
anything else, and II was a source of
constant wonderment TO the audience
how he ever passed muster and obtained
admission into company to support
Mary Anderson. With this exception
the support was all that could be de-
sired.
UNMANNERLY PERSONS KISSED.
As the performance was drawing near
its last lines q number of persons, as is
usual, began to put ON their outer wraps
and move towards the door, so as TO get
oht ahead Of the crowd when the cur
tain dropped. As they did so Others of
the audience hissed them 90 vigorously
that but few had the hardihood TO con-
tinue their offensive operations. The
Kissing, however, had perceptible effect
on the stage, and so surprised the actors,
who did not understand the "raeket,"
that the play almost stopped for al in
slant.
RIcE's EvANaELINE.
Our theatre goers are promised an
evening Of fun on Wednesday next, on
the occasion Of the first appearance OF
Rice's Evangeline party In this city,
The company recently appeared at Hol-
liday Street Theatre, Baltimore, and of
the performance the Gazette of that city
says: Rice's extravaganza of Evangs-
line Is well known as o brimming reser-
voir of fun and drollery, and SO last
night Holiday Street Theatre was pack
ed. II was certainly useless task TO
attempt TO describe that which has no
plot, but Is merely conglomeration of
amusing scenes and episodes, interspers-
ed with good music and delightful songs.
Mr.. Rice Is good manager, and the
piece is presented with a gratifying COM
pleteness OF detail, all the little points
which are so apt to be neglected, but
which, after all, make up the totality of
pleasant impression, being attended to.
The burlesque has been studded with
new bits of business since it was last
here, and if you go TO see it 1t will make
you laugh.
TONY DENIER.
Those who enjoy a good pantomime
will have an opportunity to see one on
Saturday evening next, on the occasion
Of the appearance Of Tony Denier and
company in "Humpty Dumpty." This
pantomime has been presented in this
city before, but Mr.. Denier has reorgan-
lied his company, and now has two
clowns, pantaloons and columbines. His
specially artists are also among the best
known In the country. There will be
matinee In the afternoon for the benefit
of ladies and children.
BEN MACAULEY.
On Monday evening next, Mr.. Ben
Macauley will present for the first time
in this city "a Messenger from Jarvis
Section" Mr.. Macauley assumes the
role of Uncle Dan'I, and his fine imper-
s0natiou of the character has called
forth unstinted praise from all the lead
ing papers Of the country. He will be
supported by an excellent company Sc