New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-01
SOME OF THE PEOPLE PRESENT.

SOME OF THE PEOPLE PRESENT.
IL would be hard TO say when Harlem had seen
any theatrical occurrence Of such importance as the
opening Of tho Harlem Opera House last night.
The occasion, too, marks the growing importance OF
this part of the city, especially If IL shall prove ths
the people Of the neighborhood able TO give sup
port 10 such theatre az Oscar HammerStein has built
and intends TO maintain. description of tho
building has already been published in these columns
The gements the furnishing and the decorations
Of the house met with nothing but the wsrmest ap
proval. and everybody present seemed more than
pleased with everything that Mr. Hammelstein had
10 Offer
1t is the intention of the manager to offer only
such attractions worthy OF his fine house, and
among that he has for the coming
Booth and ModiesEa, Tommy RUSSELL Mr.. and
Mrs. Kendall. Jefferson and Florence, j.. II. sotheTn
Miss Fanny Davenport. the Emma Juch English Opera
Company, Miss Margaret Mather and Miss
Marie Wainwright. The play of last night
was "The Wife," which is thoroughly
familiar nom It's long at the Lyceum Theatre two
ago. The members of the cast Boyd
Putnam, Henry Herman, :. Miller Kent, Henry Talbot,
Thomas II. Burns, stanley Rignod, A. W Gregory,
Mrs. Berlsr Gibbs, Miss Frances Gsunt, Miss Ethel
GreybIooke, Miss Eta Hawkins, Miss Eliza Logan and
Miss Olive Dunon.
After the second act Mr. Hammerstein was called
before tho curtain, and there loud cries for a
lighted at this kind reception. This is the second
time I'm my life that have appeared before curtain
The first time when had written play After
the first act there was a call which was rather
threatening The manager refused to play the second
act, as he said there were not ambulances enough in
town 10 carry the people home in. l am glad that
you like this house. But it Is only shell, frame
The picture is missing and I will bring it TO YOU
1t shall be picture fill of life and interest clean of
the ceaneS fit only TO be by the intelligent and
the cultivated. If you call me before this curtain
again next week. next year, shall know that
YOU have appreciated my efforts and that you are
pleased with them"
The audience present last night filed every part
of the theatre. and included many people Of high
standing in Harlem and other parts of the city.
Among the occupants of the boxes were Mr.. and
Mrs Isaac Anderson. Mrs. j. b. Hart, Mrs George
W Hart Henry {. Weston, f.. p. Steers. president
uf the Twelfth Ward Bank, his wife and daughter,
Mss Lolita, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Dayton, eA-
Mayor and Mrs Grace Antonio Rasinas vice president
Of the Twelfth Ward Bank, and wife; A. zurcalday,
Of the Spanish Legation; Charles W. Pinkham,
president of the Bank Of Harlem and wife d. Z. Por-
ter vice president OF the Bank OF Harlem Mrs Oscar
Hammersteln and daughter, Mr. and Mrs f. l.. Spell
man and Louis spellman.
Among Others who present were Mr. and Mrs.
Pcter Miller, Mr. and Mr.. Robert &. BOnInge, Mr.
ami Mrs. Edward Bonynge, Nj. aud Mrs. olin p.
Ely ar and Mrs. Eugent Ely, Mr.. and Mrs J. Ed
vsrl Cowles, Mr. and Mrs. julius Rocker. Colonel
and Mrs A.G. Dickerscu the Misses Dickelson Edward
{. ucppenheim, Mis- Addic +. Doppenheim. Mrs j. VI.
Nr. and Mrs. Leopold MormscE Mr.. and MIS-. william
and an D Mr.. DsTd Rntliy. Dr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Tinker Professor and Mrs. Carl Lancer Nj and Mrs;
Mr., G. C. Tyler Mn aud Mrs. Charles \. Leonard.
Mr.. and Mrs. George ". Galnger Henry Rich, Mr.
Nr and Mrs Curtis r. Pierce and daughter, Nj. and
Mrs. Howard speer AMI p T. Curran.