The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-04-23

the question of keeping the progrAmms
within reasonable length is = serious one.
Speciality acts of various kinds, Legitimate
drama. comedy and farce VIII be produced,
making an entertainment 70 novel; and
unique that to fail to see it will be I'd miss
an opportunity which rarely presenSs it.
self. The dramatic profession, nvi3e in
an atmosphere of illusion. aoes not lend
itself readily tot sham in real life. AMI the
object which enlists its support muAt of
necessity be . worthy one. The Ttt,atri.
cal Mechanics Association il a bene4olent
and protective organization, relyine for
support upon the dues of its memberI. vol
untary contributions and tie proceeds OF
an annual benefit performances. The lunds
thus obtained are appropriated to thA care
OF the sick and to make provision m NAV
be necessary for the widows and orl2hans
OF deceased members. Tickets NAV Sc oh.
tanned from members Of the lodge or 1t the
box office of the Seattle the.ater.
s'The Nabobs's GINNING.
John E. Henshaw and May Ten B4oeck.
presenting their musical farce-co4ledv.
lhe Nabobs, will be tie next attraction
at the Seattle theater. There is not much
plot 70 the piece, but it abounds in fanny
situations. catchy musical selectiont and
pleasing specialties. Mr.. Henshavs is
young comedian with a great desl of
talent, and some time will be heard lof in
the comic opera world. He has Q hand.
some, attractive face. is graceful IA his
movements and Is q splendid danceri Miss
Ten Brock is Jolly, rollicking souA who
puts lot Of life in the performands and
Keeps her audience in good humorI The
dates are Friday and Saturday. Fay 5
and 6.
Tacoma Amusement Notes.
TACOMA, April 22-TSpecial. "A; the
Primrose & West matinee this week 1t the
Tacoma theater bouquet was hand(d up
for the former. The card read Primrose.
and in picking the flowers up it WIS an
nounced ''primroses." An elderly l4dy in
the audience objected to her friend, say
ing. they were wall foners." not fprim-
roses"
The Olympic is doing . good bukiness
since the reorganization. under IL. E.
French's management
Notes Of the stage.
John Henshaw, one Of the funniest comb dams
on the stage. has strong chsracssr-comesy role
in 1.-THE Nabobs."
A special matinee will Be given at Cd dray's
wednesday for ladies' Alter that date he for
mer wednesday matinee will be rsvivsdiby the
management
Little Edna Kelley, the talented child fctress.
accompanied by her mothar, left for Tacoma
Saturday evening. where she plays a special en-
gagement ~ FreIch's Olympic thsst4 next
week
Edwin Milton Royls's pay, "Friendf." has
received more praise than auy other playson the
road this seaaon, and 20 hAs the gifted e3lthor's
~ W MIS-: -, Selma Fssssr. Friend Ill b
John Henshaw and May Ten Brock hav an in
stantaneous laugh factory ia their popul9r farce
comedy, "The Nabobe," III, which hst some
John plays Wood b. Good al the Seattle Heater,
the next attraction after the minstrels :
Richard Mansfsld's engagement at theiseattls
theater will b source Of enjoyment to u who
appreciate artistic illustrate Of dramstic art
Mr.. Mansfield's impersonetion Of the yerrine
minister In 1.-THE Scarlet Letter. u hip latest
success
grand complimentary Performance d 1.-THE
Man" will % given Wednesday
evening in support of the Masonic LbraT Asso-
citation of Seattle, several lsading ladis4o Of the
city having arranged tho matter with f1s Cor
dray management
The company supporting Mira FioseIlcs win
include Estella Clayt Celia Alsberg arSi Lille
Vinton. Mrs. Florence viii play her original
role of MIRA Gen. Giifory, and Mr.. Cove4y. who
has materially altered Bardwel slots, v IA play
Mr.. FIorence's old part
John Henshaw and Tsh Broeck's pt~ farce
comedy, "The Nabobs." witch will DO TIE next
attraction at the Seattle theater, has in Ell
cient corps of artists Carrie Ez.er, brig4t CON-
incidence; the Blande sisters. clever stcalists
and dancers: Mount Joy Walker an Excellent
bulesQue actor, and full company Of 4lented
fun-makera
Henry Irving. it il reported, will be kAighted
by the queen, who 10 a great admirer of.his tai
ent, and witnessed his performance of Beckett
on the 18th inst in the Waterloo chesaber At
Windsor. The Throne room was used as4s dress
ing chamber. II the queen best0ws stitle on
the celebrated actor his name shoui3 be- sir
John Brodribb, Henry Irving being hislnom de
theater.