Telegram-herald., 1888-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.


Three OF q Kind" as a p az. is like INTO
a trip on a tslly-ho coach with no destina-
tiod In view save the entertainment OF
number Of cOngenial friends with plenty OF
enlivening spirits aboard, (not spIrits fru-
mentl bent on giving fresh and innocent
amusement TO the populsce as they pass by.
With neither plot nor turgid dramatic
force 10 the various incidents of the three
acts of the journey. they pass by serenely
and pleasantly.
Nellie Achenry and jolly company OF
comedians and artists consumed nearly
three hours Of time in passing before
small but delighted and enthusiastic audi
ence al Powers Grand last evening. This
suggests the question OF patronage at the
opera houses Of late. Last evening there
Was not near the patronage that this cele-
brsted combination of comedians deserved
The management says it must be that the
popuace is interested in Christmas presents
and the children. 1t is little early yet to
prepare for the visit of Santa Claus, and il
is hoped that the detention Of the people
from the theatre, when good attractions are
offered, is not occasionsd by the ministers
census or sick children. The attendance
should have been much larger last night.
Nellie Achenry Is still tine csatrsl figure
in this company. known for years as the
troubadours. They are. il life and activity
the same jolly trouoadours. and offer any
number OF fresh music and taking special.
ties. Nellie Sic Henry Is the same eihsn
spriie, tul Of yivacity, new comedy ideas
and marvellous energy. she Is wlnsome
and plump in appearance. and for muscle,
str myth and dash, gives a decisive bluff to
those who may imagine she is weakening
With such 4 DuOyant spirit and jolly com
edienne as McHenry IN the lead. Three o
a Kind" will not grow musty. John Web
ster Is still in the company and Is IS earnest
and as conscientious to please. as ne was
years ago. Tbs company would seem
! strangers indeed, without Webster.
who, in appearance, seems TO have really
grown young in the profession. What Is
the use OF saying anything about Frank
3 air who was Jack Potts! He is a cyclOne
OF rugged comedy and is so winning In his
| peculiar Yays. that he just stiles and
battles -ny desire 70 consider what be does
in reflection or seriousness. Mr. Mande
Vile as PHI Straight, had a continuous
hands Of the auditors vas concerned. hr
Jackson as Priscilla made much of an &c
centric country maiden and contributed
| largely TO toe general com mSlsteness of the
| presentation. The remainder of the com
| psny leave nothing TO say in the way q!
| grumbiing The whole motive OF all
| engaged ia this COMEDY seems TO be- 20
mske fun. aud this object they accom-
pilsh most successfully. 1t is mirth, tun
ani = gTeal melAuge embracing the latest
nusic snd best e.emeats from the latest
| productions Of the day. This afternoon
another roarer. "A HuDming Bird To-
night Three CT . Nind' again.
Signor CAmpiuui and host of vocsl
! c. eorities are snuou need at Powers Grand
| Opera House next NOndsy evening
: gnor Csmpsniui viii then introd ace
| Si21ora C.e.ne1tiua DeVere, brilliant
sopr.no-nev 20 this country-ho.e repu-
taii0n IN I'sly snd Spain. has long been
established. Sig A DeNers made her
| inst appearance in America Al Stsipway
Hail. New York. November l6th. with the
| Campanini COMPANY. and her success on
that occasion was instantaneous and most
| pronounced the critics beng unanimous IN
| dec Ru8g thar no such enthusiasm had
| been demons sfratet over any vocal artist in
| New York since the pslmy days OF Nine
/ Gsrstsr
She has high soprano voice. ranging 70
/ f-sn1 - Driliaucy and hsKi0iity are in
| c-re1 br the artists choice Of her num-
: b-rs for fhe fr-t concert of the season-the
I fo-i3 aria With the duts csder - from
/ "Lucis. ard the vatz from "Dinorah.
/ Car~su rfs company this session. includes
a n1u-sr ef famous voCs. artists smong
ubom srs -ignor De- Plents. Oh. of ibs
most popg ar Cf living singers. s grnr