The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1886-04-21

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The committee in charge of the opening
of the New Town Hall have, after lengthy
negotiations, completed arrangements for
the appearance of the eminent actress,
Mile. Rhea, and her superb comedy com.
pany, who, on Monday and Tuesday ev-
enings, May 3rd and 4th, will present
brilliant repertoire Of charming comedies
as follows: Monday evening (grand op.
ening) Tom Taylor's exquisite comedy,
"An Unequal Match, Rhca appearing in
her Incompatible rendition of Hester
Grazebrook, and in which play she wcals
the famous Queen of Hollando dress
Tuesday evening w. S. Gilberts magnif.
cent 'lassic comedy, "Pygmalion and Gal.
atea," the star as the beautiful Gaatea.
The subject OF this article, Mile Rhea,
was born in the city Of Brussels, Belgium,
of French parentage. She was educated
in the strict seclusion OF convent. At
the age of 1G she was called home by the
death Of her mother. Shortly after her
father lost his immense fortune by specu-
lation, and died of broken heart, leaving
three daughters with small inheritance.
Having lost father, mother fortune, she
vowed never TO marry, and she resolved 10
devote her time and talents 10 high art.
She chose literature, and she found much
consolation in interpreting the beautiful
thoughts of the great poets. Aud thus
many hours were happily and proflably
spent with those master minds, Snakes.
peare, Moliere, Hugo, Schiller, DeMu,set
ana others whose writings So brightly H..
lumine the pages Of fact aud fiction. Her
wonderful resemblance TO that brilliant
queen, Rachel, the greatest of all actress.
es, impelled the great actor (and the one
who created the great role of Monte Girls.
TOY Charles Fechter, TO suggest to her the
adoption OF the stage. This was II revela.
tion, and being of practical turn Of mind
she determined 10 climb lanes ladder
She studied under many of the greatest
artists. An energetic devotion to her
work enabled her to make rapid strides in
her chosen procession, and to-day she
stands in the front rank OF the worlds ce.
lebrities.
At the present time the dramatic firma.
nent contains but few brilliant stars. The
most prominent ones are Bernhardt, Clara
Morris, Mary Anderson, Modjeska, Dav.
export and Rhea, and Of these Rhea is
considered the most versatile, for she can
tonight play LADY Macbeth" or "Queen
Elizabeth" both heavy tragic roles, and
tomorrow night play light comedy part,
full of dash, fun and sparkle. Rheas So
cial standing is higher, if anything, than
her professional standing for she is lion.
lied by the most exclusive social circles
and beloved by the highest literary and
artistic people, for her character, talents,
and charming personality; indeed her rec
ord is story OF glorious success, both on
and of the tragic stage.
Rhea has queenly form, graceful car.
riage, Grecian features and beautiful dark
eyes, such as Raphel dreamed of. These
attributes, together with her talents, her
wonderful magnetism, all combine to
make her most beautiful and charming
woman.
Rhea is supported by strong and even.
ly.balanced company. Her manager is
james W. Morrissey, for some years with
Emma Abbott, and one of the most popu.
lar gentlemen In the profession. Much
credit is due him for his active and intel.
ligent management.
Her repertoire ofplays is brilliant and
varied one, and contains many charming |
comedies and society dramas Her cos
tunes are said to be magnificent, and the |
handiwork OF Worth, the famous man
milliner, and Nine. Alexandra, the cele-
brated modiste, both Of Paris fame.
See notice Of the opening Of the sale of
reserved seats, prices Of admission and |
other particulars In another column.
Parties at a distance can secure seats by |
telegraph, mail or telephone. 1t Is un-
derstood that excursion rates will be given |
on all railroads entering the city.