Telegram-herald., 1888-02-12

as Neg Nerrilies" al Powers Grand Opera
House Tuesday evening. February "a, will
be one OF the grandest dramatic events Of
the season under the management OF Mr..
Berger. Madame Jansnschek has reigned
In the esteem of the intelligent public, the
first actress of our time ia the higher walks
OF the profession which she has made her
own. She has unquestion ably exercised
greater influence on the progress Of the
drama in this country during her career
than sny other woman. Well known
throughout the length and breadth OF the
land she has created profound impression
wherever she has appeared. To this faith
full and conscientious artistic both the
theatre and the public are n uch indebted,
and her name Will ever be held in honor
among the number of those who have
Iabored 10 make the drama to subserve it's
motion OF liberal education. Madame
Jsnauschek offers TO the public as her last
contri button 10 the iriumphs OF the stage q
new creation, a great work, involving the
care, toll and study which are given by
artistes seeking fame and fortune. ln her
conception and rendition of the character
of Meg Merrilies' Janauschek displays the
intelligence, the knowledge OF human
nature, and the rare ability TO present n
graphic illustration Of strong personality.
An outline of the features of the great
tragedienne as she appears IN the character
of the old gypsy of SCOTS great tale Guy
Mannering" appears above. She j. sup
ported by powerful company aud s per-
formance. the memory of which will last q
life time may be expected. Seats are now
on sale at the box office and sn audience of
magnificent proportions may be expected.
Next Thursday evening Miss Rosina
Vokes and her London Comedy Company
will begin = weeks engagement az Powers
house, and present a repertoire of refined
comedies which are entirely new here
Thursday and Saturday evenings the per-
formancs will begin with q farce in one act i,
entitled Nv hich is Which, and be followed
by "My Miliner's Bill" a comedistta in
one act, and conclude with "A Pantomine
Rehearsal" most laughable burlesqne on
the fashionable craze Of amateur thestricsls.
Friday evening the bill will be In Honor
Bound petite drama in one act. The
Circus Rider. 4 one act comedletts written
especially for Miss Vokes, and a Panto-
mime. Rehearsa." Saturday, matinee THE
| acts rewritten and renamed, ana The Cir
Gus Rider" Rosina Vokes is a delightful
| and natural actress. She is 50 simple aud
original in her way OF depicting the scenes
OF intimate aud refined dOmestic life that
| she appeals Ct once to the hesrts OF her
| hearers. Gnd takes them by Storms Added
| To the solid qualifications OF her Dramatic
| character, Miss Nokes has the small but i'm
porlsnt particulars of physical expression
and movement. which for n. az IL were, the
| side light of effect for the relief of the sub
| iect OF the picture: \ whole body of acces-
sories Part OF Miss VOkes' general talent
| no doubt comes by Inheritance from a fam
| ilv OF actors. Bnt her own talent is almost
UNIQUE il its character, and she Is perhaps
| the only living actress o. English speech
who can realize for the spectator a concep-
| ton of the inimi'able Nine. Vestris, of
other days. Miss VOkes' company includes
| Felix Morris. Morton Selten, CourteDay
| Thorpe, Ferdinand Gottschalk, and the
Misses Johnson. Irving, Ciennell and
| Stafford.
| The programme for Prof. II. A. Wellen-
| stems benefit concert which takes place
| tomorrow evening at Powers Grand Opera
| House. promises a most delightful musical
| evening Ths subscr ptiOns are already
| large. 5ut il is 10 be hoped that every seat
viii be 6iled and that Nr. Wellenstsin's
| ability as musician Will be gwen a sub
stantial approval The concert itself is one
| Of the most ambitious ever yet undertaken
! by local talent. and all who sPpear have
| freely volunteered their efforts. The pro-