The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-19

uans are under thirty-four inches in height
Iney are clever TO degree that 10 surprising,
ana lney come to us with regulations made in
Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Sc Petersburg and ether
European capitals. The singers OF the COM
psny have admirably trained voices, and the
Young ladies are handsome, graceful and sf-
fectve In their acting. There Is plenty of good
dancing, and an extensive ballet appears in two
COMPOSITIONS. Gorgeous scenery and brilliant
costumes are used, the "LiIiputians" carrying
All the accessories with them, which
they had prepared by the best artists of
the Old World Mt . cost OF 10000
marks. Many weeks ago the MANAGEMENT
ordered new set Of costumes and scenery in
Europe, which have lately arrived and will be
used for the drst time on the opening night In
this city The Pupil In Magic 10 . spectacle
sprinkled literally with comic opera and vaude-
vile features. 1t tells an interesting story Of
the wandertnes OF pair OF lovers who journey
from Berlin toParis, thence TO the North Pole
and finally back to Berlin again, In q respiend-
ent palace OF games beautiful ballet symbolic
OF dice, dominoes, cards, ten-pins, billiards,
chess, ETC., 10 given, and the anal rejoicing OF
the people concerned in the story takes place in
asaower OF gold. All the effects are original
ana novel, and . more enjoyable performance
mas not been given anywhere. Franz Ebert
sione, tne twenty-eightineh comedian, In q
Wnoie show in himself. He Is described e. be-
ing tiny Coquelin, and il az successful as Joe
Jefferson or Nat Goodwin IN making his audi
ences laugh. He has drunken scene that La
irresistible, and when he disrobes in a million
aires parlor TO take bath the act instead OF be-
Ing offensive takes on q favor of comicality and
proyokes the utmost hilarity. There are two
other comedians in this jolly little land of
Liiput. who contribute their quota to the fun
making. All the Liliputians are excellent
artists and "The Pupil in Magic" well affords
tnem the opportunity 70 show their histronic
naa haa
gorgeous There is enough of it In "The Pupil
In Magic to TT out three or four Kiraliy spec
taeies. The immediate and great success made
by the Liliputians In New York 10 prima faeie
proof OF the merit of their entertainment They
were obliged to leave the big Metropolitan
opera-house when they were packing it 70 the
doors, because TIE opera season was at hand
aud they had to make way for their taller rivals.
Three weeks ago they returned TO New York
snd are playing every night before crowded
houses. They have become favoritss OF the
metropolis and are considered the greatest hit
OF the season. Everybody who sees the little
actors and actresses, oil of whom are finished
artists in their respective lines, will be pleased
with them, and nobody should miss the plea-
sure that can be found IN "The Pupil in Magic"
The advance sale OF seats will commence
Thursday nsxt At the box office Of the theater,
lis James street
The advent of Mr.. A " Planners home com
pany 10 always a source of congratulation and
agreeable anticipation to our theater-goerG II
furnishes the opportunity of witnessing what
10 most admirable in dramatic art, both in the
character of the plays and the pronounced
ability OF the actors who form the company.
The visit of the distinguished company this
year, however. also brings with it the great
dramatic literary sensation OF the day-an
American play by an American, about Ameri-
cans, that has carved out lasting niche in the
history OF our literature. Il is called "Ala-
bama." and was written Ly Augustus Thomas.
ESQ. 1t was produced modestly aud without any
advance trumpeting a. the Madison Square
theater, New York, in April, toward the close of
the present dramatic season. Its success was
instantaneous and unqualified, measured by
the highest standards of excellence. II told q
story OF the South, but its simplicity, purity,
delicate and poetic treatment were of that
tender and humane character that appeals
alike to all natures. The truthfulness and
sincerity of spirit blotted out all thought OF
sectionalism. Everybody who sat under its
gentle spell declared that Manager Palmer
had never produced Q worthier play. The
strongest efforts were made 10 extend the
run, but prior contracts interfered.
Arrangements were at once msde for grand re-
vival of the play at Palmer's theater nexs fall.
Its success was duplicated in Chicago 1t
achieved degree of unparalleled popularity,
and the press elamored for return engagement,
which IL will have in September. Through the
characteristic enterprise of Manager Al Hay
man the play, with the original company and
the new scenery that viii be used in the New
York production, have been secured for the
summer tour on the Pacific coast II will be
produced with all the sumptuousness of setting
aud completeness Of detail that marked the
production of Bronson Towards great military
drama, shenandoah on the occasion of its
first Coast tour. The names OF the individuals
OF the company will be sufficient to convey an
idea of the superiority of the cast All the lead
ing members have national regulations and sre
established favorites In Alabama they are
fitted with roles of the strongest type, and all
have been complImented with making positive
hits in their respective roles. The company in
ciudes Mr. Maurice Barrymore, Mr.. J. II. Stod-
dart, Mr.. E. w. Holland, Mr.. Charles L. Harris,
Mr.. Edward Bell, Mr.. A. 8. Abeles, Mr.. Walden
Ramsey, Mr.. Reub. Fox. Miss May Brooklyn,
Miss Emily Seward, Miss Agnes Miller and Miss
Mamie Crsddoek.