Telegram-herald., 1888-01-03
gHE rHEArRES

That sweet voiced fsvorise Of the ladies.
Helena Aoeieska. the Polish Countess
Bezsnts. played -Adrisnne Lsoousrsnr' 70
fAs largest saiisnos Of the season al
Powers Grsna Opera House last evening.
The bssutifai old Partisan plsy-sboat the
Only French dr2Ga that tells pure story
lis ever welooEns. hoSJeska acted with
al her well known grace but scarcely The
usual power She seemed rather more
careless than lisllsss and impressed
ne with fhs idea that sse.
like Juliet, had ne delight in this contract
tonight" This Was true until Ghs isst act
WAS reached wnen she aroused herself and
mounted 10 the heights OF triumphant
trsEecy In TIE death scene after her lips hAd
pressed the poisoned bouquet William
&orris is a young leading man. He has
ine voice and . splendid Prsssnes, bal lacks
c0nfaoence ia his ability. Am- r. Owen
was good Michonnet and Mary shaw
played the Princess. - she always does
splendidiy. GFace Filkins and Glaze
Ellison were also worthy OF mention. To-
night ModJeska appears IN Saginaw.
The Bsntram A Burbidge Comedy Com
psny opened three nights engagement st
kedmond's Grand yesterday afternoon 10
an immense audience. IN the evening there
was an overlooking honse. Every seat in
the theatre. including the bores, Was oe-
cupied. The comsoy "A Night Oh. by
AUgustin DAILY, has for seyersi seasons been
q hilarious success. Hilarious because Il
contains elements Of pure comedy eaiculst-
ed to reach the appreciation OF the masses.
The plot IS simple. the points bright and
the sarcasm keen and rise. No diagram ia
needed 10 comprehend any line or eject in
the play and last night the theatre Fesound-
ed with Q constant roar Of laughter.
The company Is notable for good
even work. The many changes
in the situations which are required
with an entire freedom from awkwsrdness.
"a Night of'' is one of the brightest and
neatesi camedies we have had from DAILY.
and III entrusting its presentation 10 the
present company he has placed il in safe
hands. Mr. Bsnir2m as Rabbit reminded OF
those few comedians with whom age deyel-
ops steady intelligent work. Mr.. Burbidge
IN the role OF the burlesqus trsgscian, Ger
tainly manifested q considerable knowledge
Of acting and lis exaggerated strut and
poses was decidedly ludricreus. The re-
manning actors certainly did nothing 10
mar the performance. Delighted audiences
are good Mediums of advertisement. and
the enthusiasm OF last evening bespesks q
large business for Asnsger Gsrwood during
this engagement.
Tickets go on sale this morning at 8
o'clock for The Still Alarm" which will
be given at Powers Grand Thursday and
Friday evenings. This is n melo-drams
which comes well recommended from the
larger cities. The scene which represents
an engine house. where the still alarm is
sent in. is said 10 be one of the most excit-
ing and realistic ever seen on the stage. The
play has a strong plot which is adroitiy
handled. The play had a fine success al
McVickers theatre in Chicago two weeks
ago.
Following "A Night OFF" we are to have
Little Nuggets" at Rsdmond's Grand for a
rsturn engagement beginning on Thurs
day. The many patrons who saw this
clever company OF comedians on their for
mer visit will extend to them hearty well
come.