Telegram-herald., 1891-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS.

Young Augustin Melville has be en- a
favorite with the patroas of Redmond's
theater, auG On The occasion of his
present engagement, which began last
evening, he demonstrates that he has
lost none of his popularity or magnet
ism. lie is q low comedian of peculiar
and original type. Thus far he has
given no impersonation by which conf
parison rs to his versatile powers is
possible, and it is reasonable TO Con-
clude taat his presentation OF Jack
Sharpe in "The Boy Tramp" Is a dis
tinct and consistent Characterization.
He is nimble ana decidedly grotesqae,
and ms curious antics keep the rlsibli-
ltles OF his audieace constantly aroused
and this Is the test winch assures the
comedian tnat ms intent aud purpose
have achieved tie desired appreciation.
In THE boy TRAMP" which mas under
gone vast and welcome improvement,
nc Is the hero aud comes IN III the oi-
perfume time IN the exciting scenes anu
c.imaxes. They not only appiauded
hiia but cheered last evening. Speak
ing OF the play which IS familiar 10
most theater-gccrs here, Ii has been
strengthened particularly IN regard to
mechanical effects and scenery. The
Brooklyn bridge scene was a careful
and faithful attempt at realism. The
supporting company has been well
chosen and succeeds III giving every
effect and deciding point in the play
distinct and telling emphasis. Randolph
Murray makes tho role OF Richard
Eariston Il conspicuous AID Interesting
figure at all times, and tins he accom-
plishes 10y the application OF methocs
that are subdued and artistic. Com
mendable work is also done bv REM
Perseilc, Conrad Cantzen, Lillian Bar
low and Edward Rogers. The first
matinee Will be given today.
The Wonderland Musee and Theater
will surely delight and interest its
patrons this week. Tho opening last
evening was most auspiclous IN point
OF attendance. Prof. Steudeil con-
tinues his engagement in the Cuno hall
and presents another marvellous and
mystlfying illusion, which illustrates
Lots wife turning into pillar OF salt.
Zamora, who has so Interested the
medical and scientific world with his
extra supply of joints, displays his
crazy patchwork. Hiilard IS truly n
human paradox and attracts awe
stricken amazement and interest.
Fraak Burt is an accomplished and
agile euuilIbrIst. The best program Of
the season ~ offered In the theater.
Harrison and Berkley do clever aud
orlcinsi act, entitled "The street
Arabs." and Harry Austin excites great
nserriment IN hrs odd "exeuse me"
The program ends with a lively sketch.
Seeking the Manager" The Wonder
land Is open daily after p. M. Chil-
dren will again be admitted saturday
afternoon at reduced rates.
Kate Claxtnu who has been = heroine
in some startling scenes "a the drama
of real life. Will revive tnat famous
play, "The Two orphsns st Powers
Thursday evening. Mss Slaxton viii
play Louise. the character she assumed
IN the first production OF tins drama
seats 60 on sale today.
There ws.a brisk demand for seats
At Powers Yesterday for that gorgeous
opefa Pearl Of rekia.' winch VII re-
celve iis firss ,srsnd Rapids representa-
tioa tomorFos evening.
Considerable interrsf is bang taken
IN Michigan ard am0nx members of the
tAeasrless pFnfessssn 10 The sust now
pending sea.nss Napseer Burroughs. Of
kedaaond's Tor vioiaGon Of tie law