Telegram-herald., 1891-04-12
THEATRICAL TOPICS
A Concert ~ the United states
Marine Band
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HArtmaa's-Ths MaFins BAnd.
There VIII be, no doubt great deal
OF curiosity u hear the playing OF
Uncle sans pet Washington band at
the concert 10 &c gwen at Hartman
Hall next Thursday evening, bat II All
reports bs true, there viii be much
more than curiosity satisfied. Is must
be taken for granted that . irst-eiass
band IS furnished to the President OF
the United states for his Official re-
eeptons and ceremonies; and not only
- the Marine Band such bat it IS en-
titled to the highest consideration for
it, really fine orchestral effects IN the
rnest nnd OF muse. Ten years
ago Mr.. John Philip soasa
MAS gwen control OF the Marine
Band. and under ms careful direction
10 has settled down 10 be an Organza-
ton which the Nation may we'll De
proud OF. Ii can play the most classical
music, and at the same time weave III
some OF the most ingenious arrange
ments OF light and popular faneies
which bring relaxation aad delight %
TO the brains and hearts OF the busy
officials az the White House. The pro-
gram here Will be the same as Is used
at the Capitol when the band Is put on
exhibition before the most honored
guests OF our Sat.on--a mixture OF
grave and gay, with the usual patriotic
airs, which the band. under Official IN
structIon, must always play. Vocal
numbers Will be furnished ey Mile.
Marie Decca, one OF the most brilliant
sopranos ever heard ON the concert
stage. John Phillip Soua. the con-
duetor OF the Marine Band, - one OF
the prominent musicians of the c0un-
try. Long before his appointment he
vas known as prolific composer OF
bright and spicy music ana as an oper-
attic director. One OF the most delight
ful features OF his Official concerts IS
the playing of his clever arrangements
OF popular and patriotic airs. After a
recent official entertainment, President
Harrison detained the Marine Band
nearly two hours, and kept them play
ing Just this kind OF Characteristic
music for the amusement OF a few par
GcuIar friends who had been invited to
remain. Mr.. Sousa IS said To be the
most severe and painstakng drill
master OF all the leaders He makes
the musicians who are enlisted under
his care work till they attain a satistac-
tory rendering of every bar OF music
they are To play for the public, and the
rehearsais at the Marine Barracks
Music Hall are frequent and thorough.
Personally. Mr.. Sousa Is what the
ladies' would call . charming gentle
man. He is fine looking, medium
build, and of a dark, southern type.
Powers Crand-stuart Robson.
1t is several years since the eccentric
and odd comedian, Stuart Robson, has
been seen in Grand Rapids-not since
ne and Mr.. Crane were giving the fine
revival of the comedy of Errors"
Since be separated from Mr.. Crane two
seasons ago. Mr.. Robson has continued
TO advance and has added to bis roper
tore several good comedies which are
very near the standard type. His
greatest success has been with "The
Henrietta" which was owned by him
and Mr.. Crane. Mr.. Robson purchasing
the latser's interest for the handsome
sum OF So, 200. This is the play which
be will present Mt Powers next Friday
evening and at the Saturday matinee,
changing to his new play, ais Marriage
q Failureg' on Saturday night. 'The
Henrietta is q satire written by Bron-
son Howard, the successful author, also
author of 1.-THE Shenandoah" that has
played TO such large business through
out the country. Bronson Howard hits
upon modern American life, or rather
some of the features of it-feat-
ures. after all, IN imitation OF
or borrowed from our English cousins.
the most pronounced OF which are the
money and stock speculatons OF the
dude. The dude is not az American
production. In Characterization, of
course. there are exaggeratl0ns IN order
TO make the scenes more vivid and inn
pressive. I'm 'The Henrietta" a the
combination Of ballet dancer. a min
ing company and q racing colt. OF
course these get MIXED up IN \ faTcical
way; but there are more than these
elements 10 the comedy, which TO be
appreciated must he seen, "a the one.
eyed man of destiny would say. Mr..
Woodward IL Wall-st. magnate with a
Vanderbilt face. while stuart Robson
" TO kO~E< Nittttit> Va tLfAr 49, anu DtlF
them IN wholesale quantities from the
photographers. and gives premium
Tor autograph signatures. and possesses
the love of precious young lady. I,
il promised that the comedy will be ex.
ceileutly performed and handsomely
staged. The sale of seats will begin 3,
the box-offiee on Tuesday morning.
Easmsud.s-A pair of Jacks.
The management offer an ertraor.
binary strong sttrsctiQn this week in
Grattan DonneIly's merry laughing
festival. "a PAIR of Jacks The com
psny numbers sixteen people and Is
probabIy one of the best that has been
seen in this thester this season. "a
Pair of Jacks - a farce comedy com.
posed by tfrastan Donnelly. who q also
responsible for Natural Gas" HIS sole
purpossis TO aniuss an audience by light
ard entertaining specislties. The piece Il
constructed ON pletthat - sufficient '
well knitted together 20 bring IN thsss
spscisltses. There Is nothing deep on
serious in "A Pair of Jacks Every
thing q built on bass OF unaAoyed
fun- pathos - tafsooed. Ard viewed
from this standpoint the comedy q 4
soaring success. The woes, nliShsr.
and measures OF two men named Jsek
a LAWYER ard y doctors the foun
aafiou Of the stcry. The plot treats 81
/. number of ridiculous mistakes FOL
lowing The arrival at the seminary "a
Professor Queer. who a a crank on tbs
sohi.ct Of patent medicines. Of Or
Iaet and Judge Jack who are ex