Telegram-herald., 1891-05-12

A full rehearsal of 1.-The Poetry OF
the War" was held n Powers opera
House last night. The many ehornses
aad scenes have been prepared sepsr-
ateiy. and tue massang OF the whole
completely filled the stage. chorases
viii be especially strong, being eoni-
posed Of the best voices ia the st-
lseei.a and schubert Clubs The
awkward squad. composed OF well
known citizens will certainly prove tie
leading comedy element. for there -
Harry Hubbard, wagglsh in tongue and
movement, on one cad OF the line
and the enubby aud irr~pfessibie
Douglass At the other. Chancellor
White leaves nothing 10 be desired IN
filllng the center OF the line, and Al
ready nouns that the engagement
can not be extended beyond two even
ings-ths glare OF the footlignts has
fascinated him. The young ladies and
gentlemen who give the military dance
have improved Il with new movements
and added grace since they gave u al
the kermis las: year. The camp scene
shows lie rs il actually 10 At The front
aud IN the held. Great assistance
10 the whole entertainment 10
given by the presence OF Conf
panies u. aud i. In the last act
the music OF the South il rendered
aud II is given with a feeling that midi
Gates that ali animositses have disap-
peared from the minds of the sons and
daughters of the North, who sing 1t.
The sale OF seats yesterday resulted IN
nearly everything being scratched or
IN the lower part OF the theatre Tor
both nights. There are. however, seats
left IN the dress circle and balcony. but
the steady rush Of applicants indicates
that standing room will be sold ON both
evenings.
The Wurzburg and Bronson orchestra
winch 10 to furnish the music Tor the
Poetry of the War entertainment VIII
begin playing the military overture,
"ine Music of the War" at 7:45 p. NJ,
at which hour the Governor and his
staff and other disting uished guests
will arrive at the Opera House. The
first curtain will rise al 8 O'clock sharp.
ii. Parker Robinson will sing the solo
IN Marching through Georgia" Capt.
George +. Judd will rend the solo IN
"Rally Round the Flag"
There is always a place for q good
man At the top, and Jas. j. Levy y
dozen years ago a citizen Of Grand
Rapids, has been for many seasons
foremost among theatrical managers.
For many years ne was the confidential
manager OF the late Lawrence Barrett
both in his individual tours as well as
those made IN conjunction with Edwin
Booth. Mr.. Levy has just signed con-
tract to manage Margaret Mxther, for
which she Is to be congratulated for II
gives assurance that the business will be
| faithfully attended to and profitable.
The executive reception committee
for the reception Of Gov. Winans and
| staff held u meeting at tho Morton
yesterday. /. N. Weston was chosen
| chairman and K. s. Somes secatary.
| Col. NJ. A. A!drich was present by in.
| vitation and outlined some features fol-
| ceremonies which with some amend
| ments were adopted. A general meet
| ing of the citizens reception committee
is called for this evening at the Morton
| and full attendance is desired.
L OOiiy ouA oSSshOsiS 1876 y
whose presence has frequently graced
Grand Rapids, writes that he ha. just
organized large English opera COM
pany and will play q summer season
at the Grand opera house, New York
In the regular season Mr.. Morrissey
manages the Garden theater in thai
city.
Matte Vickers, q dashing performer
| who does some character sketche:
with decided faithfulness and clever
ness. commenced a weeks engagement
at Redmond's last night appearing IN
"Jacquine." On Thursday afternoon
she will put on her new comedy "A
| Circus Queen" Matinee today.
| "The Dark Secret" with its tanl
sailing craft steamers, boat race, ano
other features Of aquatic realism vii
be at Powers May l9-2).
Smiths oper& house is dark during
the present week.