Telegram-herald., 1891-08-30


Perhaps the trick that more sorciby
struck the writer was that al n small
deg qua ly iun nns a compl e iomer-
saul, lanaing squrely on his feet each
time. The tricks were too numerous
to mention, but we must say that the
grand finale was wonderful. A living
pyramid of dogs and horses was
formed, each animal taking his place
when called upon.
Mr.. Wtikinson's Widows
A notable event in the theatrical
world is the coming of Chas. Froh-
mans excellent organization in VIM.
Gillette's "Mr. Wilkinson's Widows,
which appears at Powers Opera
House next Friday and Saturday and
Saturday matinee. mir. Wilkinson's
widows" is from the profile pen of
Vim. Gillette. and il Is claimed by
both rhe press and public as by far
his best effort, although his "All the
Comforts of a Home" and Private
Secretary" were great successes. Any
company being under the management
of Mr.. Frohman Is sufficient endorse
ment TO gain the confidence OF the pub
lie. His companies are always first
class and give thorough satisfaction
The Coming OF Warde.
"Peaceful Valley" Sol Smith Rus
sells new play. will be produced in
New York after the holidays.
Chas. Frohman's ''Men and Women"
company open the regular season at
Njnneapolis. Minn., next Monday even
ing.
The principal play in Miss Efiie Ellis
ler's repertory this season VIII ne m
ssHazel Kirke." Her company will
contain Mr.. c. w. Couldock, Mr.. Frank
Weston and Mr.. John A. Elider.
Reliable reports claim that VIM. Gil
lette has received more royalty from
.sNlr. Wilkinson's Widows" which is
controlled by Chas. Frohman, than
bronson Howard received from his
celebrated war play shenandoah
The following companies controlled
NV Chas. Frohman will appear in
Grand Rapids during the season:
..Shenandoah," .sMr. Wilksason's Wild
ows., .An the Comforts OF a Home,
s.Thc Wife, Charity Ball" Held
hv the Enemy" and men ana
kNomcn."
stuart Robson's repertory this sea-
son will include ''She Stoops to Con-
ouer." 1.-The Henrietta" and us Mar
riare n Failure?'' His company COM
nrises Miss Mary Waldron, Miss Phoe-
be n. Russell, Miss Olive May, Miss
AMY Rusby. Miss Gabrielle Mexican,
George s. woodward, Thomas l.. WEB
Der. William III. Elwood. FranSi!n
Reclid. Auabry Poucicault, j. l.. WOOD
crson and Carl Smith.
Miss Marie wainwright and Ser
company have been busy rehearsing
Amy Robert" which Is to be pro-
d,ced at Palmer's Theater on Septem-
bcr Z. There are nine scenes In the
nlay. some OF them very elaborate.
They illustrate Kenilworth Castle,
Gunner Place, Greenwich Palace and
other placcs in England. Miss WainA
vrirhts company includesHenry MiA
Ter. Barton Hill, w. s. Ingersou. X.
y Backus. Sidney Booth. Wallace
Rruse. r. V. Percy. F. Guest, Misa
blanche Walsh and Miss Kate Blanke.
In Mr.. Edgar w. Nyc's Biii Nye)
play. ..Thc Cadi," Mr.. Thomas .. sea-
rrooke VIII play the title part, Miss
Lizzie Hudson Collier will BE- the Post
mistress, Miss Ruth Carpenter the good
Girl. Miss Jennie Gollthwaite the
Schoolmistrees. and Miss Minnie Dup
rec viii impersonate Croupy Daggett.
When Mr.. Robson produces in New
York "She Stoops to Conquer, ne
wifi he seen "a Tony Lumpkin, Miss
Waldron as Miss Hardcastle, Miss
Russell as Miss Neville. Mr.. Boucicauit
as Young Marlowc and Mr.. Wood
ward az Mr.. Lardcastle.
A pretty Miss who won the hearts
of all the succptible youths In TINS
city during Hallen and Hart's engage
ment was Sadie Mcdonald She IL
certainly n petite soubrette ana a
finished dancer. and when she flashed
those bonnie blue eyes over the audi
ence. she caused many a heart to
flutter. II is rumored she Is to marry
Jack McAuiiffe Immediately after his
coming fight with Gibbons, when she
will leave the stage In the mean
time she could certainly play the part
q; Pansy in n more acceptable man
ner than it is played at present. al
though no one can replace winsome
Annie Lewis.
Tho great event Of the coming week
will nc the appearance OF that well
matured tragedian Frederick warde.
In n superior play Of a classic and
romantic tone which has set the lovers
of the git mate In Tet oit vii duri ~
the past week. All of the papers re-
joiced over the effort of new author
who has attempted the serious his
torie and solid drama The Tree Press
had the following: The Lions
Mouth is blank verse drama in q
prologue and four acts. the scene of
which 10 laid in Venice. the period the
sixteenth century The play is an inn
portant and highly commendable piece
OF dramatic writing and is of fine Her
ary quality. the dietion being rich and
smooth. while the metaphors and sim
scs with which IL abonnds sparkle
with the true buster OF a master Z
creation"