Telegram-herald., 1889-09-24
ADJUSTMENTS.

II IS said that Barnum once remarked
that the public like to be hunbugged
The Hanlon Brothers evidently travel
on the principle that the public ENJOY
and appreciate being treated honestly
They have been posing before the
American people now for many years.
and are known throughout the country
for giving just what they advertise.
Their production of "Fantasma" at
Powers last night far exceeded in
splendor any expectations that may
have been aroused by the announce
ncnts which have appeared IN the press
and on the posters during the past
week "Fantasma" is spectacle, a
pantOmime. The scenery is fresh and
magu nccn;, and the effects are start
ling and thoroughly amusing. In this
production the inventive genius of
the HanlOns shines very cOnspicuOusly.
The tricks, which are connected with
the scenery and paraphernalla used II
"Fantasma, are surprising and highly
amusing. To attempt description
would convey but a faint idea OF the
beauties, the highly picturesque revel-
atoms aud the startling and original
effects evolved on the stage at Powers
last evening. As far a the spectacular
features are concerned, "Fantasma" Is
equal 20 any entertainments tins order
ever offered on a Grand Rapids stage.
The company Is numerous and capa-
bic, Edward HaulOn heading the cast.
Tho pantOmimlsts are clever and the
young ladies are pretty and
attractive. The specialtics are num-
orOus, and IN every instance
were re-demanded. The transform a
ton scenes at the end OF the second
and last acts We're bewildcring in the
way of various and bright cOlOrs, made
resplendent by the application OF the
caicIums. The audience was large and
enthusiastic. "Fantasma" is one of
the few attractions that can be seen
and enjoyed the second time. There
will be- matiuees AT popular prices to-
morrow and Saturday afternoon.
"ZozO" IS, indeed magic queen, fol
she attracted such a crush at Red
mOnd's last evening that Manager
>alt,r had the standing room sign out
IN front of the box Office before )
O'Clock. "ZOzO' was gwen most
generous reception, and this is fore
runner OF very successful week. The
east j. large and embraces some sha0a-
IS girls, good comedians and specIalt.
art sts. Adlh Evelyn. rs ZOzO. ha.
part suitable % her pretty form, hand
some face, and her talkative, lustrous
eyes. ZOlO j, quiet aud unaffected.
more modest than spirited, and
cn1rmngiy graceful IN the hands
of Mss Evelyn. Mr. Brady
eeok good deal of fun
rs kn1wall au4 NJ. Atkinson As DOnO-
wan k0s,y presented humorous irish
cnaracterMuOu. There i- good deal
Oi music aud some acceptable special
ties. The stage during tne three acts
Is occupied With considerable scenery.
which is both belttug and attractive.
TIE emphatic expression OF approval
extended bv the audience give. Lotto
positive popularity. IL is needless TO
say more I'D comment. There VIII be-
matinee> today, Wednesday, Thursday
snd saturday.
Manager FL Silter last evening re-
cc.ved the following telegram. " Open
ing OF nev People fheater a grand
success. House crowded 10 -uffOcat,0n.
g.. H. Garw0od." The attraction was
Robert Downing. NJ. Sslter telc-
graphed hack same here, Governor
The largest audience ~ the season
was present at smiths Opera House
last evening. and the enterta nment
presented was ny far the bcst seen in
This theater for some time. Tho three
buys u tueir spectacular marvel. ''The
Turk sh Review. introduced melauge
of new novelties. AMI We're heartily ap-
p.ald "a. whsle James ~t. Bc.ero. ln bis
iH s1ciuC oct and .eap for ife. scored
anatner successful biz. The balance
oi enc company in their divers fed spec
cn.ues. were exceedingly clever in their
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