Telegram-herald., 1888-12-05
ADJUSTMENTS.

II is matter of regret that there wes not
larger attendance at Powers' last evening
when Mrs. Alice Shaw made her initial
bow to Grand Rapids. This lady made her
fame in London, aud the correspondents of
the New York press WED with each other in
cabling home glowing descriptions of her
entertainment. There she was sought by
the elite of society, and royalty itself gave
numerous invitations TO appear in their
presence. This is not said with the idea OF
conveying the fact that these attentions
4 dded to Mrs. SLaw's accomplishments or
enlightened her novel talent but that not
withstsnding that honors fell thick upon her
abroad She did credit 10 her country and
came back a patriotic American lady. l.
puzzles, knowing slightly Mrs. ebews
CAREER and the circumstances which in
dlced her TO whistle IL public, whether 10
praise her for her ~aguincent wOmsnhood
or her wbistling. Inc former idea invites
| the sympathy and this idea was peculiarly
| suggestive Aen she assisted, in the closing
| OF last evenings entertainment. ia the
| rendering of dear old Home. Sweet
| Home Mrs. Shaw rendered four select
ions, the hrst. " Ii Bacion by Arditi,
was gwen with perfect expression.
| fuil of feeling and eQuisite
| in shading She respects the score with tine
same fidelity rs the pnma donna soprano;
| gives all the quick changes and mOGuis-
tiOns and runs and triis FOR an octave or
more without hesitaung tor breath. and
| apparently without strain or loss Of effort
| The remaining selections were all as sc-
mIrable snd satisfactory. Sig. Isgliepietra
never sung better. HIS magnificent barr
tone rang through the auditorium with
/ thrilling effect. OF course Tag. Was given
an encore on each appearance. Miss Edith
! Pond. who has az attractive and graceful
appearance. was interesting and pleasing
! in her rciiatve selections. Miss Icrbeti.
| quite youthful lady, wss well applauded
! for her performance on the violin. Mrs.
| shaw also carries piano player aloBg with
/ her who reveals no Dew wonders IN his
| performance. He gave two common selec-
tons which were long ago discarded a.
chestnuts by Herr MelleDslein and Post of
! local fame.
| Considering the general approval Of popu-
larity with winch the performances Of 81 lie
/ Rnes have been received IN this city, II
/ seems unnecessary TO say anything about
! her appearances here next Friday and SAiur-
| day evenings. beyond the mere announce
ment Of the plsys. On Friday evening she
! viii appear a. teatTlce IA Mucl AGO ADOUi
/ Nothing undoubtedly her best and most
satisfactory personation. SATURDAY sbe will
/ give a Dangerous Game pay which
! was received here With favor on her former
engagements. The management prom iss
much 10 the way Of elaborate costumes
rich appointments and correct scenic Effects.
Tie seats nay be reserved st the box Office
/
r ne demand for seats for Rbes is i'm
mense. Ihe safe vii open tnis morning A.
! - o'clock Ehrs's cssfnming 81 TIE p.sys
which will be given during the engagement
premise 10 bs gorgeous. correct and costly
". J Banks. representing Pecks Bs6
| Boy - in fhe cts getuns res0s for tie
| Bad Boy Rt Re1mond's next week
A. Povers' neIt week. Mazgis Y tche,l In
her new play. 4 oomeiv, entitled Ray.
Edwin Nsvo and Ms vsrT competent
: supporting ccmpsrT i1 ~-iIVer Age were
/ gr.e-ed pitn E10fter isrze bogss isst righ'
/ and rsrg far u4sfines. Tie scenic efecss
I si EorEed hfss charm. sn1 TIE dlhsrsn
. senssrionsl scenes and c.iHnsres were 90
/ cored many times over Ihs same fali viI
cort.nus unt8 fritsV. Thr1 " Asvo 81
10 seen in the FOREMOST AasroaD drama