The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-08-30
ADJUSTMENTS.
Appearance of Fay Temple
ton last night.
Other Attractions and Gen.
eral Notes.
FAY rRMPLEToN.

| ny presented at Harper's theatre Audran S
comic opera of ss0liyette,' and the pro-
duction was not as pleasing or meritorious
as has marked the rendition of the Mas
col" by the same troupe. Fay Templcton
as Olioette acted the part in piquent and
bewitching manner, but her voice is not
adapted to render the musical sense of the
part, and hence that portion of the opera
was not satisfactorily given. Miss Alice
Vane as the Countess, was also assuming
role that was beyond her vocal abilities,
and hence the character was not rendered
in pleasing manner. Seth NJ. Crane as
Capt De MerTlmaa and J. G.. Armand as
Valentine, were both in excellent voice.
and they rendered their respective roles in
a manner that reflected credit on their
musical capabilities. Their characters
were the most meritorious of the whole
troupe. Edward Morris as Coqueticot was
also fair, while the rest of the support was
not worthy of particular mention. coli
vette" cannot be rated as one of the success
ses of the Fay Templeton Company, as the
musical Interpretation was inferior with
two exceptions, and the dramatic version
was of the buriesque order, and that not
of the highest rank. The company should
continue TO render The Mascot as that
is an opera in which they all excel, and is
far superior to the Interpretation which
was given last evening of Andran's comic
opera of 'fOlivette"
STATES ATTORNEY.
John Dillon, the well known comedian
will appear this evening in new play
written for him by Scott Marble, entitled
THE States Attorney" The plot of the
play is said To have been taken from an in
cident in the early history of Pennsylvania,
and affords John Dillon as Pilgrim Boggs,
an opportunity to distinguish himself both
as a comedian and general actor. Scott
Marble. the author, will assume the part
of Squire Rous, a real estate sharper. while
Miss Nellie Walters is the heroine
of the story, ard it is about her history
that the plot depends. The leading
character is that of the States Attorney,
and in the hands of John Dillon ii becomes
a piece of character delineation that ranks
Fan Wank1e and other well known crea
tions of that style The sale of reserved
seats is in progress at the drug store of
Marshall s. Fisher, where those desiring
good sittings can still procure them.
MINsTRELS.
Rock Island has not been visited by a
minis treI organization for many months,
and the appearance of Rice & Hooley's
troope. next Satu day night, will no doubt
attract to Harper's theatre one of the
largest audiences of the season. The com
pany is headed Ly that prince of comedians,
Billy Rice. while it also contains such well
known artists as Charles W. Young, Burt
Queen, the ventriloquist, Con T. Murphy, |
W. Henry Rice, final impersonators. The |
vocal department comprises F. Hillen, G. |
F. Shattuck, Jas. Garland, H. w. Earle |
and Thos Wilson as members of the cele- |
brated Excelsior quintette. The orchestra |
is also special feature of the entertain
ment and is under the sole supervision of |
Prof Gus Herwig Song and dance |
artists and other special acts will constitute |
the attractions of the evening perform
ance.
BRIEF NOTES.
The Fay Templeton troupe will appear
Ia Davenport tonight, when The Mas
cot" will be given.
John Mccullough opens the campaign
Of 1928, at st. Paul early in Septem
Der.
Lolita has succeeded in captivating the
Londoners She is said to be very popu-.
ar socially.
Wilhelmj is reported to have failed to
has returned to Europe.
The balance of receipts and expenditures
It the musical festival in Chicago last
spring shows loss of SO, 400.
Miss Jennie Dickerson. of New York,
las engaged as contralto of the Fanny
zello- Brignoli concert company.
Mile Marie Litta sang in 200 concerts
he past season. She is now resting at her
lone in Bloomington, Ill.
Miss Kate Forsyth, the actress who has
or two years. been q member of John Nc
Jullough's company, is the bast swimmer
It the West End Hotel at Long Branch.
Mr. Tom Karl is entertaining a number
# his fellow Ideals" at his summer resort |
n the shores of Lake Hemlock, near Roch-
ster, N. Y. 1t is a charming locality, not
90 near but Just near enough to the lines |