Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-10-07
The "Two Medallions."

The 1.-TWO Medallions."
The Johnston i Miller Operatic-C Comedy |
Company met with a hearty and deservedly
cordial reception, and drew large and re-
spectacle audience at Staub's Opera House
last night, it being their first appearance
before our foot lights. The production was
the company's own original Comedy-Ro-
mama, the 1.-TWO Medalions," or the last
of the family. 1t is purely an American
production, with an interesting though
light and mirthful plot, located
In Virginia, and presenting frequent oppor-
tunities for display of the vocal attain
ments and powers of the well selected COM
pany, as well as their dramatic talent.
The bewitching little soubrette, Amy Lee,
in the character of Ilene, the pet of the
village, shone out brilliantly as the star of
| the piece, and captivated her hearers COM
| pletely. She is indeed a charming and pc
tite little body, inheriting, to marked de-
gree, the talent of her illustrious parents,
| Rose and Harry Watkins. With
beautiful and attractive face, 1.-the
and graceful figure, her every
| stage movement is that of a cultured and
| trained actress, added to which is voice of
sweetness and culture and a cute and mis-
| cheivous manner, which combine to center
all eyes upon her at every appearance. Miss
Amy certainly has bright future before
her, and she thoroughly sustains her repu-
tation.
Miss Jennie Raymond who has vim
some and pleasant face, and beautiful figure,
sustained right well the character of the
Gypsey fugitive, and in her vocalisms dis
played voice of charming righteousness,
and she was heartily encored.
Miss Eta Eiselle is indebted to nature for
the charms of stately figure and prepos-
sessing appearance, combining grace,
beauty and voice Of powerful volume and
melody. She was entirely at home, and
excellently executed the character of "Clo.
Miss JEANNE 1. Tanner, contralto stal
of no small magnitude in the music world
while she can not lay such strong claims t.
beauty and fine appearance in her stag
garb, is nevertheless talented and accom-
: plished commedienne, and in her eccentrici
: ties and comioalities was indispensable a
3 Matilde.
Harry A. Smith, in his impersonation O
f the true born f., F. Y. Squire, was vivit
and life-hke picture, and brought down tn
house at every REPETITION of 1.-The only on
| 80 Joft Of 4In iJ.y III hoe
talent as a comedian. In the character G
I Professor Billings, Joseph c. Gordon wa
all that could be desired, and drew audibl
s smiles at the frequent attempted renditio
. of his poetical effusion. BENZ. K Hodge
: made good clarence, and Chas. H. Stanle
was remarkably true to life in his impel
IS sonation of Spooks, the ebony embelisl
, ment He was the life of every scene.
! In fact, the characters are all excellent
n adapted, and the entertainment is, from b.
I. ginning to end, perfect comedy of mirtl
II mischief and melody; light, amusing an
! catchy, though entirely chaste and refine
If in all particulars.
}. Mr.. Fred. Miller, jr., the author of g Tw
y MedalEons gives his own personal directio
!. to the production and also directs the sple1
l. did orchestra, which, under the leadershi
IS of VIM. Everett is one of the most takin
q features of the entertainment.
if The company will make their second a.
h pearanee tonight, and we would advise a
g. who desire an evening of genuine enjo
y ment to secure an audience without fail.