Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-26
AT THE THEATRE.
Miss Hattie Harvey In "A Little
Tramp"---Emma Abbott-CnmiDx At
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Miss Hattie Harvey In "A Little
Tramp"---Emma Abbott-CnmiBx AZ
fractions.
Really one of the best entertainments
Manager Steel has given his Rock Island
patrons. is the presentation Of "a Lit.
tie Tramp" by Miss Hattie Harvey md
Mr.. E. d. Lyons and a strong support
ing company at Hsrper's theatre last even.
ing. A simple. yet an intensely interest,"
ing story is this. that the distinguished
English playwright. W. G. Wills. Esq,
tells in the comedy drama, "A Little
Tramp. chosen from among many others.
as the most suitable for the versatile tal>
ent of Miss Hattie Harvey. "a Little
Tramp" was first produced at the Prince
of Wales theatre London, by Mrs. Lang
try. with Mr.. E. d. Lyons. who shares
the honors with Miss Harvey on the
present tour in the leading male role.
The play was grand success. the critics
of the great metropolis praised it with
one accord, the superior quality of its
material, its faultless construction, its
dramatic force. the originality of the
plot and purity of language in which the
story is told. "a Little Tramp" has en-
joyed highly successful career through
out England. The nature of the plot is
such. and it is uufolded so delicately, SO
gracefully. that to publish the entire
story would be to rob the auditor of
many pleasant surprises. The character
OF Jessie Dsw. as presented by Miss Hsr-
vey. is one Of the great possibilities which
by her youth, beauty, viyacity and ten.
derness in emotional scenes. presents one
of the prettiest pictures before the pub
lie, enlivened by Miss Harvey's artistic
singing and dancing. "A Little Tramp"
has the elements to satisfy the most san
guine patrons of dramatic art. 1t is to
be repeated at Harper's theatre tonight.
The support was strong. especially that
of Miss Nellie Anterior, who sustained
her part with becoming grace. and won
no small portion of the honors OF the
evening.
Miss Emma Abbott opened her engages
ment at the Burtis opera house last night
in iii Trovstore," Verdis' masterpiece
and the grandest of Italian operas. 1t
is more familiar than most of the great
operas. because more tuneful. Emma
Abbott appeared as "Leonors," with
strong cast and company, including grand
orchestra. This evening the company
appears in the Rose of Castillo" This
grand opera represents the most brilliant
school of opera. The music is especially
bright. The costumes and royal toilets
in the palace scenes are as rich as were
ever worn at any court
At the Turner Grand at Davenport to-
morrow afternoon and evening and Mons
day evening the famous Hsnlon's Fan.
tasma" is to be presented. This brilliant
spectacle has all the features of former
years. and world of scenery and effect
and dazzle that is new. II is the best
scenic display in America today.
On next Tuesday evening Daniel Sully
is to present his comedy Daddy Nolan"
Says the Cleveland Press:
Daddy Nolan is faithful portrayal of |
an honest old man who is thrown into
poverty by the recklessness of his eldest |
son, and who slaves to pay of the BOYS !
indebtedness. When all resources are
exhausted the young man returns, rich !
and competent to smooth over the diff |
culties. Throughout the piece there is a |
genuine manhood displayed underneath |
rough exteriors. Mingled in are quiet
grief and mirth. and the audience are
crying one moment and laughing uproar
iously the next. The stage settings in
The first and last acts were good. Max
Arnold, as Daddy's German friend, made
4 hit by his brogue and capital dancing.
He, with Sully, received the most APP
plsuse. Daddy Nolan runs the week at
his theatre