The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-04-07
AT TIE THEATER.
Jolly Fanny RICE to be Followed by
John L.-Wnfre1 Clarke Coming.

Jolly Fanny Rec to be Followed by
John L--Wnfre1 Clarke Coming.
Fanny Rice in IA Jolly Surprise" is one
of the jollIest little actresses-not very little.
either-that has visited Savannah In a long
time. Her matinee performance yesterday
was before a theaterful OF ladies. \ more
enjoyable play aud company have seldom
been seen 10 Savannah.
John L. Sullivan will be the attraction
tonight. foot ball game, an Irish come
dian, who is said TO be actually funny: q
souorette, who sings with real voice and
who dances, and real and scientific set-to
with gloves between Jack Ashton and the
Great and Only" are few Of TIE things
with which John l.. has surrounded him
self iu his new play, The Man From Bos-
ton" In choosing the theatrical profession,
atter serving so many years pugilist, Mr.
Sullivan made bold move, for it is on his
ability as an actor, and not his prowess as q
knoc6er-out that he now appeals 20 the peo>
pie. he has comfortably settled himself
into the position of e regular road attreo-
ton, and seeks TO have his popularity as an
actor supsrsede his notoriety as a fighter.
The Man from Boston - in which be cuts
the figure Of Capt. Harcourt,n ouens with
some comedy work, and il is some minutes
before the star appears. Mr. SuIivan's
first makeup is a yachting costume. he
appears upon raised platform, represent
ing landing from the water. In the part
Of Capt. Harcourtn Mr.. Sullivan is said to
display an order Of talent quite unlocked
for. His figure and face are supplemented
by an effective FepOse Of manner, and when
occasion calls for it, a virle force OF acting
little suspected hitherto. He looks especially
striking in white flannel suit worn III Que
act, but OF course awakeus the most interest
when, IN the last act, he appears in the
familiar habiliments Of the prize ring and
encounters Jack Ashton in IA lively bout
with the gloves Then Richard is himself
again" and the audience has a chance to
howl over strength and muscular develop
ment Of the man who held the champion
ship 50 many years.
One of the best comedians and comedy
companies that has visited Savannah is Mr.
Wilfred CLARKE and his company, who
will appear ii role of high class come
dies next week. Ladies will be ad-
mltted free accompanied by q gentleman,
and can have their seats reserved without
charge. Mr. Clarke will open his engage
mont with his famous comedy, Tit for
Tat" The Macon Telegraph of,Dec. 5 says:
"Wilfred Clarke scored q great hit in Tit
for Tat" and the audience gave him GER
tificaJe of character which will serve him
well during the rest of his stay in this city.
The entire company is good, but. of course,
the main interest is conferred around young
Wilfred Clarke
The Charleston NeWS aud Courier of
Nov. % says: THE bright young comedian
Wilfred Clarke, PLAYED at the Acadsmy Of
Music last night before delighted audience
in his side-splittiug farce comedy, Tit FOR
Tat Mr.. Clarke came fully up to the high
standard which was predicted in advance
In this production Clarke is supported by a
most excellent company, bus be is, Of
course, the central figure Of the plaY.n