Telegram-herald., 1891-09-02

The county Fair" which was
favorabiy spoken OF BY the Telegram
Herald last May, Was reproduced at
Powers before large audience iast
evening. The feature Of this play lies
IA the fact that il Is commonplace and
true 20 country ilie- It's characters
| are defined without exaggeratioa. yet
faithful 10 the manor born as we see
II in New England. II has plot and
Is pF@domiaated with that necessary
scheme Of love which makes the whole
world kin LIZ tells good moral. In
fact breaches a sermon. aud the ma
jority OF those who sse. II OF an impas-
sionable nature, are better for having
seen it. Such plays elevate rhe moral
CT tbs stage. The horse race scene was
truly realistic and indeed more excft-
ing than IL was on the former repre-
sentat.on.
The public DO not seem to UNDER
stand that without exaggeratlon
or putting the great event, as far as
the intellectual drama is concerned.
will be the appearance at Powers to-
hs0StV" 10 AS VI tuat Wtii
tragedian, Frederick Warde. Mr.
warde is no stranger here, nor is he
anywhere in the popular cities. He
will give Grand Rapids a drama or
tragedy written by the well-known
writer. Henry Guy Carleton. entitled
1.-The Lions Mouth" The play Is in
ets lie and age located In Venice. and
broadens the story which all know Of
M the episodes and reign OF the Dages.
1t is thrilling AID dramatic. II the De-
troit papers can be relied upon. Mr..
Warde has surrounded himself with a
company OF special strength for this
production, which he will feature"
throughout America this season as he
did last. The full cast, which includes
players for some time popular In the
minds OF regular theater patrons, will
be published tomorrow.
For your thought OF entertainments
do not overlook the dog and pony
show which will be offered all Of this
week In the tents corner of ottawa
and Lyon-sts The first matinee viii
DO given today.
The Steens with Zanxic attract au.
dsences which were excited with Won
der at their performances yesterday
afternoon and evening.
w. j. Chappelle Is In town, and is
faithfully looking after the advance
management OF 1.-THE Limited Mail''
which will be in order at Redmond's
all OF next week.
II you fancy widows see that clever
writer OF comedies VIM. Gillette's new
play "Mr. Wilkinson's Widows" at
Powers Friday and Saturday even
ings.
The usual program announced early
In the week will be presented at the
popular Wonderland today.
Tie first matinee OF the week at
Smiths this afternoon.
Skipped by the Light OF the Moon"
which will be seen at Powers Grand
on next Monday evening, il called the
play that has made all America laugh.
Wonderland Mufee and Theater
This popular place sU1 amusement Is
on It's second week OF success. An en-
tire change OF program in both depart
merits is daily appreciated by the
throngs that assemble. The curio hall
contains the following attractions:
Sig Cordorno, the one man brass band,
who plays at the same time on ten
different instruments; Fan Zarette mis-
titles all who witness his perfo. mances;
Prof. Victor makes the ladies shudder
as he dives in a bed of glass; EvaCon-
land, the $40 pounds OF good nature,
makes the people envious, while old
Punch Is always welcome. A phono-
graph has been added to the list OF at
fractions. While the chief attraction
on the stage rs the clever work OF the
Miltsns. Miss Josie Is certainly fine
singer, while Gus &C is the aged darkey
to perfection. Their sleigh bell fimal
is something wonderful. Harry La
Rose comes I'm for good share OF
applause. Miss Carrie Ward, the re-
fined and ladylikc combination skirt
dancer, certainly knows how to handle
her feet and Is worthy of the applause
she receives. Prof.Zan entcrtains in
his feats of mystery, and ALI Signor,
as an accordean manipulation, is q
success. Taken all together a credi-
table entertainment Is given. The
management have made special ar
rangements with Adrian. the famed
California medium, assisted by Miss
Mamie Fox, in spiritualistic enter
second sight and mind reading Anot
en- darkness, but In llshF 80 sunday
afternoon and evening The admission