Telegram-herald., 1889-05-11

A combination OF diversified special
ties, embracing al sorts of cOmicai and
gymnastic antics, bright and catchy
muse, good singing, clever dancing,
amusing incidents and situations, under
the title Of "He, She, Him and Her"
vas gwen IA Grand Rapids Tor the first
time last evening at Powers theatre.
Through this mass of very entertaining
material there runs 4 thread OF a plot,
somewhat more strongly drawn than Is
usual IN comedy arrangements OF this
kind. Il depends for is success entirely
upon the ability Of the people, not al
ali upon the substance of material they
are called upon 10 handle. The special
ties are IN no way analogous 10 any
theme or story, nor is it necessary they
should oe. Then Il Is the players, these
artists and comedians, 10 whom con-
sideration should apply. There are
scarcely any two alike. All OF the
company are bright and entertaining IN
the way their peculiar gifts direct them.
Geo. III. Adams, 50 well known
here as pantomlmic artist, Is
now talking on the stage, as we'll
as acting very hard. He amused though
N his gymnastics, his contortions,
tumDlng and sOmersaults which We're
accomplished with ease and astOuish-
lng agility. Miss IOma HanlOn, prob
ably not very we'll known here, II an
accomplished sOubrette. She Is a good
singer, has a cultivated voice and is Il
graceful and wInsOme actress. She can
Oe gay, dance with delight, and if
necessary, be effectively serious. She
was quite fayOr,te with the small
audience IN attendance. The COM
pany numbers some fifteen people, not
one OF whom serious exception could
be taken. 1t Is "A company whose mis-
son IL : to entertain with music and
every conceivable element of burlesque
and mOnOlOgue comedy, much of
which i original. In this line of en-
tertaInment we know of no company
that has visited this city this season
that Is superior to the one III question.
There Will be "A matinee this afternoon,
and with tOnlght's performance the en-
gagemcnt Will close. He, She, Him
and Her" Is deserving of generous pat
rOnage.
No doubt the intense heat has some
thing To do with the light attendance at
Redmond's tins week. FOR the Bennett
and MOultOn Company Is one that
ought 10 certainly draw well ON its
merits. Yesterday afternoon they gave
The Mikado." The odd and peculiar
music. with the melodiOus and pleasing
choruses, and the quaint Gllbertian
sarcasm, We're given intelligent appre-
cidtiOn by the company. "ErmlnIe"
was repeated last evening TO fair at
tendance. As was the case at the pre-
vious presentations OF this opera, the
popular numbers were redemanded,
Miss Chapman being especially alert
and brilliant IN her solos. THIS after
noon The Merry War" Tonight,
"Ollvette.'
Pete Baker, the comedian, who VIII
appear at RedmOnd's next week, Ike
other celebrated actors, has MS hobby.
His IS one broad IN scope. His ambi-
ton Is to build home for old fircmen.
He IS an exempt of the Buffalo Fire
Dtlstl tlhtAls dflu AbI tiit pun lp>t bl to-
tabllsnnga a sum TOR the proposed home,
ne Viii, next season. set aside hls re-
ceipts every Friday for that purpose.
tie desires 70 have the home built at
Erie Beach. opposite Buffalo. He pro-
poses to make 4 retreat tor all dis
abled and superanuated tiremen
throughout the United States.
The seats are now on sale for the en-
gagencut OF the klrdliy company IN
"The Water Queen at Powers next
Tuesday and Wednesday The COM
panv viii he transported direct from
Chicago here. The original scenery.
mechanic and spectacular effects, viii
ali be brought here. and these IN their
order VIII surround many picturesque
spectacies, which include marches,
dances and two or more ballets.
Chas. r. Gardiner. the well known
manager, IS in the city, giving his per
soual attention 10 Gle, sac, HIM and
Her which IS one OF ms several sue
cessful theatrical ventures.