The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-15
Notes Of the Staoa-

John Dillon will be here January y and %
Schillings' minstrels is the next attraction at
the new Seattle theater.
'Said Pasha" tomorrow night at Cordray's
promises To draw a crowded house
The Calhoun Opera Company carry their own
orchestra, which insures perfect ensemble
Frederick Warde and Louis James were the
first actors ever entertained by the exclusive
Philade phie Cub.
The ladies of the Calhoun Opera COMPANY
chorus are said to be beautiful and possessed OF
rare physical charms.
Douglas Flint, Kirkland Calhoun and Frank
Ridsiaie are the clever comedians OF the Cal.
houn Opera Company.
Carl Martens the foremost conductor of opera
IN the United States, is welding the baton for
the Calhoun Opera Company.
Clay Clement entertained the leading people
of the Aubrey Boucicault company at supper
after the play Thured.y night
Mr. Arthur F. Warde who was at one time
re orter on Seattle papers, is now business man
ager for his father. Frederick Warde.
Richard Mansfield presented his interesting
repertoire TO immense houses a. the Chestnut
street opera house in Philadelphia last week
Charles schiliings' now spectacular, magnifi-
comfy costumed and refined first part is pro-
nounced the haudsomest ever seen on the stage
Corrine has a beautiful new song with which
"The Idol Of Ny Heart" and was written ex-
prcssly for her by Richard Stahi.
Mr. Clay Clement is engaged in making
elaborate preparations for production of
Hamlet" which play has been selected Tor the
opening night of Miss Fitz Allen and himself
On New Years night hundreds of people were
unable to obtain seats at Stock wells, san Fran
cisco, and the streets were full OF people from
the overflow OF the other theaters in that neigh
borhood.
The new asbestos curtain has been put in
front OF the drop curtain at the new Seattle
theater 1t is beautifully decorated. and not
drcary black or brown sheet, as such curtains
generally are.
The WardeJsmes combination is said to give
n magnificent production of "Fraacesca da
Rimin." while their production OF "The Lions
Mouth 10 said 10 be produced with even better
effect than last season.
The principals o! The Calhoun Opera Company
are Laura Willard, prima donna Caroline Max
well, second prma donna: Julia Calhoun,
prima donna m zzo-soprano; Dora Biriene and
Nellie Hartley, contraltos: Martin Pache. tenor;
D ugas Flint, Kirkland Cal houn and Frank
Ridsdale, comedians.
The return OF Clay Clement to the Seattle
stage VIII be received with marked approval by
theater-goers. He is strong and versatile
actor, aud his popularity here has never waned
since his very successful engagement at Cor
drny's two years ngo He also has a wide circle
OF personal friends in this city.
Manager Cordray has engaged Miss Adelaide
F4tz Allen ss leading lady of his new combina-
ton. This lady is acknowledged by tho profess
sion to he ore OF the mos, ccomplished actresses
on the American stage. With Mr.. Clay Clement
leading man and Miss Fitz Alien as his oppo-
site. the new company will Le the strongest yet
employed ~ this theater.
Mr.. Bone caults comedy WANTED" received
its initial production AZ the Seattle theater last
night before large audience. The plot is well
enough, but The lines aud the "business" OF the
play are susceptible OF numerous changes which
would tend 70 Improve IT, One fault which
needs immediate remedy is the use of several
shtif-worn modern gags One gratifying feature
OF the present engagement is the remark able
fine scenery ani stage settings.