Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-01-29
kMUSEMEN rs.

1t is not go very long ago that the
best OF our maglclans aud prestldigita-
teurs used TO carry ell their apparatus
and devices IN one trunk, and two
trunks usually constituted the entire
paraphernaila OF the wards outfit.
But times has changed, and the
msgician's art aas kept pace with every
other branah Of the amusement world
TINS is apt!y illustrated IN the case of
Hermann, wonderful necromancer
and Illasionist, whose outfit this season
fills one b.g baggage car. Where the
old-fasnioned magician mad but one
assistant, Hermann has six expert
eHcea artisans, performers aud
mechanics. lis performances tins s.a-
son consists OF number OF new snd
marvellous illusions which enchant, be-
wilder and almost battle human belief.
Hermann, during his engagement ut
Will be aided hy Nine. Hermann aud
Abdul Khan, the oriea.al faAr.
Modleskh's version Of "Marie Stu
art is an adaptation ot Schiller's great
historical drsina OF that name, - the
Hon. Lewis WingiieId. IN this task he
MAS greatly aided 10y the private lnen-
oranda Of all ancestor, VINO MAS one OF
the royal commissioners present 1T
both tue tfial ana execution OF tho un-
fortunate queen of Scotland. With
this nas5 of date on hand, Mr.. Wing
field was enabled TO make the drama
conform mere wills the historical facts
than 1t does IN re original. Conse-
quentiy Moajes IS version differs
somewhat from the versions played by
R.storl or Janauscheck i'll that great
care was taken thai as far rs possible
all the tahleauX and details should b.
III strict conformity with the historical
facts. Modjsska Will present this y ay
ut Powers' next Wednesday evening
and Macbeth" the following evening.
The sale OF seats opens Monday.
Some fine attractions are promises
for next week at Ceary's museum,
chief among which will be the cole-
brated cos-fsced man, "Jo-Jo." Jo-Jo
is not pitiablc object, devoid or sense
and feeling, but. con the contrary. an
intelligent, seusitlye person, pleasing
and interesting to look upon. Thou.-
ands OF pages have been written de-
scriptiye vi his capture, characteristics
and ancestry, but 10 crcditabie theory
has been advanced rs 10 why Jo-Jo
should have human intellect veiled be-
hind canine visage.
Agnes Herendon, who came to Grand
Rapids u stranger, is drawing large ard
fashionable audiences 10 Redmond
thester this week. Snc seems TO have
captlvated the fair sex and the largest
lady audiences of the season are noted
during her engagement. Miss Herein
don Will give three more presentations
OF LA Belle Marie" tonight and to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
"The Paynlsster," one OF the very
first of the tank dramas, VIII open for
week AZ kcdmond's next Sunday
evening. The scene representing the
boat race is one of the most interesting
and realistic on the stage. seats for
this engagement may now be secured
on application at the box office.
Hemenyl and hrs concert company
will appear at HaTtman's ball tonight,
and full house ia assured. There Is
no doubt that Remenyi Is the peer OF
any v.olunist of the present day. Ia all
probability this will be the last oppor
tunlty go near him in Grand Rapids for
some time.
The usual matinee will be given al
Smiths today. Lucille is proving a
great card ia her dance. 4 very strong
speciality bill IS announced for next
week.