The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-19

character actor. plays the philanthropic ho4el-
keeper, Hiram Pepper. and plays it admirably He
- the guardian angel Of the heroines, and .
great deal OF the success of the performance 10
Que 20 his exertionA. James Mahoney 10 very
clever - Harry Horton John Barker trebies 81
6nimn. Mr.. Booker and Judge Gavin in IN able
manner. The Bismarck Of J. A. Weber Il cap
ital piece Of dialect acting. John p. Braun is q
phenomenal whistler. George w. Ryer achieves
great snccess - Jean Baptiste, . French Cana
oian, and Major 6milax Revere, his impersoua-
tons Of the former being particularly worthy Of
oommendati0n. Miss Merfsck q the wilful sister
Martha display great amount Of talent, and
Lillian billings - the staid one, Mary, plays
with sweetness and IN absence Of adec4ation
fhas = sefrsshing to witness Mn- Fred Hooker
u In her element q Johanna Nolan, = middle
sgd IriAh domestic, and Ollie Lewis, q Rose
Greenleaf and Miss Ingenue, h both attractive
end clever. capital quaxfette and some excel
isn't specialties brighten up the piecs. "
f1ve programme for the Lake Washington Casino
today. A high class variety performance, under
the direct supervision Of Manager John Baker
VIII b given. The performance will commence
with IN original amusing nonsensicality writ
ten and arranged BY Harry Montague, entitled,
1Ihs Autcmatons," Introducing the following
Grssuy chi.sslsop, speculasIv. she-nan.
Hans Diaieispiei. looking ios = no1eiiy.... !.
roloi portion Of chissel.opS Ham, Hont Eane
SOLO nsseiinx company Wko Carrie duncan
Nolo }in order to raise the( - Eta Gerry
Lolo wind, disguise them Josie Gerry
GssEie. : chsmSermsid IN the Grand Hotel o'
introducing whiri1ind Of mirih, msrrmens
The Non. h ,nos. ana Anri.. usuesc,s a.
rect from the East, In IN expert exhibition with
foils and terrific assault at arms with broad
swords viii Be crovning feature which fol-
lows "The Ausomatinns."
The performance terminates with the greatest
acrohats on the American stage. the three De
Bolisn Brothera
The company which has made Cordray's thea
Ter popular resort for some time closed ifs sea-
son here last night and leaves for Portland to-
day to exchange places with the Portland CON-
pauy. During their engagement in Seattle most
OF the members OF this company were held in
high estimation by the theafer-going public, and
with only one or two exceptions the plays they
put upon the boards were creditably rendered
Mr.. Clay Clement, the leading actor, evinced
considerable talent in the roles he assumed, and
made many friends in this city.
Miss Agnes Lane, - leading lady, acted vel.
her part. and won her share OF favoYs, and Miss
Mamie Gilroy made popular souhrette, while
Miss Margaret Marshau made . great hit in
every character abe essayed- Miss Belle Inman
also. by her ease and grace upon the stage, made
many friends and admirers
AZ comedians, Mr.. J. J. Williams and Mr.. Sam
Norris both proved . decided success, and Mr.. j.
r. Berry never failed 70 act the villain parts as
signed him in manner that spoke wei for his
ability and conception OF the roles he assumed
aThs Bostonians" Will be NJ the Seattle opera
house . week from tomorrow night The San
Francisco Music and Drcssa says OF the company.
"The Bostonians' closed fhei. prosperous sea-
son II the Baldwin last Saturday evening with
Robin Hood 70 an immense audience. There
was not . vacant seat IN the theater. and the en-
thusiszm wss even greater than on previous ev-
euingx The fall OF the curtain Was the signal
for prolonged applause. Ii had to Be raised
three times, and on the FINAL call the orchestra
struck up "Auld Lang syne," artists and audi
ence joining in with one accord. Loud calls
were then made on Mr.. Barnabee for q speech.
He thanked the audience for the reception they
had accorded tie company and complimented
them ON their musical taste, remarking, that in
matters of culture and refinement . great ~
scmh,ance existed between Boston and saa
Francisco"
Divide Muxin with coed company gave two
excellent concerts al the opera house las: week
The attendance. while not al that could be de-
sired, was better than high-ciass musical PER
forsnances usually draw in Seattle Musin,
though not great genius, is . brilliant viasin-
ist, who has won ard deserves fne reputation.
His musical capabilities are 50 great that il
seems pity thSt he feels himself iorced %
tricks in order 70 win popular applause. hat il
il undoubtedly . fact that his clever playing on
one string and other such feats. please many of
Ms hearers more than his most successful reu-
derfnx OF the best violin music ever written.
With exception of Karl Sforr. the baritone, ali
the members OF his company are competent
Annie Iscuise Tanner has . highly trained
soprano voice, and inea PsrInaser rich memo
soprano
Mrs Chase's organ concert At the FRS. Preshy-
terrain church next Friday evening is to be al its
friends rredief. . very pleasing affair. A mos:
interesting programme is prepared. and the fzet
,nsf Ma J. Lawrence johnson, with her chorus
of finished singers in chorus snd solos. and
other fine musicians are 70 take part. insures q
trcst for the music loving people OF Seattle
Jessie Bartlett Davis ~ Allsrs-na,e, FL
.Ronsn Hood" in her suit Of Lincoln green,
rrcs<uss q most fascinating appearance Her
song in the last act. The Legend Of the
Chimes" is one Of The gems OF the opera
Charles Hoyt amUsss his audiences nightly ~
the close Of the second act OF "a Texas Steer
WITH his humorous speeches, which are q dis
unrs attraction
One OF the chief hits in @Rehsn Hood IL the
chorus Of thinkers IN the second act Those en-
r.red in il are compelled 60 respond 20 q double
encore nightly.
Tim Murphy hiss indeed made the hit OF his
,sse e Maverick Erander, In ~ Texas steer.
ard. wonderful to relate. he SIN wears The SANE
Elzed hat
Nrs Er:e Cave Haynes. the charming lady
~ha won MANY admirers By her singing - the