Telegram-herald., 1891-11-08

attractions offered. Ullie Akerstrom,
with a company OF good ability, cer-
tatniy deserved the unanimous pat
roEage Ci the regular patrons OF Red
Mond's- Nesiie McHsnry was not so
well Impressed with Grand Rapids as
she was lew years ago when with
the jolly trouba4lors she used 70 r.tek
the theater here. Everyone who takes
an interest in the theater knows OF
the excellent standing OF the bookings
which are announced for this week.
Powsrs'-- els Ina ssLittis Puck.''
The reign OF farce comedy In this
couatry Is source OF much discus
son among the thoughtful workers
and writer's In the dramatic fields. 1t
appears tcSt Esow to be the most popu-
lar, as well as the most prosperous
tor0 OF entertainment cs this conti-
rent. As matter OF fact the great
majority of the rrofits In the theatrical
business last season was made with
what Is commonly called farce comedy.
The wonderful growth OF this style
OF performances has become a topic
of serious consideration by those who
take az interest in and are noting the
history OF the stage In this cosintry.
Certain IL Is, however, much the dra-
matte writers may deplore the present
condition o, the American stage, the
great nsass OF thcatrr-xoers appear to
be very much in favor OF the perform
a,ice that is light, plotless. bright. full
OF music, songs, dances, absurd cOzned-
iaIs and pretty girls prettily dressed.
The tastes OF the public may change
soon, as a matter OF course; but the
probability Is that we will always
have this style OF farcial plays with
us. They are distinctively American
in their origin, ssud Development, and
ii is probable at least that having
taken sIch root in our soil, they will
live. Icdecd, one or two Of the pres
ent farce comedies are really worthy
to live. Frank Daniels Little Puck"
which comes to Powers tomorrow
night. for instance. is cleverly cnl-
strrctcd skit. Founded on Anstey's
story, "vicc Versa" it tells fantastic
tale in the most straightforward and
ludicrcus manner. Unlike mos all the
prevalent farces Little Puck has
very good plot indeed, and its Success
II not to be wondered a.. To be sure
1t has had the benefit OF presentation
by Mr.. Daniels, whose droll and origi-
nal comicality would make success
Of almost any play; but aside from ills
important advantage the farce Is in
itself a good one All Of our rheater-
goers will be pleased to know that
Little Puck pres,r,cd uy Frank
Daniels and his merry company OF
comedia Is, i. to be with Us once more.
Pswsrs'-Emsrssn's lainssreis.
Billy Emerson, who - indisputably
the MOst uriAAIsAnS AMI guIeu expon-
ent OF negroe mlnstrei IA America,
VIII appear TUESDAY evening AT tue
mead o. his own company, who h p4iiy
promise 10 give ieEl,imaIe .llSroe
minstrel performance. Emerson was
corn N belfast, ireland, II 1870. he
made his FIRST appearance as n jig
cancer III Washington. He Travelled
firsu VITA Sweeney's MINISTRIES, after
which he joined buckiey's serenaders.
After appearing with great success
"a Philadelphia and Washington, he
iksally dr.ited to Chicago, where he
appeared for the first time On the
o.ls. in 1864. He then played n New
Orleans for three years. lie re;oincd
>NCN COAO iAhbctlCAo az NOOu
Theater, Cincinnati, in 1867, remain
.ng there until 1869, at which time
he organized the Emerson, Allen &
Manning m.nstrels, which proved
success In its first season, clearing
over SAC, 1000. He drew out III the
partnership in 1870 and started out
Tor himself, giving his first performance
at the head OF the Emerson minstrels
in Chicago, in October. While playing
at Woods Thcater, Cincinnati, Tom
Mcguire, the pioneer manager OF Cali
fo1nia made n partnership arrangement
with him whereby he went to Frisco,
made s7iccess AMI has made il his
home ever since. HIS first trip with
Havcrly was at the head OF the Haver-
ly m.l,strels, at the phenom.nal salary
OF $500 n week and all expenses
During hs stay az a star with the
America twice. thence to England,
appearing ut Her Majesty's Theater.
London. before the queen and royal
family. and back TO America and then
back TO BDgland, finally returning to
Americ,1, thence to Australia and I'm
ally to California and retired. A
lively demand and rivalry TO secure
aim as star. brought him or,ce more
l,eforc the public IN 1889. and since
'hak time he has been p:ling M thou
-,uds. unt1 he comes finally before us
With a company named IN his honor.
md with him as the principal star.
n whf~h j. Fl. Haverly. the shrewdest
md most daring manager the coun-
.ry has known. b. again the director.
Katie Emmett.
Commencing tomorrow evening for
me week, the attraction being the
lifted little sosibrette and popular
avorite, Katie Emmett, supported by
company consisting OF the following
vellknown players: Amy Ames. one
q the best impersonaters of the Irish
voman on the American stage. and
tho has been seen here with the
Ioyt companics. and u always the
avorite. George W. Thompson. Ger
.saf, comedian, VINO wlI ne seen in
is old part: willard Lee. Leslie Ed.
aunds. Gus Henn~ssy. Edward c1u-
ord. Thomas Messengale. Charles
sr.or. ia Burrows. Nellie Ednunts
nd Little Lillian. Manager Williams
az re-invesfed Katie Emmets's piav.
The Waits of New York.- with s4ars
e~esso~ies. Becirninx with the first
~rc and going through the piece. net
aes. he has had nv scenery built
svg painted. Tsere - . glimpse ~
s,sffe Gsrslrs. w,si<A - very life-likr.
se Tnnbs Police Coskt r-ccsnss.bse
"a vsanre 20 many. and The Harlem
,sr~r>S hrsdre erpue. sh0wsnx two