Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-01-18
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<sdmond's-.Ihs GRAND Duchess"
A magnificent audience, which occu-
pied every seat from the orchestra TO
the gallery, and tested the standing
room ia the foyers, greeted that popu-
lar organization. tue wilbur Opera
company last evening. OHenbach's
fsmiliar composition, 1.-THE Grand
Duchess" altered and arranged TO suit
the popular taste, WAS presented
in manner which caused the large
quept expressions of enjoyment. The
ensemble work is the best in point OF
singing, as we'll as training and superior
to anything that Wilbur hasgiven. The
company has been enlarged since its
last Appearance here. The genius OF the
stage manager is also visible IN the
pictures and groupings which were ar
tistic and attractive. Miss Susie kir-
! win was given hearty hand on her
| appearance as the Duchess and she
carried the role with her wonted spirit
and abandon. Her love song III the
second act was gem and was rem
dered with sweet delicscy and tender
ness in tone, shading ana expression.
Mr.. Con!ey cared. for Fritz, and his
tenor WAS sweet and pleasing. while his
| acting was marked with essiness and
grace. Dorothy Morton is another owl.
dence of Manager Wilbur's unexceiled
judgement of beauty and talent. She
had little to do as Wands, but suifi-
cient 10 convince that she possesses a
voice OF fine cultivation, rs well as the
advantage Of feminine attractive
ness. The comedy OF the opera
was entrusted 10 Messrs. Frederick
Kyhnle and j. Clarence Harvey. the
latter carrying on the honors in his
grotesque and amusing caricature OF
Nepomac. Tho march in the last act.
introduces tho many young ladies' OF
the company in brilliant and handsome
costumes. Their evolutions revealed
much for the eye to feast upon-the
movements all being executed with
fine precision. In fact the march WA
perfect and aroused stocm of ap-
plause. IL is safe to assume that the
theatre will he packed At every perfor-
nance during this engagement. Mat
inees will be in order every day this
! week. This afternoon and evening
"Fanchette" will be presented.
General Mention.
The famous irwin brothers will open
| at Smiths theatre tonight at the head
OF their own company. 1t contains the
names OF many people who are known
favorably and successfully on the vau-
deville stage.
Colonel Alexander Cooper is a giant
| indeed, mastodop. He stands eight
! feet two inches in his stocking feet. Ii
| is also announced that Miss Downer
will this afternoon make a selection OF a
husband from among her many suitors.
poor Jonathan" one of the most
popular successes which have been
brought out by the New York Casino,
will I've given at Powers on Thursday
| evening by by the Conrled company.
| The fac. that the opera was written by
Carl Miilockor, the author of "Beggsr
| Student" is guarantee thatit will be
sweet and tuneful.
Commencing this evening and con
tinaing every evening excepting Thurs.
day, Prof. Gleason, who stands pre-.
| eminent in the horse world rs Il trainer,
will exploit his ability to subdue the
| most ferocIous steed a. Powers Grand.
Prof. Norton B. Smith arrived in the
city on Saturday evening and will open
at Hsrtmsn's hall tomorrow evening
where he will remain for ten days. Mr.
| Smith IS q horse educator. He edu-
Gates the most vicious horses by quiet
and gentle means. He invites all who
| have unruly animals 10 send them &c
INN. Mr. Smith has made fine i'm.
| preston wherever he has appeared
Popular prices OF admission Will bs
| charged.