The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-12-26
AMusEMENTs.

Tho performances at Ming's opera house
last night, for the benefit Of the
Woman's Home was a success financially
and otherwise. There was over two
hours Of entertainment. The chief part Of
tho programme was flied by Mr.. Phil
Ray, who IL m excellent monologue artist
81 great Versatility. ns was demonstrated In
the Hurpriss party. the dramatic recital OF
Carleton's Doomed to Death, and a scene
from Faust. In the Surprise Party MIR.
Ray gave several songs and clever imitA-
tiong. Although suffering from 4 cold his
singing revealed u cultivated md rich bari
tone voice. The descriptive song, Ihe
btowaway, was much admired for the IL
lustrAtion by four tableaux representing
the chief events In the song. In the dra-
matic recital and in Faust MIR. Ray was as
sisted by Miss Mamie McEvily, OF Helena.
She did not have n speaking part, but her
netting WAS natural, making a strong sup
port. II has been Il long tins since q mon
oloQue artist has been seen ut MinR's,. y
IL was surprising to SOC one man hold the
audience throughout tho evening a. did
Nh. Rny, which IN porhaps the strongest
endorsement that can b given him. HIS
the face OF minor difficulties not apparent
to tho audience.
The excellence Of tho entertainment WAS
also duo to the fine music furnished by Pc
terman's orchestra. by special request
Master Henry Psterman gave n violin solo,
composition WAS rendered with q b%rilliancy
and finish that stamp this youthful artist
as a performer vt more than averages
ability. Master Peterman's executions on
this instrument have always drawn him
many encores N private and public,
was thrice recalled last night, ana re-
sponded each time with an exquisite. selec-
ton. The orchestration for tho airs in the
Surprise Party and the scene from
Faust were specially arranged by Prof.
The directors of the Home were fortunate
in securing such good talent for their en-
~tsrtainment. The proceeds go to the treas
ury of the Homo, which is one of the most
worthy institutions In the state.
Katie Putnam.
On Monday night next this charming
actress will begin an engagement at Ming'a
opera house of a weeks duration. The
opening play will be her new comedy drama
Love Finds = Way" There will be a
change Of bill nightly. ''Erma tho En-
odd Curiosity Shop LENA the Madcnp,'
and Little Detectivc'' will be produced in
rapid succession. There will also be a grand
extra matinee Now Years dav. Miss Put
nam is aTgreat favorite in this city and We
expect to see a week Of crowded houses. An
exchange Or eaks of Katie Ms follows:
Miss Katie Putnam last night brought her
successful engagement to a close. and she
made her farewell appearance to a crowded
house.
She has. during her stay in our city, won
for herself unfading laurels as an a. tbs
and gained a hold upon the good will az
well as excited the admiration of our
people.
Miss Putnam's acting is something rare.
Earnest. enthuaiastic. eenius.liKe. and car.
ries with it q power to control an audience.
It is unnecessary to judge her by others.
She is true to her own genius and powers,
and her im~personations not only boar the
stamp of lofty superiority, but they have
successfully net the polished criticisms of
the ablest pens